Enjoy a quiet and intimate evening at one of three lodging sites available at the Banner Elk Inn – the traditional bed and breakfast, The Bark House Cabin or The Briarwood Cottages Duplex.

The Banner Elk Inn B&B and Cottages — the original and true Banner Elk Bed and Breakfast — offers classic, traditional Bed & Breakfast Inn accommodations, The Briarwood Cottages Duplex & The Bark House Cabin — in a beautiful village mountain setting across the street from The Banner Elk Town Park. Perennial gardens, fountains, mountain meadow views and waterfalls, grace the setting and soothe the soul.

The historic century old Banner Elk Bed and Breakfast was once The Shawneehaw Inn from a bygone era. Still romantic, charmingly restored, and furnished with antiques collected from around the world, the award winning Inn now offers 3 new luxurious cottages and a wonderful cabin for families: all private baths, whirlpools, fireplaces, down comforters, soft sheets. And to serve you better with modern conveniences we have underground cable for wireless DSL internet access everywhere (plus Air Conditioning, phones, TV, VCR, DVD & a classic movie library). We have been serving wonderful breakfasts every day for  more than 27 years!

Centrally located in the High Country, close to Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain Resort with easy winter access. Walk to 7 restaurants. Ask about our pet policy.