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Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Franklin with free breakfast

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Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Coral) | Exterior
Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast welcomes visitors with historic charm, delicious morning meals, and inviting outdoor spaces. Guests enjoy WiFi in common areas and use barbecue grills for casual dining. Visitors appreciate the attentive staff and the lovely garden terrace.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Amber) | Miscellaneous

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Amber)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Opal)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Opal) | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Opal)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Peridot)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Peridot) | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Peridot)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Ruby)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Ruby) | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Ruby)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Topaz)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Topaz) | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Topaz)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Baron)

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Baron) | Miscellaneous

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Baron)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Coral)

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Coral) | 1 bedroom

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Coral)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Sapphire)

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Sapphire) | 1 bedroom

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Sapphire)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Cottage, Ensuite, Garden View (Cottage Queen) | 1 bedroom

Superior Cottage, Ensuite, Garden View (Cottage Queen)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
159 Harrison Avenue, Franklin, NC, 28734

What's nearby

  • Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Angel Medical Center - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • The Factory - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe REL - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Slanted Window - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪El Charro Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old Ingles - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast and take advantage of free breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A gift shop, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • Wedding services

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast located?

Situated in Franklin, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest, Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum, and Scottish Tartans Musuem. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Angel Medical Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 273 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved that the property was close to town but very quiet. There’s a wonderful view of the mountains from the second floor wrap around porch. It’s a quaint establishment with some history. We enjoyed two outstanding breakfasts. Paul is a gracious, friendly and knowledgeable host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
charming place, it's a step back in time, accommodations were excellent, the morning breakfast service was superb!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the host was very welcoming and knowledgeable. He gave us a lot of great options for places to eat and things to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay here! My girlfriend and I were here on her birthday weekend. We loved the room in which we stayed as well as the breakfast in the morning. It was fresh, filling and the hosts were very kind and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming old-style inn with a nice hot breakfast. Friendly staff that went out of their way to help move our booking to another room when the cabin A/C went out a day before we arrived. We only stayed for a night, but we would definitely stay here again next time we are in Franklin!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The host and service and cleanliness, the beauty, the fantastic antiques, the delicious included breakfast, the historical significance, and ambiance of this unique bed and breakfast could not be better. Why stay in a motel with no character and cold atmosphere when you can have the Franklin Terrance bed and breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and excellent service !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole stay was splendid. Paul is a wonderful host, a phenomenal cook, and a kind person. Our room was beautifully decorated, and the shower was a huge bonus to me. I love a piping hot shower, and detachable faucet so that I don’t have to get my hair wet or humid. Hardly any place has that! Our room did! The house has an interesting history, and I love the fragrance as you walk in. Like years of good breakfasts with bacon and coffee, nice furniture polish and books. It will be our go-to place in Franklin to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tommy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Iffy way to escape fire. Cushions on porches dusty and dirty. Very old building in need of maintenance. Part of floor rotted in bathroom. Very small shower. Innkeeper nice, but failed to bring extra towels when requested. Breakfast good. Mattress hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Disliked: Amenities
Paul was a very nice host. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was very nice. We stayed in the cottage house and it was a pretty tight space. Breakfast was the exact same offerings every morning with a variation on the breakfast bread. It's served buffet style and the eggs and hash browns were very "institutional." There was no room cleaning or new towels during our stay. Overall, it was adequate and met our needs, but not anything special.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The management was in desperate need of additional staff. It is a lovely, very old bldg but needed some serious cleaning and mtc. Breakfast very well prepared. Very enjoyable recounting of the history. Allergies to dust, cant go back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was old house and I understand that they need constant maintenance. The owner of the house was out of town and left only one employee to run the place, which she did graciously. Given that is was a holiday weekend, and it appeared to be a full house, the owner should have picked another weekend to be out of town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyudmila

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful bed and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very personable and and very helpful knowing the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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

Wonderful historic place!

Paul was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was outstanding and the atmosphere was comfortable and cozy. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice old Stafford very friendly with a very good practice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying at a bed and breakfast, and it was a wonderful experience! The owner was friendly and took the time to answer all of our questions. The breakfast was amazing, and the location is perfect—within walking distance of shops and dining options. The house is beautiful and full of history, but when booking, keep in mind its age the age of the house. Overall, a great stay, and I highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

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

Good Review

Great place to stay in Franklin!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great history of the house, and we enjoyed talking to the owner. We would love to come back and visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Allan

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

Franklin Terrace: Step back into History

Historic, over 100 years old, and former high school, this is an interesting stay that takes you back to that prior generations' feeling. The positives were a comfortable bed, clean, good breakfast, and the sole negative was it was cold on the interior (cold outside) with no available blanket and no ability to increase heat in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Franklin Terrace is a beautiful and comfortable B&B. I liked walking down to the brewery and through downtown and being able to sit on the screen porch afterward.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adorne

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

Wonderful stay!

We visited for Mother's Day weekend and everyone had a great time! It is an old historic boarding house that was converted into a historic inn. The inn has so much character and history, and came with a delicious homemade breakfast. It's in reasoning distraught to downtown and many attractions. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The charm of nearly 150 yeaar old structure. The staff was very friendly and the rooms were spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property owner was very pleasant and helpful with any questions we had. Breakfast was delicious, especially the breakfast cakes!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy

Loved this Victorian!! Beautiful home, porch, furniture, tall ceilings! Breakfast was awesome & tge sunroom/breakfast room was perfect! Paul is a wonderful host! A couple of feedback points: mattress in our room was uncomfirtable & sleep was difficult… I’m tall & toilet was VERY low… but loved the view, the town, the breezy from porch with rocking chairs!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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