Title: A Charming Cottage Retreat Just Far Enough Away Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=123924381&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Charming Cottage Retreat Just Far Enough Away Cottage in Altamont ## Photo gallery for A Charming Cottage Retreat Just Far Enough Away ![Private kitchen - A Charming Cottage Retreat Just Far Enough Away (Altamont)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123930000/123924400/123924381/e39fa93a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - A Charming Cottage Retreat Just Far Enough Away (Altamont)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123930000/123924400/123924381/65ab1163.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous - A Charming Cottage Retreat Just Far Enough Away (Altamont)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123930000/123924400/123924381/7d5d9763.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - A Charming Cottage Retreat Just Far Enough Away (Altamont)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123930000/123924400/123924381/eda5fb07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - A Charming Cottage Retreat Just Far Enough Away (Altamont)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123930000/123924400/123924381/2b1de8a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A Charming Cottage Retreat Just Far Enough Away provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning £141 includes taxes & fees 18 Jan - 19 Jan ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A Charming Cottage Retreat Just Far Enough Away Located in Altamont, 29 Pines Cottage is a peaceful retreat tucked behind 29 tall pines on two serene acres. Watch deer, turtles, and songbirds from the porch, or relax under a starlit sky. Inside, enjoy cozy comfort—curl up with a movie or cook your favorite meal in the fully stocked kitchen. Whether you’re reconnecting, writing, or resting, peace and simplicity await beneath the pines. TOP ATTRACTIONS (WITH DRIVE TIMES) 1\. Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival — 28 minutes Manchester, TN World-famous 4-day festival featuring top artists, art installations, and food vendors. Perfect for guests staying during the event. 2\. Greeter Falls — 8 minutes Savage Gulf State Park — Altamont, TN One of Tennessee’s most beautiful waterfalls. Lower Falls plunge into a deep swimming hole. Easy-moderate hike. WATERFALLS & SCENIC NATURE (10–45 minutes) 3\. Boardtree Falls — 12 minutes Hidden waterfall near Altamont. Quieter and perfect for photography or a peaceful day hike. 4\. Savage Gulf State Park (Formerly South Cumberland) — 8–35 minutes Thousands of acres of gorges, bluffs, and trails. Includes Greeter Falls, Stone Door, and more. • Stone Door Overlook — 30 minutes Massive rock crack descending into the gulf. Stunning views from the top. • Savage Day Loop — 35 minutes Waterfalls, overlooks, and forest trails. 5\. Foster Falls — 40 minutes Fiery Gizzard Trail 65-foot waterfall, swimming area, and one of Tennessee’s best hiking trails. Great for experienced hikers. 6\. Meadow Lake (for Fishing & Kayaking) — 18 minutes Quiet, scenic lake perfect for a peaceful paddle or fishing day. MORE WATERFALLS & NATURAL AREAS (30–45 minutes) 7\. Machine Falls — 40 minutes Short Springs Natural Area — Tullahoma One of Tennessee’s most photographed waterfalls. Moderate loop trail. 8\. Rutledge Falls — 35 minutes Beautiful quick-stop waterfall (private but open to the public during daylight hours). HISTORIC PARKS & EASY NATURE (25–35 minutes) 9\. Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park — 28 minutes Manchester Easy trails, rivers, and small waterfalls wrapped around an ancient Native American enclosure. 10\. Short Springs Natural Area — 40 minutes Home of Machine Falls, Busby Falls, & Adams Falls. Family-friendly trails. LOCAL FLAVOR & CULTURE (25–45 minutes) 11\. Beans Creek Winery — 30 minutes Manchester Local award-winning wines, tastings, and gift shop. 12\. Foothills Crafts — 30 minutes Manchester Handmade Appalachian woodwork, quilts, pottery, soaps, and local art. 13\. The Market Pizzeria — 10 minutes Altamont Closest food stop — pizza, salads, burgers. 14\. Lonnie’s Bar-B-Que — 12 minutes Altamont Big portions, local favorite. SHOPPING, PARKS & FAMILY STOPS 15\. Manchester Greenway & Recreation Complex — 28 minutes Walking paths, playgrounds, sports fields, and picnic areas. 16\. Downtown Manchester — 30 minutes Local coffee shops, boutiques, cafés, and murals. 17\. Monteagle Mountain (Dining & Shopping) — 25 minutes Shops, restaurants, antique stores + access to the mountains. HALF-DAY ADVENTURES (45–60 minutes) 18\. Fiery Gizzard Trail (Grundy Forest Day Loop) — 25 minutes One of the Top 25 Trails in the U.S. (Backpacker Magazine). 19\. Fall Creek Falls State Park — 55 minutes Tennessee’s largest & most famous park — overlooks, waterfalls, playgrounds, lake rentals, golf, and more. 20\. Sewanee: The University of the South — 45 minutes Mountaintop campus with beautiful stone architecture, gardens, and trails. 🍽 Best Nearby Food & Restaurants For 29 Pines Cottage – 221 Gap Rd, Altamont, TN ⸻ Mountain Goat Market — 27 minutes (Monteagle, TN) A must-visit café + bakery + gourmet sandwich shop. Famous for: creative sandwiches, homemade desserts, eclectic vibe, outdoor seating. Guest favorites: The Goat, Vegan Delight, Gourmet Grilled Cheeses, Fresh Salads, brownies, and cakes. Perfect for: lunch, brunch, take-out for hiking days, or relaxing after exploring the mountain. ⸻ ALTAMONT (8–12 minutes) The Market Pizzeria — 10 minutes Local pizza, salads, burgers. Closest food option to the cottage. Lonnie’s Bar-B-Que — 12 minutes Big portions, local favorite BBQ, ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken. ⸻ MONTEAGLE (25–30 minutes) One of the best food hubs on the Plateau — perfect for date nights or nice dinners. High Point Restaurant — 28 minutes Upscale dining in a historic stone mansion rumored to be tied to Al Capone. Steaks, pasta, seafood. Romantic + unique. Mountain Goat Market — 27 minutes (Highlighted above — a must!) The Java Trail Coffee House — 26 minutes Great coffee, smoothies, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches. Papa Ron’s Italian Steakhouse — 28 minutes Comfort Italian food, family-friendly. The Green Fly Café — 28 minutes Healthy bowls, sandwiches, smoothies — more modern/health-minded. ⸻ TRACY CITY (20–25 minutes) Dutch Maid Bakery — 20 minutes Tennessee’s oldest bakery. Fresh breads, pastries, sandwiches, breakfast, German recipes. The Fiery Furnace Pizza — 22 minutes Local pizza, wings, calzones. La Ranchera Taqueria — 23 minutes Authentic Mexican food — affordable and good portions. ⸻ MANCHESTER (28–35 minutes) Best for variety, fast food, & sit-down American dining. Jiffy Burger — 32 minutes Classic Drive-In-Style burgers, shakes, old-fashioned charm. Prater’s BBQ — 30 minutes BBQ, wings, Southern plates. Los 3 Amigos — 28 minutes Popular Mexican restaurant, family-friendly. Jeff’s Family Restaurant — 30 minutes Southern home-cooking, country breakfast & lunch. ⸻ BREWERIES + UNIQUE SPOTS Ole Shed Brewing Company — 34 minutes (Tullahoma) Craft beer, flights, food trucks on certain nights. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![TV, DVD player, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74870000/74869000/74868939/52e9611d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rustic bunkhouse on authentic working ranch in the beautiful Tennessee mountains Altamont - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 9.6 Exceptional 12 reviews £199 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 20 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=74868939&PinnedHotelID=74868939&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120980000/120972700/120972620/b7fc9b2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elegant Family-Friendly Dome with Outdoor Shower, Jacuzzi and Views in Tennessee Altamont - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Kitchen [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=120972620&PinnedHotelID=120972620&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120980000/120972700/120972665/ee753373.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Fully Equipped Dome with Hot-Tub and Impressive Deck in Tennessee Altamont - Air-conditioning - Kitchen [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=120972665&PinnedHotelID=120972665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120980000/120972700/120972625/78c7194c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Off-Grid Dome with Private Hot-Tub and Spectacular Sunrise Views in Tennessee Altamont - Air-conditioning - Kitchen [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=120972625&PinnedHotelID=120972625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93580000/93572700/93572698/bb175e70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Cumberland Mountain Cabin w/ Stunning Views! 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10 Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Altamont is home to this cottage. Monteagle Sunday School Assembly and Black House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Savage Gulf State Park and May Prairie Designated State Natural Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club, or consider a night out at The Caverns. 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