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Taylor House Inn

3.0 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Sugar Grove with free breakfast

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Front of property
Free daily full breakfast
Squire Taylor Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
View from property
Property grounds
Taylor House Inn, in the historical district, offers a genuine retreat. Enjoy a free full breakfast, relax in the garden, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The lobby serves coffee and tea, and the attentive staff assists with wedding plans and travel advice.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Squire Taylor Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Squire Taylor Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Lou Hill Smith Suite Attic | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Lou Hill Smith Suite Attic

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Aunt Sue Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Aunt Sue Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Aunt Doris Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Aunt Doris Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Uncle Gilbert Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Uncle Gilbert Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Gordon & Henry Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Gordon & Henry Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Aunt Nancy Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Aunt Nancy Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Flower Cottage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Flower Cottage

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Little Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Little Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Hwy 194 South, 4584, Sugar Grove, NC, 28604

What's nearby

  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 11 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 17 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 17 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Appalachian State University - 18 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 18 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Appalachia Cookie Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Taylor House Inn

Bed & breakfast in the historical district
Taylor House Inn provides amenities like free full breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Wedding services, concierge services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Deep soaking tubs, showers, and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Piano

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Taylor House Inn Sugar Grove
Taylor House Banner Elk
Taylor House Inn
Taylor House Inn Banner Elk
Taylor Inn
Taylor House Sugar Grove
Taylor House Inn Sugar Grove
Taylor House Inn Bed & breakfast
Taylor House Inn Bed & breakfast Sugar Grove

Frequently asked questions

Is Taylor House Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Taylor House Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Taylor House Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Taylor House Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Taylor House Inn located?

Situated in the historical district, this bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Alta Vista Gallery and B & B and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Watauga River. Apple Hill Farm and The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Taylor House Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 865 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 865 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 865 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 865 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 865 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good! Variety different mornings, staff very helpful and friendly yet professional, perfect decorations for the fall. We will be back, and I loved the suite that we stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACKIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just very friendlly and nice, old style setting , away from busy hotel stay, Recommend for anyone looking for something that will relax your stay with nice company.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have a wonderful stay. The hosts were really nice and breakfast was delicious. Will definitely stay there again on another trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Beautiful home and friendly owners. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the quaint accommodations and tranquil atmosphere. The breakfasts were delicious and the owners were friendly. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners are fantastic hosts and you get to feel like you have been transported into the past where guests have conversations with each other over breakfast in the morning or while sitting on the front porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Taylor's iInn

The owners were very helpful , the room clean and inviting and the breakfast was very good both mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the Episcopal Retreat center where my Retreat was held. Amazing breakfasts. The owners are cheerful, friendly, and readily engage guests in conversations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big thanks for a nice weekend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay.

Our stay was fantastic. I wish we would have planned to stay longer. Our little cabin was perfect. Tessa and Bernard were great hosts. I feel like we made friends. They were able to accommodate my wife’s food issues even though I forgot to mention it until four days before our arrival. And the food was phenomenal. We look forward to going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good breakfast, too bad i had to leave too early to get it the first 2 days. Advanced notice got us some muffins and bananas and juice for the days we had to go too early.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners meet us upon arriving and was very nice. They let us know not to travel to the city going the direction google was taking us due to no streetlights and very windy roads. The owners were always available and very friendly. Loved our room even though it was a house we felt like we were the only ones there. Great get a way, very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Good stay but needs improvement

Lovely location. Rooms were cozy. Service was excellent. However, a little run down of the rooms. No tub in some units. WiFi connection is terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cozy quarters and unforgettable breakfast!

The Taylor House Inn was a perfect stage for a peaceful getaway. The setting is idyllic, and the hosts couldn't be more gracious. I stayed in the Flower Cottage, which is a quaint room behind the grand main house. The cottage was full of country charm. The bed could have been more comfortable. I loved the snacks and even complimentary little bottles of wine in the room. Breakfast was worth the trip! Served in the impressive dining room on beautiful china, the freshly prepared two-course meal definitely left an impression. I enjoyed walking around the area and spotting deer, chipmunks, and lots of birds. I hope to return for another visit here soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tessa is extremely rude. Bernard was actually very nice and was the only reason I even considered adding a star but truly the stay was the worst I’ve ever stayed in. There are water stains all over the ceilings. The walls are cracked due to foundation issues. Our room had cobwebs. The beds are so uncomfortable you can feel each spring. The worst part for me was the black mold all over the bathroom walls. I even found a live roach which I was accused of bring because they said “we don’t have roaches”. Interesting since the entire inn was full. Then i was told it was a grasshopper. I attached a photo, don’t worry. So you can decide. Lastly, we can’t eat in the room. So we went downstairs to eat in the dining room. Tessa said no you can’t eat here. Go outside. So we ate outside like dogs. Don’t stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn

I had a two night reservation and paid one night upfront as required. When I contacted the Inn to let them know I was not coming because the governor had issued a state of emergency and requested folks not travel I didn't hear from them. I day later I received an email that the additional night had been charged to my card. I still have not received anything in the way of a receipt for the second nights charge. Offered me a gift certificate for return stay. Not what I was expecting. When the Governor says not to travel I would expect a refund. Don't book with these folks. Not the way to do business and I am a small business owner myself
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed was uncomfortable, owners were extremely nice and friendly. It could use an update, breakfast was nothing special. Nice area, house is pretty.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are delightful. We were in the area for a wedding. The wedding venue was 13 minutes away. The room was cozy with our own bathroom. The bed was comfortable and we had a great time.
We went to a wedding 13 minutes away from the Inn. It was the perfect location and the wedding was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall Satisfied

Very nice and clean..great hospitality bu the owners..would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful southern architecture. The included breakfast was superior. Gorgeous mountains all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tressa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super Nice Inn Keepers No better way to start your day than a full belly of yummie breakfast from Tessa!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, but a bit over priced.

We had a great time. But seeemed a little over priced for what it is. The place could be better if some more effort were put into it. But the owners are very sweet, and house has great charm!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the company of the owners as well as the excellent breakfasts, which were probably worth $100 on their own.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are wonderful people and very helpful. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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