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 Cabin at Herrera Vineyards
You can walk to the winery’s tasting room from this red-roofed cabin in the woods. Later, unwind in the hot tub on the back porch.
231 Vineyard Lane
Dobson, NC 27017
(866) 313-8008
herreravineyards.com/cabin-rental
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
Why does this Haywood County town have some of the cleanest water in the state? It’s the result of the community’s efforts to keep the forests in its watershed pristine.
The spectacular views in North Carolina’s High Country aren’t just inspiration for writers, painters, and sculptors. Those landscapes — the rugged gray face of Grandfather Mountain, the vibrant fall leaves, the deep green meadows — are brushstrokes on Earth’s own canvas.
The sprawling vineyards and wide-open skies that stretch for miles across seven North Carolina counties offer relaxing getaways — not to mention some of the state’s finest wines — for Sunday drivers aching to escape the rush of city life.
Nothing lasts forever — and that’s what makes many of our cherished moments so special.
