A whitewashed picket fence surrounds this restored, turn of the century Victorian farmhouse, with its English cottage perennial and herb gardens. The enchanting rooms filled with antiques and collectibles affords you casual lodging. The charm of the cottage is accented by the eight gable tin roof, plank floors, and featherbeds.

Welcome to the Linville Cottage.

The North Carolina High Country has many attractions and the Linville Cottage is close to them all. Grandfather Mountain is two miles away, with its inspirational views, hiking trails, and its Mile High Swinging Bridge. Within 20 miles you can visit The Blowing Rock, Roan Mountain (Tennessee) State Park, Tweetsie Road, with its historic steam locomotives, Linville Caverns, Linville Falls and the Gorge, or take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. There is fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting, canoeing, and lots of mountain climbing, along with the finest skiing in the southeast.

Hartley Suite Granny's Suite Grandfathers Nook Linn Cove Cottage Avery Larkin Cottage

Our accommodations afford you comfortable lodging with enchanting rooms and cottages filled with simple country antiques and collectables, but very, very casual.

Two New Suites!

The Hartley Suite: Two Bedrooms, 2 Bath suite upstairs.  Great for 2 couples traveling together or parents with older children.

Granny's Suite: Queen Bed, Private Bath. A sitting room with queen sofa bed. Color TV. Can accommodate parents with older children.

Still available is Grandfather's Nook, an upscale suite complete with jacuzzi, gas fireplace, private bath, queen-sized bed and a private entrance to your own "secret garden".

For those who desire a little extra privacy and for those who travel with small children and/or pets, The Linn Cove Cottage is ideal.

The tiny new cottage The Avery Larkin Cottage, in the rear of the The Linville Cottage, with a rustic lodge look, is available for the pet lovers who travel with their pets.

There are endless activities close by to enjoy, or just sit on our front porch and enjoy some private time to read or visit with friends.

Rates

We are open all year round.

Accommodations are $75 - $150 plus tax( 6.75%) per room for 2 persons. Extra person $10 per night sharing a room.

Reservations may be made on-line to ctopper@chilitech.net or calling toll free 877-797-1885 or locally 828-733-6551. All reservations must be guaranteed by Credit Card/Cash/Check. A deposit of 50% is required in advance for some reservations, and full payment made in advance for all Cottages and Suites . During certain periods and peak times, full payment is required for all types of rooms.

Cancellations are a disappointment for everyone. If you must cancel, our policy is Reservations must be cancelled 30 days in advance. During peak times and special events, there is no cancellation allowed, however, every effort will be made to re-sell your reservation for a refund. If your reservation dates are not resold, then a credit will be given towards a weekday or non-peak day stay.

Smoking is NOT allowed in any room, cottage or other rooms in the Main House. Smoking is allowed outside on the verandas and porches.

Pets: We are "PET FRIENDLY"!. They are allowed to stay with you in the Cottages and Suites. There is NO charge or deposit for them, but obviously, any damage or messes will be charged. All pets must be kept on leashes whilst on the property.

Time of Check-Ins can be arranged at your convenience. Check-out is about 11a.m. to 12a.m.


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From Our Guestbook ...

"Thank you so much for making us feel so at home! We loved your home. It has such character - something so many others do not. We have enjoyed being with you and getting to know you. Best wishes from us all."

- Barbara, Bill & Debbie

"Thank you so much for the wonderful accommodations we stayed in Granny's Suite and the warm home cooked breakfasts each morning were the perfect start to skiing. Lots of new snow every morning made for just right skiing conditions. What a beautiful home you have thanks for sharing it with us. I will recommend it to everyone."

- Art & Amy Barselow

"We had a great stay in Grandfather's Nook! Everything about the room was perfect, we especially love the jacuzzi. Breakfast was also outstanding, from cinnamon buns to the potato casserole. We hope to visit again soon!"

- Anna & Tim

"So glad we chose Linn Cove Cottage! Your hospitality was above and beyond. Thanks for allowing "Storm" to stay as well. My son had a great "13th" birthday. We will be back."

- Rock, Paula & Adam

"We loved the cottage! Us kids had a great time playing tic-tac-toe and watching videos on the TV! Me and my sister really liked it that we had two separate beds, unlike other hotels. Mom and Dad loved the privacy and the books you were so kind to provide. We all liked the breakfast basket you made us, it was DELICIOUS!"

- Raed, Natasha, Ravish & Farheen

"The cottage was wonderful! Thanks for allowing me to bring Michaela and Emmie! This is a great place to relax and unwind! I hope to visit you again in the future!"

- Regina

No other county in the Eastern United States can claim a finer combination of golf courses, ski resorts, hiking trails, and attractions than Avery County, North Carolina and the Linville Cottage is in close proximity to them all. The following Friends of the Linville Cottage provide you a sample of these High Country attractions:

• Grandfather Mountain
• Hampton Grist Mill
• Linville Falls
• Linville Gorge
• Linville Caverns
• Ski Beech
• Sugar Mountain
• Ski Hawksnest
• Tweetsie Railroad
• Mast General Store

Location

The High Country is located in Northwestern North Carolina, along the Blue Ridge Parkway, less than an hour from Interstates 40 and 81, and less than two hours from Interstates 26, 85, and 77. Johnson City, Tennessee and Bristol, Virginia are within one hour, and Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Asheville, and Hickory, North Carolina are all within two hours.

We are in Linville, North Carolina, home of Grandfather Mountain. We are down the street from Hampton's Grist Mill, next door to the United Methodist Church.

We serve a deluxe full continental breakfast of homemade breads and baked goods.

There are endless activities close by to enjoy or just sit on our front porch and enjoy some private time to read or visit with friends.
 

The Linville Cottage is a member of the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce and the Avery/Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce.

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