A truly memorable experience featuring rare photo opportunities, this exclusive guided tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the design and construction of Biltmore House in areas unavailable on the regular house visit. Imagine yourself a Vanderbilt (or cherished Vanderbilt guest) as you take in stunning views seen only from the house’s rooftop and balconies.

Travel back in time as your guide shares the fascinating stories of the people who worked and lived on the estate in the Vanderbilt’s era. Taking you behind the scenes to rarely-seen domestic staff’s areas, this exclusive 60-minute tour gives you an in-depth look at what it was like to work at America’s Largest Home®.

Discover why chocolate and red wine are a match made in heaven! Featuring locally produced artisan chocolates from French Broad Chocolate, and an opportunity to taste and experience the tactile attribute of a raw cacao bean, this tasting provides information about wine production at Biltmore and its effects upon the finished product.

Classic English pub fare features such hearty favorites as fish & chips, shepherd’s pie, and Biltmore® Grown beef and pork burgers, plus delicious soups, salads, and small plates.

Enjoy fresh–baked pastries and baked goods, as well as excellent espresso, gourmet coffees, and herbal teas.

Delight in ice cream and Winky Bar sundaes—inspired by the original Biltmore Dairy Bar®—or a luscious pastry, cupcake, or dessert with coffee or espresso.

Board a 6-passenger vis-a-vis carriage for a leisurely 60-minute ride that offers breathtaking Blue Ridge mountain views and a rarely-seen view of Biltmore House’s west façade.

Sit back, relax, and take in the breathtaking beauty of the estate while your knowledgeable guide paddles your raft down the French Broad River.

This relaxing, easy-paced adventure takes you along the French Broad River and the estate’s lush agricultural fields. Your three-to five-mile spin over a combination of flat paved trails, gravel-packed roads, and dirt trails includes occasional stops where your guide will share intriguing tidbits about the Vanderbilts, their guests, and the estate’s natural history.

Casual, Comfortable & Centrally Located

Unwind with a welcoming getaway, offering you all the comforts of home just steps away from the Winery, restaurants, shops, and outdoor activities of Antler Hill Village.

Four-Star Service & Legendary Hospitality

From world-class dining and luxurious spa treatments to a full concierge staff dedicated to the fulfillment of special requests, you will experience exceptional amenities recognized by AAA, Forbes Travel Guide, Travel + Leisure, and Condé Nast year after year.

Private, Historic & One-of-a-Kind

Step back in time with a stay at one of our historic Cottages on Biltmore Estate™, and delight in the privacy of the most exclusive and customized lodging experience the estate has to offer.