MOUNTAIN HOUSE
Home base for your mountain adventure, the Highlander is an English Country House Hotel set within the awe-inspiring mountains of Western North Carolina. Life at HMH is centered around its warm, communal common areas full of incredible curated art & literature, roaring fires, cozy seating, a warm staff and the perfect soundtrack. The well-appointed guest rooms are designed in the English Eclectic style and leave you rested and ready to embrace a day in the bustling town of Highlands or the wilds of Appalachia. Choose from five distinct room type options: Main House Deluxe King, Main House Standard King, Main House Deluxe Queen, Main House Standard Queen, and Junior Standard Queen. Please note that pets are not allowed in the Main House.
BUNK HOUSE
Located directly behind the Mountain House, the recently renovated Highlander Bunkhouse is inspired by the magic of a summer camp in the southern Appalachian mountains. The rooms are rustic and cozy and not to mention, pet-friendly. The Bunkhouse offers a great price point to experience all of the magic of Highlander Mountain House, the town of Highlands, and the inspiration of the Southern Appalachian mountains. Guests of the Bunkhouse are invited to avail themselves of all of Mountain House amenities.
TAVERN
A gathering space for locals and travelers in the tradition of Old World taverns, The Ruffed Grouse with its overstuffed couches, marble-topped pub tables, and large wood-burning fireplace, is the heart of the Highlander. The mountain-accented menus will change with the season—as will the lineup of regional beers, classic cocktails, and organic wines.
THE MOUNTAIN HOUSE
Home base for your mountain adventure, the Highlander is centered around it’s warm, communal common areas, but thoughtfully designed, well-appointed guest rooms ensure a good night’s sleep leaves you rested and ready to embrace the day. Choose from two distinct lodging options: The elegantly finished, English country home-inspired Main House and the more rustic, Appalachian-influenced Bunkhouse, full of character and cabin-like appeal.
THE TAVERN
A gathering space for locals and travelers in the tradition of Old World taverns, The Ruffed Grouse with its overstuffed couches, marble-topped pub tables, and large wood-burning fireplace, is the heart of the Highlander. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily, but the mountain-accented menus will change with the season—as will the lineup of regional beers, classic cocktails, and organic wines.
“THERE IT ALL LAY IN THE SUN BELOW US, RIDGE BEYOND RIDGE… I COULDN’T HOLD IN AND BEGAN TO JUMP ABOUT AND SING AND GLORY IN IT ALL”
– JOHN MUIR
MAIN HOUSE
DELUXE KING
Western North Carolina meets the English countryside. Inspired by the eclectic, layered look of classic British country houses, each Main House Deluxe King is furnished with a collection of vintage art and antiques as well as one-of-a-kind velvet headboards. And botanical wallpaper adds just a touch of whimsy. In the bathrooms, walk-in showers are lined with Moroccan Zellige tiles and stocked with Malin + Goetz bathroom necessities.
MAIN HOUSE
DELUXE QUEEN
Western North Carolina meets the English countryside. Inspired by the eclectic, layered look of classic British country houses, each Main House Deluxe Queen is furnished with a collection of vintage art and antiques as well as one-of-a-kind velvet headboards. And botanical wallpaper adds just a touch of whimsy. In the bathrooms, walk-in showers are lined with Moroccan Zellige tiles and stocked with Malin + Goetz bathroom necessities.
MAIN HOUSE
STANDARD QUEEN
Western North Carolina meets the English countryside. Inspired by the eclectic, layered look of classic British country houses, each Main House Standard Queen is furnished with a collection of vintage art and antiques as well as one-of-a-kind velvet headboards and botanical wallpaper. Custom casework adds extra storage and ups the room’s cozy quotient. While in-room English washstands with brass fixtures and Carrara marble countertops sit just outside European-style wet bathrooms, stocked with Malin + Goetz bathroom necessities.
BUNKHOUSE
DELUXE QUEEN
The rustic, cabin-like rooms in the two-story Highlander Bunkhouse, located just behind the Main House, are also pet-friendly and offer access to all the Main House amenities; plus, North Carolina-made Hickory beds, Pendleton blankets, Malin + Goetz bathroom necessities, and a private balcony or patio, where you and Fido can relax after a day of exploring.
BUNKHOUSE
STANDARD KING
The rustic, cabin-like rooms in the two-story Highlander Bunkhouse, located just behind the Main House, are also pet-friendly and offer access to all the Main House amenities; plus, North Carolina-made Hickory beds, Pendleton blankets, and Malin + Goetz bathroom necessities.
BUNKHOUSE
STANDARD QUEEN
The rustic, cabin-like rooms in the two-story Highlander Bunkhouse, located just behind the Main House, are also pet-friendly and offer access to all the Main House amenities; plus, North Carolina-made Hickory beds, Pendleton blankets, and Malin + Goetz bathroom necessities.
A gathering space for locals and travelers in the tradition of Old World taverns, The Ruffed Grouse with its overstuffed couches, marble-topped pub tables, and large wood-burning fireplace, is the heart of the Highlander. The restaurant’s cozy bar room does double duty, pouring both coffee and cocktails, and while the full menu is available inside the bar, the best seats are fireside in the intimate dining room and lounge or out on the Main Street-facing patio if the weather’s warm.
In the kitchen, chef Chris Durm takes his cue from the land. Serving regionally-influenced fare for Sunday brunch, lunch (Friday and Saturday), and dinner (Wednesday–Saturday), he stocks his larder with seasonal ingredients from Blue Ridge farmers and growers. In addition to the classic cocktails and La Colombe coffee, you’ll find a rotating selection of craft beers on tap, as well as an expertly edited wine list focused on biodynamic, organic wines from small, family-run vineyards.