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February is "Lover's Month" and we help lovers celebrate all month long.

Here at the Iron Mountain Inn nestled in the Cherokee National Forest, your romantic getaway or family vacation starts when you enter the Inn and feel its warm welcome. Walking out on the decks to the glorious view, snatching a chocolate chip cookie from the bottomless cookie jar, watching the birds feeding and chattering as you explore the gardens - all help you slow down and begin to relax.

Perhaps you'll come to elope, on your honeymoon, an anniversary, or just "to get away". Whatever the reason, the little town of Butler, TN between Boone, NC and Damascus, VA below Mountain City, TN is known as "the quiet corner" of Tennessee. No crowds or traffic jams like you will find in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. Only romantic hikes along the Iron Mountain Inn's trails; or perhaps a day on Watauga Lake exploring the coves, or exploring back roads and mountain scenery by car or bike.

“Pampering Perfected" is the way we treat our guests and is one of the reason guests return time and again when they want a relaxing romantic getaway at this luxurious log home atop a ridge in the Iron Mountain range.

As you enter your suite where relaxation and romance await , you look forward to trying the whirlpool tub, the steam shower, or relaxing with a cup of coffee on your private balcony. If you have chosen the Equestrian Room, you will enjoy your coffee in front of your Franklin stove.

No set time for breakfast - just come down sometime before 10:00 a.m. (in one of the terry robes we provide if you want) After all, you are getting away from clocks and schedules.. Slow down and take time to enjoy each other.

Because many of our fine local restaurants close during the winter months, the Inn offers fine dining with 36 hour advance reservations. You will enjoy homemade soups, fresh salads, main entree with fresh ingredients as the season dictates, and unique desserts which always include the famous Iron Mountain Inn chocolate chip cookies. Served by flickering firelight and candlelight during the winter months.

Or are you coming to find a vacation home or retirement home? Many people have! I did! And I'm never leaving!

Johnson County has much to offer the visitor: hiking, swimming, boating, fishing in stocked streams and the lake, craft and antique stores...or just "restin' and relaxin'" while the clouds drift up the valley.

While you are staying with us, you might enjoy our hiking trails as well as nearby sections of the Appalachian Trail, Gentry Creek Falls Trail, or stroll along the shore of Watauga Lake skipping stones and finding shells.

In any season a reason to visit and share the magic of the mountains. Don't delay! Call today to reserve your romantic getaway in the mountains.

But don't listen to us....here are some comments from our guest books:

From one of our Guest Books

"Best business trip ever. You actually made work more "fun". Helena

"Thank you for your wonderful hospitality and most importantly, the birthday surprise" Connie and Noel

"This was awesome! We not only loved the setting - views, but especially enjoyed the pampering!" Lida and Martin

"Thank you for the beautiful surrounding and your lovely ability to share life, happiness and joy with others." Mary and Jim

"Thanks so much for fixing so we felt right at home. We enjoyed the place, the food, the games, but mostly the friendly conversation" Michael and Donna

"Thanks for helping us make our Mom's Appalachian walk vacation a reality. Coming home each day to your wonderful B&B with such great hospitality was the best!" Rex and Jenn

"We could never have imagined a better setting or more relaxed situation for our wedding. Thank you so much for everything you did for us. You truly made this a wonderful weekend." Jen and Will

"We couldn't have asked for a better place to hide away and Heather loved the cookies...she'll eat them until they run out her ears on the trip home." Eric and Heather

"Thank you for picking me off the AT on 321 and 91! I'll be back" Scott aka Ramrod

"We have ‘fallen in love' with the Iron Mountain Inn and hope to back soon so we can spend more time here." Connie and Dave

888-781-2399 or 423-768-2446 for reservations or for more information.