Title: The Castle - Best view of the Valley- 6BR/4bath C* Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Castle - Best view of the Valley- 6BR/4bath C\* ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104940000/104937800/104937763/3c0a7793.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104940000/104937800/104937763/36431199.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104940000/104937800/104937763/e9a1b2a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104940000/104937800/104937763/830b18a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104940000/104937800/104937763/db1bf595.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at The Castle - Best view of the Valley- 6BR/4bath C\* and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 7 bedrooms4 bathrooms4680 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Dryer - Pool - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Castle - Best view of the Valley- 6BR/4bath C\* Summary: Executive house on mountain ridge. 7 bedroom, 4 bathroom. Indoor and outdoor porches with amazing sunset view. Surrounded by eastern hardwood forest. Hike down hill to Lake Gratitude and creeks. No close neighbors. 1 min drive to Lake Gratitude. Adjacent non-profit has organic farm, trails, friendly farm animals, and watercraft. 350 gal cool tank. Close to biking routes. NO PARTIES. THE BASE PRICE IS FOR SIX (6) PERSONS. $50/person/night additional charge for the number of persons over six. The Space: Master bedroom downstairs- King bed, sleeping couch, large walkin closet with room for single bed. Large bathroom with tub and shower. Master-suite office with single bed and work table. Bedroom #2 Queen bed and desk; Bedroom #3 Queen bed and vanity. Jack and Jill bathroom between rooms #2 and #3. Bedroom #5 Queen bed with private bathroom. Sunny meeting room with table, living room, dining room, kitchen with counter sitting for four and table for four. Two table in indoor porch. Additonal table on outdoor porch. Two car garage, basketball half court, large front, rear, and side yards. 350 gallon stock-tank ("red-neck above-ground swimming pool") available for outside refreshment. Guest Access: There are several ways to get wet in Big East Fork Valley. All registered guest may visit Lake Gratitude and, by appointment, use watercraft provided by staff of CSS.For donations they supply canoes, kayak, paddleboards, paddle boats, oars, lifejackets, and even bicycles. Please make an appointment with them for entry and obtaining equipment. Support their mission of stewardship education and help preserve the natural treasures of this gorgeous valley and similar ones near your own community. Fork Inn guests have access to a large hot tubs at the McPherson Farmhouse. The hot tub at The Fork Inn is always available to our registered guests. For those hankering for an authentic country experience, we have four 300 gallon mobile stock tank pools which can be filled with sweet (or even sulphurous) spring water. Pools can be set up at any property (aaah the fun!) as well as at the Overlook or a private pasture/forest clearing (aaah the romance!). The Big East Fork Valley is a unique watershed and there are several unique areas for dipping in the natural waters of our Creek. Love Shack Falls runs best after a good rain. A short steep trail begins at mi 2.4 SE. The upstream dipping hole is located along the Upper Creek Trail behind the Retreat (mi 0.2 S) and the downstream dipping hole is a short walk from the bicyclist parking lot (mi 0.1 S). Several sparse rocky beaches for sunning and catching crawfish, small fish, and other creek critter lie along the creek. Poisonous critters (water moccassins, cottonmouths, bees and wasps) and obnoxious plants (poison ivy, thorny, greenbriars) are present so do take necessary percautions. Thin rocky beaches are McPherson Beach (mi 1.9 N), Flatrock Beach (mi 2.0 N), Hemp Beach (mi 2.4 N), and LeeAnnes Beach (mi 3.0). Walking along the creek is a very special experience for a couple or the entire family. Bring your creek shoes! The Neighborhood: The Castle lies just above a pristine creek within a gorgeous valley. 20 miles from downtown Nashville and 8 miles from historic Franklin and light years away from the stress of city life. Lake Gratitude is located just down the hill is part of a 1400 acre Conservation easement. Big East Fork Farms, just downstream, provides organic produce and hosts various livestock. Thursday open-mic night at Puckett's Grocery in Leiper's Fork is a local highlight. Visit the distillery as well! Getting Around: Uber and Lyft serve us. There is also a local limo service. There is ample on-site parking. The property sits on a ridge adjacent to Natchez Parkway which is accessible to bikers via a short shortcut through the woods. Other Things to Note: The price quoted is for Lodging only. If you wish to invite non-Lodging guests you must send a message to receive details and pricing. Events and Parties may not be booked through Airbnb. Interaction with Guests: At the Castle, you will be tucked away among the trees, but should you wish to meet new friends, The Fork Inn Office is close by and always looking for new friends! We generally leave our guests alone, but we may check in at appropriate hours to see that all is going well and that house rules are being respected. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Kayak - Cycling nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 4,680 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 12:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO ID must be shown or sent to the owner or designee prior to check-in. Check-in will be performed by the person making the re... ### Pets Pets not allowed Note from host: Charge may apply ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts cash Parties and events are allowed on site 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 65f7540f074c0f002bd66191 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.94082%2C-87.00841&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OUsu2Y9ZLwUWhFCsYzZaYD-AH4M=) Franklin, TN #### What's nearby - Franklin Theatre - 17 min drive - 10.7 miles - The Factory - 19 min drive - 11.7 miles - Edwin and Percy Warner Parks - 24 min drive - 16.8 miles - CoolSprings Galleria - 26 min drive - 16.6 miles - Vanderbilt University - 40 min drive - 29.6 miles #### Getting around - Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Leipers Fork Market - ‬13 min drive - ‪Fairview Country Cafe - ‬18 min drive - ‪Public House - ‬11 min drive - ‪Scout's Pub - ‬11 min drive - ‪Fox & Locke - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Castle - Best view of the Valley- 6BR/4bath C* have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is The Castle - Best view of the Valley- 6BR/4bath C* pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Castle - Best view of the Valley- 6BR/4bath C*? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Castle - Best view of the Valley- 6BR/4bath C*? > Checkout is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is The Castle - Best view of the Valley- 6BR/4bath C* located? > Situated in Franklin, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Westhaven Golf Club, Gentry Lake and Westhaven Lake. Williamson County Soccer Complex and Timberland Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Castle - Best view of the Valley- 6BR/4bath C\* Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Var J. 4 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Most Amazing Trip Ever! Had a great time! Host went above and beyond in all aspects. Will definitely be coming back!The property and surrounding areas were nothing short of breathtaking.Hosts were wonderful, genuine, personable, and extremly accommodating. They made our stay all the more wonderful. ##### Var J. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad M. 28 Nov 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay, Fabulous Property Manager, but Watch for Mice Great house for a medium-to-large group in a peaceful rural setting that's only a 10-15 minute drive from shopping and services. Pros: The house itself is spacious and in good shape. the screened in and outside porches were the perfect place to watch the sunset and greet the morning. Wade is a delightful, personable, and responsive property manager. He not only took care of our requests, but was nice to talk to. We enjoyed hiking the private trails and feeding our compost to the farm animals. The young adult kids morphed into children at the chance to feed and interact with the farm animals. Cons: Mice. Yes, it's in a rural area and it's natural for them to head inside when it turns cold outside. I'm not sure how long the space was empty before we showed up, but there was evidence of a mouse presence on the kitchen counters, table, and floor as well as in the master suite. We gave the kitchen a thorough cleaning, washed sheets, and Wade brought us traps right away. (On the plus side, it forced us to clean the dishes and kitchen each night.) Again, the house is in a rural area, so we rolled with it, but a thorough kitchen cleaning, including the tablecloth and kitchen rugs might have helped. Also, the kitchen could use a good set of mixing bowls and large serving bowls. The basics are all there, but if you plan to do a lot of your own cooking, ask ahead of time about specific pans and baking needs. Neutral: plates, glasses, and utensils are a mismatched bunch. It didn't bother us. The furniture in the rec room is tired and the couch, shabby, but it's a fine place for letting loose a bunch of kids or just watching TV. ##### Brad M. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clinton S. 14 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding/Birthday weekend The property was beautiful and the house was perfectly sized for a wedding party. The gentlemen Wade who checked us in was very friendly and made excellent recommendations on local attractions. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Clinton S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David G. 11 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Plenty of room We had 4 seperate families for a father son get away and had plenty of beds and baths for everyone. Great sunset! ##### David G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### George P. 25 Apr 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Franklin Getaway The location/setting was spectacular. The house easily accommodates six adults with plenty of inside and outside areas for "separation". We awoke one day to find there was no water(showers, toilets, coffee.....). This obviously created problems but we kept our outing plans for the day. The issue was resolved when we returned that evening. The entire house needs a professional cleaning. The entertainment room outside door lock was broken. The garbage disposal did not work. Basic kitchen inventory was lacking and disorganized.. Mice had gotten into the pantry and we had to throw away snacks, crackers, etc. The property manager was welcoming, knowledgeable of the area, gracious, and responsive. For an upscale property at this price point, the facility should be immaculate, and it was far from being so. The water issue was the most serious, impacting basic morning needs. Compensation for this disruption to our stay should be consideted. ##### George P. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### nancy a. 5 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Phenomenal Place and location Everything is absolutely phenomenal about this house. The owner was extremely helpful and super nice! ##### nancy a. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wade M. 15 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A View Not Soon Forgotten Castle and its surrounds are magnificent. The home is warm, spacious, comfortable and well appointed; ideally suited for family gatherings. Plenty of beds, a well outfitted kitchen and large entertainment level. As for outdoor activities, a basketball court awaits in the back yard and hiking trails and a beautiful lake are close at hand. All of that said, the view from it’s two back decks is beyond description. Atop the ridge, looking west and over the valley the sunsets are simply breathtaking. Suffice it to say we enjoyed our stay immensely! ##### Wade M. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam L. 7 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An Amazing Stay!! Our family absolutely loved this spacious home! The views of the sunset from three large porches was the highlight of each evening. The kids enjoyed the ping pong table and the basketball court. The adults loved the huge lounge and comfortable rooms. We walked down to the lake and hiked several trails. We will be back! ##### Sam L. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Amy S. 28 Jul 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comedy of Errors Our trip was interesting to say the least. We arrived during a time of the millepede invasion, hence the lower cleanliness rating. Not a fault of the property owner but I would have preferred a prior heads up. Our hosts were always available to us and knew everything about the area. The house is beautiful, I only wish we had chosen a different time of year for our visit. ##### Amy S. 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