FEBRUARY 18, 2007We arrived on the Biltmore Estates in Asheville, NC on Sunday, February 18, 2007 not knowing what to expect. We knew we wanted to see the Biltmore Mansion, the 
largest and perhaps the only real castle in the US, and I had booked us into the Inn on the property. When we drove into the estate, however, we were mesmerized. We passed the guard gate and entered a ribbony, tree lined road that took us about 3 1/2 miles upward. When we saw the elegant Inn resting on the hilltop slope, we knew we were in for a treat.
With the valet parking, the gold trimmed double doors and the beautiful, huge lobby that was full
of overstuffed, elegant yet comfortable, chairs, fresh cut flowers and a fantastic view of the Blue Ridge Mountain range in the distance, we knew we were going to be impressed. We upgraded to a room with a view of the mountains on the 
4th floor and when we walked into the room, we just smiled at each other - the room was lovely and we knew we were going to have a great time there!
largest and perhaps the only real castle in the US, and I had booked us into the Inn on the property. When we drove into the estate, however, we were mesmerized. We passed the guard gate and entered a ribbony, tree lined road that took us about 3 1/2 miles upward. When we saw the elegant Inn resting on the hilltop slope, we knew we were in for a treat.With the valet parking, the gold trimmed double doors and the beautiful, huge lobby that was full
of overstuffed, elegant yet comfortable, chairs, fresh cut flowers and a fantastic view of the Blue Ridge Mountain range in the distance, we knew we were going to be impressed. We upgraded to a room with a view of the mountains on the 
4th floor and when we walked into the room, we just smiled at each other - the room was lovely and we knew we were going to have a great time there!----------
Not only did we love our room, but we also loved the public areas and parlors throughout the hotel. There were many places to sit and read, particularly in front of the huge fireplace.
You could have your favorite beverage and just wile away the hours in peace and 
comfort. The beautiful "library" which also served as the dining room, was a perfect place for lunch or better yet, afternoon tea. With your choice of tea, little
sandwiches and desserts
were served. It was wonderful and I enjoyed every minute of it.---------
It was gray, cold and rainy while we were there, so it was
the perfect time to sit indoors and enjoy all of the hotel amenities, which we did. But there was so much to see and do outside on the Biltmore property, that we actually were outside as much as we were inside. We went to the Winery and the
Mansion, both were wonderful, in particular the Mansion. We took the audio tour 
twice and enjoyed both visits immensely. We also loved the Stable Shops and restaurant. And the cheese danishes in the little bakery were delicious!---------
We had a wonderful little 3-day vacation at the Biltmore Estates, so much so that we've booked
another trip there in April 2007 for our 41st anniversary - we're looking forward to returning!
another trip there in April 2007 for our 41st anniversary - we're looking forward to returning!
