Folkestone Inn in Bryson City, NC

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Folkestone Inn

Location. The Folkestone Inn sits adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Forest, one-quarter mile from whitewater tubing excursions on Deep Creek, in Bryson City, N.C. Little Creek Falls are five-and-one-half miles from the inn. The Nantahala River, which offers some of the best whitewater rafting in the country, is 12 miles from the inn.
Features. The Country Farmhouse-style inn, built in 1926, is flanked by giant spruce trees, an herb garden, a porch with mountain views and a babbling brook. Interior highlights include hardwood floors and antique, wood-burning stove. Full, complimentary breakfasts are served daily, and include specialties like Orange Thyme Pancakes, Stuffed French Toast and Eggs Benedict. Snacks and beverages are available in the afternoons. Business services and complimentary wireless Internet access are available at the inn. Other amenities include board games and a library. A swing and a hammock are located on the property.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms offer unique décor, private bathrooms, complimentary wireless Internet access, CD stereos, amenities baskets, bathrobes and access to porches or balconies. Third-floor rooms feature claw foot tubs and French doors that open to private balconies with mountain and creek views. Pressed-tin ceilings, flagstone floors and Celeste fireplaces in the ground floor rooms exude an old-world charm.

Expert Tip. Approximately 10 miles from Bryson City is Cherokee, a town steeped in the rich culture of the Cherokee tribe of Native Americans who settled there under pressure from the United States Army in the late 1830s.

Surrounding Area

ADJACENT TO GREAT SMOKY MTNS

Room Information - Folkestone Inn

Bed Type:  Short Description: Main floor queen room Long Description: One queen bed. Private bathroom. Complimentary wireless Internet access. CD player. Bathrobes. Bed Type:  Short Description: King suite Long Description: One king bed. Private bathroom. Complimentary wireless Internet access. CD player. Bathrobes. Bed Type:  Short Description: Premium queen room Long Description: Queen bed. Porch or balcony. Private bathroom. Complimentary wireless Internet access. CD player. Bathrobes. Bed Type:  Short Description: Boats and paddles room Long Description: One queen bed. Private balcony with view of Deep Creek Valley and Smokey Mountain foothills. Private bathroom. Complimentary wireless Internet access. CD player. Bathrobes. Decor includes prints and photographs of mountain river paddling. Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard queen room Long Description: One queen bed. Private bathroom. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Fireplace. CD player. Bathrobes.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Children not allowed
Credit card required
Fireplace
Floors - 3
Guestrooms - 10
Hotel Built - 1926
Hotel Renovated - 1989
Minimum check-in age - 18
Photo identification required

Star rating: 3

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 11:00 AM.

Area Activities

Great Smoky Mountains National Forest - Adjacent
Deep Creek - 0.25 mile
Tuckasegee River - 2.5 miles
Little Creek Falls - 5.5 miles
Cherokee Indian Reservation - 10.0 miles
Fontana Lake - 12.0 miles
Nantahala River - 14.5 miles

Driving Directions - Folkestone Inn

101 Folkestone Rd., Bryson City, N.C.
From Asheville Regional Airport:
Approximate distance to the property is 71.5 miles.

Exit the airport and merge onto I-26 North.
Merge onto I-40 West.
Merge onto US-74 West via Exit 27.
Take Exit 67 toward Bryson City.
Keep right at the fork to go onto Bennett Rd./Spring St./Franklin St.
Turn right onto US-19/Main St.
Turn left onto Everett St.
Everett St. becomes Fontana Rd.
Turn slightly right onto Water St.
Water St. becomes Toot Hollow Rd.
Turn left onto W. Deep Creek Rd.
Turn left onto Folkestone Rd.