If you want to be pampered in beautiful lodge or bed & breakfast, this is the page for you.  These accommodations prices start at $160 per night and go up to thousands.  But, the dining, service, facilities, location, surroundings and activities all make the difference between a nice place to stay and a total luxury experience.  These are premier properties.

When you visit their websites you will see what we mean.

Blackberry Farm is a 4,200 acre estate next to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Walland, near Townsend.  Today, one of America’s most celebrated intimate luxury hotels beckons discerning guests who aspire to escape modern-day frenzy and slip into a Blackberry state of  mind.     

Blackberry Farm’s renowned cuisine is definitely rooted in what comes from the farm as well as the region. Often described as Foothills Cuisine, it wanders in the line between refined and rugged, borrowing from both haute cuisine and the foods indigenous to Blackberry’s Smoky Mountain heritage.  Guests have the delightful adventure of fulfilling their gormet desires in two warmly inviting  inventive restaurants. 

Blackberry has a rare collection of artisans — the chef, the master gardener, the baker, the cheese maker, the forger, the butcher, the jam lady, the chocolatier, the restaurant manager, the sommelier — who blend their unique talents to create what guests know as Blackberry Farm.

Whether you select the intimate charm of an Estate Room, the legendary elegance of a spacious Singing Brook or Holly Glade Suite or luxurious comforts of a Hill Cottage, Blackberry Farm's accommodations offer a haven of carefree comfort. From heavenly feather beds adorned with sumptuous linens to plush robes and luxurious amenities, your accommodations reflect a meticulous attention to detail.

Regardless of the season, Blackberry Farm offers countless activities and adventures to fulfill your every desire. Pamper your mind and body the Farmhouse Spa. Enjoy our Orvis-endorsed fly fishing while surrounded by the pristine tranquility of Hesse Creek. Find yourself on a relaxing nature hike. Freewheel down mountain byways and down country roads on a custom co-motion bike. Be as active as your heart desires.

Explore the activities and adventure section on the website to find the perfect experience during your stay. If you can't find what you're looking for, just ask.

Blackberry Farm Website

Whether visiting the Smokies for relaxation, sport, romance or business, Dancing Bear Lodge in Townsend, Tennessee, inspires getaways as expansive and free-spirited as the Smokies themselves.

The Smoky Mountain lodge is ideally located for both a relaxing retreat and an engaging open-air adventure. Dancing Bear offers a number of impressively-constructed, luxurious cabins adjacent to Little River in Townsend, Tennessee. Only 5 minutes from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 25 minutes from the Knoxville Airport, the 36-acre estate is sure to provide you and your family or associates with an unforgettable escape.

Surround yourself in the rustic luxury and charm of the Townsend, Tennessee, lodge guest accommodations, and instantly feel transported to a simpler time. Appointed with furnishings that are at once luxurious and cozy, your Dancing Bear experience will remind you that you really can have it both ways. With modern amenities to assure your total comfort, all lodging features king size feather beds and pampering amenities like hot tubs. When the day is done, retire to your private quarters and drift off to a refreshing sleep, filled with Smoky Mountain dreams.

If you’re looking for outdoor adventure nearby, Dancing Bear offers paved biking trails, wildflower walks and mountain biking on our 36-acre property. Unwind with your favorite book on a front porch rocker, get the adrenaline flowing with a spirited game of beach volleyball or test your angling skills by fly fishing in the Little River. Whether it’s a bubbling hot tub or a blazing campfire that marks day’s end for you, our lodge helps round out your Smoky Mountain experience—all without leaving your home away from home.

Designed to bring you an authentic regional experience, the luxury dining room combines the traditions and ingredients of the area as well as comfortably, tasteful atmosphere and genuine service. Start your day with a continental breakfast in the dining room and unwind in the evening with a three course dinner.

Dancing Bear Lodge Website

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