History and charm are everywhere you look at The Olde Mill Inn Bed & Breakfast located in the middle of the beautiful Town of Cumberland Gap as well as the enchanting Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. Once you stay, you won’t want to leave.
A Brief History
Built in the late 1800s, The Olde Mill Inn was thought to be a boarding house for the Pinnacle Wagon Works located across the street (c. 1905). It was constructed by J.B. Cockrill and his wife Ruth and sold to Mrs. Elisabeth Thacker and her children in 1905. It is believed Mrs. Thacker was a widow, as her husband’s name would have been listed first on the deed if he were alive. The owner of the Pinnacle Wagon Works married one of Mrs. Thacker’s daughters, Addie Lenor Thacker, on October 6, 1907, and they lived with the rest of the family at The Olde Mill Inn.
The entire house is built of tongue-and-groove wood on a field stone foundation. The Olde Mill Inn Bed & Breakfast is a sturdy home and is still heated by a wood and coal furnace. Cumberland Gap’s railway station was located just down the block, and it is likely The Olde Mill Inn was used to put up travelers. Throughout its existence, The Olde Mill Inn has served as a museum, cookie shop, wedding chapel, restaurant, boarding house, ice cream shoppe, art school, private home, and is rumored to have been a bordello at some point. Today it is our family’s beloved bed and breakfast – The Olde Mill Inn Bed & Breakfast.
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Amenities & Attractions
We offer eight luxurious and unique rooms, ranging from an authentic 1700s log cabin to a king-sized custom millwork masterpiece. All rooms have private bathrooms. When it’s time for breakfast, satisfy your appetite with a hot, hearty, homemade, delicious breakfast served in our beautiful dining room featuring an 18-person, custom-made wooden plank table. While you dine, enjoy quiet whispers from the past from nearby Gap Creek, the old water wheel just outside, or the 200-year-old Iron Furnace.
For you outdoor enthusiasts, explore 85 miles of trails in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (accessed just steps away from our front door), while walking in the footsteps of Cherokee, Shawnee, Dr. Thomas Walker, Daniel Boone, and early American settlers. These trails range from 10 minutes to 10 miles, so every hiker is bound to find what they’re looking for. Take in the sunrise and sunset in awe from the breathtaking Pinnacle Overlook. Or, perhaps, hear the Appalachian settlers’ exciting stories as told by Park rangers around a cozy campfire.
Book Your Stay Today!
As you can see, our charming facility offers an abundance of beauty and unique amenities, as well as a rich history everywhere you turn. Spend a cozy night or an entire vacation with us at The Olde Mill Inn Bed & Breakfast. Whole-house rentals, conferences/meetings, and private luncheons and dinners are available! We also offer expert meeting and event planning as well as meeting facilitation services if requested.
Unlock all the wonderful secrets this pleasant place has to offer! Click HERE for more information on The Olde Mill Inn Bed & Breakfast and to book your stay.
