Carrier Houses Bed & Breakfast

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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Historic Setting: Carrier Houses Bed & Breakfast in Rutherfordton is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a beautiful garden, a tennis court, and free WiFi throughout the property. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating areas. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern conveniences such as tea and coffee makers and work desks. Free on-site parking is available for all guests. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are served, including American, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and kosher. Local specialities, fresh pastries, and warm dishes are highly praised by guests. Activities and Location: The property offers walking and bike tours, cycling, and live music. Asheville Regional Airport is 80 km away, providing convenient travel options.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Kosher, American, Breakfast to go

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Todd
United States United States
“Breakfast is always fantastic! We already booked our next stay!”
Ramona
United States United States
“The breakfast was excellent. Very professionally prepared and served. Jim and Russell were great hosts and made us feel right at home. Look forward to a Christmas trip to see this beautiful home decorated for Christmas.”
Anthony
United States United States
“The nostalgia and the host, Jim and Russell are exceptional in what they do. The family, friendly atmosphere was awesome. Thank you for your hospitality!!!”
Tina
United States United States
“The breakfast food was wonderful and the conversation pleasant. I enjoyed the single rose blooming just outside the dining room window. The room was very comfortable and the bath salts were greatly appreciated. I even had my own private outside...”
James
United States United States
“Our breakfast was excellent and the location was great”
Susan
United States United States
“Our hosts were wonderful! They were so friendly and accommodating. The breakfasts were delicious!”
Kathleen
United States United States
“beautiful, fabulous gardens. everything was perfect”
Sandra
United States United States
“Nestled in the little town of Rutherfordton, NC is a beautiful B&B that meets all expectations of hospitality. The rooms are beautifully preserved and loaded with history. The inn-keepers, Jim and Russell, make you feel that you have just joined a...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Russell Knight & Jim Masek, Owners/Innkeepers along with Watson & Ranger

Company review score: 10Based on 17 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Jim Masek and Russell Knight are the new innkeepers of the Carrier Houses B&B as of May 2017 along with Watson and Ranger, their rescue dogs and resident greeters. Jim and Russell moved from Columbia, SC where Jim has worked in the hospitality field for over 10 years as such hotels as DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Clarion Hotel and various limited service hotels such as Days Inn, Sleep Inn and Country Inn & Suites. Jim loves to cook and be creative in the kitchen using local ingredients and sharing the “Farm to Table” experience with the guests. Russell has worked for the SC Dept of Education in Grants Administration as well as running a non-profit in Columbia. Russell loves to chat with the guests at breakfast to help them plan their day.

Property information

The Carrier Houses B&B consists of 2 historic homes, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Carrier-McBrayer house was built by Harvey Carrier in 1835 and the Carrier-Ward House, in 1879. There is a total of (8) bedrooms, all with private baths, individually controlled thermostats, Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs with cable and deluxe amenities. You’ll find complimentary coffees and teas all day along with fresh baked cookies. Relax on the wide, front porch in our comfy rockers to watch the comings and goings of small town NC. Nothing beats being on Main Street. There are quaint shops and great restaurant within walking distance. Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, the Tryon Equestrian Center and the Blue Ridge mountains are just a short drive, let us help you plan your trip. Let us cook a delicious, farm-to-table breakfast with fresh farm eggs, local sausage and vegetables. Please call us for more information or assistance in planning your getaway. We look forward to seeing you!

Neighbourhood information

Upon our first visit to Rutherfordton in 2015, we experienced the warmth of the people, the renaissance of their history, the variety of restaurants, the scenic vistas, the comfortable climate, and many more first impressions. We'd be delighted to share it all with you.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Carrier Houses Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Carrier Houses Bed & Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.