Buckhorn Inn in Gatlinburg, TN

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Buckhorn Inn

Location. The Buckhorn Inn, located five miles from downtown Gatlinburg, Tenn., is nestled on 25 acres of woodlands and meadows with native wildflowers and grasses. The inn is one mile from the north entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg is home to many family attractions, including Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre, approximately six miles away. Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum and the Christus Gardens are seven miles away. Dollywood is 13 miles from the inn.
Features. The grounds of Buckhorn Inn feature a spring-fed lake with ducks and fish, a self-guided nature trail and Rachael's Labyrinth, a circular pathway of local fieldstone, 60 feet in diameter. Built in 1938, the Buckhorn Inn features a great room with a stone fireplace, a wall lined with bookshelves, and a coffee and snack bar. Complimentary a la carte breakfasts are served each morning in the dining room. Lunch and dinner are available for a fee. A conference room and complimentary wireless Internet access are available. The flagstone terrace offers views of Tennessee's most famous peak, Mount LeConte.

Guestrooms. Accommodations at the Buckhorn Inn include traditional inn rooms, premier rooms, cottages and guesthouses. All rooms feature antiques, original artwork, private bathrooms and cable television. Premier rooms feature refrigerators and jetted tubs. Select premier rooms offer microwave ovens. The inn's private cottages and guesthouses, located a short stroll from the inn, offer living rooms, fireplaces, DVD/CD players and kitchenettes with microwave ovens, coffeemakers and refrigerators. Select rooms feature private porches or terraces.

Expert Tip. A rare dogwood was discovered in the inn's labyrinth by the Buckhorn Inn's original owner. He named the dogwood "Fragrant Cloud," and his discovery is now patented.

Surrounding Area

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NTL PRK

Room Information - Buckhorn Inn

Bed Type:  Short Description: Cottage Long Description: Bedroom with king bed. Private bathroom with jetted tub. Screened porch with mountain view. Fireplace. Living room. Kitchenette with microwave, coffeemaker, and refrigerator. Cable TV with DVD and CD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Bed Type:  Short Description: Premier room Long Description: King bed. Private bathroom with two-person jetted tub and shower. Private deck overlooking the courtyard. Fireplace. Coffeemaker. Refrigerator. Sitting area with couch. Cable TV with DVD and CD player. Complimentary wireless Internet. Bed Type:  Short Description: Traditional inn room Long Description: King bed. Private bathroom with tub and shower. Mountain views. Antique dresser. Sitting area. Cable TV. Complimentary wireless Internet access.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in
Fireplace
Floors - 2
Guestrooms - 20
Hotel Built - 1938
Hotel Renovated - 1999
Minimum check-in age - 18
Multilingual staff - French and Spanish
Photo identification required
Smoke-free property

Star rating: 3

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

Area Activities

Great Smoky Mountains National Park (North Entrance) - 1.0 mile
Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre - 6.25 miles
Christus Gardens - 6.75 miles
Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum - 6.75 miles
Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall - 9.0 miles
Smoky Mountain River Run - 13.25 miles
Dollywood (Theme Park) - 13.25 miles
Martin Stables - 15.5 miles

Driving Directions - Buckhorn Inn

2140 Tudor Mountain Road, #393, Gatlinburg, Tenn.
From McGhee Tyson Airport:
Approximate distance to the bed and breakfast is 50 miles.

Drive east to merge onto US-129 North/TN-115 North toward Knoxville/Oak Ridge.
Proceed six miles.
Take the West Governor John Sevier Highway/TN-168 East ramp.
Stay straight to go onto W. Governor John Sevier Highway/TN-168.
Proceed 6.5 miles.
Merge onto US-441 South/TN-71 South  via the ramp on the left.
Proceed approximately 20 miles.
Turn right onto Forks of the River Parkway/US-441/TN-71/Chapman Highway S.E.
Turn right onto Parkway/US-441 South/TN-71 South/Chapman Highway S.E.
Proceed 12 miles.
Turn left onto East Parkway/US-321/TN-73.
Continue to follow US-321/TN-73.
Proceed five miles.
Turn left onto Buckhorn Road/CR-2435.
Turn right onto Tudor Mountain Road.