Nearby Attractions
The cottage is secluded from the outside world,
but is only minutes from some of the finest attractions the South
Carolina Lowcountry has to offer. Here are some of the available
activities:
- Antiques Shopping
- Artisans
- Bicycling
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Golf Courses
- Gourmet & Fine Dining
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- Hunting
- Kayaking
- Public Sculpture
- Romantic Walks
- Tennis Courts
- Water Sports
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Come to Charleston for the Spring and Fall House and Garden tours.
These are the premiere tours of some of Charleston's finest homes and gardens. This is an unique opportunity to visit rarely seen historic interiors and private gardens. Please click on one of the links to the right for more information on the seasonal tours.
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Downtown Summerville
Plantations
Just
a short drive down Oak-canopied Highway 61 (River Road) and
you will be transported back to another time as you experience
the beauty of the Ashley River Plantations: Middleton, Magnolia,
and Drayton Hall. Guided tours are available at all three plantations,
or you can just wander the gardens and soak in the history and
nature.
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Charleston
Historic
Downtown Charleston is only a 25-minute drive from Summerville.
You can find just about anything your heart desires in this
historic and evolving city. Be sure to check out the new South
Carolina Aquarium Complex. Catch a boat to Fort Sumter and explore the origins
of the Civil War.
Wander the streets of the Historic District and witness a living museum of American architecture. |
Take
a stroll through the Public Market, and shop the many boutiques
that flank the market. Want to learn about Charleston and relax
at the same time? Try a carriage ride. Want a scare? Take one
of the many Ghost Walks available. |
Golf, golf, and more golf
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Lowcountry is home to some of the most challenging and beautiful
golf courses in the world. Play a round at the Ocean Course
at Kiawah Island, home of the Ryder Cup '91 and the PGA Championship '12. Or stay in Summerville
to play at Pine Forest, the second highest rated slope in the
Lowcountry.
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The Beaches
Take
a day to play in the surf along the South Carolina Coast. The
Charleston area is proud to offer three completely public beaches,
Isle Of Palms, Sullivans Island, and Folly Beach. If you enjoy
fishing, be sure to check out the Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier
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There is no end to the leisure
possibilities in the Lowcountry. You will find yourself wanting
to schedule your next visit to Summerville, and the surrounding
area, before you have completed your current trip.
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