1847 Blake House Inn Bed & Breakfast

Welcome

Grounds, Patio, And Back Entrance
This photo shows the covered entryway to the Inn as well as a portion of the large stone patio outside, perfect for receptions, family reunions, and parties, as well as the stairs leading down to a meandering pathway that ends at the gazebo.

History
Built circa 1847 by Joseph B. Pyatt, the Blake House Inn, with its 22" thick native stone walls laid in lime and clay mortar and its original 14' high ornamental plaster ceilings, is one of the finest examples of Italianate architecture with Gothic influence in the Asheville area. The house originally served as the summer home of Dr. Frederick Blake, a wealthy rice plantation owner from Charleston, South Carolina. However, during the closing days of the Civil War, the house also served as a Confederate Field Hospital. The Confederate soldiers were cared for in the bedrooms upstairs. Some of the nurses took pity on the injured Union soldiers and cared for them in the tunnel system under the Inn.

Dining Room
Also on the first floor there are a large center hall, a large parlor, and a private dining room. There are two large handi-cap accessible bathrooms. In addition, a large patio, two smaller patios and covered porch, where weather permitting, our guests enjoy the fresh mountain air and beautiful landscaping.

Common Room
There is a spacious common area, complete with easy chairs and game table with four chairs and many games. We also maintain a collection of DVD movies for our guests to check out and watch in their rooms at no cost. Also offered is wireless internet service for all guests.

Dogwood Room
This spacious king size room of 1847 Blake House Inn features a king size wood and iron scroll bed with fine linens and white goose down comforter. The sky blue wood tongue and groove ceiling, large fireplace, antique chaise, French antique armoire, and cable TV and DVD player make for perfect memories. A private bathroom with shower and telephone completes this room.

Azalea Room
The queen size canopy bed accented by the original outer stone wall rolls out the carpet for a wonderful Asheville experience at 1847 Blake House Inn. It is perfect for a family of three with its brass accented white day bed, skylight, and antique vanity table. The full bath also has one stone wall. The Azalea Room has cable TV, DVD player, wireless internet and a telephone.

Carriage House Sycamore Suite
The Sycamore Suite is located on the first floor of the Carriage House (Innkeepers quarters are on the second floor). The suite features a large bedroom with a king rice bed and wicker furniture including an antique wicker desk/vanity plus a flat screen TV and electric fireplace/stove. Along with a full-size bathroom with plush bathrobes, the Suite includes a small living room with a full-size sofabed and a small kitchenette complete with a table and 4 chairs, a small stove/oven, and a small refrigerator. The Sycamore Suite is perfect for families as it can sleep up to 4 adults and 2 children. For those staying longer than seven days you will also have access to the laundry facilities.

Holly Room
The second-floor Holly Room receives the most enjoyment from the delicious smells of breakfasts cooking as it is positioned almost on top of the kitchen (but just far enough away to not be disturbed). This room was added to the main house in 1907 and was once used as the Innkeepers’ quarters. As such, it is tucked away from the other second-floor rooms and behind two doors for added privacy. This room shows off its original hardwood floors plus a one of a kind painted glass window featuring a holly bush and cardinals, hand painted by one of artists featured in our Gift Shop. The room offers a queen size sleigh bed, a desk and chair and small sitting area. Adding to the uniqueness of this room’s closet is the childhood graffiti left by actress Andie McDowell whose grandmother once owned the house. The full, private bathroom has a window featuring part of the original outer stone wall onto which this room was built. As with all of our other rooms in the main house, the room has cable TV and DVD player, wireless internet access, and a telephone. Lastly, just like our Azalea Room, you will enjoy the modern convenience of central heating and a/c in this oh, so cozy room. The Holly Room has been decorated in greens, yellows, and golds for a light, soothing feel. Pets ARE permitted in the Holly Room and we keep small beds, blankets, a bowl, and toys in the closet for your pet.

Lilac Room
The Lilac Room is a large bedroom and features a king size bed, an antique daybed (appropriate for a child or small adult), antique writing desk, a gas fireplace framed in ornamental ceramic tiles, cable TV and DVD player, and wireless internet. There are two French doors leading to a small, private balcony where guests can enjoy the sunset. This room also has a spacious bathroom with an antique cast iron clawfoot tub and shower. The Lilac Room is decorated in light and dark shades of purple, green, and yellow for a light and bright feel. You’ll soon see why this is one of our most popular rooms. Pets ARE permitted in the Lilac Room and we keep a small bed, blanket, bowl, and toys in the closet should your pet wish to use them.