Blackberry Farm
Walland
Hotel in Walland, United States
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Why go
Blackberry Farm is the Walland choice for a food-led countryside stay where the property, not the surrounding itinerary, is the point. It makes the strongest case for families who want space, polished service, serious dining without constant driving. Availability is the main hurdle, so compare it early against Blackberry Mountain if dates are tight.
About Blackberry Farm
Blackberry Farm in Walland stands out for major hotel recognition. Its accolades include Michelin 2 Keys, La Liste Top Hotels 2026 at 95.5 points, Food & Wine Top 10 US Hotels for Food and Drink #2 in 2026, Robb Report The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth #17 in 2025, Conde Nast Gold List 2025, a Relais Chateaux Award in 2026. The dress code is smart casual.
For travelers comparing premium stays in and around Walland, the clearest takeaway is that Blackberry Farm is a highly recognized property in Walland. Details such as specific cuisine, chef names, menus, prices, room counts, activity schedules, spa features, pool details, take-out or delivery options should be checked directly with the property before booking.
A Walland choice for travelers guided by major recognition
Choose Blackberry Farm when the destination itself is Walland and when the decision is guided by hotel recognition. The property's awards place it among notable luxury stays, while exact dining formats, specific amenities, the trip style for each guest should be confirmed directly with the property.
Dining-related recognition is part of the picture: Food & Wine ranked Blackberry Farm #2 in its Top 10 US Hotels for Food and Drink in 2026. That supports describing the property as having strong food-and-drink credentials, but not as a guide to any particular menu, cuisine, beverage list, meal period, or dietary accommodation. Guests with timing, allergy, or dietary needs should confirm arrangements directly.
Worth considering when the accolades matter
The practical comparison is direct: Blackberry Farm is a Walland property with several luxury-hotel recognitions. Blackberry Mountain is another regional option for travelers comparing premium stays, while Graduate by Hilton Knoxville, The Oliver Hotel Knoxville, by Oliver, The Tennessean Hotel are better framed as Knoxville hotel comparisons. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains should be considered as a separate comparison.
Use Walland as the frame for Blackberry Farm. If guests plan to leave the property, they can add food planning from our full Walland restaurants guide and compare other Walland dining options generically. For trip-specific details, confirm directly with Blackberry Farm before treating them as part of the stay.
Inside Blackberry Farm
Planning details
- Location
- 1471 W Millers Cove Rd, Walland, TN 37886
- Website
- blackberryfarm.com
- Phone
- +1 800-557-8864
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Blackberry Farm reads as a quietly majestic estate where architecture and landscape are deliberately continuous. The three-mile approach through rolling Tennessee farmland and the Great Smoky Mountains framing the horizon establishes a measured, restorative mood before you even reach the main house. Timber-frame construction, a relocated Pennsylvania barn, a dollhouse white church and a covered bridge give the property a lived-in, accumulated character; interiors from the low‑ceilinged Historic Rooms to cottages and estate homes maintain that sensibility. The result is a historic, charming retreat that emphasizes assimilation with the foothills rather than theatrical contrast.
Best For
Blackberry Farm suits guests seeking a slow, restorative escape — couples on romantic getaways, families wanting spacious cottages and estate homes, and travelers drawn to wellness and anniversary retreats. Its mix of Historic Rooms and perimeter cottages makes it flexible for intimate two‑person stays as well as multi‑generation family visits. The property’s emphasis on landscape and sustained design across thousands of acres also appeals to weekend escapers who want a strong sense of place and uninterrupted time in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Stay Tips
Choose based on what you want from the property: book a Historic Room in the original main house to experience the lower ceilings and wood‑panelled proportions that read as genuinely accumulated, or reserve a cottage or estate home at the property’s perimeter for more space and proximity to the sweeping landscape. The three‑mile approach along West Millers Cove Road underscores how views and setting matter here, so request mountain‑facing accommodations if a framed horizon is important to your stay.
Venue details
Ambiance
Beautiful scenery and refined country decor with dark woods, fireplaces, and chandeliers create a relaxing, elegant, peaceful atmosphere amid sprawling lawns, ponds, and mountain views.
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About the Stay
- Rooms
- 68
- Check-in
- 16:00
- Check-out
- 12:00
- Property Style
- Rustic Chic Luxury Farmstead Resort
- Design Style
- Country Chic with Antiques, Dark Woods, and Elegant Furnishings
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to look if dates do not work
If Blackberry Farm is unavailable, check Blackberry Mountain first for another high-end Walland stay with a more active feel. For a lower-key Smokies trip, Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains is the more casual outdoors-first fallback.
Hotel context
How Blackberry Farm compares in Walland and nearby
Choose Blackberry Farm over Blackberry Mountain if the trip is more about food, family pacing, a classic countryside resort feel. Choose Blackberry Mountain if the group wants a more active mountain-resort mood and the stay is built around wellness or outdoor programming. Both are premium Walland options, but Blackberry Farm is the stronger fit when meals and a contained family schedule matter more than a high-activity agenda.
Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains is the better cross-shop for travelers who want a lighter, outdoors-first stay and are less focused on full-service luxury. It should also be easier to justify for guests who care more about proximity to the Smokies experience than a polished food-and-wine resort. Blackberry Farm is the splurge choice; Under Canvas is the more casual nature-led alternative.
For Knoxville-based trips, Graduate by Hilton Knoxville, The Tennessean Hotel, The Oliver Hotel Knoxville, by Oliver make more sense if the itinerary is city dining, campus visits, or downtown access. They are not substitutes for the Walland resort experience, but they are more practical when the hotel is a base rather than the reason for the trip.
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Compare Blackberry Farm
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Blackberry Farm | Walland | 2026 Food & Wine Top 10 US Hotels for Food and Drink · #2Star Wine Lists 20262026 Relais Chateaux Hotels2026 La Liste Top Hotels2025 Robb Report The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth · #17Michelin 2 Keys 20252025 Conde Nast Hotels Gold List2025 Michelin 2 Keys2025 Relais Chateaux Award |
| Blackberry Mountain | Walland | 2026 Relais Chateaux Hotels2025 Relais Chateaux Award |
| Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains | Great Smoky Mountains | No published awards |
| Graduate by Hilton Knoxville | Knoxville | No published awards |
| The Tennessean Hotel | Knoxville | 2025 Michelin 1 Key2024 Michelin 1 Key |
| The Oliver Hotel Knoxville, by Oliver | Knoxville | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Blackberry Farm compare to nearby hotels?
Choose Blackberry Farm if you want a Walland property with luxury-hotel recognition, including Michelin 2 Keys and other accolades. Blackberry Mountain is another regional comparison, while The Tennessean Hotel, The Oliver Hotel Knoxville, by Oliver, Graduate by Hilton Knoxville are Knoxville hotel comparisons. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains should be compared separately.
What is check-in like at Blackberry Farm?
Do loyalty programs work at Blackberry Farm?
If points earning or redemption is important, confirm directly with Blackberry Farm and compare with other hotels such as Graduate by Hilton Knoxville or The Tennessean Hotel based on their current program terms.
How is the pool and spa at Blackberry Farm?
How is the dining at Blackberry Farm?
Blackberry Farm has food-and-drink recognition, including Food & Wine Top 10 US Hotels for Food and Drink #2 in 2026. Michelin 2 Keys, La Liste Top Hotels 2026 at 95.5 points, Robb Report The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth #17 in 2025, Conde Nast Gold List 2025, a Relais Chateaux Award in 2026 are also among its accolades. For specific menus, cuisines, chefs, meal periods, prices, beverage programs, confirm directly with the property.
How is the location of Blackberry Farm?
Blackberry Farm is in Walland. If you want a Knoxville hotel comparison, The Tennessean Hotel or The Oliver Hotel Knoxville, by Oliver may be more relevant; if you want to compare another regional stay, consider Blackberry Mountain.
