Bed & Breakfast

270 Main St, Highlands, NC

An 18-room mountain masterpiece that beautifully fuses a refined English country house hotel with the rugged, soulful heritage of the Southern Appalachian mountains. Set in a historic 1885 clapboard farmhouse on Main Street, the property is famous for its heavily layered, eclectic design featuring velvet headboards, bespoke taxidermy, botanical wallpapers, and roaring stone fireplaces. The heart of the property is The Ruffed Grouse Tavern, a cozy, communal all-day spot serving regionally sourced farm-to-table fare, craft beers, and biodynamic wines. A pet-friendly "Bunk House" sits just behind the main house, channeling a vintage mountain camp vibe.

Part of our guide to independent stays in North Carolina.