The Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Inn is a gracious, upscale B&B in Asheville's historic Montford neighborhood, a tree-lined district of early-20th-century homes just north of downtown. Set in an elegant, architect-designed 1899 house, it offers individually decorated guest rooms (many with fireplaces and antique charm blended with modern comfort), a celebrated gourmet breakfast, and the warm, personal hospitality that defines a great B&B. For travelers who prefer an intimate, characterful inn over a hotel — close to downtown yet in a peaceful historic setting — it's a quintessential Asheville stay. Booked directly.
Asheville has a rich bed-and-breakfast tradition, particularly in the historic Montford district — a charming, tree-lined neighborhood of beautifully preserved late-1800s and early-1900s homes (a National Historic District) just north of and within easy reach of downtown. The Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Inn is one of the area's well-regarded upscale B&Bs, set in an elegant 1899 home designed by a noted local architect.
The inn offers a handful of individually decorated guest rooms (in the main house and a carriage house), blending period charm — antiques, hardwood, fireplaces in many rooms — with modern comforts like updated bathrooms and quality linens. A standout feature, as at the best B&Bs, is the food: a multi-course gourmet breakfast made to order each morning, often using local ingredients. The atmosphere is intimate, gracious, and personal, with attentive innkeepers, common areas to relax in, and the kind of warm hospitality that turns guests into regulars.
Its Montford location offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful, historic, residential setting amid beautiful old homes, yet within a short walk or quick drive of downtown Asheville's restaurants, breweries, and attractions, and an easy drive from the Biltmore and the Parkway. The Black Walnut suits couples and travelers who prefer the intimacy, character, and personal touch of a fine B&B over a larger hotel — a classic, romantic way to experience Asheville. Booked directly.
Why stay here
- ✓Historic 1899 home in Montford
- ✓Individually decorated rooms
- ✓Gourmet made-to-order breakfast
- ✓Fireplaces in many rooms
- ✓Warm personal hospitality
- ✓Common areas and porches
- ✓Short walk/drive to downtown
- ✓Free WiFi
Good questions
What kind of place is The Black Walnut Inn?+
A gracious, upscale bed-and-breakfast in a historic 1899 home in Asheville's Montford district — individually decorated rooms (many with fireplaces), a gourmet made-to-order breakfast, and warm, personal hospitality. An intimate alternative to a hotel.
Where is it located?+
In the historic Montford neighborhood, a tree-lined National Historic District of early-1900s homes just north of downtown — peaceful and residential, yet a short walk or quick drive from downtown's restaurants, breweries, and attractions.
Who is it best for?+
Couples and travelers who prefer the intimacy, character, and personal touch of a fine B&B — including a standout breakfast — over a larger hotel. A classic, romantic Asheville stay.
