Title: Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home! 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 # Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home! Holiday home in Union Mills with kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22150000/22144000/22143940/4c2d40aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22150000/22144000/22143940/6dce8212.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22150000/22144000/22143940/50514afb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22150000/22144000/22143940/1c1a846e_edited_d64d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22150000/22144000/22143940/16b2d942.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in 25 wooded acres, this secluded mountain home invites you to unwind by the wood stove or indulge your senses on the front porch with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Take a short drive to Chimney Rock State Park and Tryon International Equestrian Center. 6.8 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51800 sq ft ## Popular amenities £157 includes taxes & fees 11 Oct - 12 Oct ## 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. ### Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home! Come enjoy our quaint home in the woods. Secluded in the middle of 25 wooded acres, our mountain home will easily accommodate up to five people with room for more. Take in the many spectacles of nature or just warm yourselves by the wood stove. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is only a short drive away as well as Chimney Rock State Park and Tryon International Equestrian Center (only 20-25 miles down the road!) Have your senses overwhelmed by the color and scents of the seasons! ... indulge yourself on the front porch to the Blue Ridge Mountains! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Hob - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Wood stove ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12290000/12287900/12287884/9bd0a11b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quality Inn Forest City - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 7.6 Good 281 reviews £60 includes taxes & fees 16 Oct - 17 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=12287884&PinnedHotelID=12287884&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111560000/111559900/111559817/6de93c7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Cabin, private, romantic, wood stove, WiFi, mountains, NC Marion - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 4 reviews £187 includes taxes & fees 13 Oct - 14 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=111559817&PinnedHotelID=111559817&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120320000/120319500/120319476/e701b6f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Mountain Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Trails & Cozy Firepit Union Mills - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=120319476&PinnedHotelID=120319476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83300000/83291600/83291515/172cbe00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Ridge Mountain Cottage Hot tub, Near Asheville/Charlotte, Great View Union Mills - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=83291515&PinnedHotelID=83291515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84360000/84354300/84354236/b9f83b5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Authentic log cabin nestled in the woods by creek Rutherfordton - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 48 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=84354236&PinnedHotelID=84354236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92510000/92504200/92504170/7c37a985.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE CABIN -- 17 miles from Lake Lure & 19 miles from TIEC Union Mills - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=92504170&PinnedHotelID=92504170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102170000/102163400/102163368/c78537aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Camper on quiet lot in the foothills of Western NC Rutherfordton - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=102163368&PinnedHotelID=102163368&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44280000/44271200/44271113/d6e445af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### WNC is welcoming visitors back! 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 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 Welcome "refuge" ...relax Explore Your Home Away Home House Welcome "refuge" ...relax Explore Your Home Away Home Welcome "refuge" ...relax Explore Your Home Away Home House Welcome "refuge" ...relax Explore Your Home Away Home House Welcome "refuge" ...relax Explore Your Home Away Home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.501335,-81.917755&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mvuwE%7Cp%7ErN%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%3FS%40Q%40SBQ%40S%40QBQBSBQ%40QBQDSBQDSBQDODQDQDQDQFODSFODOFQFOFQHMFQFMHOHOFOHMHMHOHMJMHMJMHMJKJMJKJKHKLKJMJKLIJILKJILILILGLIJILGNGLGLGLENGLELENELENGLCNCLCNENALENANCN%3FNCLAN%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%3FL%40NBN%3FNBN%40LDN%40NDLBNBNBLFLDNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLHLDJHLHLFLHLHJHLJJHLJJHJLLJHJJJLJHLJJHLJLHLJLHLHNHLHLFNHNHNFLFPHLFPFNFPDNFNFRDNDPDPDPDPDNBPDRBPDRBPBP%40PBRBP%40PBR%40P%40R%40P%3FR%40R%40P%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPARAR%3FPARARAPCRAPCPCRAPCPCPERCPERCPENEPEPEPEPENGPGPENGPGNGNINGNGNININGNILILINILKLILKLILKJILMJKJIJMJKJKJMJKHMJKHMFMJMFMHKHMDMHOFMFMDMFODMDODMDMDODOBMBODO%40MBOBO%40O%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMAOCOAOAOCMCOAOEMCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGOGMGKIMIMGMKMGKIMKKIMIKMKKMKIKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMKMIMIOIMIMGOIOIOGOGOIOGOGOGQEOGQEQGOEQEQEQEQEOCQESCQESCQAQCQCSCQAQASCQASAS%3FQAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aIsYKfuGUGnU2CCn8n3D07uDDRQ=) Union Mills, NC #### What's nearby - Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine - 23 min drive - 10.8 miles - Cleghorn Plantation Golf and Country Club - 43 min drive - 27.7 miles - Tryon International Equestrian Center - 48 min drive - 33.4 miles - Lake Lure - 53 min drive - 30.8 miles - Gardner-Webb University - 57 min drive - 37.7 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Mt. Vernon Cuppard - ‬18 min drive - ‪57 Alpha Café - ‬23 min drive - ‪Union Mills Country Market - ‬15 min drive - ‪Gilkey Cafe - ‬17 min drive - ‪The Mason Jar - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home!? > As of 9 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home! on 11 Oct 2025 start from £156.6, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Union-Mills-Hotels-Welcome-To-The-Refuge-Relax.h22143940.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home! located? > Situated in Union Mills, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Amphitheater, South Mountains Game Land and Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine. Bechtler Mint Site Historic Park is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question