Peaceful Retreats in North Carolina: Bed and Breakfast Options

Bed and breakfasts offer a sense of home that a traditional hotel just can't compare to. On your next trip, consider one of these instead of the stuffy hotel. You won't regret it. Here is a look at some of the bed and breakfast choices in North Carolina.

1. A Hill House Bed and Breakfast located in Asheville. You will enjoy the mixture of antique and traditional furnishings in this 1885 Victorian home. They offer nine guestrooms, each with a private bath. Some offer whirlpool tubs or fireplaces. Local activities include shopping, hiking, biking, rafting, and gem mining. For those who enjoy a bit of culture, theatre and music events are showcased throughout the year. If you would like more information on this bed and breakfast, call them at 1-800-379-0002. They are on the web at www.hillhousebb.com.

2. The White Doe Inn located in Manteo. This bed and breakfast is a gorgeous Queen Anne 1910 with spacious wrap around porches. Each guestroom offers the convenience of a private bath as well as fireplaces, bathrobes, televisions, wireless internet, and CD players. Onsite you will also enjoy an exclusive boutique, bicycles and beach equipment, croquet, board games, and a wine pantry. The White Doe is a perfect place for a wedding. For more information, call 1-888-280-4819. They are online at www.whitedoeinn.com.

3. The Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast located in Durham. This beautiful home offers four guestrooms, each with a private bath. The home is a Colonial Revival style and is 8000 square feet. It is within walking distance to Durham Bulls Athletic Park and Brightleaf Square. The bed and breakfast is also convenient to Duke University, Research Triangle Park, and RDU International Airport. They are available for weddings, conferences, dinners, luncheons, and reunions. If you would like more details, call them at 1-888-437-6333. They are on the web at www.moreheadmanor.com.

4. The Howard House Victorian B&B located in New Bern. This beautiful Victorian home was built in 1890. They offer six guestrooms, all with a private bath. The bed and breakfast is within walking distance to restaurants and antique shops as well as several historic sites. Some of the amenities they offer include televisions, telephones, sitting areas, and wireless high-speed internet. Weddings and receptions are welcome. For more information, call them at 1-800-705-5261.

5. The Rosemary House Bed and Breakfast located in Pittsboro. This home is a beautiful 1912 Colonial Revival Inn that offers five guestrooms, each with the convenience of a private bath. Fireplaces, telephones, and televisions are just a few of the in room amenities you will enjoy. There is plenty to do and some of the nearby attractions include the Carolina Ballet, Full Frame, the North Carolina Symphony, Museum of Life and Science, and the Alltel Pavilion. They offer packages and gift certificates. This bed and breakfast can be reached at 1-888-643-2017. They are also online at www.rosemary-bb.com.

Rates vary throughout the year and policies on children and smoking vary as well. If you find a bed and breakfast you are interested in, make sure to call ahead.