The 1847 Blake House Inn is a bed and breakfast located in south Asheville, North Carolina within 10 minutes of the famed Biltmore Estate and 15 minutes from downtown. Blake House Inn offers fine accommodations and a relaxed, charming atmosphere... just the thing for the perfect weekend getaway.

Accommodations at the 1847 Blake House Inn include five well-appointed, second-floor guest rooms in the main house and one first floor guest suite in the Carriage House. All guest rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom with plush bathrobes, writing desks, extra seating, TV and DVD player, wireless Internet access, telephone, ironing board and iron, hair dryer, and many other special amenities. The Holly Room, Azalea Room and Carriage House Guest Suite have central heating and the Magnolia, Dogwood, and Lilac rooms are heated via gas fireplaces. The main house features a spacious, guest-only common area on the second floor complete with reading chairs and reading materials, DVD movies, and a game table and chairs with a wide selection of games.

After a good night of sleep, awake to the aroma of a delicious full, two-course breakfast served in the breakfast room.

The 1847 Blake House Inn provides the perfect setting for indoor and outdoor weddings, receptions, parties, family reunions, crafting weekends, and meetings. The Inn's facilities include two dining rooms, two covered porches, a large outdoor patio, gazebo, arbor, and beautifully landscaped grounds.

Asheville is the ideal place to find rest and adventure, all in the same place. When vacationing in Asheville, North Carolina, stay at the 1847 Blake House Inn and experience the charm and comfort of this unique bed and breakfast.

Close to Biltmore Estates, this Asheville B&B is also just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Chimney Rock Park, Pisgah National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mt. Mitchell (highest peak east of the Mississippi), and many other Western North Carolina attractions and activities.

Local activities that may interest you include golf, biking, canoeing and kayaking, horseback riding, hiking, golfing, skiing, nature and history, antiquing, and the fall foliage change.

The 1847 Blake House Inn hosts craft weekends throughout the year and in July, you can attend the largest free, outdoor arts and craft festival in the south, Bele Chere.