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History. Style. Romance. Abbington Green is located in the lovely Montford Historic District less than a mile from downtown Asheville. We are a AAA 4-Diamond Inn and Select Registry property with prize-winning English gardens. All suites have king-size beds, a fireplace, individual room climate controls: air conditioning and heat, luxury baths with whirlpools and showers, towel warmers, HD TV + cable, coffee makers and mini refrigerators. Free high-speed mesh Wi-Fi throughout the inn. Pet-friendly suites available in the carriage house (dogs only). We offer free off-street parking and an electric car charging station. Walk to dinner and downtown in just 25 minutes. Take a leisurely stroll to the Botanical Gardens at Asheville, run, or walk your dog along the Reed Creek Greenway, just a 3-minute walk from the inn. Enjoy one of three eating establishments in our own Montford neighborhood. Rates include a nightly social hour with local beers, ciders, red and white wine and snacks.
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Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast Inn and Spa is highly recommended for its cozy and tasteful atmosphere, earning praise for its meticulous attention to detail. Guests enjoy luxurious amenities such as gourmet breakfasts and elegantly furnished rooms, although some have noted noise concerns. Nestled near downtown Asheville and the Biltmore, its location offers both convenience and tranquility.
Exceptional cleanliness and service are consistently highlighted by travelers, who appreciate the personalized care from hosts and staff. Despite these high-quality offerings, the B&B continues to provide excellent value.
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This was the most pampered and relaxed I have ever been. This B & B is beautiful and the owners are attentive to even the smallest detail. The breakfast and home baked sweets were delicious. The attention to detail in all aspects of the rooms makes all the difference. Every question we had was answered and they provided us with maps to make our shopping, parking, and dining out easier. We had no problem getting up to be at breakfast at 9am. We couldn't wait! The beds slept great and the decorations were perfect. Every little thing you could think of, including chocolates on our bedside tables was provided. I felt so well taken care of, and as a mother that home-schools a teenager, this is no small feat!
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Response from Cherie Thorn, Owner at Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast Inn and Spa
Responded Dec 19, 2024
Thank you so much for taking time to post this supportive and thoughtful review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay in the Montford Historic District. Our team works hard to support us in making guests feel welcome and comfortable. We thank you so much for supporting a small business in Asheville, and Asheville itself, during our recovery and comeback! Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season.
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Save yourself time and just book here. Abbington Green b&b exceeded my expectations. It is truly a hidden gem and incredible value for the money. We enjoyed staying in the Montfort area just a 5 minute drive from downtown eateries,clubs and shopping. This area was an oasis of calm and serenity. Having traveled extensively in Europe, I enjoyed the British themed rooms and attention to details that we found in family run establishments we tend to enjoy staying at abroad. We were greeted like cherished guests upon our early arrival and made to feel quite comfortable. Leaving early for the airport, we were provided a to go picnic of freshly baked bread abd fruit with steaming cups of coffee to go. My favorite aspects were the amazing breakfasts, freshly baked afternoon treats and the 5:00 cocktail hour by the fireplace where we made acquaintance with other guests. I hope to return next fall to see the glorious autumn colors of Asheville.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from , Owner at Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast Inn and Spa
Responded Jan 6, 2024
Thank you, Margaret, for taking time out of your busy schedule to send us this feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay in our historic home in the Montford Historic District. It's great that you participated in our social hour. It's one of our favorite parts of being innkeepers - meeting new friends and travelers and swapping stories. We always try hard to make our guests feel welcome and comfortable, with the help of our team at Abbington Green. We would love to host you again in the fall. It's so beautiful here that time of year. We wish you and your family a wonderful 2024 full of laughs and travel! Dean & Cherie
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Innkeepers Cherie and Dean have created a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere in their lovely home. They employ a friendly and dedicated staff and they all work seamlessly in creating a special experience for their guests.
I stayed four nights. The breakfasts were delicious and beautifully plated. I was especially impressed with Cherie and Dean's pre-check in request for me to share any food sensitivities so they can adjust my breakfast offerings accordingly.
My room (Queen Mary's Garden) was elegantly appointed and my cozy bathroom was very spa like with its towel warmer, jet bath, and high-quality toiletries.
I really enjoyed the inn's Happy Hour gatherings. Glasses of wine, fruit and cheese plates, were great partners to easy conversations with fellow guests and the inn keepers.
The property is in a quiet neighborhood and a short/easy drive to downtown Asheville. Cherie and Dean offered some great suggestions for local tours, dining, and points of interests. I booked a tour with "Walk With Me Tours Asheville". The rainy weather did not dampen the enjoyable time I had with my tour guide, Sue.
I look forward to staying at Abbington Greene again the next time I visit Asheville.
Thanks again, Cherie and Dean!
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from , Owner at Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast Inn and Spa
Responded Jan 6, 2024
Hi Leslie and thank you for taking time to post this review. It was such a joy to host you. You were definitely a staff favorite. We love that you took time to relax and unwind on your own, and also to the sights of Asheville and enjoy some of our town's wonderful dining options. Sue is a great guide indeed - we are lucky to have her as a partner. We wish you and your family a fabulous start to 2024. Hopefully we will have the pleasure of hosting you again someday. Until then, wishing you many more adventures in travel. Dean & Cherie
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The Abbington Green bed-and-breakfast was the nicest one I have been to! The owners and staff were very helpful in every regard. The breakfasts were great, something different every day, and happy to make some changes for me. We stayed in the Hyde Park suite- The beds were the kind you never want to get out of and they thought of everything in the bathroom (heated towel warmers, plenty of space to put your things (and I have a lot of things!), and a TV! As you can see, we really enjoyed our five night stay.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Response from Cherie Thorn, Owner at Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast Inn and Spa
Responded Sep 23, 2024
Thank you, Melissa, for taking time to post this supportive review. I will share this with our team who work hard to support us and make our guests feel comfortable. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay in the Montford Historic District. We are lucky to be able to share our home with fellow travelers. We wish you a wonderful start to fall and many more stays in bed and breakfasts! Cheers!
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We stayed in the Grosvenor Square suite in the carriage house. The room was beautiful, comfy, and I was happy to see a more hygienic pipeless whirlpool tub.
We loved the Social hour, where we were served wine, cheese, and dessert. We got to make some new connections with our fellow guests.
The location overall was perfect, close to downtown. We will definitely be back in the summer so we can walk more places. Dean recommended some really good restaurants that we will be sure to try next time.
I HIGHLY recommend booking your stay here over a traditional hotel. The amenities and service are unmatched!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Cherie Thorn, Owner at Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast Inn and Spa
Responded Mar 12, 2024
Oh you are so sweet! Thank you so much for the supportive review. We so enjoyed hosting you both and are so gratified that you enjoyed your time here. Love first timers that realize how special and unique bed and breakfast accommodations are ! We wish you two a wonderful and laughter filled life together with lots of travel too! We hope to host you again someday - hugs - Dean and Cherie
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Highly, highly recommend the Abbington! From the moment we arrived until our departure, the proprietors of the B&B made us feel welcome and pampered. The Abbington is located on a quiet street and is surrounded by beautiful gardens with covered porches on two sides of the house where guests can relax and enjoy. Once inside, the shared rooms of the house featured a comfortable living room, a beautiful dining room for breakfast, and a spa room for those inclined to take advantage of some spa services onsite.
The proprietors offered up a variety of helpful ideas about things to do, see and eat around Asheville. They also provided a complimentary happy hour with a variety of choices for libations accompanied by a cheese plate and delightful opportunity for conversation with the proprietors and other guests. Every breakfast we had was delicious. The proprietors even went above and beyond in providing us with a take and go breakfast and sandwich when we had to get an early start for our trip to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
We stayed in the Queen Mary Room. The room was very nicely decorated and included special touches like bathrobes and slippers, coffee and tea choices for the in suite Keurig machine, and a refrigerator. The bed was comfortable and the room quiet. Be aware, however, that this is the smallest room available and storage for items you might bring with you is fairly tight.
We would definitely come back here if we visit Asheville again!
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Cherie Thorn, Owner at Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast Inn and Spa
Responded May 15, 2024
Thank you for taking time to post this thoughtful and supportive review. It was lovely to host both of you and we are happy you enjoyed your time in Asheville. It's such a pleasure getting to meet fellow travelers from around the country and being able to share our historic home with others. We hope you enjoyed the Smokey Mountain National Park and the rest of your trip. Wishing you many more adventures in travel!
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Our group of nine friends from Verona High School class of '86 got together for a mini reunion at Abbington Green and had a wonderful experience. We reserved all of the rooms in the Carriage House and used the common room to hang out together. We loved spending time on the terrific front porch, conversing with Cherie and Dean during happy hour and enjoying the beautiful landscape around the house. The breakfasts were delicious and the location was great for visiting Biltmore and for walking into downtown Asheville. We highly recommend this B&B for other small groups, and really anyone looking for a lovely venue when visiting Asheville.
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Response from Cherie Thorn, Owner at Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast Inn and Spa
Responded Jun 8, 2024
Thank you, Carolyn, for making time to post this positive review. It was so fun hosting you and your friends. We especially like hosting groups at Abbington Green. It's so fun for us to see friends enjoy each other's company and be able to spend time reminiscing on our outdoor porches. Thank you for selecting Abbington Green for your reunion! We wish all of you a fabulous summer and many more adventures in travel!
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After a scouting trip to Asheville to find a place for our family and my son's 6 groomsmen to stay for his wedding weekend we discovered The Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast Inn and Spa. I could not have been happier. Cherie and Dean provide a welcoming atmosphere in beautiful and well appointed Inn. This is a historic property with an English theme where each room is beautiful with lots of character and special touches of luxury. When you have a wedding party where all the boys are over six feet tall, the king size beds are a must! The two coarse breakfast each morning is also amazing, and they were wonderful about accommodating special dietary requests. Teaser alert, they post the menu the night before on a chalkboard so you know what you will wake up too, and don't get me started on their breakfast breads and scones...OMG!! Because we had the entire Inn booked they were incredibly flexible and accommodating with breakfast and happy hour times, Do yourself a favor and do not miss either! I loved being able to have breakfast each morning with our group and tell stories from the night before. Oh and did I mention there are also 24 hour sodas, coffee, homemade cookies and snacks available in the dining room? Cherie was also really helpful with questions about vendors in the area for some of our other wedding needs. Walking into town is about a 20 minute walk, but it is only a short drive to one of the many downtown parking garages. In addition to the living area and lots of little balconies and porches, there is a glorious front porch with a great view to hang out with your group or enjoy a happy hour. We even were able to visit back and forth with friends staying nearby. This weekend felt like having everyone in my home with all the fun and none of the work. Who doesn't love that? It was the perfect choice,
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Date of stay: March 2022
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First and most importantly, Asheville and Biltmore Estate are open for business!! However, Biltmore Village and the River Arts District were badly damaged during the storm due to their low-lying areas along the French Broad River and Swannanoa River. Secondly, and equally important, the best bed and breakfast inn to lodge is Abbington Green. Our recent visit from December 1st to the 3rd represented our second stay at the Inn, and when visiting Asheville, there is not another B and B we would consider staying. The storm effectively shut down the area during October. Sadly, Innkeepers and owners Dean Whiteford and Cherie Thorn were forced to cancel all reservations for guests during their busiest month. The good news is that there is plenty of space available at Abbington for last-minute vacationers! The Inn, town, and Biltmore Estate are now lavishly decorated for the season. Dean and Cherie, along with their wonderful staff, work tirelessly in a detailed manner to make your stay feel as if you were visiting good friends or relatives. The breakfasts are fabulous! You also get to stay in a 1908 house designed by Richard Sharp Smith who served as the Supervising Architect under Richard Morris Hunt while Biltmore Estate was being constructed. We can’t wait for our next visit! Thank you very much Dean and Cherie for your hospitality! Merry Christmas!
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Response from Cherie Thorn, Owner at Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast Inn and Spa
Responded Dec 7, 2024
Thank you, Mike, for your thoughtful and supportive review. It was such a pleasure hosting you and your lovely wife Leslie. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay, and we so appreciate you supporting Asheville during our recovery and comeback! We are looking forward to hosting more guests for the holidays and hopeful for a great 2025. The community needs support at this time and is welcoming tourists back with open arms. We would love to host you again someday. Wishing you a fabulous holiday season and a very happy new year!
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We visited our favorite place to celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary. The owners and staff always make us feel welcome as they greet us like you would greet family. We’ve been here several times for holiday, special occasions or just because we need to feel special and pampered. Second time we’ve enjoyed a couples massage while there and can’t say enough about what a wonderful experience it was for us. Each time we’ve been we’ve stayed in a different room and have never been disappointed in any way by the accommodations. Each room is over the top in details and Nick has implemented special protocols for cleaning and meals to ensure our safety during this pandemic. The breakfast is always wonderful and even with social distancing in place we’re able to connect with other guests or on the porch for happy hour. We look forward to our next trip this summer. Thanks again to Nick, Steve and Carey for a great time.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from , Owner at Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast Inn and Spa
Responded Jun 4, 2021
You two are very special VIPs around here! Thank you for your continued support of what we do here at Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast Inn and Spa. You two are a part of our AG Family, and we are always so happy to see you pull up the driveway to begin your stay! I love that you've stayed in so many of our rooms and have let us know what you like most about each of them. The floral branches you brought are still in the vase in the living room at the Inn and each time we walk by them we think of you! Thank you for being great guests! We'll see you again soon! All the best, --Nick
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We are located less than a mile from downtown Asheville, which is about a 20 minute walk...or a $7 Uber ride into town. Our neighborhood, the Montford Historic District, is tree-lined and very pretty which makes the walk into town really nice! Many things in Asheville may suggest having a car: hiking, visiting the Biltmore Estate and the River Arts District, driving the Blue Ridge Parkway. But, downtown is very walkable! Hope that this helps! You can always give us a call at the Inn (828)251-2454 or send us an email to the Inn for more information-our web address is on our main page here on TripAdvisor!
I gave this accommodation five stars, it could not have been better, but I must not have clicked the stars on the lower portion of the review. It shows three one star reviews for rooms, service and sleep quality. All should be five. How do I fix this. I am completely honest in every review because I use Trip Advisor for domestic and overseas travel.
I'm pretty sure their website has a "rates/rooms" section. That's where I started with my reservation. I liked that I was able to see pictures of the actual rooms and request a specific one when I made the reservation. The suite we stayed in had two beds, as well as two bedrooms. That was great for us because we are a family of three with different sleep schedules. With the two dogs, Abbington Green should be your first choice. There will be special treatment for them, as well as a fenced in area to play. Also, the house dog, Amber, loves to meet new friends! You will feel like you are staying with friends that you have known for years.
Safe travels!
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Absolutely! Nick and Steve have their dog on premises, but is so good, you never hear or see her (except when they walk her). Very, very pet friendly. We took our four month old puppy and the neighborhood is great place to dog walk.
There are more places to choose from in the Asheville area.
PRICE RANGE
C$353 - C$507 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United StatesNorth CarolinaNorth Carolina MountainsAshevilleHistoric Montford
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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