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Experience our elegant style of southern hospitality and warm, personal service in our historic Arts and Crafts home. Built in 1899 by Richard Sharp-Smith, the inn has been beautifully maintained to enhance the historic character, yet provides modern comforts without sacrificing the eloquent details of its original design. Located in the Montford Historic District of Asheville, close to all the city has to offer, we also feature 11 working fireplaces for romantic winter getaways. We serve an exceptional three course breakfast in our elegant dining room, an afternoon social hour with wine and hors d'oeuvres, 24 hour beverage stations, and a divine dessert awaiting as you wind down for the evening. Our stunning property is surrounded with flowers and a koi pond so our guests can enjoy the peacefulness of nature while relaxing on our large veranda, terrace or upstairs lanai. A visit to The Black Walnut Inn is a quality experience with real value and true luxury...a fond memory for you to always remember.
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HOTEL STYLE
Historic Hotel
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Languages Spoken
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Location
288 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-1660
Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Inn
4.7 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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FANTASTIC midweek getaway! Alicia was extremely welcoming and accommodating. The Black Walnut Inn is stunning and full of history. Our room was gorgeous and extremely comfortable. The little added touches in the room were also very nice - water and toiletries (which smelled great).
We enjoyed Happy Hour each evening with fresh baked goodies. The living room and the front porch were perfect places to relax before heading out to dinner.
Coffee was available via a fantastic machine that ground the coffee beans freshly and allowed you to pick from espresso to macchiato to americano. Pottery coffee mugs with the Inn’s image on it were out to use.
Breakfasts were not only scrumptious, but they were also beautifully plated.
We enjoyed our stay so much. We weren’t ready to have to say goodbye.
Alicia, thank you for an amazing stay. We will definitely be back!
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Montford District is beautiful. Take some time to walk around.
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Response from Alicia Wilson, Owner at Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Inn
Responded Mar 15, 2024
Hi Holly, We're so glad that you all enjoyed your visit to Asheville and your stay here at The Black Walnut. I had a great time talking with you all and getting to know you. I definitely appreciate you taking the time to submit a review and for all your kind comments - I hope to see you all again!
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We went for a weekend stay but unfortunately our time was cut short. I would still say that this inn has several things going for it. We enjoyed the baked goodies provided. We choose the Holly room for our stay. I would describe the room as cozy, comfortable, and intimate. The bed was as goldilock said, "just right" but even better for me was the shower with the adjustable handheld nozzle. There is a terrace just outside this room which provided an excellent place for morning tea. Breakfast was filling and satisfying but the server could've been better dressed. The innkeeper was pleasant and accommodating. A nice inn for a weekend away but I do have one bit of caution for any travelers. If you have problems with climbing steps and stairs you will have about 10 to 12 steps to enter the house from the outside and then stairs up the Holly room. The concrete steps were a bit of a challenge for my wife.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Room Tip:Â Excellent shower in the Holly room. A terrace for relaxing just steps from the room
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Response from Alicia Wilson, Owner at Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Inn
Responded Aug 27, 2023
Thanks very much for taking the time to submit a review and for your comments. I'm sorry to hear about the problems with the steps - I wish you would have said something during your visit. For guests concerned about the eight steps to the front porch, we do allow them to have access through the back door. Again, we're sorry that you had some inconvenience with the steps and are glad that overall, you enjoyed your visit. Thanks again for taking the time to submit your review and for providing us some additional thoughts for our consideration as we always are trying to improve!
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Sitting on the stone front porch in wicker chairs sipping iced tea, my husband enjoying robust coffee, we anxiously awaited our first of Alicia's gourmet breakfasts. She did not disappoint with homemade poppyseed bread, fresh peaches with a dollop of whipped cream topped with a pinch of cinnamon, a vegetable omelette dressed with cheese and a side of honey ham. We were able to enjoy two more of her delectable breakfasts as we were in Asheville for the weekend for a wedding. She also baked cookies daily that looked like they belonged in a bakery and were presented on a tray in the foyer. Daniel, her co-host, was absolutely delightful and made sure we were enjoying our breakfast. He even brought me iced tea though it wasn't a usual offering. Our room was charming and our bed was comfortable but the mattress was a little softer than we are used to. The location is great, five minutes from town. (Uber was $7) Skip the two restaurants on the street and head into town for lunches and dinners. We did not get to spend much time getting to know Alicia but we did love her wonderful breakfasts...........especially the banana muffins......could have eaten a whole basket of them. We would HIGHLY recommend this charming B&B.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Alicia Wilson, Owner at Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Inn
Responded Jul 28, 2022
Thanks for such a wonderful review and your kind comments. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit here to Asheville while you attended the wedding and were glad that you were able to enjoy some of what Asheville has to offer during your visit. We're always happy to hear that guests enjoy our breakfasts and our home. We agree - it definitely is a travel back to a simpler time. Thanks again - we hope you enjoy the rest of your summer.
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If you are hesitating to book don’t, it’s a gem. We had a vey late flight and arrived about midnight. The airport is about 20 minutes away. The Inn was easy to locate and parking was plentiful. We had emailed prior to our visit to let them know we would arrive late and they sent very good instructions. Since our room was on the first floor, we were able to get wonderful brewed coffee upon rising. We ventured out for breakfast and met Daniel. He was very pleasant and let us know what was on the menu for breakfast. The breakfast consisted of warm banana muffin with homemade apple butter, pineapple/strawberries with a little sprinkle of sweet chili and smoked salmon-homemade guacamole on toast. It was fantastic. The room we stayed in was clean, the sheets were like heaven - so incredibly soft. We had breakfast with another couple and they told us that downtown Asheville was only a 5 minute car ride and parking was easy. We headed out for the day as we had reservations for Biltmore Christmas later that night. We got back very late but there were homemade treats on the entry table for us. Bottled water and soft drinks were in the cooler which we were thankful for after a long day. Overall we had a great experience. We will stay again the next time we are in Asheville.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Alicia Wilson, Owner at Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Inn
Responded Dec 14, 2022
We're thrilled that you enjoyed your stay here in Asheville and The Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast. Thanks for taking the time to submit a review and for such kind comments. We love it when guests enjoy their breakfasts, the goodies and everything that we offer. Thanks again - Best Wishes!
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This beautiful inn was built by Richard Sharp-Smith in 1899, who helped build the Biltmore Estate; so you are immediately immersed in Asheville history upon turning into the driveway.
The inn has kept the historical architectural details and finishes, along with elegant interior decor and lighting. The exterior has an inviting front porch with plenty of seating overlooking expansive and lush grounds.
I stayed in the Sunshine room which is located on the first floor in the back of the home. The room was beautifully appointed with luxurious linens, lots of pillows, beautiful window seat, lovely antique bed with comfortable mattress; the bathroom was just as well appointed and sparkling clean.
You are kindly asked to wear a mask in the interior public spaces and there is hand sanitizer in the foyer.
There was a lovely happy hour from 5-6 with wine and appetizers. The breakfast is served outside on the front porch or inside in the stunningly beautiful dining room. I enjoyed a delicious 3 course breakfast loving prepared by the owner.
The inn is located in the heart of Montford with several great restaurants within walking distance. There is plenty of parking in the rear of the home, there’s several little koi ponds with waterfalls and seating areas tucked in the backyard and side yard. There’s a separate carriage house in the back between the parking area and the main house that has several rooms that can accommodate dogs too.
The overall experience is like stepping back in time to an elegant inn, with very comfortable accommodations, luscious grounds, wonderful food and very warm and friendly hosts. A wonderful stay!
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Alicia Wilson, Owner at Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Inn
Responded Aug 13, 2020
We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us, and we definitely appreciate such a lovely review. I love the way you described your stay with us. We're glad you enjoyed your visit to Asheville and to The Black Walnut. Thanks again, Alicia and The Black Walnut Team
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We arrived very late after a long travel day and were able to go straight to our room to relax. In the morning, a delicious homemade breakfast was served. Alicia and Naomi were both gracious, helpful and fun to talk with. They gave us excellent dining/outing recommendations. Our room was both comfortable and inviting. During our stay, the weather alternated from rain to very chilly. The rooms are heated and have a fireplace electrical insert that added ambience as well as warmth. The whole inn is tastefully decorated with many period pieces and lovely details. If you're looking to be transported to another era but with all the modern amenities (WiFi etc) you will love the inn as much as we did. Final note: the cookies and baked goods available throughout the day are fantastic. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you!
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Locatio! If you're looking for somewhere close to downtown Asheville, this site is perfect.
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Response from Alicia Wilson, Owner at Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Inn
Responded Mar 17, 2023
Thanks for such lovely comments! We thrilled that you enjoyed your stay here at The Black Walnut and that you enjoyed your visit to Asheville. This time of year does bring so many weather condition changes - sometimes you get all four seasons in one stay! Thanks again; we hope to see you again in the future!
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We stayed in the Magnolia Room, which we chose because it was "dog friendly" and we were travelling with our Labradoodle, Charlie. It is rare to find a B&B that accepts dogs, but the two guest suites in the carriage house of Black Walnut welcomes them, right down to there being dog dishes and a towel just for the dog. But it would have been all for naught had the humans not been comfortable also. Our room had a little kitchenette off to one side and a seating area in front of the fireplace on the other. In the middle was a very comfortable king bed--with reading lights on both sides, thank you! The linens were good quality as were the (people) towels. the bathroom was spacious with a good shower. A real plus was that our room opened onto a little porch which is where we spend a lot of the time while we were "at home." So comfortable. We really hated to leave.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Room Tip:Â Of the two dog-friendly rooms, I think the Magnolia is the nicer.
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Response from , Owner at Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Inn
Responded May 26, 2021
Catherine, thanks so much for taking the time to submit such a kind review! We loved having you stay with us, non-humans included! We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
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Alicia was the perfect hostess during our 2-night stay - nothing was too much to ask. The rooms are well appointed and cozy, the common areas are welcoming and the special touches are great. Happy hour commences promptly at 5pm, coffee and soft drinks are available any time as as snacks, but the piece de resistance at Black Walnut is the outstanding homemade breakfast in the morning. The food is delicious and abundant. You will not need lunch later that day!
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Alicia Wilson, Owner at Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Inn
Responded Dec 23, 2023
We're thrilled that you enjoyed your stay here at The Black Walnut! Thanks so much for taking the time to submit a review and for such wonderful comments! we certainly hope that you plan a return visit!
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Black Walnut Inn. This historical home has been beautifully maintained with original architectural details. The gathering spaces are spacious and welcoming. Owner Alicia makes her guests feel welcome with an evening happy hour, spectacular home cooked breakfast and gourmet coffee available 24/7. The house is located in heart of Asheville where great restaurants, art galleries, hiking and day spas are close by. We look forward to a return visit.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from Alicia Wilson, Owner at Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Inn
Responded Apr 10, 2023
We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay here at The Black Walnut Bed and Breakfast Inn as well as in Asheville. Huge thanks for taking the time to submit a review and for such kind comments. We love what we do and hope you are able to return for another visit!
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Alicia could teach a Master’s Class. She does all the little things right. She adds all the extra little touches to make an incredible experience. The location is phenomenal nestled in a cute pristine neighborhood. You get a code in the room which you can scan highlighting key things to do and restaurants. Happy hour is provided from 5-6 which you can enjoy on a porch. Breakfast is creative and healthy although if you go on long tours you will need lunch. There was homemade cookies, and some assorted candies. The rooms were clean and large…I even had a nook where I could read. Parking was good and spacious which is essential after a long trip. It was quiet and peaceful. It was very orderly and left little wiggle room for anything g extra. They had a fridge in the lobby with water and soda and you get to start your day with good coffee. Spacious inside too and well lit. Good place to stay a few days to unwind. Like I said this will be the near the top of any B & B you stay in. Alicia could teach a class on how to run a B & B. I would get a signed copy!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Alicia Wilson, Owner at Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Inn
Responded Jun 19, 2023
Thanks, Danny - we're thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and glad we got to spend time getting to know you. We definitely appreciate your review and comments - they're very kind, but honestly, we find that having wonderful guests like you makes our part easy! Thanks again - glad you made it back home and we hope you have a fantastic summer!
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Chincoteague Island, Virginia1,734 contribution546 helpful votes
I believe that breakfast was from 8-10 am.
Hmm, I do not know if they would serve breakfast to your room. However, they may as they are very accommodating.
Absolutely! We simply ask guests to let us know about any dietary restrictions or food allergies in advance, so that we have time to prepare substitutions!
There are more places to choose from in the Asheville area.
PRICE RANGE
$277 - $350 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
black walnut hotel asheville, black walnut b&b inn
LOCATION
United StatesNorth CarolinaNorth Carolina MountainsAshevilleHistoric Montford
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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