xperience a mountain cottage charm situated on a meandering country lane at Dogwood Cottage Inn. Located on beautiful Sunset Mountain, the Inn is only one and one-half miles from the center of downtown Asheville. This secluded hideaway is perfect for quiet vacations. Built circa 1900, this home has been meticulously maintained to preserve its rustic elegance that makes it a "perfect example of an elegant Carolina mountain home." The interior is decorated with a combination of period pieces, colorful chintz fabrics, and whimsical accessories that help create a cozy charm. Getting comfortable and relaxing is easy when there's a crackling fire burning in the living room, or a gentle breeze blowing on the huge covered back porch.

Four guest bedrooms have all been tastefully appointed to match their own unique theme. All four have private bathrooms and three of them have working fireplaces. Each room welcomes you with its own "goodies." The large sitting areas and colorful decorations give each room its own distinct personality. Beautiful French doors in both the living room and dining room both bathe the house in sunlight and afford a lovely view of the Blue Ridge mountains with a tree top atmosphere. Out through the French doors is the veranda characterized by whole tree trunks serving as support pillars and is decorated with white wicker and chintz prints. On warmer sunny days, enjoy the perennial patio garden nestled among the towering pine trees.

Guests are treated to a sumptuous full gourmet breakfast served every morning with crystal and sterling silver pieces. You choose whether you want to savor your meal in either the exquisite formal dining room or the old fashioned country porch. Complimentary evening beverages and wines are provided in the living room or on the veranda.

All visitors are welcome to use the patio, games, and books available at the Inn. A short distance away guests will find golf and tennis facilities, white-water rafting, and fishing on native and stocked trout streams. Your hosts recommend seeing the Biltmore Estate, and the Blue Ridge Mountains, as well as visiting the numerous craft centers around town. Also close by are the Folk Art Center, Asheville Antique Center, The Appalachian Trail, a Cherokee Indian Reservation, and numerous summer theater productions.

Dogwood Cottage Inn is a comfortable, quiet, relaxing place that's perfect for "leaving everything behind." Come visit - and you may never want to leave.