The Inn on Mill Creek Bed & Breakfast is located three miles (10 minutes) northeast of downtown Black Mountain in western North Carolina, and seven miles (15 minutes) west of the town of Old Fort.

The Google Map below is an excellent and convenient way to map us -- simply enter directions, print a map if you like, and you're on your way! Please do not use Mapquest or Yahoo Maps to find us as their information is incorrect.

Below the map, we've provided step-by-step driving directions to the Inn on Mill Creek from the north, south, east and west. A helpful note:  Look for the Blue and White "Bed & Breakfast" signs at each of the turns off the interstate to Mill Creek Road. You will easily find us approximately 10 minutes from I-40 Exit 66 (Ridgecrest) and more than a mile from our nearest neighbor. 

 

If you want to use a GPS navigation system to find us: Tele Atlas, the company that provides data to Google Maps and SOME GPS units, has added our physical address as of October 2009: 3895 Mill Creek Road Old Fort, NC  28762 If the address above does not work, please do not choose the next closest address. Some GPS units are still confused by our road having multiple names and the next closest address is not the next closest address at all. Try our coordinates instead: N35°38'34" / W82°15'21" Latitude 35.643 / Longitude -82.256 NAVTEQ, which provides some GPS units with data, has not yet uploaded our address to its system. We are working to get verified by NAVTEQ.

	Directions from the nearest airports (printable Google Maps)
	From Asheville Regional Airport From Charlotte Douglas International Airport From Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

STEP-BY-STEP DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From Charleston, W.Va., Roanoke, Richmond and points NORTH
Printable Directions (PDF)

1. Take US-29, I-77, or I-85 south; proceed west on I-40. Alternatively, guests taking I-75 south should proceed east on 640 to I-40 east in Knoxville, Tenn., and then follow our directions from from points west.

2. Take I-40 westward to the Ridgecrest exit #66 (next exit after the Old Fort exit #73). 

   It will take about 7-10 minutes to get to us from the exit ramp.

3. Turn RIGHT at the end of the exit ramp.

4. Turn  RIGHT at the stop sign, onto Old Hwy 70 / State Street.

5. After about 3/4 mile (just after passing Ridgecrest Conference Center on your left), turn LEFT at the stop sign (Yates Avenue / Old Hwy 70). This road will begin to take you into Pisgah National Forest.

6. After about 1 mile, the paved road will be barricaded as it becomes the Point Lookout Greenway. At the barricade, veer LEFT onto the gravel road that winds its way through the forest for another 1.5 miles to the Inn. You'll see what appear to be steep driveways along the road. Please go past those; our driveway is not steep and you can see the Inn from the road. A split-rail fence marks our property, as well as a tall security light if you are traveling at night.

From Atlanta, Greenville and points further SOUTH
Printable Directions (PDF)

1. Take I-85 NE out of Atlanta or I-95 North out of JAX, FL. 
   [Our guests arriving from Charlotte can take either I-85 South to 321 North to I-40 West, OR I-77 North to I-40 West, then follow our directions from points east.]

2. Take I-26 NW towards and/or beyond Spartanburg.

3. I-26 ends just before Asheville. At the intersection with I-40, take I-40 East for 20 miles.

4. Take I-40 to the Ridgecrest exit #66 (next exit after the Black Mountain exit #64).It will take about 7-10 minutes to get to us from the exit ramp.

5. Turn LEFT at the end of the exit ramp.

6. Turn  RIGHT at the stop sign, onto Old Hwy 70 / State Street.

7. After about 3/4 mile (just after passing Ridgecrest Conference Center on your left), turn LEFT at the stop sign (Yates Avenue / Old Hwy 70). This road will begin to take you into Pisgah National Forest.

8. After about 1 mile, the paved road will be barricaded as it becomes the Point Lookout Greenway. At the barricade, veer LEFT onto the gravel road that winds its way through the forest for another 1.5 miles to the Inn. You'll see what appear to be steep driveways along the road. Please go past those; our driveway is not steep and you can see the Inn from the road. A split-rail fence marks our property, as well as a tall security light if you are traveling at night.

From Hickory, Greensboro, Charlotte, Raleigh/Durham and points EAST
Printable Directions (PDF)

1. Take I-40 West to the Ridgecrest exit #66 (next exit after Old Fort exit #73). It will take about 7-10 minutes to get to us from the exit ramp.

2. Turn RIGHT at the end of the exit ramp.

3. Turn  RIGHT at the stop sign, onto Old Hwy 70 / State Street.

4. After about 3/4 mile (just after passing Ridgecrest Conference Center on your left), turn LEFT at the stop sign (Yates Avenue / Old Hwy 70). This road will begin to take you into Pisgah National Forest.

5. After about 1 mile, the paved road will be barricaded as it becomes the Point Lookout Greenway. At the barricade, veer LEFT onto the gravel road that winds its way through the forest for another 1.5 miles to the Inn. You'll see what appear to be steep driveways along the road. Please go past those; our driveway is not steep and you can see the Inn from the road. A split-rail fence marks our property, as well as a tall security light if you are traveling at night.

From Asheville, Knoxville and points WEST
Printable Directions (PDF)

1. Take I-40 East to the Ridgecrest exit #66 (next exit after Black Mountain exit #64). It will take about 7-10 minutes to get to us from the exit ramp.

2. Turn LEFT at the end of the exit ramp.

3. Turn  RIGHT at the stop sign, onto Old Hwy 70 / State Street.

4. After about 3/4 mile (just after passing Ridgecrest Conference Center on your left), turn LEFT at the stop sign (Yates Avenue / Old Hwy 70). This road will begin to take you into Pisgah National Forest.

5. After about 1 mile, the paved road will be barricaded as it becomes the Point Lookout Greenway. At the barricade, veer LEFT onto the gravel road that winds its way through the forest for another 1.5 miles to the Inn. You'll see what appear to be steep driveways along the road. Please go past those; our driveway is not steep and you can see the Inn from the road. A split-rail fence marks our property, as well as a tall security light if you are traveling at night.

DISTANCES (keep in mind that driving in the mountains can add time to your drive)

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Our first policy is to serve you, our guests. We want you to so enjoy your time with us that you become one of our many return guests. [Read more about our Inn] We have the following policies to make everything go smoothly from reservation to check-out:

Making reservations

You can make a reservation by calling us at 828.668.1115 or toll free at 877.735.2964, or by checking our room availability and putting in a request for a reservation online. 

To provide a great experience for all our guests, we do not overbook the Inn. We have a limited number of rooms, so when you make your reservation, your room will be guaranteed with a credit card (MasterCard, Visa or Discover). Guaranteed reservations are subject to the cancellation processing fee below.

Since we're a small Bed & Breakfast and do not have staff, same day reservations may have limited availability and must be made by phone. 

Checking in and checking out

Cancellations

If by some cruel twist of fate you must cancel your reservation more than 14 days before you arrive, you will be responsible for a $30 processing fee. If you can simply re-schedule, we will credit this fee toward your future reservation. We still want y’all to come!

Even more regrettably, if you notify us of the need to cancel or reduce your stay with us 14 days or fewer before you arrive but still ahead of your arrival date, we reserve the right to hold you  responsible for 50% of your unused reservation if we are unable to re-book the room. Do let us know as soon as possible... if we can fully or partially re-book the room, we will reduce your charge proportionately (to a minimum of a $30 processing fee).

We dislike charging anyone for time they are not here -- that's not our goal, and maintaining goodwill is important to us as a business. But we do have a limited number of rooms and late cancellations make it a challenge to rebook the rooms.  We feel that 50% is a fair burden to both parties for a room left empty that otherwise may have been booked. 

No shows and same day cancellations, which do not allow us even the possibility of rebooking the room, and which have already obligated us to preparation and planning, may incur full-cost of the reservation. 

Group Reservations: Deposits and Cancellations

For large Group Reservations we require a 50% deposit, payable by cash or check. Our cancellation policy for Group Reservations is a $100 cancellation fee on a 30-day or greater notice, potential loss of deposit on cancellation made between 30 and 14 days notice, and possible full cost of the reservation on less than 14 days notice.  As above, inform us as soon as possible; if we can re-book the rooms, we will refund/reduce your charges accordingly, to a minimum of the $100 group cancellation fee.

Smoking, Candles, Open Flames

Smoking: All of the rooms and common areas in the Main House and Lake House are non-smoking. Smoking is permitted outdoors. There is plenty of space to respect the airspace of your fellow guests who do not smoke.  Ashtrays are available upon request.  In-room smoking will incur a $100 cleaning/airing out fee.

Candles, incense, etc.: We have a "no open flames in guest rooms" policy for the safety of our guests and ourselves, and the innpugs, too. Sadly, candles and open flames have caused destruction and loss of life at more than one Bed & Breakfast. Here is the most recent one: http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/07/25/candles-caused-new-ulm-bb-fire/. Please keep yourself and our other guests safe. Use of candles/incense/etc. may incur a $100 cleaning/airing out fee.

Firepit: We've recently built a fabulous firepit on the property near the orchard for guests to use. Please let us know if you plan to use the firepit and we'll help you with locating our firewood and getting the fire started. We require that one person be attending the fire at all times until the fire is completely out. Please note that from time to time, the North Carolina Forest Service may issue a burn ban for the area, and our location inside the National Forest may affect the availability of the firepit during a burn ban.

Weddings (and other gatherings)

Having had a destination wedding ourselves, we would absolutely love to share our little piece of paradise with you by hosting your special day on our grounds. We have a page devoted to weddings at Inn on Mill Creek.

Children

Kids under the age of 11 are welcome in our Lake House rooms. Our Mountain Laurel and Maple Tree rooms have lofts with full-size beds that provide a great experience for kids. 

Guests must be at least 18 years old to occupy a room without an adult. In other words, we will not make a room reservation for a minor without an adult staying in the room as well.

Children under the age of 12 must be in the company of an adult at all times when on our property. 

If you are traveling with an infant, please contact us for room availability.  We want all our guests to have a relaxing, quiet stay and if guests have already reserved a room at the Inn for a quiet getaway, we will do our best to accommodate you and your little one, while keeping with the wishes of guests who already have reservations. We have a Pack-n-Play available (just one, so please call ahead to make sure it is available if you want to use it). We typically charge less for infants and toddlers, depending on bed usage and breakfast needs. 

Pets

We know how great it is to be able to travel with our pugs, so we've made two guest rooms at the Inn on Mill Creek pet friendly. We welcome non-aggressive dogs of small to medium stature, and other furry and feathered friends on a case-by-case basis. Similar to our double occupancy policy, an "extra guest" charge of $15 for the first  night applies for one pet and $10 for each additional pet, with $10 per night per pet thereafter, which covers extra cleaning. We normally limit the number of pets to two, but that may be more or less depending on their size and breeds.  Please confirm with us ahead of time if you wish to bring more than one pet.

We require that your pet is current on his or her vaccinations or titers. For dogs, this includes DHLLP (a.k.a DHL2P or 5 in 1), bordatella and rabies.  A pet waiver, which is part of our standard check-in form must also be signed when you arrive. 

For the comfort and safety of our diverse group of guests and our resident innpugs, pets are not permitted in common areas of the Main House (i.e., kitchen, library loft, great room, dining solarium). When outdoors, guest pets should be leashed at all times. Pooper-scoopers are provided.

Accidents happen. If your pet has an accident in your room, please clean what you can immediately, and notify one of your innkeepers as soon as possible. If we can get to it soon enough, hopefully it will be a non-issue. We do reserve the right to full reimbursement for damage caused by guest pets (or humans).

While you're on Inn property, your pet is permitted to remain in your room unattended. While you're out and about and off Inn property, we request that you crate your pet. We have a 27" tall crate available to use free-of-charge.

If your pet is disruptive or a problem arises that cannot be resolved (e.g., excessive barking, lack of control, pet being left without proper confinement, etc.), we will be happy to recommend a nearby pet boarding facility, or ask that you seek alternative accommodations.

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