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Bright's Creek Lodge

3.0 star property
Hotel with a golf course, in the vicinity of Tryon International Equestrian Center

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (LLR 2 Bedroom Apartment- Pet Friendly) | Terrace/patio
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (LLR 2 Bedroom Apartment- Pet Friendly) | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker
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Property grounds
Bright's Creek Lodge surrounds visitors with lush gardens and golf course views. Guests can practice their swing at the driving range or enjoy breakfast at THE GRILL. The property offers on-site horseback riding, fishing, and hiking/biking trails for outdoor enthusiasts.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (King Room) | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (King Room)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Queen Room) | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Double Queen with Balcony)

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Double Queen with Balcony) | Bathroom | Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Double Queen with Balcony)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Double Qeen w/porch and pet friendly)

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Double Qeen w/porch and pet friendly) | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Double Qeen w/porch and pet friendly)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Panoramic Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Two Bedroom Villa - king/2 doubles)

Panoramic Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Two Bedroom Villa - king/2 doubles) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

Panoramic Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Two Bedroom Villa - king/2 doubles)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Standard Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Two Bedroom Villa - king/king)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Mill Spring, Bright's Creek Lodge is next to a golf course and in the mountains. Green Creek Winery and Overmountain Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tryon International Equestrian Center. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ziplining.
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Map
2222 Palmer Road, Mill Spring, NC, 28756

What's nearby

  • Parker-Binns Vineyard - 24 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Tryon International Equestrian Center - 27 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Lake Lure - 30 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Green River Cove Tubing - 32 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Burntshirt Vineyards - 46 min drive - 27.7 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Point Lookout Winery - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Fish Camp" a.k.a. Sunny View Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Top Secret Underground Moonshine Bunker - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria El Chuy - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪La Cabana - ‬47 min drive

About this property

Bright's Creek Lodge

Hotel adjacent to a golf course
A golf course, a garden, and conference space are just a few of the amenities provided at Bright's Creek Lodge. Tee up with amenities like a driving range, golf lessons, and a restaurant with golf course views at this hotel. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, THE GRILL, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing, hiking/biking, and horseback riding. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and express check-out
  • An elevator, a gift shop, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Bright's Creek Lodge include comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 12 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • THE GRILL

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Greeters Cottage Gate]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.00 to 12.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Bright's Creek Lodge Mill Spring
Bright's Creek Lodge
Bright's Creek Mill Spring
Bright's Creek Lodge Hotel
Bright's Creek Lodge Mill Spring
Bright's Creek Lodge Hotel Mill Spring

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright's Creek Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, Bright's Creek Lodge allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Bright's Creek Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bright's Creek Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright's Creek Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Bright's Creek Lodge located?

Situated in Mill Spring, this golf hotel is within 20 mi (32 km) of Tryon International Equestrian Center, Green Creek Winery, and Overmountain Vineyards.

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