Leicester, North Carolina
Asheville is only 1/2 hour away but you can enjoy the best of both possible worlds by staying in pristine countryside in a beautiful, stunning private cottage. You will be enchanted by the Clearfield Cottage which was featured out of thousands of rentals in the area on ABC TV's reality show Sweet Retreats. The cottage is nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains with a spectacular view of Mount Mitchell and surrounding mountains but is only ½ hour from Asheville’s world-class restaurants, entertainment, and the famous Biltmore Estate. The cottage and grounds have become a destination paradise for honeymoons, anniversaries, birthdays and even intimate weddings. This entire two story, romantic cottage is entirely new, fresh, green built, green furnished and eco-friendly. The unique interiors feature original artwork and mosaics by owner and internationally renowned artist Rachel Clearfield. The downstairs kitchen, dining and living area has a stunning mosaic floor, named "Stepping Stones in a Flower Garden" made of Brazilian polished granite. Upstairs is the amazingly intricate, mosaic bathroom shower called "Trees of Beauty" made of European marble and colorful stones. The kitchen has all granite countertops. The upstairs bedroom has a beautifully finished 100-year-old maple floor and a sumptuously comfortable queen size futon bed with luxurious linens.
Outside the cottage there is a peaceful shade garden with a rose covered gazebo in which you can swing, listen to the creek and watch the birds and butterflies. Guests are welcome to enjoy and roam through the beautiful English style flower gardens. You also have a lovely outdoor sitting area right by your back door, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or sipping a glass of evening Chardonnay and stargazing the sequined night sky without light pollution. There's also a wonderful barbecue, fire pit and sitting area right by your own private creek.
This cottage is a perfect getaway for a romantic weekend, birthdays, anniversaries, soulful retreats, girl’s time together or just a quiet, peaceful place to let go of the challenges and stresses in life and return to the simple joys of existence and beauty. The owners are recording artist, cellist and conductor Ron Clearfield and his wife, fine artist Rachel Clearfield. There is an abundance of creative energy on this property for anyone who needs a place to find that seed of inspiration for their next book, album or painting. Without a doubt, this is a paradise for painters, photographers and nature lovers or just anyone who is looking for a beautiful, fulfilling time in the mountains.
Keywords: Fine art interiors, esthetic, peaceful, meditative, rural beauty, gorgeous views, organic flower gardens, green built, original artwork, wonderful hiking, owner managed.
Lovely views and safe. My wife and I were able to disconnect from the business of our daily lives ( it was needed ) and our girls enjoyed the opportunity to pet the pibe and the dog. Thank you Ron and Rachel !
This was a fantastic stay. The place is as described, clean , beautiful, all amenities in perfect working condition. And at a very affordable rate. It honestly could not be better. The location is superb- in the lap of beautiful mountains, privacy, seclusion, but with all conveniences just 30 minutes away. Beautiful views of mountains and meadows, fire place, chairs, swing in gazebo. A perfect way to be in commune with beautiful nature. The hosts were also amazing - Polite, warm hearted, absolutely wonderful in all ways. They showed us around in their garden, and sent us back with loads of wonderful home-grown herbs and vegetables. Overall - a full 5-star experience. We just cant wait to be back!
Ron and Rachel are absolutely wonderful hosts. So incredibly welcoming. I felt absolutely at home at the cottage and on the property itself. It is very quiet and peaceful. The cottage is so well kept and a magical splendor to stay in! I will be returning very soon!
The mountains in this area are absolutely beautiful!!! The pictures from our bedroom window are like a postcard!! Gorgeous!!
The cottage was perfect. The artwork and tile work inside were so beautiful and interesting, only to maybe be rivaled by the gorgeous sunrises and garden. The owners were very responsive to questions and loved meeting them and their dog. Their pony was super cute too. Conveniently located to Asheville and all it has to offer as well as hiking trails. We would definitely stay here again.
This was our second stay at the cottage and it was our very first vrbo 8yrs ago. My wife loved it so much that she wanted to go back. Our son who is now 12yrs old got to sled a little bit this time with the snow. My wife got to recreate pictures of him when we first visited when he was 4yrs old. Took the long hike around the property this time as well. Great owners and great property.
This cottage and the surrounding property definitely feel like they are straight out of a fairytale. We did both the hikes on the property and the view is just stunning from up there. The longer hike to the little waterfall is well worth it. We had fun getting to know the pony, the dog, a kitty, and even some friendly donkeys who came up to us as we walked past their paddock and let us pet them. Directly surrounding the cottage is a hammock strung up with a little creek that runs right underneath it, and Ron and Rachel's beautiful gardens in the other direction. It has plenty of little places to sit and enjoy the garden and the stunning mountain views. The inside of the dwelling is so full of enchanting details and is quite cozy and comfy. So much care was obviously taken with the construction of the cottage and with the beautification of each piece of furniture. There was plenty of storage and we found it quite roomy. Definitely don't pass up the chance to stop by Addison Farms Vineyard, it's only about 15 mins away. It's a breathtaking, real vineyard with rows of vines and incredible 360° mountain views. We did the tasting and bought a few bottles. Also check out grateful roots, a nearby corner store with local goodies and amish meats and cheeses- delicious! The South Slope area of Asheville is also a quick drive away and is our favorite part of Asheville! We loved Green man, Burial, the Funkatorium, and South Slope cheese shop.
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Beautiful..... Magical.... A place beyond time to rest and restore....
Hosts were very responsive if we needed to ask them anything. The cottage is one of a kind and the surrounding property is absolutely beautiful. I plan on going back in the future. Enjoyed the pony and their dog Adora. Very relaxing trip.
We chose the Clearfield Cottage because of it's location near Asheville, peaceful setting, and connections with both art and nature. Ron and Rachel have created a truly enchanting place! Rachel's art and textile work, combined with Ron's musical CDs, make the cottage warm and peaceful! Ron and Rachel are very welcoming! The girls played in the creek and visited with Princess (the Shetland pony) and Adora (the Great Pyrenees). We hiked the path to the waterfall several times. My husband and I relaxed in the gazebo with glasses of wine. Our family cooked several meals which the kitchen easily accommodated. We used the fire pit and made smores on our last day. We easily took trips to Asheville to shop and to Hot Springs to soak in the tubs. Overall, our visit was very special and enabled us to create many family memories! We can't wait to return!
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