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French Broad Outpost Ranch

461 Old River Road, Del Rio, TN 37727
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atlanta
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

We went during the fall. The weather was beautiful, warm, idyllic really. The grounds are lovely and the operators are kind and welcoming. The food was hearty. The rooms were very nice and the views were picturesque. We were a party of two, but the other travelers made it fun and we were able to make the quiet nights entertaining... More

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ShawnGannon, Owner at French Broad Outpost Ranch, responded to this review
5 June 2013

These days there is an informative tool that provides everyone tons of information about each and every place, the internet website. I post the summer itinerary because it is 99% rigid and structured because that is when we are the busiest, and you can only check in Sunday and Wednesday. During the low season, the time this reviewer says they... More

Depauw, Indiana
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

My husband and I have been looking for a dude ranch to visit for a vacation. We were happy to find one in Tennessee. The whole place was amazing! The ranch looked like it was right out of an old west movie. The rooms were very nice and comfortable. The food was delicious. After watching a video about horse riding... More

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LEXINGTON
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

What a wonderful weekend! We (a friend and myself) took our 12 year old daughters to the ranch for a winter weekend. The ambiance was classic dude ranch and way cool. Our room looked out on the fields, the river and in the morning - the mist coming off the mountains. The staff were very friendly. Shawn (the owner) was... More

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Lynn, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

This ranch has a lot of potential, but we were all let down once we got here. We traveled a very long way for a ladies weekend of horseback riding, and all we got was about a total of 1.5 hours of walk only riding. We did travel in the off season, but were not aware that there would be... More

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ShawnGannon, Owner at French Broad Outpost Ranch, responded to this review
14 March 2013

I guess I feel sorry for folks that assume everything that a ranch offers in their peak season, will be offered in the winter time. First off when you buy a voucher for just 2 nights, how can you expect to come in and say, we are advanced riders therefore you should let us trot and gallop because we expected... More

CROSS ANCHOR
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

We arrived at the ranch on a cold, damp afternoon in February. The warmth of the folks at registration and the charming western decor and comfortable rooms made us feel like we were in the Old West. The family style meals were delicious and served promptly on "ranch time" posted for the daily meals. It turned out to be a... More

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Ennice, North Carolina
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11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

I was a guest at the Ranch the same weekend as reviewer Gael S. and I think her review was right on target. We were fortunate enough to have a fun group. It made up for the cold common areas, inflexible rules, and the "not quite as advertised" hospitality of the management. On a positive note, the kitchen staff was... More

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ShawnGannon, Owner at French Broad Outpost Ranch, responded to this review
30 January 2013

We readily admit that an older confirmation letter went out to a few of our Travel Zoo guests. Instead of opening at 3 pm like 2011, we changed our opening time to 4 pm for 2012. Although the wrong letter was sent out, we could not just open the gate since the rooms and lodge were still not ready at... More

Cornelius, North Carolina, United States
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18 reviews 18 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

We found a Travelzoo 50 Off for this Dude Ranch....2-Night Stay, Jan-Feb, Friday Arrival.. It was for Jan. 18 to Feb. 22 inclusive "to include all meals, nightly entertainment, and activities such as cattle drives and horseback riding". We were excited after going on their website and finding activities such as square dancing, bonfires, etc. for the evening. Well, you... More

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Alpharetta, Georgia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

We were fortunate to take advantage of a Travel Zoo offering just before Christmas and I am glad we did. First off, the food was outstanding! My wife is a published chef and has appeared on The Food Channel, "Calling All Cooks!" I read some of the prior reviews and maybe there have been some changes made, or it was... More

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Virginia, United States
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

Our extended family of eighteen guests ranging from three to 70 visited Shawn and Joanne and the crew at FBO this summer and had an exhausting, exhilarating, wonderful time. This is an active vacation, not a sit around on your tail and enjoy a martini kind of place. You get to a meal on time or you get to eat... More

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Smoky Mountains Tennessee
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2012

One of our group found the Living Social coupon for a short 2 day stay at this ranch, so we decided to give it a go as part of a week-long girls outing in wonderful east Tennessee. We had a lovely time at the ranch where folks were as gracious as they could be ... even tho' we are mostly... More

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Additional Information about French Broad Outpost Ranch

Also Known As:
French Broad Outpost Ranch Hotel
French Broad Outpost Ranch Hotel Del Rio
Address: 461 Old River Road, Del Rio, TN 37727
Region: United States > Tennessee > Del Rio
Amenities:
Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 3 Speciality lodging in Del Rio

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