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“The perfect stay!”

Hill House Bed & Breakfast Inn

6 Apr 2008

The pictures on the Hill House website do not lie, but they do not tell the whole story. Every area (even those you don't see in pictures) is beautiful, spacious and welcoming. Bill and Terry have done an amazing job decorating. The place has the perfect balance of antique charm with modern convenience and comfort. And it's super clean (do they not have dust in North Carolina??)
We stayed in the Biltmore room, but peeked into some of the others while unoccupied. They were all really beautiful and warm feeling.
Breakfast was always fabulous and Terry has cookies and some other baked treat available throughout the day. There's a small kitchenette off the parlor where you can make coffee or heat something on a stove (no microwave and the fridge is dorm sized - just enough for the tea and lemonade they make available). If you need to cook or keep stuff, consider the Flatiron room - it has a kitchenette of its own. Or the cottage, but we didn't see inside that one.
The inn was about full when we were there, but incredibly quiet. Other than at breakfast we barely knew anyone else was there. Also, if you're looking for seclusion, don't miss the option to have breakfast in your room ($15 but worth it at least once).
Although convenient to a lot of things, Asheville itself isn't as picturesque as we had expected and the street Hill House is on isn't particularly lovely. However, with strategically placed trees, Bill's green thumb and the good fortune of a neighbor with excellent gardening skills as well, once you enter the driveway absolutely everything you see is beautiful. It's a large yard so you don't feel closed in, but you certainly feel isolated (in a good way).
Don't plan a lot of activities - if you can bear to leave your room and actually make it past the parlor and front porch, the yard/garden will captivate you. We loved spending time around the inn, enjoying the room, garden, hammoc, porch, back inside for a baked treat....
If you do go out, don't miss the botanical gardens. They're just two turns and about 3 minutes from the Hill House driveway - great place for a walk or a picnic.
I could go on and on, but will end with this... Bill and Terry seem to love the place and love what they do. You can see it and feel it in every detail of the stay. I'm picky about details, cleanliness, food, etc, and I wouldn't change a thing!

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HappyFamilyOhio's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Member since: 06 April 2008
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“LOVED Hill House B&B!”

Hill House Bed & Breakfast Inn

6 Apr 2008

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the Hill House Bed and Breakfast! We felt so comfortable there and the food was amazing! Bill and Terry (and Bailey) made us feel right at home. We look forward to returning to Asheville so we can stay at Hill House again.

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crisara123's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 18-24
Member since: 06 April 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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“A Very Special Retreat”

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5 of 5 stars
Evans, GA
22 Mar 2008

My husband and I chose the Hill House Bed & Breakfast Inn in Asheville, NC as the location for us to celebrate our 19th wedding anniversary on February 25th, 2008...and a wise choice it was! We spent two nights there and were able to secure the special winter rate of buy one night, get the second night at 50% off, which made our total with tax just under $200. That rate included our incredibly delicious and home-cooked breakfasts each morning, as well as, fresh pastries/cookies and a glass of wine each afternoon. We stayed in the Arcadia Room, and it was exactly what we expected. The bed linens were fabulous, and the room was cozy and inviting. I also enjoyed the old cast iron claw-foot tub in the bathroom. It really reminded me of a by-gone era. Bill and Terry are such gracious Inn Keepers. They will give you as much attention as you need, or as little. They were so helpful whenever we had questions, and they were more than willing to offer honest opinions on the best restaurants and local attractions. The front porch of the Inn is quite large with ample rocking chairs and other seating. We were able to spend a little bit of our time just relaxing there with a glass of wine. We would definitely recommend the Hill House to anyone looking for a very special place to relax and retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The breakfasts, the hospitality, and the beauty of the historic Inn.
    • Disliked — The bathroom was a little small.
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masmeyers's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 22 March 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Unforgetable”

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5 of 5 stars
Washington DC, District of Columbia
17 Mar 2008

Staying at this Inn provides true romance and wonderful hospitality. Staying here is one of the smartest things you could do in Asheville.

This Inn is nestled in a residential area, so its very quiet and away from all the hustle and bustle of the city.

My husband and I came to Asheville for the first time in Oct 2005 to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I chose A Hill House because it looked beautiful on the website and they had great rates. I have to say - this place went above and beyond my expectations.

I fell in love with this quaint house and the hospitality was tremendous. The breakfasts on the wrap around porch were amazing and the food was absolutely delicious (I still crave the Crème Brule French Toast that they served).

The bottomless cookie jar is still in my memory (what a novel idea!) and the Vino Therapy was wonderful.

Everything here is high end and if you are smart enough to book your stay here, its something you won't quite forget!

As soon as I'm able to come back down to Asheville for a visit, I will most definitely stay at A Hill House.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Beautiful place, delicious food, great hospitality.
    • Disliked — n/a
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AdChick99's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2005
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 08 March 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Wonderful Weekend!”

Hill House Bed & Breakfast Inn

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5 of 5 stars
Raleigh
17 Mar 2008

We just returned from a quick weekend get away at the Hill House in Asheville. First let me say that after reading the reviews on TripAdvisor we decided to book a room at the Hill House instead of another B&B. The reviews were true to form and it is a wonderful place. From the time we arrived as Bill showed us around and made us feel at home almost immediately. My wife and I appreciated the fact that Bill and Terry were around "enough" but not so much that it was annoying...they seemed to know how much interaction with each guest was appropriate and we appreciate that so much. I must say the breakfast each morning was great, creme brullee french toast and quiche...got your morning off to a great start. The room was exactly like the picture on the website, it was wonderful and the bed was very comfy. The only bad part of the trip was we only spent 5 minutes or so with Bailey...after those 5 minutes we could have spent the rest of the day with him....Bailey is a wonderful dog and we really appreciated him letting us rub his tummy! Thanks Bill and Terry, we will be back soon!

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macc66's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 17 March 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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