Cedar Crest Inn
Asheville's Oldest Historic Inn & Closest Inn to Biltmore Estate

Welcome to one of the top-rated inns in Asheville and the closest inn to Biltmore Estate. Built in 1891, Cedar Crest Inn is Asheville's longest-running historic inn and a beautifully preserved Queen Anne Victorian "Pink Lady" mansion known for its rich original woodwork, stained glass, wraparound porches, soaring ceilings, and timeless architectural character.

Located on a beautifully manicured 3-acre property just minutes from Biltmore Estate, Biltmore Village, downtown Asheville, the River Arts District, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cedar Crest Inn blends historic charm and mountain hospitality with the comfort and convenience modern travelers look for when visiting Asheville, North Carolina.

Guests enjoy a variety of thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, complimentary breakfast with grab-and-go options, free Wi-Fi, free on-site parking, fresh baked goods, and one of Asheville's most convenient historic locations for romantic getaways, Biltmore vacations, weekend escapes, and mountain retreats.

Welcome to Cedar Crest Inn!

Asheville Bed and Breakfast nearest Biltmore Estate.

Welcome to one of the top-rated bed and breakfasts in Asheville – and the closest B&B to Biltmore House. We are going on 35 years in the business, the longest running Asheville B&B. We offer a safe, clean, cozy, convenient and an overall fun place to stay.

Cedar Crest Inn is perfectly situated on a meticulously manicured 3-acre property centered around our historic Queen Victorian "pink lady" 1891 Mansion. A favorite for romantic getaways, our B&B is located just a few blocks from the Biltmore Estate entrance and Biltmore Village. Additionally, Downtown Asheville is a mile up the street with a hundred restaurants, live music, galleries and the craft breweries in South Slope. We are also a mile east of the River Arts District and four miles north of The Blue Ridge Parkway.

If you've never stayed at a bed and breakfast, Cedar Crest Inn is a great place to start. We offer a wide variety of room choices to match style (antiques to modern) and budget. Enjoy many bed and breakfast amenities that hotels and resorts in Asheville can't match: free wireless Internet, parking, teas, coffee, and fresh baked cookies! Begin your day with our complimentary continental breakfast from 8:30am-9:30am. All of these are included in our rates.

Explore Our Charming Rooms & Suites

Historic Mansion Suites

Carriage House Suites

Biltmore & Asheville Things to Do

Our wonderful staff can assist in your exploring of Asheville, Biltmore Estate and the Blue Ridge Mountains. To get you started, see our Tips for Biltmore and Top Asheville Things to Do.

By the way, our Victorian Mansion was built in 1891 - 4 years before neighboring Biltmore House! Read our fascinating history.

Biltmore Tours & Asheville Things to Do

Our wonderful staff of Innkeepers can assist you in making the most of your vacation to explore Asheville, Biltmore Estate and the Blue Ridge Mountains. To get you started, see our Tips for Biltmore and Top Asheville Things to Do.

By the way, our Victorian Mansion was built in 1891 - 4 years before neighboring Biltmore House! Read our fascinating history.

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Entire Carriage House Rental

For added privacy, stay in our Carriage House tucked away behind the mansion. You enjoy all the amenities of the inn - including the gourmet breakfasts!

Looking for a house vacation rental for a group of family and friends for reunions, weddings or celebrations? Contact us about booking the entire Carriage House with four bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room and deck!

Cedar Crest InnAsheville's Oldest Historic Inn & Closest Inn to Biltmore Estate