My sister wanted to find a bed and breakfast in Asheville, NC to accomodate thirteen relatives. She was planning a surprise 40th birthday party for her husband, and she needed to find lodging for thirteen people. We both called several bed and breakfasts, lodges, and resorts in the Asheville area, but we couldn't find a place to accomodate us. Perhaps our biggest obstacle was finding an accomodation that would allow children. We had a two - year old and a ten- year old in our group. I finally looked outside of Asheville for more options. I found the Tudor House, which is located in Fletcher, NC. I phoned the B&B, and explained our circumstances. June, the innkeeper, was very gracious, and didn't have any reservations for the weekend we requested. We were able to book all of her rooms, and the children were welcome seeing how we were the only guests that weekend. They even assisted my sister with some of her party - planning arrangements! The B&B was easy to find, and it is located in the front of a subdivision. We were surprised to turn into a neighborhood, but their gravel driveway leads you into a totally wooded and private area. My husband and I stayed in the Forest Room and it was comfortable. There was a Queen bed, a TV and DVD player, and a large jacuzzi tub in the bathroom. It wasn't a huge room, but there were beautiful views of the backyard. We were able to peak in all the other rooms, and I guess there were 2 rooms that were a little small. One room did open to the bathtub on the far side of the room, but the bathroom was private. Each room was tidied everyday by a housekeeper. Breakfasts were fine.One morning we ate fruit salad and french toast, and the next day we ate fruit salad, homemade bread, and quiche. There were various jams and honey on the table as well.
Alvin, the innkeeper, usually chatted with everyone during breakfast which was nice. All in all I think everyone enjoyed themselves.
FYI - My husband and I stay at B&B's frequently and the only true difference I noticed was that there were no locks on the doors to the rooms. It didn't bother me because relatives were staying in each room, but normally I wouldn't have liked this arragement. All of the bathrooms are private, but they do not have locks either.
Also, mention to the innkeepers if you have dietary needs. Some B&B's do not post their breakfast menu or do a buffet. My husband hates mushrooms, and occasionally he is served a mushroom quiche which he won't eat.
