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Gateway to the Up Country (#12550)
Pickens, South Carolina- Overview
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Summary of Pickens Vacation Rental
- Type: Guesthouse
- Floors: 1
- Bedrooms: 1
- Pets: No
- Bathrooms: 1
- Smoking: No
- Sleeps: 4
- Airport: Atlanta, GA | 180 min.
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Description of the Pickens vacation guesthouse rental
Gateway to the Up Country is the guest house of the owners Alec and Barbara Swayngham. The property is located near the summit of Middle Mountain on the western slope. Middle Mountain is located 5 miles North East of Pickens, South Carolina in the central area of Pickens County. The property is easily accessable from several directions and provides a relaxing environment for romantic getaways or site seeing excursions. The property has 1 bedroom with a walk in closet. The bathroom is handicap accesible. The property also has a lanudry room with washer, dryer and wall mounted Ironing boad. The main room of the house spans the entire front of the house as a combined kitchen / great room with a bar counter as a divider. The house features a deck running the width of the home with a covered porch on the north side, approximate dimensions 10 ft. x 15 ft., of the home and a screen porch on the south side of the home, approximate dimensions 15 ft. x 30 ft.. If you would like to arrive by plane, the largest airport in our area is located in Atlanta Georgia (approximate drive time 3 hours). Regional airports include: Greenville / Spartanburg International Airport (approx. drive time 60 minutes), Charlotte International Airport (approximate drive time 2 hours). Our local community air strips include the Pickens County Airport (15 minutes drive) and the Greenville Regional Airport (35 minutes drive).
Area Description
Gateway to the Up Country has winter vistas of the surrounding country side providing views of Glassy Mountain, the city of Pickens, the North Western corner of South Carolina, Northern Georgia and Western North Carolina. There are several lakes, state parks, federal parks and national forest with in short driving distances of the property. If you want a night out on the town, the greater Greenville area is located approximatly 30 minutes drive from the property. You will find malls, theaters and many restaurants in the area.
Great starting point for day trips into the mountains. Located near: Devils Fork State Park, Jocasee Georges State Park, Jones Gap State Park, Table Rock State Park, Keeowee State Park, Oconne State Park, Lake Hartwell, Lake Keeowee, Lake Jocassee, Sumter National Forest, White Water Falls, Raven Cliff Falls, Twin Falls, Chattooga River, Biltmore House and Gardens in nearby Ashville NC, Clemson University, Furman University, City of Highlands NC, Great Smokey Mountain Railway in Bryson City, NC. If you are an avid golfer there are dozens of courses within 30 miles of our property.
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This vacation rental has been listed since July 19, 2006

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