Recently discovered the most perfect Blowing Rock bed and breakfast. While also rediscovering my love for the charming North Carolina mountain town.
Blowing Rock is a cozy, charming mountain town just 2.5 hours from Charlotte, NC. Also, only 15 minutes from Boone, where Appalachin State University is located. And if you’re coming from Tennessee (as Lacey was), it is under 3 hours from Knoxville and just an hour and a half from Johnson City.
The New Public House in Blowing Rock, NC invited Lacey and myself to stay last month, and we loved every second of our stay! This conveniently located bed & breakfast is almost 100 years old and truly the most perfect spot to relax and rejuvenate. I am already dreaming of my next stay!
I honestly could not have say enough about The New Public House. From the moment I walked in I was absolutely in love with the charming B&B. From the sweet staff to the perfectly decorated rooms to the incredible food. Everything was truly wonderful!
Guest Rooms & Suites
The New Public house offers seven beautiful, light and airy guest rooms with neutral interiors that are bathed in natural sunlight. Each room and bathroom have been fully renovated. However, they still offer up lots of character and cozy vibes. The bathrooms are stunning with large walk-in showers, modern sinks with vintage vibes, luxury towels and amenities.
During our visit we actually stayed in two rooms, two and six. Two had the most amazing claw foot tub! I would highly recommend this room if you’re on a romantic weekend getaway.
In addition to the seven guest rooms there is also a separate cottage, Z Cottage. The cottage is just steps from the front of the house but allows you some additional privacy and extra space. Including a separate sitting area.
Dining
There is a restaurant on-site at The New Public House. Which offers, breakfast, dinner, Saturday lunch, and Sunday brunch. You have the option to dine out front on the porch + front lawn or in the back of the house is the official dining room. Additionally, they have a full bar with communal style seating in the front of the house. The front porch + lawn is where we opted to eat all of our meals. The cool mountain air felt amazing and it was the perfect location for people watching.
The New Public House restaurant uses the finest, freshest local ingredients and provides a chalkboard list as you walk in stating where these ingredients came from. They menu is also changed seasonally. Even if you are not a guest at The New Public House you are more than welcome to stop in for a bite and as we witness lots of locals do so! That’s how you know the food is good, right?
If you do stay, breakfast is included in your room rate and I would highly recommend trying several dishes. The first morning I opted for Livermush Breakfast Benedict with grits, a southern breakfast to die for. To keep with the southern vibes, the next morning I ordered the Fried Green Tomato Breakfast Benedict with potatoes. Both mornings the eggs were perfectly poached and every bite was incredible! We also ordered the banana bread the second morning and OH. MY. WORD. the BEST banana bread I have ever had. Do yourself a favor and order it as soon as you sit down for breakfast at The New Public house.
We also dined here for dinner the first evening. We opted to go tapas style and ordered three appetizers: Skillet Cornbread for Two, Roasted Brussels for me, and Lobster & Scallop Nachos for Lacey. We absolutely could not get enough of the cornbread, the smell of it caused us to dive in prior to snapping a photo and before we knew it, only a few bites were left. Another must try when dining at The New Public House.
OTHER THINGS TO DO IN the Blowing Rock area
Shop: Just steps away from The New Public House is Main St. where several boutiques are located. Including J.McLaughlin, Monkee’s, Take Heart (the cutest store ever), Neaco, The Glided Lady, and more! My top two favorites are Take Heart and Neaco. Take a peek at why I love Take Heart so much on my Instagram.
There are also several restaurants on Main Street. As well as Kiliwin’s, which is a must stop for every sweet tooth. Lacey and I both indulged. Marsh-mallow s’more and caramel corn for Lacey. They also have fudge and lots of chocolate goodies.
Hike: There are lots of options for hiking in and around the Blowing Rock area. Five of the most popular hikes are Bass Lake Loop (easy:1 mile loop), Glen Burney Trail (moderate to strenuous: 3 miles total, out-and-back), Boone Fork Trail (easy to moderate: 5 mile loop), Rough Ridge Overlook Trail (moderate to strenuous: 0.8 miles to view), and Flat Top Trail (moderate: 5.6 miles round trip).
Drive to Boone: As mentioned above, Boone is just a 15 minute drive from Blowing Rock. While it is a college town, it does offer another cute downtown and a larger variety of restaurants and shops. Also home to Appalachian Mountain Brewery. It’s a great day trip, or even afternoon trip when you’ve spent a couple days in Blowing Rock and want to explore further.
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This place is the cutest and the food looks delicious!
Jessica xo
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Isn’t it? Absolutely in love with it.
xo Laura Leigh
This place looks so fun and cozy!
xo Jessica
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Really is! You should definitely plan a trip here.
xo Laura Leigh
Love how convenient the hotel is to shopping and to other fun cities like Boone!
-Morgan
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Definitely a huge plus!
xo Laura Leigh
What a charming little place. And your pictures make it look even more inviting.
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Aw thank you! Appreciate the compliment gal!
xo Laura Leigh
What a quaint space! I love the rustic decor. My husband and I are traveling to the Charlotte area for a wedding this Summer, and I can’t wait to explore the surrounding areas!
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It really is! Aw, so fun! Please let me know if you need any recommendations.
xo Laura Leigh
This looks so fun and cozy! Your trip must have been so much fun! I’ll need to visit sometime.
XOXO
Cathy
Truly is such a cozy spot! Definitely had a wonderful time – couldn’t recommend more!
xo Laura Leigh
Wow! I have to say, I love this concept. It’s so cozy that makes me feel at home. I would love to visit this place sometime.
Candace
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Right?! You absolutely should gal!
xo Laura Leigh
Okay!! I need to visit Blowing Rock ASAP!! It’s so cute and cozy, and you look gorgeous!
Rachel
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Yes you really do!
xo Laura Leigh
This is such a cute little place! I’d love to go here when I visit!
You should make it happen gal! It is truly the sweetest place.
xo Laura Leigh
Oh this is so cute! I love the sweet decor that is in your room! I definitely want to visit!
Isn’t it perfection? Wish my house looked like this. You should definitely plan a visit!
xo Laura Leigh
So, when do I get to go on a girl’s trip with you? Because you always visit the cutest places, and I wanna visit too! Haha – but really, this place is just darling. And that food has my mouth literally watering! I’m glad you got a chance to go!
Haha I am always up for a trip! Thank you so much gal – I love searching for new places. It truly is the sweetest place with the yummiest of food. Couldn’t recommend more!
xo Laura Leigh
What a cute little BNB! I love going to cozy little inn’s like this in the fall. A fun weekend trip for sure!
Isn’t it? Absolutely love it. With you on that, they are the best.
xo Laura Leigh
This looks like the cutest little bed and breakfast!! I’ll be up in Blowing Rock this weekend for a wedding, and I’m excited for the cooler weather!
It really is the sweetest! And you will absolutely love Blowing Rock – such a special place!
xo Laura Leigh
What a cute hotel! I love the cozy desk set-up 🙂
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