Situated on a hill overlooking the scenic Hiwassee River, about nine miles from Decatur, is the Pinhook Plantation House Bed & Breakfast. Boasting scenic views of the Cherokee National Forest, which lies within the Appalachian Mountains, this historic plantation is thought to have been built in 1810 on a 641-acre plot of land and was once occupied by soldiers during the Civil War. Each of the guestrooms is decorated differently than the others, while each features a fireplace, a private bath and a balcony. Dinner and breakfast are included in a nightly stay.
Pinhook Plantation House Bed & Breakfast
692 Pinhook Rd.
Calhoun, TN 37309
423-790-6606
pinhookplantation.com
The Majestic Mansion Bed & Breakfast, built in 1909, is about nine miles from Decatur in the heart of downtown Athens, Tennessee. Just one block away is the McMinn County Courthouse, while within walking distance are multiple retail shops and restaurants. About 20 minutes from the Majestic Mansion is The Lost Sea, an 18th century village with caverns boasting the largest underground lake in the United States. Each of the guestrooms is uniquely decorated with no two alike, while all of them have a flair of elegance. Several units feature jacuzzi baths, while each is furnished with pillow-top mattresses and premium-quality bedding. A complete hot breakfast is served each morning in the dining room, and guests enjoy massage and spa service in all guestrooms.
Majestic Mansion Bed & Breakfast
202 E. Washington Ave.
Athens, TN 37303
423-746-9041
themansionbnb.com
The Keith Mansion Bed & Breakfast, built in 1858, was designed by famous architect Thomas Crutchfield for Col. Alexander Hume Keith and his family. It sits about nine miles from Decatur in nearby Athens, surrounded by restaurants, shops and attractions. Within walking distance are attractions such as the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, the Mayfield Dairy Farm & Visitors Center and the Athens Regional Park with hiking and biking trails through lush, green foliage-covered paths. Each room is elegantly decorated in a style all its own, while each room features a DVD and a VCR as well as cable television. Guests enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, while a children's playground is available on-site.
The Keith Mansion Bed & Breakfast
110 Keith Lane
Athens, TN 37303
423-745-6619
keithmansion.com
