Highlander Mountain House, Highlands

Highlander Mountain House - A Historic Mountain Inn with English Country Design and Farm-to-Table Dining

Located in a nineteenth-century building, this 4-star Highlands hotel features 18 rooms blending Appalachian and English country house styles. The Highlander Mountain House offers accommodations across two distinct areas: the Main House with Deluxe and Standard rooms, and the pet-friendly Bunkhouse. Each room includes Bellino linens, Wright mattresses, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs with cable. The Ruffed Grouse Tavern serves regionally-influenced meals using seasonal Blue Ridge ingredients, accompanied by craft beers and organic wines. Common areas feature wood-burning fireplaces, marble-topped pub tables, and a curated collection of art and literature. The property provides complimentary bicycles, fly-rods, and Wellington boots for guest use. Situated 2132.5 ft from The Bascom Center for Visual Arts, the hotel stands near Nantahala National Forest and Chattahoochee National Forest, with Asheville Regional Airport 59 miles away.

Pros

Victorian-era taxidermy and vintage art create a distinct atmosphere

European-style wet bathrooms feature Moroccan Zellige tiles

On-site parking and ample street parking available

Seasonal farm-to-table dining with locally sourced ingredients

Cons

All rooms require climbing stairs due to the historic building design

Limited on-site parking with only 12 spaces available