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The Carolina Bed and Breakfast is located in the historic Montford District near great restaurants and shops with a short walk into downtown and a short drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Biltmore Estate. Guests enjoy a cozy fireplace in winter and cool drinks on the front porch in summer. Amenities include luxurious towels and linens, comforters, and whirlpools or Jacuzzi tubs. Bountiful gourmet breakfasts are prepared with fresh, local ingredients.
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HOTEL STYLE
Residential Neighborhood
Charming
Languages Spoken
English
Location
177 Cumberland Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-1736
Carolina Bed & Breakfast
1,107 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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The Carolina Bed & Breakfast garners consistent praise for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, with guests calling out the cozy rooms adorned with beautiful decor and thoughtful amenities. The hotel's cleanliness and comfort receive high marks, contributing to the overall cozy ambiance. Service at the B&B stands out, with reviewers highlighting the hosts' warm hospitality and attentiveness.
Many guests find the value exceptional for its prime Asheville location, which balances privacy with easy access to downtown. The amenities, including delicious breakfasts, also earn rave reviews.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Inviting
Rooms
Cozy
Value
Exceptional
Cleanliness
Immaculate
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Well-appointed
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We spent four nights in the Cottage at Carolina Bed & Breakfast and we already want to go back! The location was perfect for us to walk downtown, or you can easily stroll to the Visitor Center and buy a trolley ticket to see all the sights. Asheville is loaded with remarkable restaurants and at least two are an easy walk from the bed and breakfast... Nine Mile and Chiesa!
The bed and breakfast itself is sparkling clean and beautifully decorated, providing so many thoughtful touches for the guests, like the dispensers by the soaking tub filled with bath products, luxurious bathrobes, a refrigerator filled with cold drinks, and a tempting cookie jar. The sweetest touch is the delivery of delectable treats each afternoon to the rooms, such as blondies and lemon bars! Diana's two-course breakfasts are truly to be savored, along with so many choices for tea and a coffee blend that my husband loved!
Diana was very accommodating when we told her we had an early departure time our last morning and left breakfast to-go bags in our cottage refrigerator the night before. These bags did not disappoint...spinach feta croissant and fresh blueberry pastry. These treats made the car ride home so much more pleasurable!
Thanks for all the hard work you and your staff pour into this beautiful retreat, Diana & Kevin!
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Diana Thornton, Owner at Carolina Bed & Breakfast
Responded Jul 31, 2021
Thank you so much Elizabeth for this amazing review! We enjoyed having you and Joe here with us so much! You were lovely guests and we enjoyed our time with you both. I'm so happy that you loved your time in the Cottage. It's such a romantic and cozy place to be. I'm delighted that you enjoyed what we're doing here at the Carolina and that my overall design for all of the rooms made you happy. Thank you for your kind words about my team too. They are the best and work very hard to keep things "Diana Clean and Sparkling". I'm so glad that you enjoyed your "to go" bag of goodies. It's always a shame when guests have to miss the main breakfast feast, so I do try to make sure that your "to go" bag is an excellent alternative. Can't wait to see you guys again! Give Joe a big hug from me and know that we wish you both all the very best!!
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We had the pleasure of staying one night at the Carolina Bed and Breakfast and it was just perfect. Diana and Kevin are so warm and welcoming and the accommodations are wonderful. Diane has thought of everything from the Paul Mitchell shampoo and condition to makeup remover towelettes and a separate washcloth just for your makeup. The homemade chocolate chip cookies are AMAZING and you don’t want to skip them! The sitting room is decorated in beautiful decor and the amenities available 24 hours a day include an assortment of drinks, Keurig coffee maker and of course the cookie jar! Breakfast was terrific as well. They kindly accommodated my breakfast requests and my husband loved the deviled eggs and blueberry french toast casserole. Diane and Kevin are taking all the necessary steps to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. You can tell that there are no shortcuts to their cleaning and safety measures. We will definitely be back again! -Jenn and Josh
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Diana Thornton, Owner at Carolina Bed & Breakfast
Responded Jan 4, 2021
Thank you so much Jenn and Josh for this amazing review! We so enjoyed having you here with us, even if it was just for one night. I loved it when you were heading out that you took another detour over to the cookie jar to have some "for the road" and then told Josh that if he wanted one he'd better get his own. It totally made my day! I hope that you'll have fun making those cookies with your girls and that you'll keep me posted on how they come out. So happy that you're planning another trip back to see us! We will definitely look forward to that time. Until then, all of our very best wishes to you and your family!
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This was such a wonderful place to relax in Ashville. We were in the Robin's Nest room. the bed was so comfortable and the linens and bathrobes made you feel as if you were in a 5 star resort. The owners are wonderful and the gormet breakfast was nothing like "just bacon and eggs". We will be back. Just overall wonderful and you can easily walk to a couple wonderful local restaurants.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from Diana Thornton, Owner at Carolina Bed & Breakfast
Responded Jul 22, 2020
Thank you for your kindness in leaving this lovely review for us. It was such a pleasure to meet you and Terry. I know this was a quick "passing through" type of visit, so I hope that you'll come back and stay a bit longer next time. There's just so much to see and do here in Asheville, plus then I also get the chance to just spoil you rotten while you're here. Take extra good care in your travels and we'll hope to see you again soon. Until then, all of our very best wishes to you and your family.
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The entire experience was amazing from top to bottom. Diane and Kevin greeted us with smiles and warm welcomes and explained everything to us as we were led up to our room. The room was spotlessly clean and very charming! The ensuite full bathroom was equipped with wonderful towels and even very comfortable robes. Each night we returned to our rooms we were greeted with unique sweet treats. Cookies, Blondies, chocolate pecan pie bars, all of it amazingly delicious!
Breakfast each morning was a wonderful treat! Diane and her team are amazing hosts. We ate breakfast 4 times and each time was a unique 2 course meal with fresh orange juice and coffee. (Get there early and snag the cute window seat!) There is also an impressive tea selection available around the clock if you'd rather spend some of your time in Asheville relaxing on the super comfy and cozy furniture in the common area.
Not once did we hear any noises from other guests while in our room, it felt perfectly private and cozy in there!
The location is also amazing, it's just a 10-15 minute walk to downtown Asheville with the rest of the city only minutes away by car. There are even two great restaurants literally just around the block if you don't feel like going far. The neighborhood is quiet and safe and very pretty just to go on a stroll through.
Every morning at breakfast Diane and Kevin would ask how we slept and if we needed anything in the room or wanted the sheets changed or anything of the sort. I spent a couple of years working at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee and this place gives them a run for their money.
If you're staying in Asheville you cannot go wrong choosing this place!
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Diana Thornton, Owner at Carolina Bed & Breakfast
Responded Jan 2, 2023
Thank you so much Mike for taking the time to write this incredible review for us! Kevin and I are so grateful to you. Although I'm sorry that your initial plans with your friends didn't work out for you, I'm delighted that your spur-of-the-moment decision to come to Asheville brought you to us here at the Carolina. It was awesome getting to spend this time with you and Amber. Everything about this review just makes my heart happy! It always makes me just a tad nervous when I have a chef as a guest because I want it all to be absolutely perfect for them. Thank you for the reassurance every day that you really loved what we are doing here to make it an amazing experience for everyone. I hope that you two will come back to see us again in the future. Until we see you again, sending you both all of our very best wishes for a happy and healthy 2023!!
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We stayed in the Hummingbird Room, which was beautiful and well appointed with a very comfortable queen sized bed and a gorgeous claw footed tub. The inn itself is on a quiet tree lined street with friendly people and nearby restaurants.
Diana and Kevin went above and beyond to make our stay pleasant, with recommendations of things to do and places to eat. We were also treated to a wonderful breakfast every morning, which was customized to my daughter’s vegan diet. In addition to that, scrumptious desserts were left in our room each evening, again with a vegan one for my daughter. She said she had never had such yummy food!
I would recommend Carolina B&B to anyone because of its great location, exceptional amenities and fantastic hosts!
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Room Tip:Â We saw most of the rooms and they were all unique and gorgeous!
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Response from Diana T, Owner at Carolina Bed & Breakfast
Responded Jul 6, 2020
Thank you so very much Dawn for this amazing review! It was definitely our pleasure to have you and Stephanie staying here with us at the Carolina. We enjoyed your company and spending time with you both. I personally loved Steph's face as she would take that first bite of her vegan food and how her face would light up. As I told you, food is my love language and it always delights me when I see someone enjoy it as much as she did. I hope you'll come back to see us again soon. I miss you both already! Until we see you again, all the very best to you two.
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Having stayed at many B & Bs, Carolina Bed & Breakfast is one of our top experiences. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hosts Diana and Kevin are welcoming, personable, and gracious. We stayed in the Hummingbird Room which was so inviting and relaxing. The breakfasts and evening hors d' oeuvres were so delicious and out of the ordinary. We looked forward to each morning and evening, delicious food and a chance to visit with the other guests as well as the owners, Diana and Kevin. Great added details were the tasty treats left in our room and the cookie jar filled with fantastic "you can't eat just one" cookies. We will definitely stay at Carolina Bed & Breakfast when in the Asheville area again.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Diana T, Owner at Carolina Bed & Breakfast
Responded Apr 2, 2020
Thank you so much for this incredible review! It was wonderful to have you staying with us and we so enjoyed your visit here. We are delighted that you loved what we are doing here at the Carolina and are including it in your memories as one of your best experiences. That makes my heart happy! We hope that you and your loved ones are staying safe and well. Come back and see us again once we are in better times. Until then, all of our very best wishes to you and your family!
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Our stay at the Carolina B&B was perfect. It is located in the Montford neighborhood, a very short drive to Downtown Asheville. The B&B and grounds are beautifully maintained. Diana & Kevin are very personable and accommodating hosts. Breakfasts were right out of a 5-star restaurant!! Unique and so very delicious, along with the constantly full cookie jar and coffee & tea always available.. Social distancing was maintained at all times. Our room was so spacious and very comfortable and quiet, and the evening treats that showed up in our room every evening were sweet surprises. Highly recommended to all and we look forward to staying here again on our next visit.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Diana Thornton, Owner at Carolina Bed & Breakfast
Responded Oct 5, 2020
Thank you so much Camille for this incredible review. It was such a pleasure to have you and Rick staying here with us. You were awesome guests! Thank you also for the kind words about the great food. It always makes my heart happy when people truly enjoy what we're doing here to feed them. We'll look forward to your next visit with us! Until we see you two again, all of our very best wishes to you both!
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Diana and Kevin run a great bed and breakfast. My husband and I came to Asheville to celebrate our first wedding anniversary and we were so pleased. The house was clean and beautifully decorated for Christmas. Diana greeted us for check and had a mask on, hand sanitizer was available throughout and tables during breakfast socially distanced. Ample parking behind the house and a drop off area during check in. Diana gave us a tour of the house and our room. Every night we had special vegan treats delivered to our room, as well as vegan cookies by the teas. The breakfast was amazing every morning and Diana made sure it was vegan. Overall, great experience! Would highly recommend!
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Diana Thornton, Owner at Carolina Bed & Breakfast
Responded Dec 14, 2020
Thank you so much Estefania for taking the time to write this incredible review for us. We loved having you and Matt here with us at the Carolina celebrating your first wedding anniversary. I'm so pleased that you both enjoyed the vegan food and treats while you were here. As I told you, I'm all about making people happy with excellent food and more than willing to accommodate any special dietary requests. Thank you also for calling out all of our special efforts to keep people safe during this troubling time with COVID-19. My core strength is taking good care of people and I want people to feel safe while they are in my Inn. I'm so pleased that you had a great time and felt protected too. We'll look forward to seeing you two again in the future. Until we see you again, all of our very best wishes to you both!
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My husband Bill and I spent two wonderful nights here at this glorious and beautiful Bed & Breakfast in the historic neighborhood of Montford in Asheville, N.C.. We always prefer to stay at B&B’s and believe me, this is one of the best. Diana and Kevin go above and beyond to insure that each and every guest feel pampered and special. From the lively conversations, the special baked good treats, to the sumptuous breakfasts every morning. There were so many little touches that made this B&B stand out. Diana’s finesse with decorating and cooking secured a warm spot in in our hearts, as she helped Bill navigate through some recent dietary challenges and I found a kindred spirit in the idea that entertaining is showing someone that they are truly welcomed and loved. Kevin had my admiration instantly, when he carried our luggage upstairs and introduced us to the many comfortable areas of the house. It was close to restaurants, which were fabulous, and we used all of their suggestions. We will definitely be back, hopefully in the fall with relatives to enjoy the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the best front porch I have ever seen!!! Thank you Diana and Kevin for your wonderful hospitality and making us feel so welcome in the Hummingbird Bird room of your home.
Laurie Ryan
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Date of stay: March 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Diana Thornton, Owner at Carolina Bed & Breakfast
Responded Mar 28, 2021
Thank you so much Laurie for your kindness in posting such a fabulous review for us. Kevin and I are so grateful that you took the time to do this. We loved having you and Bill here with us at the Carolina! As you said, you and I are kindred spirits, sisters under the skin and we felt that click of recognition the moment you walked in. We're so delighted that you loved everything about your stay here. It's our intention to make it a truly exceptional experience for all of our guests. We can't wait to see you both again and will look forward to our next visit together. Until we see you again, all of our very best wishes to you both!!
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We had a great stay at the Carolina B&B for our last minute anniversary get away. The property is lovely - I especially enjoyed the beautiful flower gardens. We stayed in the Cottage and were pleased with everything. It was private and quiet and very comfortable to come back to after a day exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway. The delicious homemade desert waiting for us in the room was a nice touch each evening. The decor was light and bright and everything was spotless clean. I can't say enough about Diana and Kevin as hosts. It was obvious that much thought went into assuring that guests would have a great stay. They were both friendly and made us feel comfortable and at home. Last but not least, the FOOD! Our likes and dislikes were asked ahead of our stay and were remembered and followed in the amazing breakfast selections we had each morning. Gourmet quality food that was prepared with the best ingredients! Also, Diana's special cookies were always available on the sideboard and were delicious. Just a great place that we look forward to visiting again.
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Date of stay: June 2020
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Response from Diana Thornton, Owner at Carolina Bed & Breakfast
Responded Jul 10, 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this amazing review for us! It was really lovely to have you and Gary here with us at the Carolina celebrating your anniversary. The Cottage is such a special place here and perfect for your celebration. Thank you also for that gorgeous picture you took of the Rose of Sharon Hibiscus you sent me. We have such beautiful trees in our garden and that shot was incredible. I absolutely loved it! So pleased that you loved the food while you were here with us. It's my pleasure to take extra special care of guests where the food is concerned and to make sure that you have only the best. You deserve only the best! We'll look forward to seeing you and Gary here with us again. I know that he and Kevin will get engrossed in more baseball chat while you and I roll our eyes. Until we see you again, all of our very best wishes to you both!
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Hi Gillian, There is a hair dryer in every room, as well as a complete line of amenties (shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, make-up towels) and lovely soft terry cloth robes!
Thank you for your inquiry.
Our B&B is about three miles from the entrance to the Biltmore Estate. It is another four miles from the entrance to the house. You can take a taxi there but unfortunately the Biltmore does not have any form of transportation inside the Estate. Asheville itself has limited public transportation. For the most part you will need a car to really benefit from all the city has to offer. And there is a lot! Besides the Biltmore, downtown Asheville (a short walk from the Carolina B&B) is considered to be a architectural jewel in addition to be filled with independent boutiques and restaurants. Three miles from downtown area in the opposite direction is our River Arts District, full of artist's studios and galleries. Then, of course, there is the Blue Ridge Parkway with it's stunning vistas of the Mountains, accessible both by car and for hiking. Outside the city, farms and farmer's markets abound.
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Yes, it was a very nice walk - lots to see and places to eat along the way. After our trolley ride - what we saw made more sense. Beautiful buildings etc.
There are more places to choose from in the Asheville area.
PRICE RANGE
$301 - $472 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United StatesNorth CarolinaNorth Carolina MountainsAshevilleHistoric Montford
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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