This is an outstanding place and experience! Michael, the owner, has poured his heart and soul into it and it shows!!! Highly recommend it!!!

The Bridgewater Inn is truly a beautiful historic gem tucked away in a peaceful, yet convenient venue. Such a delight, from the decor, the furnishings, the scenery, the chapel , and the rushing river to the landscaping and intricate details make this a perfect getaway! Furthermore, Michael, the most passionate host, pours his heart and soul in his efforts to excel above and beyond his duty to assure the satisfaction of his guests. I would give it a ten out of five stars!!!

Exceptional This charming house provides quaint accommodations with a touch of luxury. It's the perfect destination for a mountain getaway.

Exceptional! Great location, service, accommodations and setting. A sense of history comes together with modern creature comforts. Thanks, Michael -- we'll be back!

I had a wonderful time with my girlfriends! Michael was amazing at welcoming us. I highly recommend. ❤️

Wonderful Bed and Breakfast with great host!!

We had a ball, er will definitely return. Michael and his son Matt were great. The house is so beautiful.

I am in love! The house and grounds are exceptional, with every detail beautifully attended to. Michael and his son have truly created a sanctuary for those who visit. I am already planning my next getaway!

What a beautiful and special place to relax and charge your batteries. I have never stayed somewhere that has so much charm. Absolute pleasure!

My fiancee and I wanted a small, private, wedding. This was the perfect place. Michael and his sons made everything perfect from the wedding at the gazebo to the photographs they took. Beautiful rushing river, chapel, outdoor fire ring, spacious rooms! A perfect, quaint setting for a romantic weekend!

Exceptional Old house is lovely and comfortable—and much more interesting than a hotel! Close to hiking trails and downtown Morganton. Innkeeper is welcoming.

Bridgewater Hall is beautifully designed and comfortable. The staff is kind and considerate. Little touches such as flowers in the room and other amenities make this property special. If you are a Bluegrass fan (as we are) Bridgewater Hall's location is central to some of the most authentic and fun venues such as the Drexel Barbershop and the Sims Country Barbecue. We plan to stay at Bridgewater again.

Amazing place, great host. Feel blessed to be able to stay here. Michael is going to make this a world class place, so passionate and dedicated to his mission. Thanks Michael and also his hard working boys!

The property is very relaxing and a great place to come to step back to a time before cell phones and connectivity. My wife and I came for a long weekend to get away from the hectic pace of life with a career and family. We had a wonderful time. Lots to explore and discover on the property. With some great vineyards close by and good restaurants and shops in downtown Morganton we had lots to do. We will definitely come back and will highly recommend to others.

Charming, Peaceful, Great host.

Our 2 night stay was amazing. Michael made us feel right at home. We got to experience what its like to stay in the peaceful mountains. The property is full of charm and history. We hope to come back some day.

Lovely, quiet place for a getaway. Owner is great and very accommodating. Recommended some great places to eat nearby as well.

Awesome place. The host goes out of his way to make sure you are comfortable and satisfied. Loved the history of the home and the grounds. The bed was comfortable. Location is perfect for a peaceful weekend. Thanks for everything Michael!

such a nice historical peaceful place relax and visit

Beautiful location. Love Lake James! Highly recommended for peace and relaxation.

Michael the owner made sure everything was perfect for us. If he didn’t have it, he went and got it. The room was clean and adorable. Can’t wait to go back

Nice, peaceful and relaxing. Great place. Michael and his sons were extremely nice and helpful. Nothing.

A very cool place for a getaway. You can feel the charm when viewing the house and walking the surrounding grounds. But the charm doesn’t stop when you enter this beautiful home. Each room has unique character, appointed nicely by Michael. I love the location. Private and quiet. My favorite NC lake, Lake James, is just a mile or so away. Tons of hiking opportunities close by.

Nice Place for a weekend getaway! A couple parts still a work in progress, would love to come back and see it complete, especially the Chapel. Cozy room with classic charm.

The old mansion was beautifully decorated. The owner, Michael, has a real flair for design. The furniture and accessories are coordinated to create stunning rooms. I loved the furniture. He is still working on the property which includes several buildings. M

The best experience ever! The property was exceptionally beautiful! Michael, the owner was fantastic, informational, and just the best. This was my first time to stay in an Inn, it was such a wonderful experience that I know we will be back! I highly recommend Bridgewater Historical Inn! I almost forgot to mention, the setting is gorgeous!

Nice, peaceful and relaxing. Great place. Michael and his sons were extremely nice and helpful. Nothing.

Wonderful experience and charming rooms

You will feel so at home from decor to friendliness. Michael has it down to a science. You feel more like family that a guest.

Love this place! It has so much charm and character. The owner, Michael, is very warm and friendly and really cares about his guests' experience. He goes the extra mile to make you feel right at home. This is a perfect place to getaway for some rest and relaxation.

Lovely, quiet place for a getaway. Owner is great and very accommodating. Recommended some great places to eat nearby as well.

Wow! What a beautiful place for a getaway. Such a peaceful and tranquil setting which is what we wanted and needed! Thank you Michael for an amazing experience! You and your team have outdone yourselves. Can’t wait to come back!

Had a wonderful stay, Michael was great! Definitely be staying there again in the future.

A short but excellent stay. No one will do whatever is needed to make your stay enjoyable than this place. Definitely recommended.

As a historian, I loved the unique, charming features of this 18th century property. We stayed in the king room on the first floor which was large and lovely, the bed very comfortable. I also loved the small cozy library on the property. Michael was an exceptionally friendly and helpful host. The Inn is in a great location to tour the area and Michael gave us great recommendations. Bridgewater was a quiet, relaxing place to stay in the country but near everything we wanted to see. Loved it and will be back- Thanks Michael!

Michael was an excellent host. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan on returning when we can stay longer. With his fantastic sense of design Michael has worked wonders on this beautiful house. All the rooms are tastefully decorated, cozy and quaint, transporting you to an entirely different era. However, they also have modern touches such as gas fireplaces and updated bathrooms for convenience and comfort. Wonderful place to stay, we enjoyed it much more than a hotel! Tip: book directly through their website, the prices are always higher on booking sites.

Beautiful Inn at the foothills of the NC Mountains. Thanks for your lovely hospitality, Michael Gavin 🙏💕

Had a lovely restful and happy experience visiting this beautiful inn located in Western North Carolina. Michael and his sons are welcoming and made our visit very pleasant. Great getaway weekend!!! If you are looking for a home away from home with luxury and comfort you will find it at the Historic Bridgewater Inn!!!

Wow! What a beautiful place for a getaway. Such a peaceful and tranquil setting which is what we wanted and needed! Thank you Michael for an amazing experience! You and your team have outdone yourselves. Can’t wait to come back!

Bridgewater Hall is beautifully designed and comfortable. The staff is kind and considerate. Little touches such as flowers in the room and other amenities make this property special. If you are a Bluegrass fan (as we are) Bridgewater Hall's location is central to some of the most authentic and fun venues such as the Drexel Barbershop and the Sims Country Barbecue. We plan to stay at Bridgewater again.

My son stayed here while traveling for work. He said it was just lovely. They even went out and bought a birthday cake for me to surprise my son. Service like that is very rare these days.

Property and the Owner are Fantastic. Very well kept and clean. Lot of history here. Stay was amazing.

Yes, I recommend. Beautiful place and nice proprietor!

The whole experience was fantastic Everything was great would recommend

Our 2 night stay was amazing. Michael made us feel right at home. We got to experience what it's like to stay in the peaceful mountains. The property is full of charm and history. We hope to come back some day.

The old mansion was beautifully decorated. The owner, Michael, has a real flair for design. The furniture and accessories are coordinated to create stunning rooms. I loved the furniture. He is still working on the property which includes several buildings. M

The Bridgewater Inn is truly a beautiful historic gem tucked away in a peaceful, yet convenient venue. Such a delight, from the decor, the furnishings, the scenery, the chapel , and the rushing river to the landscaping and intricate details make this a perfect getaway! Furthermore, Michael, the most passionate host, pours his heart and soul in his efforts to excel above and beyond his duty to assure the satisfaction of his guests. I would give it a ten out of five stars!!!

A very cool place for a getaway. You can feel the charm when viewing the house and walking the surrounding grounds. But the charm doesn’t stop when you enter this beautiful home. Each room has unique character, appointed nicely by Michael. I love the location. Private and quiet. My favorite NC lake, Lake James, is just a mile or so away. Tons of hiking opportunities close by.

A short but excellent stay. No one will do whatever is needed to make your stay enjoyable than this place. Definitely recommended.

Had a wonderful stay, Michael was great! Definitely be staying there again in the future.

Bridgewater is my home away from home! I have stayed twice and both times experienced personalized hospitality, service, and accommodations. I strongly recommend!!

Great accommodations . The rooms are beautiful. A wonderful place to go for a weekend getaway.

Michael was an excellent host. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan on returning when we can stay longer. With his fantastic sense of design Michael has worked wonders on this beautiful house. All the rooms are tastefully decorated, cozy and quaint, transporting you to an entirely different era. However, they also have modern touches such as gas fireplaces and updated bathrooms for convenience and comfort. Wonderful place to stay, we enjoyed it much more than a hotel! Tip: book directly through their website, the prices are always higher on booking sites.

Nice Place for a weekend getaway! A couple parts still a work in progress, would love to come back and see it complete, especially the Chapel. Cozy room with classic charm.

Michael the owner made sure everything was perfect for us. If he didn’t have it, he went and got it. The room was clean and adorable. Can’t wait to go back

This is a lovely historic home in a beautiful setting. The owner, Michael Gavin, has poured his heart and talents into restoring this property. There is unique beauty in every room. Michael will make you feel special and welcome.

This is an outstanding place and experience! Michael, the owner, has poured his heart and soul into it and it shows!!! Highly recommend it!!!

Our 2 night stay was amazing. Michael made us feel right at home. We got to experience what it's like to stay in the peaceful mountains. The property is full of charm and history. We hope to come back some day.

Loved this Inn! Beautiful inside and out. Loved walking down to the river. Also enjoyed seeing the animals. Michael is an awesome host and looked out for me by providing gluten free items (I have celiac disease.)

Circa 1781. Sray at the Gateway to the Mountains in the oldest house in Burke County. A piece of NC history. Lovingly restored and tastfully decorated. Additions to the house include the original country store and a gazebo overlooking the river. So much to do wtihin an hour from here too. Enjoy the restful tranquility of a bygone era in the Bridgewater Hall Historic Inn. You'll be glad you did.

Great location at Lake James and Blue Ridge Mountains Older quaint house on a stream at Lake James. It is very close to Morganton in which we went for a couple nice dinners.
We hiked several areas with only a short drive. We had some traffic noice noticeable only in the early mornings.

A short but excellent stay. No one will do whatever is needed to make your stay enjoyable than this place. Definitely recommended.

Our 2 night stay was amazing. Michael made us feel right at home. We got to experience what its like to stay in the peaceful mountains. The property is full of charm and history. We hope to come back some day.

Superb Michael (the owner) was extremely gracious and flexible with our check in. The historical significance of the home is interesting. It was a relaxing atmosphere and the B&B is well loved.

Exceptional Old house is lovely and comfortable—and much more interesting than a hotel! Close to hiking trails and downtown Morganton. Innkeeper is welcoming.

Authentic, Comforting, LocationAuthentic-1.) Art and structureComforting- 2.) Staff makes you feel like you're family.Location -3.) The best begginer/intermediate Mountain biking trail rides at Lake James. Within 30 minutes of Black Mountain. This place is prime for leaving work at work and escaping to home with no worries.

Beautiful facility and Rita is amazing!!!

Beautiful Historic Bed and Breakfast We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful Bed and a breakfast! The owner was very nice and accommodating,
Beautiful location with a little river running through it! We enjoyed coffee bagels and homemade muffins and cookies! Would definitely stay again.

This is a lovely historic home in a beautiful setting. The owner, Michael Gavin, has poured his heart and talents into restoring this property. There is unique beauty in every room. Michael will make you feel special and welcome.

Everything about this place is special. The location, the scenery and most important the host!!!! So very lovely and a wonderful weekend getaway to restore and recharge. Treat yourself!!!!

Awesome! Despite arriving late we were welcomed by a nice young man who helped us park and took our bags inside. Entering we found a beautifully restored and decorated house that is clean, comfortable, warm and inviting. The queen bed in the Victorian was especially comfortable. Michael, the owner, is awesome! Will definitely come back when visiting the area.

We had a ball, er will definitely return. Michael and his son Matt were great. The house is so beautiful.

Exceptional This charming house provides quaint accommodations with a touch of luxury. It's the perfect destination for a mountain getaway.

Despite arriving late we were welcomed by a nice young man who helped us park and took our bags inside. Entering we found a beautifully restored and decorated house that is clean, comfortable, warm and inviting. The queen bed in the Victorian was especially comfortable. Michael, the owner, is awesome! Will definitely come back when visiting the area.

Beautiful historic house with an extremely friendly host.

Michael was so hospitable and the inn was lovely! I loved touring the historical rooms and peaceful grounds. I was made to feel right at home!

Lovely decor and kind host! Will definitely recommend to my friends looking for a special weekend getaway.

Bridgewater Hall is beautifully designed and comfortable. The staff is kind and considerate. Little touches such as flowers in the room and other amenities make this property special. If you are a Bluegrass fan (as we are) Bridgewater Halls location is central to some of the most authentic and fun venues such as the Drexel Barbershop and the Sims Country Barbecue. We plan to stay at Bridgewater again.

Bridgewater Hall is beautifully designed and comfortable. The staff is kind and considerate. Little touches such as flowers in the room and other amenities make this property special. If you are a Bluegrass fan (as we are) Bridgewater Halls location is central to some of the most authentic and fun venues such as the Drexel Barbershop and the Sims Country Barbecue. We plan to stay at Bridgewater again.

Property and the Owner are Fantastic. Very well kept and clean. Lot of history here. Stay was amazing.

You will feel so at home from decor to friendliness. Michael has it down to a science. You feel more like family that a guest.

Great accommodations . The rooms are beautiful. A wonderful place to go for a weekend getaway.

The old mansion was beautifully decorated. The owner, Michael, has a real flair for design. The furniture and accessories are coordinated to create stunning rooms. I loved the furniture. He is still working on the property which includes several buildings. M

We had an amazing 2 night. stay. Michael is an awesome host made us feel right at home. The property is in a beautiful setting full of history and charm. We got to experience staying away in the mountains. We hope to come back some day.

Lovely decor and kind host! Will definitely recommend to my friends looking for a special weekend getaway.

Michael was a gracious host. Very attentive and helpful. My wife and I enjoyed our stay and plan to return

Despite arriving late we were welcomed by a nice young man who helped us park and took our bags inside. Entering we found a beautifully restored and decorated house that is clean, comfortable, warm and inviting. The queen bed in the Victorian was especially comfortable. Michael, the owner, is awesome! Will definitely come back when visiting the area.

Lovely, quiet place for a getaway. Owner is great and very accommodating. Recommended some great places to eat nearby as well.

The best experience ever! The property was exceptionally beautiful! Michael, the owner was fantastic, informational, and just the best. This was my first time to stay in an Inn, it was such a wonderful experience that I know we will be back! I highly recommend Bridgewater Historical Inn! I almost forgot to mention, the setting is gorgeous!

This quaint bed and breakfast inn was spectacular. The owner, Michael and his sons were very hospitable and made the place feel cozy and right at home. The decor of the whole inn was beautiful. It had a lovely touch of victorian meets country contemporary. The whole property felt safe and with the owner begin near by, nothing felt beyond our reach. I can’t wait to come visit again soon.

Michael was so hospitable and the inn was lovely! I loved touring the historical rooms and peaceful grounds. I was made to feel right at home!

Lovely, quiet place for a getaway. Owner is great and very accommodating. Recommended some great places to eat nearby as well.

This quaint bed and breakfast inn was spectacular. The owner, Michael and his sons were very hospitable and made the place feel cozy and right at home. The decor of the whole inn was beautiful. It had a lovely touch of victorian meets country contemporary. The whole property felt safe and with the owner begin near by, nothing felt beyond our reach. I can’t wait to come visit again soon.

We had an amazing 2 night. stay. Michael is an awesome host made us feel right at home. The property is in a beautiful setting full of history and charm. We got to experience staying away in the mountains. We hope to come back some day.

Watch out for the black dog with purple collar feed her a chip you got a friend.

I am in love! The house and grounds are exceptional, with every detail beautifully attended to. Michael and his son have truly created a sanctuary for those who visit. I am already planning my next getaway!

I felt compelled to write a review since this was our first overnight stay since the covid pandemic, i’m so glad we chose Bridgewater Hall Historic Inn. I truly felt that Michael took all the precautions and we felt completely safe and enjoyed all the scenery and collectibles the in has.

Authentic, Comforting, LocationAuthentic-1.) Art and structure Comforting- 2.) Staff makes you feel like you're family.Location -3.) The best begginer/intermediate Mountain biking trail rides at Lake James. Within 30 minutes of Black Mountain. This place is prime for leaving work at work and escaping to home with no worries.

Amazing place, great host. Feel blessed to be able to stay here. Michael is going to make this a world class place, so passionate and dedicated to his mission. Thanks Michael and also his hard working boys!

The old mansion was beautifully decorated. The owner, Michael, has a real flair for design. The furniture and accessories are coordinated to create stunning rooms. I loved the furniture. He is still working on the property which includes several buildings. M

Property and the Owner are Fantastic. Very well kept and clean. Lot of history here. Stay was amazing.

This is such a beautiful charming place. But what is really amazing is the owner! He is very gracious and will work around with all your needs! Thank you Michael for being such a great host!

The whole experience was fantastic Everything was great would recommend

Absolutely a slice of heaven. Exceptionally decorated nestled in nature. adorable exclusive private salon.

The property is very relaxing and a great place to come to step back to a time before cell phones and connectivity. My wife and I came for a long weekend to get away from the hectic pace of life with a career and family. We had a wonderful time. Lots to explore and discover on the property. With some great vineyards close by and good restaurants and shops in downtown Morganton we had lots to do. We will definitely come back and will highly recommend to others.

Property and the Owner are Fantastic. Very well kept and clean. Lot of history here. Stay was amazing.

Beautiful inn, nestled in tranquil, nature setting on river at lake James . Highly recommend.

Michael, thanks for taking the picture of us relaxing in front of the outdoor fireplace!
We LOVE this Inn: there is so much history; an over abundance of nature and it’s sounds; nicely decorated; comfortable beds and linens; a separate sleeping room and your very own living space with continental breakfast. The perfect place to rejuvenate!