Nestled in the Blue Ridge Foothills and only a mile from the entrance to the Chimney Rock State Park, The Esmeralda Inn offers 14 guest rooms. Each room has a 32-inch flat-screen TV, and complimentary continental breakfast is provided. Large windows shows case the gorgeous forests and surrounding mountains. The Esmeralda Inn does not allow pets and is a smoke-free environment. Specials and packages are available.
Esmeralda Inn
910 Main St.
Chimney Rock , NC 28720
888-897-2999
www.theesmeralda.com
Already stocked with ingredients for breakfast such as fresh bread and eggs, each of the six cottages at Spring House Farm is located down a private drive in the middle of the serene forest. Each cabin has a deck with a hot tub and a cozy fireplace in the living room. More than 90 acres of walking trails, ranging from easy to challenging, wait right outside your door. Only the Appalachian Cottage allows pets. If you want to be pampered, in-room massages are available. The Cottages at Spring House are open year-around
Cottages at Spring House Farm
P.O.Box 130
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
877-738-9798
www.springhousefarm.com
Located just around the bend from Chimney Rock Village, The Carter Lodge is ideal for a romantic getaway or even honeymoon. The Carter Lodge has 16 rooms, each with balconies overlooking the river. A mile away is Lake Lure, where you can swim, play volleyball, or rent a paddleboat or canoe. A short walk away is the village, where you can shop, eat or just sightsee. All rooms are non-smoking, and air conditioning and cable TV are provided.
Carter Lodge
273 Main St.
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
828-625-8844
www.carterlodge.com
Located two miles away from Chimney Rock Park, every cabin at Bat Cave Cabins has a view of the Rocky Broad River. The one- or two-bedroom cabins have hardwood floors and are air-conditioned. The Rocky Broad River is stocked with trout every week by the state hatchery. Visitors can inner tube or kayak down the river, and canoe rentals are also available. If you your adventure doesn't involve water, high or rock climb at Chimney Rock Park. Cabins are available for rent at daily or weekly rates. Smoking is not permitting inside the cabin, and pets are not allowed.
Bat Cave Cabins
42 Rocky River Lane
Bat Cave, NC 28710
800-584-4255
www.batcavecabins.com