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Tip: It's almost
silly not to make use of the cottage's kitchen and
grill. Make sure to bring all the food you'll need
for your stay, unless you plan on at least a 20-minute
drive to the store. However, if you forget to pick
up food to make dinner, Arthur and Zee Ann have the
following items in stock to choose from: breast of
chicken, pork loin chops, filet mignon, salmon steak
and pizza. And if you don't feel like cooking, there
are a few restaurants within a 20-minute drive.
Getting
There: The nearest airport is Asheville
Regional Airport, which is serviced by Continental
Express, Delta Connection, Carriers ASA and COMAIR,
US Airways, and US Express. Spring House Farm is convenient
to Charlotte (1.5 hours), Greenville-Spartanburg (1.25
hours), Columbia (2 hours), Asheville (1 hour) and
Atlanta (3.5 hours). Driving directions can be found
on the Spring
House Farm website.
NEARBY
ATTRACTIONS:
Chimney Rock Park: Chimney
Rock, located 20 minutes from Spring House Farm,
offers spectacular 75-mile views, numerous hiking
trails, a 404-foot waterfall, picnicking and more.
Lake Lure: Lake
Lure is part of Hickory Nut Gorge, a 14-mile valley
with spectacular scenery and great opportunities for
relaxation and fun. Along the floor of the Gorge flows
the rushing Rocky Broad River that empties its crystal
water into Lake Lure at the eastern end of the Gorge.
Asheville:
This city is eclectic, to say the least. Unique stores,
restaurants and art galleries abound in Asheville.
Make sure to check out the Grove Arcade Public Market,
where local artisans sell their wares and crafts.
I bought a jar of berry jam for a few dollars that
I've been raving about ever since I returned.
Biltmore
Estate: Biltmore
Estate is the one-time home of the illustrious
Vanderbilt family, located in nearby Asheville. The
house - more like a French chateau - is enormous,
grand and detailed. There's nothing else in America
like it. Nothing. Plan to spend at least a
few hours there, and make sure to drive slow enough
to enjoy the gorgeous grounds. Take a house tour,
a stroll through the gardens...and then head to the
Winery to sample a few of the fine estate wines. The
$36 admission to the estate includes Biltmore House,
gardens and winery (and complimentary wine tasting).
The admission price during the holiday season is $38.
The estate is open daily from 9 A.M. until 5 P.M.,
except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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