Romance, elegance and tranquility describe the ambiance at the 1889 White Gate Inn and Cottage. The Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offering lodging nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and conveniently located just minutes from the Biltmore Estate.
The five distinctive guestrooms in the Inn, each honoring distinguished American poets, feature private baths, air-conditioning, and queen-size beds. The rooms are each uniquely custom decorated, reflecting different period styles, including English, Arts and Crafts, and Victorian. Poetry volumes by each featured poet are included in each room.
It’s the attention to details that makes staying at the White Gate Inn extra special. From the candlelit three-course gourmet breakfast to the soft elegant bath robes, every detail at the inn was designed with our guests’ comfort in mind, making your Great Smoky Mountains vacation truly unforgettable.
The award-winning gardens include 18 varieties of Japanese maples and over 300 different varieties of perennials, hostas, roses, and herbs. The greenhouse houses a collection of over 1500 orchids and tropicals. Guests are invited to enjoy the splendor of these beautiful gardens. Paths and sitting areas throughout the gardens make the grounds a perfect place to wander stress free or sit and meditate among nature's beauty and abundance. The inn’s gardens and waterfalls also provide a stunning backdrop for your wedding, or take her breath away by ending your romantic weekend getaway with a marriage proposal among the roses.
Specials:
Biltmore Estate Packages
2 and 3 night Biltmore Estate Packages
Packages will be available starting April 1st.
$400 to $1120
IN-Room Romance Packages
Treat the one you love to a sweet surprise with one of our Romance Packages.
From $65 to $140
Standard Romance Package: $65.00
Roses and Chocolates waiting for you on arrival
Premium Romance Package: $105.00
Gourmet chocolates, Long stem roses, sparkling beverage and keepsake champagne flutes waiting for you on arrival.
Deluxe Romance Package with Mugs $140.00
Gourmet chocolates, Long stem roses or substitute a blooming Orchid arrangement ($20.00 Additional) sparkling beverage with keepsake champagne flutes and Remember your getaway and keep the romance alive and warm each morning by adding a pair of 1889 White Gate Inn coffee mugs.
Spa Packages are also available in the White Gate Cottage or Walt Whitman Suite with advanced notice.
1889 White Gate Inn & Cottage
173 East Chestnut Street,
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-253-2553
Tollfree: 800-485-3045
Web: www.whitegate.net
Email: innkeeper@whitegate.net
“The house has a very elegant, romantic feeling,” says Frank Salvo who is the co-innkeeper with Ralph Coffey. “Our rooms are very posh and very luxurious; we have suites that have hot tubs and walk-in showers and extra body jets,” Frank further explains. Each period-styled guestroom, including English and Victorian as well as Arts and Crafts, tucks away volumes of poetry written by its particular namesake…meant to be savored word for word. View Feature Article |
