 Candlelight and soft music
greet Albemarle guests as they come down the grand staircase
for breakfast. Larry's fresh
brewed coffee, tea and hot chocolate are available for early
risers. Guests delight in a cup with the newspaper by the
fire or on the veranda. Our chef, Tracie, prepares a gourmet
breakfast served amid sunlight
and plants on the sunporch or by cozy warmth of the fireplace
in the dining room. Individual tables for two or four let
guests choose between privacy or the opportunity to chat
with fellow guests. Guests choosing to sleep-in may request
an in-room continental breakfast.
Our gourmet bed and breakfast menu varies daily featuring an assortment of chilled juices,
seasonal fruit dishes, gourmet entrees and great teas and our own special blend of coffee (the beans are roasted for us here in Asheville).
In addition to serving fresh fruit salad with lime yogurt topped
with pecans and grapefruit ambrosia,
we feature a number of warm or baked fruit dishes which bring
raves from our guests including poached cinnamon pears and strawberry
soup.
Among our guests' favorite entrees are stuffed French toast ( topped with orange sauce), homemade ruffled crepes with roasted red bell pepper sauce (featured on the cover of Marquee magazine) and eggs florentine topped with a tomato-basil vinaigrette, made with basil fresh from our own herb garden.
And save a little room... we delight in surprising our guests on occasion with a dessert course. Guests rave about our homemade lemon tea bread and sour cream raisin muffins.
If you have special dietary needs, just let us know when you make your reservation and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Afternoon Refreshments
In addition to our delicious gourmet breakfasts, we host a reception each evening. Hors d’oeuvres and seasonal beverages such as hot mulled cider or refreshing iced vanilla-berry tea are offered in our parlor in front of a warm and cozy fireplace. In the summer enjoy your refreshments on the veranda overlooking our beautifully landscaped grounds and award winning English gardens. Hors d’oeuvres may include our toasty caramelized onion tartlets or eggplant crostini with goat cheese as well as a variety of cheese and crackers.
In addition to enjoying these savory delights this time offers guests the opportunity to meet the innkeepers personally and become acquainted with other guests of the inn. Our staff is happy to help with dinner reservations and familiarize guests with local events and activities.
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