1889 WhiteGate Inn and Cottage provides luxurious and inviting North Carolina bed and breakfast accommodations in Asheville, NC, just minutes from the city’s historic downtown and the Biltmore Estate.

The eleven distinctive guest rooms in the Inn, Carriage House and Bungalow honor distinguished poets. Uniquely decorated including volumes by featured poets, each accommodation offers luxury linens and bedding, most with king size bed and fireplace, and some with a whirlpool tub. The Cottage has one bedroom and a full kitchen and the Bungalow Suites provide accommodations with kitchen, porch and luxurious amenities as well. Common areas at the inn are abundant in your choice of visiting, resting, exploring and just plain enjoying - from the warm fireplace glow in the living room to the spacious solarium overlooking the cascading waterfalls, Koi pond, gas–log fire pit, downtown Asheville, and the beautiful backdrop of the mountains.

A delightful 3-course breakfast at 1889 WhiteGate Inn is a talked about affair with such mouth watering selections such as Peaches, Pears and Pineapples baked in a brown sugar sherry sauce, followed by a mushroom Tarragon Souffle with home baked Cinnamon Maple Caramel Pecan rolls.

The award-winning North Carolina gardens of the 1889 WhiteGate Inn & Cottage have an extensive collection of unusual plants. Eighteen varieties of Japanese maples and over 300 different varieties of perennials, hostas, roses, and herbs grace these grounds. The greenhouse nurtures a collection of over 1500 orchids and tropicals. Paths and sitting areas throughout the garden make the grounds a perfect place to wander stress free The inn's gardens and waterfalls also provide a stunning backdrop for your North Carolina wedding, or take her breath away by ending your romantic weekend getaway with a marriage proposal among the roses.

For those craving a North Carolina romantic getaway escape or seeking serenity in a long weekend, WhiteGate Inn offers respite from the distractions of everyday life. Soak in a Jacuzzi tub. Indulge in a deep massage. Meander through the lush gardens. Dine in downtown Asheville NC. Then sleep in a grand four-poster bed in a stately room with soaring ceilings and a warm fireplace.

This Asheville, NC B&B is conveniently located near the area's many attractions, including the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Biltmore Estate, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Chimney Rock Park, Pisgah National Forest and much, much more. We are the closest inn to downtown Asheville.