In the Montford Historic District, less than a mile from downtown. Gourmet breakfast every morning, English gardens, an onsite spa, and booking direct with the inn.
The House
The house was completed in 1908 and designed by Richard Sharp Smith, the supervising architect on site while Biltmore Estate was being built for George Vanderbilt. Today it is a Select Registry inn in the Montford Historic District, a neighborhood named North Carolina's "Best Old-House Neighborhood." It is proudly not a hotel: it is a bed and breakfast inn and spa in a historic home, with eight classically inspired guestrooms and suites.
"Enter as strangers, leave as friends."
The sign by our front garden says it best. Join us at 5:00 pm each evening for a complimentary social hour with local beers and ciders, red and white wines, and cheese plates before you head out to dinner.
Rooms & Suites
Every room and suite has a king-size bed, a whirlpool tub with shower, a Keurig coffee and tea maker, a mini-fridge, high-speed wireless internet, and individual climate control. Beds are dressed in Comphy spa sheets, the same linens used in our spa.
King bed, whirlpool tub with shower, and a private terrace for morning coffee above the gardens.
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A suite with its own sitting area and fireplace, king bed, and a whirlpool tub with shower.
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A canopy king bed and classic inn styling, with whirlpool tub and shower.
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King bed, a fireplace to settle in by, and a whirlpool tub with shower.
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A four-poster king bed and garden greenery at the windows, with whirlpool tub and shower.
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King bed with the bathroom just steps away, whirlpool tub and shower included.
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A calm, classic room with king bed, whirlpool tub with shower, and garden views.
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Breakfast
Breakfast is prepared primarily with organic and local ingredients and served on crystal and china in the dining room. Come hungry, and plan your Biltmore morning after coffee: the table is set at 9:00 am sharp.
Every drop of water at the inn is filtered through a salt filtration system, so the coffee, tea, and ice are as clean as the mountain air. Bring a bottle and fill up for the day.
The onsite spa sits in what was the ladies' parlor of the original house. Book treatments at least two weeks before you arrive. Between breakfast and dinner, the wraparound porch and the English gardens are yours.
Local Guide
Abbington Green sits in the Montford Historic District, less than a mile from downtown Asheville. Here is how guests usually spend their days.
12-minute drive
America's largest home, built for George Vanderbilt, with gardens and a winery in Antler Hill Village. Buy tickets ahead for fall and holiday dates, and give the house tour at least half a day.
18-minute drive to the entrance
Enter at exit 33 on I-26 for ridge-top overlooks, the Folk Art Center, and trailheads. October color is the busiest season of the year, so start early in the day.
Less than a mile
Independent restaurants, breweries, galleries, and the historic Grove Arcade. Our 5:00 pm social hour is timed so you can stroll down to dinner afterward.
Right outside the door
Walk the inn's own neighborhood of grand old houses, including Riverside Cemetery where Thomas Wolfe and O. Henry are buried. It was named North Carolina's "Best Old-House Neighborhood."
A short drive
Working artists' studios in old industrial buildings along the French Broad River. Many studios welcome visitors to watch pieces being made.
Good to know
Fall is Asheville's peak. The inn applies a 21-day cancellation window for some holidays and October, and Biltmore tickets sell out. Book the room, the spa, and the estate in that order.
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Good to Know
Check-in is between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm, and check-out is at 11:00 am. With advance notice, special arrangements can be made for early or late check-ins.
One night's deposit is required; or one-half of the total reservation, whichever is greater. Reservations can be guaranteed with MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express.
Deposits are refundable for cancellations 14 days or more before arrival (21 days for some holidays and October). A rebooking fee of $35.00 applies to any cancelled reservation. Full details are on the inn's official policies page.
Dog-friendly suites are in the Carriage House. The inn is not generally appropriate for young children; families with children age 13 or older can be accommodated in the Carriage House suites.
No smoking is permitted at Abbington Green, and no candles or open flames are allowed in guest rooms or suites.
An electric vehicle charging station is onsite, every room has salt-filtered water, and spa treatments can be booked at least two weeks ahead of arrival.
FAQ
Breakfast is served each morning at 9:00 am. It is a two-course gourmet breakfast prepared primarily with organic and local ingredients, served on crystal and china in the dining room.
Current rates are shown on our booking page. Rooms and suites can be checked and booked directly through the Reserve button on this page, or by calling +1 828-251-2454.
One night's deposit is required; or one-half of the total reservation, whichever is greater. Reservations can be guaranteed with MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express.
Yes. There are dog-friendly suites in the Carriage House. See the inn's pet policy on the official website for details.
The inn is less than a mile from downtown Asheville, about a 12-minute drive from the Biltmore Estate entrance, and about 18 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance.
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