The Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Inn

A historic, romantic B&B in Montford

★★★★★📍 Montford (near downtown)$$$

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.