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Historic Belle Air Mansion

Historic Belle Air Mansion

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Exterior
Exterior
First Floor Foyer
Second Floor Foyer
Magnolia Dining Room

Overview of Historic Belle Air Mansion

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
15 bedrooms15+ bathroomsSleeps 381226 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Enjoy the area

Map
Nashville, TN
  • Popular LocationOpry Mills4 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrand Ole Opry6 min drive
  • Popular LocationGaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center7 min drive
  • AirportNashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)10 min drive

Rooms & beds

15 bedrooms (sleeps 38)

1790 Hideaway

1 King Bed

1790 Loft Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bronze Tranquility

1 King Bed

Captains Rm

1 Queen Bed

Carriage House 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Carriage House 2

1 King Bed

Castle

1 Queen Bed

Garnett

1 King Bed

Gold Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Onyx

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Ruby

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Santorini Blue

1 King Bed

Sapphire

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Tiffany

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Turquoise

1 King Bed

15 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

1790 Hideaway

Toilet · Shower only

1790 Loft

Toilet · Shower only

Bronze (Master)

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Captains

Toilet · Shower only

Carriage House 1

Toilet · Shower only

Carriage House 2

Toilet · Shower only

Castle

Toilet · Shower only

Garnet

Toilet · Shower only

Gold Suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Kitchen Bath

Toilet

Kitchen Bath 2

Toilet

Onyx

Toilet · Shower only

Paris Blue

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ruby

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Sapphire

Toilet · Shower only

Tiffany Rose

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Training Rm Baths

Toilet

Turquoise

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Historic Belle Air Mansion

Fully immerse yourself in the distinct charm and character of the pre-civil war South with a stay at this historic and elegantly restored home that has been converted into an Inn. From the rocking chair-lined front porch to a fireplace in your bedroom, you won't find more accommodating place to relax in the whole country.
Feel the gentle breeze of Southern hospitality during a stay at this beautiful historic Mansion. This stunning plantation house awaits your visit. Staying at Belle Air for your large group will be a once in a lifetime experience. Experiencing the large estate with it’s amazing architecture, 13 foot ceilings, and beautiful antiques is something that will be remembered by all.
This is a very important property here in Nashville to the community. Belle Air was designated as an Historic Landmark in May 2018, and fully renovated with modern amenities. You can do an internet (Google) search on, “Lewis James Belair Mansion Nashville”, and there are Newspaper Articles and also News Reports about the property.
More than reading about history, you will be able to stay overnight where the Harding and Nichol families lived almost 200 years ago. This is one of a very few Antebellum Mansions in America where visitors are allowed to stay overnight in the actual house.
Explore a place where time stands still. Go back in time while still enjoying modern amenities.
Belle Air is a very visible historic and civic landmark in Nashville. Most pre-civil war Mansions are far out of town. Belle Air is about 4 miles from the Nashville Airport and 5 miles from downtown along Lebanon Pike. It is 3.5 miles from the Opryland Resort. It is unique in that it is almost 6 acres and can be a retreat in the middle of the city. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and modeled after Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, which is close by.
Belle Air is significant because of its architecture style as a Greek Revival Mansion built in 1832. Representative of the great houses of the well-to-do Southern landowners in the first half of the nineteenth century, it remains as an example of these houses which once were abundant but have now mostly disappeared from the scene. It was important that Belle Air be preserved for the benefit of those who might not otherwise be able to come in contact with such an example of architecture of the Old South. Many families prominent in the social and economic development of Nashville have either lived in or been entertained at Belle Air.
Belle Air has large rooms for banquets and meetings. Host you corporate retreat in the Mansion. Your experts can present their materials on our 75 inch 4K display in a state of the art Business Training Center. This room seats up to 20 people each with their own power station and USB charging port.
There are 15 bedrooms, each with it’s own private bathroom. 14 of the bedrooms have an en-suite bath. There are a total of 19 bathrooms. The Mansion has a lot of small and large seating areas both inside and out. There are 27 chandeliers and many large paintings throughout the house. Enjoy the house’s superb design, great colors and accessories. You will find the rooms warm, plush and completely inviting.

Property manager

Lewis James
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not for children under 10.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
Large gatherings must be approved & fee possible

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Designated smoking outside, but not indoors at all
If booking for a wedding or large event you will need to sign a separate contract with an additional fee. We have wedding packages.
There is no housekeeping unless requested. Towel exchange is available at breakfast and extra supplies are available in the kitchen.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 26
Note from host: Large gatherings must be approved & fee possible
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number HE 620305868

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nashville

This holiday home is located in Donelson, a neighbourhood in Nashville. Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include The Parthenon and Belle Meade Plantation. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bridgestone Arena or Nissan Stadium.
Map
Nashville, TN

What's nearby

  • Opry Mills - 4 min drive
  • Grand Ole Opry - 6 min drive
  • Opryland Hotel Gardens - 7 min drive
  • Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center - 7 min drive
  • Nissan Stadium - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Nashville Donelson Station - 6 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min walk
  • Sonic Drive-In - 9 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 6 min walk
  • Party Fowl Donelson - 18 min walk
  • Caliber Coffee - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Belle Air Mansion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Belle Air Mansion?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Belle Air Mansion?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Belle Air Mansion located?

Located in Donelson, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Two Rivers Mansion and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Wave Country. Grand Ole Opry and Opry Mills are also within 6 miles (10 km). Nashville Donelson Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Excellent place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding, convenient meeting site!
Beautiful house and grounds with everything we needed for our staff retreat. Everyone had their own private bedroom and bathroom. The meeting facilities were comfortable and adequate for our needs. Plenty of different rooms and spaces to meet comfortably. The kitchen was big enough to allow our team to make dinner together. The kitchen staff who made breakfast each morning was very attentive and the food was wonderful. Kudos to Kelly & Lewis! Thanks for making our stay a success. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
We had a very nice company retreat here, the rooms were great and the ladies of the house are so sweet! Made us a lovely breakfast each morning and made sure we were taken care of.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I highly recommend the Belle Air Mansion
We rented the entire property of the Belle Air Mansion for a 3 day business retreat. Lewis really worked with us to meet the needs of our group. The mansion is so nicely restored and so very elegant. I had the privilege of viewing each and every room of the mansion as we prepared for our guests. WOW! Each and every one is so unique and special. The mansion is located right off of the interstate, but you wouldn't even know it as the grounds are meticulously maintained. I highly recommend the Belle Air Mansion for an event or a wedding. It's amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Audrey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible accommodation.
The owners of The Belle Air are wonderful to work with. It’s is very easy to manage a large party because they are so helpful. The mansion is beautiful and has great updates with out losing the historic feel. We truly enjoyed our time in Nashville and highly recommend The Belle Air.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Lewis James

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Lewis is a Native of Nashville, TN. Nashville has now become a large city, but still has a small town atmosphere. Connie and Lewis have been busy professionals for the last 30 years. Connie has been an Optometrist and Lewis a Microsoft Dynamics consultant during this time. They want to slow down and enjoy life and have always dreamed of having a vacation home.

Languages:

English

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