I have a lot to say about this place, so settle in for a long review…read more Breakfast Buffet : We love the breakfast buffet. Whether it's just the two of us or we have out-of-town guests, it consistently delivers on quality and variety. The coffee is always hot (and, I'm told, locally sourced). There are indulgent options as well as lighter, healthier choices, so there's something for every mood. We especially appreciate the freshness, cleanliness, and high quality of the food and the quick service means we can be in and out and ready for the day. Overall, the breakfast buffet is excellent value. Dinner : We've dined at the Nu Wray several times and each visit has been excellent. Service is consistently attentive and the food is wonderful. Over multiple visits we've tried many entrees; the roast with sides is our favorite. Portions are generous. They're often enough for leftovers to enjoy later. The dessert and wine selections are a treat. Lodging : We've had the pleasure of seeing several rooms at the Nu Wray and the adjoining Carriage House, each tastefully decorated, meticulously cleaned, and thoughtfully stocked with everything you need for a perfect stay. The inn's attention to detail is evident throughout, and the nods to its history are fascinating to explore. Don't miss the second‑floor balcony overlooking the town square, a gorgeous spot for morning coffee or a nightcap, with cocktails served by the skilled mixologists at the lobby bar. The whole place feels like a step back in time, beautifully and thoughtfully restored. Events : We hosted our twin baby shower at the Nu Wray Inn and are deeply grateful to James, Amanda, and their staff for making it unforgettable. From a personalized menu created just for us to hand‑crafted desserts made fresh by their exceptional baker, every detail was perfect. The food was outstanding, and the service went above and beyond. They took care of us and our guests the entire afternoon, allowing us to relax and enjoy the celebration. This was a once‑in‑a‑lifetime event that we will cherish forever; the beautiful setting, thoughtful touches, and flawless execution made memories we'll carry with us for the rest of our lives. Thank you to everyone at the Nu Wray for making our day so special.

Wow. It has been a few months since we last visited the NuWray. We had a wonderful dinner which…read moreexceeded our expectations. I ordered the shrimp and white fish broiled in garlic butter. Cooked perfectly. It tasted like Walleye and the shrimp were fresh and prepared equally well My wife ordered the fried chicken dinner which was perfectly cooked and not dry or overly cooked Give the hotel restaurant a visit. The service was attentive and appreciated by our small group. We WILL return again.

Our recent, first time stay at Carolina Country Inn was great. This charming 50s style motel was a…read morewonderful experience for us and our friends. The landscaping and outdoor atmosphere was exceptional. The king room we had was very clean and the bed comfortable. I can't say enough nice things about the innkeeper. Such a pleasant and personable young man! We highly recommend Carolina Country Inn for your next Burnsville stay.

A very nice motel that is well maintained. The landscaping is exceptional and rooms are very nice…read more Personnel are very friendly and helpful. Only negative s that the office is not handicap friendly. You have to go up a couple of steps. It is near several restaurants.

Had the best sleep of my life there two years ago and have been meaning to post. I still think…read moreabout it! Top floor, quiet room. Perfect for someone who never sleeps through the night.

The hotel is nicely appointed with a free breakfast. It is on a busy state road however with no…read moresidewalks so everywhere has to be driven to. The employees are absolutely friendly and helpful. Just not for us because of its location.

My husband and I were on our way to Savannah on a motorcycle trip and this was our rest stop. I was…read moretaken back on how BEAUTIFUL this place was. The owner and staff were so courteous and welcoming!! The restaurant had great food and the hotel was super clean!! After a long day of riding, the bed was EVERYTHING....sooooooo comfortable. This place exceeded our expectations!! The best part for us was the view. Pictures do no justice. Would definitely stay again!!! Juan & Vanessa

Great owners, very friendly. And very clean and comfy place! Close to everything. It looked like a…read morevery nice breakfast but we couldnt stay for it.

The place is fine. Whatever. You'll eat well and sleep comfortably, I assume…read more HOWEVER On our first morning, as we were drinking coffee and waiting for breakfast, we began a conversation with the proprietor. It ended when he told a racist joke. When one person in our party gently suggested that maybe he not tell racist jokes to his customers, he doubled down and insisted that he would tell the joke again. It was disgusting. The rest of our stay was miserable as we struggled to avoid the person who ran the place. We skipped breakfast on our remaining 2 mornings. Awful. Please don't support this openly and defiantly racist business.

I spent one night 7/19/14, at Terrell House before attending a session at Penland School of Crafts…read more The owners, Mike and Laura Hoskins are among some of the most wonderful people, hosts, cooks, and conversationalists I have ever met. The home is absolutely gorgeous, the food is to die for and the atmosphere is friendly and laid back. Sit on the porch and drink in the mountain air. Read about the history of the House and Burnsville, as its so interesting. The rooms are beautiful, clean, and heavenly quiet. It's such a great place to unwind. I found it by happenstance online. It is one of the greatest finds and a treasure in my life. My husband and I will return. Thank you Mike and Laura for a wonderful experience!

Checked into The Switzerland Inn early afternoon. It's winter season so most of the resorts…read moreactivities are closed for the season however we came for a quiet get away. The room overlooking the mountains in the main lodge is very nice. We stayed on the second floor and there is not an elevator so you carry your bag upstairs. Dinner was in the Pub in front of the Chalet Restaurant. Dinner was excellent. Chicken Piccata would have been the best I ever had however they do not serve it with pasta. Pasta in that amazing lemon sauce would have made the dish perfect. Salmon was also very good and try the sweet potato fries. They are so good. After dinner you can sit around the fire pit (complimentary blankets are available) under the most beautiful star filled sky. It's all very romantic, The Resort has a pool, outdoor bar, ice cream parlor, ping pong, horse shoes, and other activities. It's a great family place to stay and I look forward to returning in the Fall.

Great food and fast friendly service. Crispy, smoked wings, lobster bisque and salad soooo yummy…read more Highly recommend if you are in the area! It's

My wife and I spent two weeks here, the breakfasts are incredible, Sue and Bill are wonderful…read morepeople. I highly recommend and I mean highly recommend this lodging accommodation if you were staying at Pinland for class.

If the warm hues of wood, simple yet gourmet breakfasts, beautiful outdoor patios, blooming…read moreflowers everywhere and great conversation are things you like, then by all means stay at this enchanting spot on the Penland School of Craft and Art. Just spent two weeks there and miss it already!

The Fairfield Inn & Suites in Downtown Morganton is a fantastic hotel with fantastic staff. Some…read moreeven communicate in ASL. I do not know much ASL but I thought that was nice that the employees know this language and the importance by management to offer this to guests. I arrived much later than I expected after my GPS took me on a scenic way rather than the interstate. But I was warmly welcomed and given the layout of the hotel and even offered a 4pm late checkout. The parking lot is large and well lit. So I didn't get much time in my room but it was an upgrade and had nice views and a sleeping area and a relaxing area. My room provided the comfort I needed to relax and had a lot of cable stations rather than just a handful. The WIFI was great as well. Breakfast was far above the other Fairfields I stayed with all the options available. They didn't skimp as there were several hot and cold options from cereals to fruit to eggs to sausage to bacon to oatmeal to biscuits to waffles. This hotel is on my list for a return trip.

We have stayed at hotels literally all over the world and I have never had a better experience than…read morethis hotel!! To a person the staff was Outstanding!! Kandi and Gloria at the front desk went above and beyond to make us feel at home and welcome, seldom in all our travels have we had customer service come even close to this. We will definitely be back and will recommend to anyone that will listen.

The house is a beautiful house you can tell its very old. Upon entering the smell was very musty…read morereaffirming the houses age. We got to the room and the presentation was acceptable and clean however, the ac unit looked age and did not cool the whole room a window was open causing it to be very hot. When i asked for a fan to plug in i wss told to try the ceiling fan which we had but it was rocking like it was gonna fall out of the ceiling so we chose not to use it. Beds were uncomfortable. Shower smelled of mildew upon entering. When we told the owner we were leaving due to being uncomfortable he tried to charge me for a 2 night stay when we only booked for one night. The conversation then became confrontational as i was trying to find my records of booking the hotel and he still insisted on us paying for two nights. I proved to him i booked for one night and even though we did not stay the night he still made me pay 100 dollars even though we were highly unsatisfied. We arrived at the hotel at 3 pm so we were not there very long before we decided to leave. It was a very hot, uncomfortable situation in which you do not want to find yourself in after working outside all day in the heat and traveling 3 hours to get there. They also did not make us wear masks and the lady who checked us in wore it to check us in only, the man did not wear a mask and neither did the other lady on the premises. The owners are selling the house and i can see why it needs updated amenaties.

Thin blankets, thin walls I woke up to voices that I thought…read morewere coming from inside my room. I soon realized it was in the room next to me. I could hear everything including them walking around in their room.

We arrived only to find the proprietor challenging the stay package we secured with the…read morereservation. The bed was so unsupported, I slept on the couch for our stay. The provided 'breakfast' was small boxed cereals and grocery store donuts and muffins. The whirlpool jets on the bathtub did not work and the proprietor did not seem to have an interest in troubleshooting or repair. Overall, a very disappointing stay for the cost. Not much for us to recommend.