A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala

Inn at Biltmore Ever taken a trip to Biltmore Estate and wished you could move in? Well, you can. Kind of. Take a tour of Biltmore’s winery and vineyard, explore

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Inn at Biltmore Ever taken a trip to Biltmore Estate and wished you could move in? Well, you can. Kind of. Take a tour of Biltmore’s winery and vineyard, explore

Evening in the Vines

Inn at Biltmore
Ever taken a trip to Biltmore Estate and wished you could move in? Well, you can. Kind of. Take a tour of Biltmore’s winery and vineyard, explore the grounds, then venture back to the elegant inn and live like a Vanderbilt for the night.

One Lodge Street
Asheville, NC 28803
(800) 411-3812
biltmore.com/stay


Banner Elk Winery & Villa
This Tuscan-inspired bed and breakfast features luxury touches (fluffy robes!) and mountain views. In the morning, enjoy breakfast. In the afternoon, a free wine tasting. And if just one room won’t do — Chardonnay Suite, anyone? — you can rent the whole villa.

60 Deer Run Lane
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 898-9090
bannerelkwinery.com


The Wine Lodge at Stony Knoll Vineyards
This quaint cabin in the Yadkin Valley was built in the 1860s. Today, the renovated house is a relaxing retreat overlooking the vineyard. Settle into a rocking chair on the front porch with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon.

1143 Stony Knoll Road
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-5752
stonyknollvineyards.com/winelodge


Klondike Cabins at Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery
The three charming historic cabins on this property were built in the 1920s and served as a stylish retreat. Today, they’re filled with antiques and artwork, and offer beautiful views of a lake.

235 Chatham Cottage Lane
State Road, NC 28676
(336) 835-2458
grassycreekvineyard.com/klondike-cabins


The Cabins at Round Peak Vineyard
After an afternoon spent sipping and exploring the 30-acre property, take in a sunset over the Blue Ridge and stay the night in one of two dog-friendly cabins.

765 Round Peak Church Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 352-5595
roundpeak.com


The Country Squire Vintage Inn & Guesthouse
Grab a glass of muscadine wine at this Duplin County landmark and enjoy views of the vineyard from the 12-room inn. Or stay in the four-room guesthouse, furnished with antiques and a Scottish tartan theme.

748 NC Highway 24 50
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 296-1831
countrysquirewinery.com/lodging

This story was published on Mar 17, 2019

Katie Schanze

Katie Schanze is an associate editor and digital content editor at Our State.