A recently renovated bed and breakfast in Lake Lure, Grafton Lodge offers outdoor fireplace, private parking and sports facilities. The property features mountain and garden views, and is less than 1 km from Lake Lure Beach. The bed and breakfast also offers facilities for disabled guests. Providing a patio, each unit is air conditioned and provides a dining area and a seating area with a satellite flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. A selection of options including warm dishes, fresh pastries and pancakes is served for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. You can play tennis at the bed and breakfast. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go cycling and hiking nearby. Biltmore Estate is 46 km from Grafton Lodge, while Folk Art Center is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Asheville Regional, 44 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

American

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Lake Lure
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Maria
    United States United States
    Room amenities were perfect. Innkeepers were warm and welcoming. Gave lots of great suggestions.
  • Jeremie
    Switzerland Switzerland
    It's rare to find a place where the hosts treat their guests so well. Stayed for 6 days. By the time we left it felt like home. Delicious breakfasts and lovely room. What else would one want?
  • Armour
    United States United States
    Breakfast was awesome and the outdoor fireplace made for a relaxing evening. The location was close to many attractions that we enjoyed. Kimberly and Chef Rich were fantastic host.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Rich and Kim a husband/wife team both went to the same college in1989 at PSC.

Company review score: 9.8Based on 248 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Inn Keeper's Rich and Kim both went to Paul Smiths college in upstate New York. Rich went for a Culinary degree and Kim went for Hotel and Restaurant Management degree. The property was purchased in 2015 and upgrades the breakfast room and the guest room's happen periodically, There is a Breakfast room and outdoor areas for the guest to enjoy. The owners have worked in many areas of the Hotel and Restaurant industry through out their life's. They have settled in Lake Lure to finally enjoy this chapter in life. They very much look forward in having you as their guest and assisting you in your travel needs.

Property information

The lodge is situated in the quiet town of Lake Lure, NC. The heart of Lake Lure is 500 yards away. The property is nestled on the mountainside on a quiet country road. The road is assessable for walking. It is a 7 minute walk down to the beach area. The Grafton Lodge is 2 miles from Chimney Rock Town and State Park. There are plenty of outdoor actives such as hiking trails & zip lining. The Grafton is also nearby a vineyards, craft beer breweries and antiquing. If you need some outdoor therapy then the Grafton Lodge is your perfect space.

Neighbourhood information

We are nestled in the Appalachian Mountains it is the Western part of North Carolina. Lake Lure is close to Asheville, NC. This is where Biltmore Estates is located. We are near the Blue Ridge Parkway which is a beautiful scenic road for vehicles. Also there are many hiking trails ranging from an easy and medium all the way up to hard trails. Many trails have waterfalls. The area also has Bouldering and Rock Climbing. Many Craft Breweries and Vineyards that are winning National awards are in the area. There are great restaurants ranging from low key local fare to gourmet. There is plenty for you to experience in the area to help make your trip a time to remember. Come have the time of your life!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Grafton Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Squash
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
Fast free WiFi 403 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Grafton Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 07:30 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 2 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 21 and 90

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Grafton Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Pets are only permitted in select rooms. These rooms have "pet friendly" included at the end of the room name.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about Grafton Lodge

  • The prices at Grafton Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Grafton Lodge include:

    • Suite
    • Holiday Home

  • Grafton Lodge is 0.9 miles from the centre of Lake Lure. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Grafton Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American

  • Grafton Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Squash
    • Horse riding

  • Check-in at Grafton Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.