The 1889 WhiteGate Inn and Cottage overlooks downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains. We are the closest Bed and Breakfast to downtown Asheville, and minutes to the world-famous Biltmore House and Gardens and their historic and interesting attractions.

Cascading waterfalls welcome you to this New England Shingle-Style home, listed on The National Register of Historic Places, filled with antiques, collectables, original works of art and orchids from our greenhouse.

Elegance envelops you at every turn. Candlelit gourmet breakfasts begin your day. Enjoy evening social hour in the solarium overlooking the Koi pond or on the patio warmed by the outdoor fire pit.

In our common areas, you'll find fresh baked goodies, bowls of fresh fruit and candies, and a complimentary stocked guest refrigerator. There's cable TV, VCR, CD player, a game table, an assortment of board games, books, movies, and CDs, and a Rock-Ola jukebox for your listening pleasure. We offer Spa Treatments too!

The five distinctive guest rooms in the Inn feature private baths, air-conditioning, queen-size beds, cable TV/VCR, CD player, Data Ports and desks to accommodate the corporate traveler.

The WhiteGate Cottage is beautifully furnished and is equipped with central heat, fireplace, A/C, phone, cable TV and VCR. The bedroom has a queen size bed. There's a fully equipped kitchen and an open sitting porch, making it a perfect retreat for those wanting total privacy.