Quaint English cottage & courtyard, in the heart of historic Burnsville, in the mountains of WNC. A luxurious retreat in a central location. Walking distance to shops & eateries. Minutes' drive to artists' studios & galleries; to hikes, waterfalls, rivers for swimming, tubing, fishing; 35-min to Asheville. Pet-free sanctuary for those allergic. Extra for guests +2 or beds +1. Spa-like & psycho-spiritual services next door M-F at our family medical practice upon request & prearrangement. The space The space offers professional interior decorating and historic charm. A deep, long clawfoot tub inviting indulgence; gas log fireplaces for cozying up in the living room and at the foot of the queen bed; plus numerous "candles" to enhance ambiance. A projection screen, Fire TV, even an Alexa for automated lights, music, movies. We provide eco-minded amenities including bathing products and cleaning practices. Its kitchenette is outfitted for cook-in capacity with portable induction burner and induction cookware, toaster oven, coffeemaker, mini fridge, mini electric kettle, plus its deck features a gas grill. In addition to its master queen bed upstairs, it includes a queen sofa bed downstairs, reserved for a small added fee for those booking more than two guests or for those requesting two beds. We offer waterproof pillow protectors and mattress encasements and use only naturally-scented laundry products. The cottage owners founded Mountain Medical Arts next door, an integrative medical practice who can coordinate appointments for massage, acupuncture, Cynosure laser skin treatments, Somatic Experiencing trauma resolution & CranioSacral therapies, plus energy psychology sessions M-F & some Saturdays upon request & prearrangement. Guest access most everything inside and out Other things to note See noise section but we are usually a sleepy little town that quiets down by 9-10 pm. There are occasional events at our Town Center next door that we usually know about months in advance, so can let you know in case this impacts your decision to stay.