While traveling, my husband and I had a nice meal at the Buckhorn Inn. We were not staying at the Inn, but were able to book a table for dinner. The place was romantic, quiet and lovely - a roaring fire and candles set the mood. The prix fixe meal included homemade bread, soup, an entree with vegetables and dessert for only $40/person. We also added a bottle of wine for a reasonable price. Everything was delicious and the portions were perfect. This was such a breath of fresh air in a touristy town with many loud, crowded restaurants with mediocre quality food. read more

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What a lovely, charming Inn for rest, relaxation and family fellowship on this Cousins Reunion weekend. I hope to return soon! The Buckhorn Inn was built in 1938 amidst the solitude and beauty of the Smokey Mountains. What you'll find here: *The main lodge contains 10 rooms. Three nearby guest houses accommodate families and friends traveling together. *Their breakfast and dinner dining options are delicious with breakfast included- however reservations are required for both seatings. Boxed lunches are available with advanced ordering and $8 per person. Dinner is a set four course menu and served at 7:00. *Enjoy nearby hiking and exploring the Smokeys and close to nearby attractions such as Dollywood. read more

Buckhorn Inn - Porch view - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Though we have not stayed here at the quaintly tucked away Inn (where Walt Disney once stayed , we have dined here twice to our total delight & satisfaction. Starting with a cocktail or glass of wine on the back veranda with a serene view of the picturesque mountain scape, each nite a single meal selection is served to everyone and it's usually a full house. If I were to suggest improvement, it would be a plea for better wines by the glass. The prime rib meal on Saturdays is perfectly medium rare, tender and juicy. Preceded by a salad & a wonderful soup course, it is served with horseradish cream sauce, scalloped potatoes and al dente fresh green beans. The rich cheesecake dessert rounds it out very well. read more

An unforgettable stay in the Smokies! The Buckhorn Inn is a perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort. The views of Mt. LeConte from the property are simply breathtaking. We loved the quiet nature trail and watching the swans in the pond. The food is incredible--both the breakfast and the prix-fixe dinner were highlights of our trip. Truly a peaceful oasis near Gatlinburg. The staff was phenomenal! read more

The Buckhorn Inn is a wonderful throwback to a kinder and gentler time. You may choose guest houses, traditional rooms, premier rooms and private cottages. Channeling our inner Walt Disney we chose a cottage as he did when he stayed here in the 1950's. The cottage has a screen porch, bedroom w/master bath and Jacuzzi tub, living room and kitchen..... along with a beautiful view of the mountains. This is a fantastic place to unwind, enjoy nature and some pretty fantastic breakfasts too. The staff is friendly and attentive, along with the buildings and grounds looking right out of a Norman Rockwell painting. While this our first visit, we are planning a return trip in fall to enjoy the fall colors. read more

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Charming Mountain and Southern Hospitality We have been enjoying Buckhorn Inn for three decades Gatlingburg's historic and romantic dining showplace Caveat: Reservations are Required Note a fixed menu, and take care to ring ahead for schedules Our favorite Mountain Retreat read more

I have been going since before I could walk with my family. It has awesome food, wonderful staff, and gorgeous cottages. It is the perfect stay in a remote forest with beatiful swans you can feed with lettuce the staff will provide you. They also have a "cookie time" at approximately 3-4pm where you can get free freshly baked cookies brownies and more! When you arrive they also will often offer you a few cokes as a welcome in gift. read more

This place is a treasure. The service is incredible, the food is divine, and the views/atmosphere transport you back in time. We love coming back here for our anniversary to share a dinner to celebrate. The view of the mountains during dinner is incredible. We can't say enough good things about this place. Chef Frank, Agatha, and Clayton were an amazing team that served us a beautiful evening. Thank you all so much! read more

The only weird thing was the site said you didn't have to be a guest there to eat at the restaurant but the first thing the waitress asked was what our room number was and when we told her we weren't staying there she said she would have to ask if we could stay to eat!? They"let" us stay and the food was food read more

We LOVED our stay here. It's tucked off the main road from all the shopping and hoopla. Very quiet. Very clean. Our room was cozy and the balcony looking over the back was just spectacular in the morning to watch the fog roll over the Smokey mountains. We will definitely be back!! read more

I found the Buckhorn Inn through an Eater Nashville article recommending their nightly dinner. Upon checking out their website, I was enchanted and booked into a cottage. We were only able to enjoy dinner one night but we had breakfast and afternoon treats 3 days. The staff is great. The grounds are beautiful. The food is delicious. I can't wait to return! read more

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What a lovely stay! I have always dreamed of a true "B&B" experience, and this was exactly what I imagined! The staff was so incredibly warm, welcoming, and courteous to us the entire stay. We were welcomed with a tour of the inn, the dining area, the library/reading room, and the downstairs living room, and then we were shown to our adorable room. They also provided us with some of their complimentary spiced tea, which they make themselves. We did not partake in the dinner, as we had other plans, but it smelled heavenly! The complimentary breakfast was absolutely delicious - it's a table service experience and came complete with freshly baked biscuits, freshly baked berry coffee cake, and freshly made eggs benedict. The coffee tasted great! The inn-keeper came and greeted us during breakfast. They were also very ready and able to accomodate my husband's GLUTEN-FREE needs (they had a homemade bread/toast that he was able to have with his breakfast, and with the eggs benedict). Overall a wonderful experience, and we already hope to return for our next anniversary. read more

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This Inn is a fabulous get away that is very close to the smoky mountains. My husband and I enjoyed everything that it offered. Our cabin was larger than I expected, with king bed bedroom, big updated bathroom, a kitchenette, large living area, and 2 porches, one screened and one open (we used both of them). The included breakfast was extraordinary, one morning we had crab cake eggs Benedict! We got a sack sandwich lunch every day to take as picnic when we were hiking. It was a big meal. The dinners were also fabulous. We enjoyed our stay so much that we are coming back in April. read more

This resort is home away from home, come here for a true Tennessee experience. The cabin/hotel décor, the friendly, accommodating staff, the scenery, the locale - EVERYTHING - is a perfect peek into what it's like to live in Tennessee. My husband and I visited for a 2 day baby moon, and couldn't have been more comfortable, nor been more pleased with our choice. For starters, the staff does little things which add a bit of home comfort such as covering a sip hole in a to-go cup of soup to keep warm and prevent spilling. Or going out of the way to ensure that guests receive all accommodations (such as a souvenir mug) included in a resort package in case the guest is unaware or simply forgot. The resort scenery is beautiful providing excellent Smokey mountain views and lookout points. The resort grounds maintain multiple gardens which largely sport Tennessee's state flower, the iris, along with two ponds containing at least 5 swans - swans being a consistent theme throughout the resort. The price of resort packages and basic accommodation is surprisingly affordable, especially for the quality of service. The cabin in which we stayed (Wells House) was up-to-date, clean, well cared for, well maintained, and contained anything one may want to entertain a large family. If considering Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge as a destination, please consider Buckhorn Inn as a stay, and have at least one dinner at the hotel. The food - breakfast and dinner - is very tasty and everything is freshly made. Guests may even order a $10 brown bagged lunch, so one may schedule all meals thru the hotel kitchen if planning dinners out or cooking in a cabin isn't appealing. My husband and I scheduled many of our meals during our two day stay, and this wound up being an extremely convenient, stressless option. My husband and I have so many good things to say about Buckhorn Inn that it's difficult to list them all. We will absolutely be back here for whatever type of occasion: anniversary, family vacation, holiday weekend - whatever! If a quiet, beautiful, home away from home is what you're searching for, choose Buckhorn. read more

OMG! Hubby and I had dinner here and the food was amazing from the soup to the entree to the dessert. Everything was seasoned perfectly. If l lived closer, I would celebrate every occasion there. read more

This is a great alternative to the many, many more of the same lodging options in Gatlinburg proper. Do yourself a favor and give yourself a buffer from all that and all the crowds! This is a historic lodge with gorgeous grounds and friendly people. The facilities are all updated and everything in our cabin was very clean. Our cabin (#7) included all the amenities we could want, including robes. Smoky Mtn hiking is just down the road. We would definitely stay here again. read more

We LOVE this Inn and are returning for I believe the 4th time this spring. The accommodations are terrific, and the food is unbelievable in style and value and taste and is just fabulous I love that you can see on the website what is being served before you arrive. The breakfasts also are a dream come true. We have tried other inns, and none compare, and we will just keep coming back to Buckhorn read more

This was our second stay at Buckhorn Inn and it didn't disappoint. Wonderful staff and the rooms and common areas are spotless. Wonderful breakfast with great view of the mountains. I highly recommend the Buckhorn Inn. read more

I had last visited the Buckhorn Inn roughly 30 years ago. At that time it was kind of worn and run down looking. However, times have really changed. The entire Inn has been updated under new owners. The place is fantastic, beautifully done, and the grounds and views are wonderful. Plus the staff couldn't have been better. Before the trip, my knee, that I had put off having replaced, finally gave out. When we arrived one of the staff carried our suitcases to our room. When she had finished I tried to give her a decent tip, but she refused it. Their employees don't accept tips. Then, without being asked, she brought us some of the brownies that were the afternoon treat. The big surprise (for me) came at breakfast. After being offered our choice of three different coffees and a few freshly made juices, the food was incredible. There were menu choices each morning, or you could order other items individually. Add in two fresh baked items (biscuits, coffee cake or...) each day; eggs Benedict variations (country ham in it, or shaved mushrooms and spinach); waffles, etc. And I can't compliment the staff enough. I have one major regret while staying there. Before arriving I had received repeated offers for dinner reservations there. Remembering how the place had been 30 years ago under different owners, I foolishly declined. After having breakfast there, and experiencing the atmosphere, I realized my error and tried to get reservations for dinner. However, they book dinner well in advance. Next time I'll know better. read more

Quiet, charming, gorgeous views, amazing food, excellent service. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful.

Fabulous hosts, beautiful rooms, exquisite meals, and beautiful grounds and scenery ! What's not to like?

I've been fortunate to travel all over the world and experience many different things. This place ranks in my top 10 stay experiences of all time. One comes here to get away from everyone and everything. Forget about TV, the Internet or other technological conveniences. You can get these things here, but then you are missing the point. This place is about getting away. We rent a cottage when we visit. The accommodations are quaint and the atmosphere relaxing. They also have traditional hotel rooms in the main building. You can even rent houses which are located nearby. Breakfast and dinner are set menus. The food ranges from very good to excellent. If you are a guest there is no corking fee if you want to bring your own wine - unbelievable. Lunch is on your own unless you call ahead to order their box lunch. I've eaten over a dozen meals here and would not rate a single one below a 4 on a scale of 1 to 5. If you want something unique and positively memorable, make it a point to check this place out. read more

Buckhorn Inn - View out of Cottage 1 - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Fantastic getaway to the mountain. My wife and I stayed 2 nights at the Buckhorn and it did not disappoint. Comfortable, clean accommodations coupled with friendly staff and a beautiful grounds. Highly recommend if you are searching for a top-notch B&B. read more

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If you are looking for fancy contemporary lodging, move along. The Buckhorn offers quietly elegant rooms, cabins, and 3 houses that are comfortable in the very best of ways! We chose Cabin #3 and had the additional treat of a screened porch, a patio, a gorgeous view, and a jacuzzi tub. Couldn't have been happier with our choice! Our package came with 2 dinners and 3 breakfasts included - perfectly cooked 4 course dinners served by a very friendly wait staff. You can dine at the Inn even if you are not a guest, and I highly recommend doing so. The Buckhorn is on the Arts and Craft loop, set well back from the road, offering a peaceful oasis to the hubbub of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, but easy access to both, as well as GSNP. 75 years old and still amazing. Come, relax, and enjoy. read more

My husband and I enjoyed a delicious meal here paid for by friends who love this place and stay here on visits. I can only speak for one dinner we had during Spring Break in March. We had just hiked Abrams Falls earlier in the day so it was a treat! Reservations are a must for dinner and the evening's menu could be found on their website. I believe it's $40/meal plus gratuities. If I remember right we ate salad, a lentil or bean soup (didn't sound appealing on the site but it was delicious!), bread, bacon wrapped pork, mashed potatoes, green beans and mud pie (which ended up being the most delicious ice cream version of it) served with coffee. Do get the Buckhorn tea! I'm not a tea person but I think there's tea, OJ, lemonade,cloves and cinnamon (?) in it and it is SO good. Also others around us enjoyed various wines, which was an additional charge to the meal. We walked half of the 1 mile trail before dinner upon arriving early and saw two beautiful swans swimming around the pond. It is really a nice place enough away from the strip of stores and attractions that it feels cozy. Plus you can still see the mountains out the windows. read more

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When you first come out of the awe inspiring Smokey Mountians and into downtown Gatlinburg you start asking yourself: 1. How does a Ripley's Believe It or Not musuem go along with the mountain theme? 2. How many fudge shops can one town support, and.. 3. What was the mullet count again, I just lost track. But once you get through the bustling, vegas wanna-be, downtown metropolis that is Gatlinburg, and arrive at the Buckhorn inn, you'll forget you asked yourself those questions. This place is truely what a Bed and Breakfast should be. Small, quiet, quaint, nicely maintained, and very worth the trek from atlanta. I've been here twice already and have not been disappointed yet (nor do I think I ever will be). From the friendly staff, to the incredible breakfast and dinners (included in your room rate), it was shangri-la mountian style. On our second stay, we stayed in a room called "The Tower". That is exactly what it was. An odd three level tower, detached from the entire inn. The desk clerk said people either love it or hate it, there is no in-between. We loved it. The Bedroom is at the top and the windows wrap around all four sides. The bathroom is on the middle level and the bottom level has a sitting/mud room. Very cool! If I had hair I would have throw it out the window repunzle style just to stay with the theme (I suggested that to my wife, but she would have none of it). I think that room was about $119/night (rate included Bkfst and Dinner). They also have multi-room cottages you can rent, not sure how those are. It's located on the beginning of what is know as the Artisian community loop. a couple miles of independant arts/crafts studios and restauarants. While some of the art screams "Holy Flea-market" the majority is very nice. Quite frankly you can skip the Gatlinburg scene and spend a day or two checking out the studios. There's a pretty cool blown glass studio right next to the Buckhorn which my wife and I love! We cannot wait to get back there in the fall to check out the leaves and to have the Pumpkin spice pancakes again (I still dream about those). read more

I planned a getaway to Gatlinburg so my husband and I could have "one last hurrah" before our baby arrives sometime around Christmas. I thought a bed and breakfast would be a nice, romantic departure from the usual hotel stay. On a random Google search for "bed and breakfast Gatlinburg," the Buckhorn Inn popped up. I visited the website and checked out some reviews and decided to reserve a room. There was only one room left for the weekend, nay, the MONTH, for which I'd planned! I snapped it up in a hurry, and I couldn't have possibly made a better decision. We arrived on Friday night after an absolutely insane work week and a 4-hour drive from Nashville. Exhausted, we passed out. Husband went for an early run on one of the beautiful trails just outside the Inn on Saturday while I awoke leisurely. Breakfast entrée was.. wait for it.. bananas foster french toast. I swear I drooled on my shirt just waiting to be served. The owners came by to welcome us briefly; they knew our names and the female innkeeper, Lee, hugged me and mentioned my pregnancy in conversation. They really know who is staying with them and want you to have a wonderful experience - such wonderful, yet unobtrusive, hospitality. We ate our fill (and more), and then headed out to do some touristy-type activities. They keep a journal in each room so you can write your own memories or observations; ours dated back to 1989! What a wonderful way to keep positive and cherished memories in the room. I only wish we could have stayed longer; we didn't have dinner here, which I hear is amazing. And the price is very reasonable, especially considering the amazing home-cooked breakfast that is included with your rate. A note: a previous reviewer mentioned that dinner is included in your rate, which may have been true at the time he wrote his review, but is not correct now. We didn't make it in time on Friday night for dinner but I will definitely make reservations next time! WHEN we come back to Gatlinburg, I will have the Buckhorn Inn at the top of my list for lodging options. Just remarkable. read more

Our first visit to the smokey mountains and the buckhorn inn was incredible! The staff was kind, the cottages were cozy and the food was unreal! So amazing! Would recommend to anyone. What a treat! read more

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My wife found this place for our wedding anniversary and I could have been happier. We arrived early and seat on the back porch with a glass of wine. What a view what a view. For dinner we had white bean soup, salad, prime rib, and Coconut pie. The food was great and the wait staff was there for your every need. We were not staying there but hope to on our next visit to the area. The B and B looked freshly painted and well maintained. read more

Great old cabin feel, if it's cold outside they keep a fire going. The food is fresh and the menu is typically a set but only because it's a small location. It's a reservations only spot so call ahead. read more

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Have stayed here a couple of times in last few years I care about good food and this is the only good food I have found in this area. Breakfasts are wonderful Evening meals vary each night and are served at seven. No menu choices so if you are particular you would need to check in advance to see what is served read more

The most romantic, off the beaten tourist path place you will ever experience. I wish I could give a billion stars. I will never forget this place and plan to visit as often as possible. read more

Buckhorn Inn - Thank you, Buckhorn Inn. You made this a very special place to enjoy our first days engaged to be married. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Making reservations was easy. When we had to change the dates it was a simple transaction. We stayed in Cottage 3. Cottages 3&4 are the only attached cottages but I'm pretty sure are the only ones with open back porches facing the mountains as well as a screened in porch. We had breakfast delivered to our cottage every morning which was lovely. We would lay in bed, call and see what's for breakfast and they delivered it to our door. The cottage seemed small at first, but we had just stayed at the Ritz. The place isn't as big as the pictures had me believe, but after a while we got used to it. The mountain views make the place feel cozy and lovely. We loved the fireplace which I made sure was constantly on. I thought the bed was fine, husband thought it was meh. We had dinner at the inn one night. A four course meal for $35 a person. I wore a dress and my husband wore a long sleeve shirt and a baseball cap. Because it was our honeymoon and I wanted him to be comfortable. He asked me what he should wear and I told him he looked great. When we walked in an old man said "hats off" to my husband. I was frustrated by his comment and the whole place kind of had that judgmental feeling about it. Also I'm not sure why this man is concerned with us. Dinner just had a pretentious air throughout the dining room. The meal was good. Nothing to die for though. The next night we decided to pick up dinner from the inn (the four course$35/pp) and then we just brought it back to our cottage and ate. We enjoyed it much better. We ate crab stuffed cod, cream of Vidalia soup, salad, and strawberry mascarpone tart out of styrofoam. It was wonderful. read more

This is one of my favorite places: accommodations are upscale comfortable, service is always top notch, food is fantastic - make sure you stay for dinner, you won't be disappointed! And the surroundings will cause you to take multitudes of pictures! A fantastic place for a relaxing couple of days or a romantic get away (or both!). John and Lee are wonderful innkeepers in the truest and best sense of the word! My wife and I have come here regularly for 8 years and recommend this B&B wholeheartedly! read more

If you believe in fair and decent treatment of customers, do not book at this hotel. We, along with another couple, had reservations to stay here last April. Two days before we were to travel, my husband suffered a serious accident and could not travel -- doctor's orders from the hospital. We notified the hotel the very next business day. Instead of refunding our deposit of $280, the hotel immediately charged our card an additional $667 for the nights we had not yet stayed!! When we phoned, we were told that the hotel had a 12-day cancellation period, and we were giving them only 7 days notice. However, they told us that they would give us a rain check for any future stay. My husband has now recovered from his injuries so we recently contacted the hotel to reserve for October dates. My husband had to make numerous attempts to speak with the manger concerning the promised rain check; the hotel is now refusing to honor their promised credit for the $519 they have charged our credit card using the lame excuse that "rain checks are not valid for October, weekends or holidays." What kind of a rain check is that???!! Because of my husband's accident, we had to cancel with a number of hotels. Most of the businesses were very sorry and could not have been more cooperative or nicer with their refunds. In stark contrast, we have found the Buckhorn's management surprisingly nasty, unkind and unfair. What I have described above is only PART of our negative experience with this hotel; there is much more to this story, but I do not want to make this review even longer. read more

Amazing B&B! Staff was amazing. The food incredible. Attention to every detail. Property was beautiful. Enjoyed hike to meet swans Bubbles and Squeak. Close to everything but away from crowds. Lots of outdoor spaces to relax. read more

Amazing location with great views of the mountains; however, it is only a short drive to Gatlinburg! The food was amazing! Dinner at least one night is a must. The rooms are adorable and have an "at home" comforting feel about them. The Inn itself has so much character and the inn keeper and owners were extremely nice. Every one there does their best to accommodate you and your needs. The grounds were also very beautiful. I hope to go back one day. Our stay was everything I hoped for and more. We couldn't have been happier with our choice to stay at the Buckhorn Inn. read more

Hidden gem in Gatlinburg that offers a great place to stay at a reasonable price, nice people, a view of Mt Leconte and great food if you choose to eat there. We've been there over a dozen times and will continue to go back. read more

beautiful old Inn with a stallar view of the mountains on the back porch. We managed to get in for dinner which is tough as they only have 35 tables and most are for guests of the Inn. its is a 35 dollar fixe prix dinner. we had flounder which was very nice along with soup, salad and dessert. highly recommended. even if only for the view. Gary the server is very helpful. read more

So it was beyond our expectations, simply everything is just perfect, the reception was great, the cottage was clean and super romantic also the fooooood oh u should reserve the dinner and enjoy the taste and the sweet view while enjoying their food and wine read more

Buckhorn Inn - The fire place at cottage 7, just enough to talk alook at the mountain from the bed room - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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