Leicester Vacation Rentals
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Leicester Travel Guide
Leicester, NC is a small rural community in Buncombe County. It has a meager population of 12,000 residents and sits approximately 12 miles from Asheville. The city’s most appealing features are its clear blue skies, rolling hills, and public parks.
Things to Do in Leicester
Those visiting Leicester can enjoy a day of shopping, as the community is home to a selection of unique stores, gift shops, and boutiques. Friendswood Brooms specializes in the creation of funky brooms complete with patterns, cutouts, carvings, and intricate paint jobs, while they can shop locally from the comfort of their vacation home when they browse the Etsy store of the Trippy Hippy Brothers Tye Dye which creates custom tye dye apparel.
Best Places to Stay in Leicester
Guests to Leicester can book themselves a mountain retreat, quaint cabin, or a hotel room in the downtown area. With so many rentals available, there’s something in Leicester for guests with every budget, personal style, and preference. Every rental offers wireless internet and static-free cable TV with tons of channels.
Best Time to Visit Leicester
The best time to visit Leicester is March through May and September through November, as during this time, the city’s temperatures generally sit at a comfortable level and rental prices are at their lowest.
Food in Leicester
Leicester is home to a variety of tasty foods and food-service establishments. Two of the most popular are the Turkey Creek Grill and Old Newfound Grocery & County Food Store. Turkey Creek specializes in all-American comfort foods and is said to have some of the best desserts in the city, while Old Newfound Grocery is a grocery store that doubles as a cafe, allowing guests to place orders of fresh, homemade food for takeaway.
Best Events in Leicester
Most of the events that Leicester’s residents attend are located in the nearby cities. A few of the events with the best turn outs include the Orchid Festival, Vegan Fest, the Asheville Yoga Festival, and the Spring Herb Festival.
In Fletcher, visitors can get in on the festivities of the Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest, which features live music, German food and brews, and traditional Berlin, Germany Oktoberfest activities. Also in Fletcher is the annual BrickLife Asheville event, where event goers can get creative with lego blocks, participate in contests, workshops, and building stations, and admire the Lego creations on display.
Things to Do for Families in Leicester
Leicester is a tight-knit family- oriented community, offering plenty of fun things for families visiting the area. They can spend an evening singing and dancing at the Hillbilly Jackie’s Music Barn, which, through its family-friendly environment and upbeat music, encourages wholesome family fun and making new friends. Families can also spend a day with the bison, touring the Carolina Bison Farm by old-fashioned wagon and tossing the various herds of buffalo tasty treats.
The Weather in Leicester
This climate histogram shows you the weather patterns in Leicester. The warmest months in Leicester are June and April, when temperatures reach 93 ˚F. The coolest month is January, when temperatures drop to 12 ˚F. The wettest month in Leicester is May with 9.03 inches of rain, while the driest month is July with 2.4 inches of rain.
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Vacation Rentals in Leicester
Pick the perfect vacation rental for your trip at AllTheRooms.com. We compare Airbnb, RedAwning, Priceline and more. AllTheRooms has 332 vacation rentals, hotels and other great places to stay during your time in Leicester, with everything from inexpensive hostels and homestays to luxury Airbnbs and hotels. A trip to Leicester can be affordable - our lowest price accommodation is available at $25 per night. An average rental in Leicester costs on average $156 per night.
If you would like to stay connected during your trip, then you can choose from over 135 accommodations in Leicester that have WiFi. 25 of our accommodations come with breakfast in the price. You can keep up with your workout regime by staying at one of 11 accommodations that provide gym facilities. If you're planning on arriving in Leicester by car, be sure to choose from 160 accommodations that provide parking. We have 11 hotels and vacation rentals that have a pool or jacuzzi.
If you're traveling with your best friend, then be sure to choose one of the 67 pet-friendly accommodations available.
We combine a wide variety of Leicester accommodations including vacation rentals, home stays, hostels and other unique places to stay into one easy search. We show results from more than 3 providers, including 149 places to stay from Airbnb, 8 accommodations from RedAwning and 4 places to stay from Priceline.
239 of our rentals in Leicester have been rated by previous guests. They rated 77% as great. 168 accommodations allow instant booking.