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Celebrate Spring in a Romantic Fairytale Country Cottage with Views and Falls!!

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Welcome to the Clearfield Cottage! If you love beauty inside & out you're here!!
A white house with a red roof surrounded by lush greenery and a field of white flowers.
The view below the cottage. Could it get any more beautiful? Acres of enjoyment!
Sit and swing peacefully in the gazebo by the stream in the soft sunlit garden.
A pastural vision below the cottage for you to wander and fully appreciate life.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Leicester, NC
  • Place, Addison Farms Vineyard
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Leicester Branch Library
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Celebrate Spring in a Romantic Fairytale Country Cottage with Views and Falls!!

The Clearfield Cottage is nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on five acres of pristine countryside with flower and vegetable gardens, and private hiking trails right down to your own little waterfalls! The views of the mountains are spectacular! Available locally is good dining, fun tailgate markets and farm tours, and even an excellent local vineyard. The cottage is located only 30 minutes from Asheville with its world-class restaurants, entertainment and the famous Biltmore Estate. The "2025 Christmas at the Biltmore Estate" opens on November 1st! The cottage is a destination paradise for honeymoons, anniversaries, birthdays and even intimate weddings. Asheville is nearby but you can enjoy the best of both possible worlds by staying in pristine countryside in a beautiful, and artistic private country cottage. 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.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

1. CHECK-IN TIME IS 4 P.M. – 8 P.M. EST AND CHECKOUT IS 11 A.M. EST. When possible, we will do our best to accommodate early check-in and late checkou

Important information

You need to know

Property # 385060vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 deadlock

About the area

Leicester

Located in Leicester, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marshall Nature Sanctuary and Ledges Whitewater Park, while Marshall High Studios and Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre are cultural highlights. Flow and Botanical Gardens at Asheville are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Leicester, NC

What's nearby

  • Addison Farms Vineyard - 20 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Leicester Branch Library - 20 min drive - 13.3 km
  • French Broad River - 31 min drive - 26.2 km
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 37 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 41 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turkey Creek Café - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Salty Goat - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Mountain Diner - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mexican Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Bob Marley's - ‬41 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Celebrate Spring in a Romantic Fairytale Country Cottage with Views and Falls!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Celebrate Spring in a Romantic Fairytale Country Cottage with Views and Falls!!?

As of 19 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Celebrate Spring in a Romantic Fairytale Country Cottage with Views and Falls!! on 12 Jun 2026 start from £95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Celebrate Spring in a Romantic Fairytale Country Cottage with Views and Falls!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Celebrate Spring in a Romantic Fairytale Country Cottage with Views and Falls!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Celebrate Spring in a Romantic Fairytale Country Cottage with Views and Falls!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Celebrate Spring in a Romantic Fairytale Country Cottage with Views and Falls!! located?

Located in the heart of Leicester, this holiday home is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Addison Farms Vineyard and 7.9 mi (12.6 km) from Leicester Branch Library. Ledges Whitewater Park and Marshall High Studios are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

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About the host

Hosted by Ron Clearfield

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Owner's Ron and Rachel Clearfield are musicians and artists. We've practiced meditation, sustainable living and the joys of life for many decades. The beauty of nature, art, music and healthy lifestyles are foremost in our beliefs.

Why they chose this property

We actually built this guest cottage just recently. A labor of love, situated on our beautiful land; a place to share with others who are looking for something unique. We chose nearby Asheville because Asheville rocks! Incredible restaurants, entertainment and always fun things to do and people to see. They don't call it the "Paris' of the South" for nothing!

What makes this property unique

We've personally stayed many times in the cottage and have always been impressed with how peaceful, esthetically inspiring, quiet and restful our stay was.
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