Greystone Inn Lake Toxaway, NC
Overlooking scenic Lake Toxaway and only a short drive from Biltmore Estates is the award-winning Greystone Inn, a 1915 six-level Swiss-style mansion that's luxuriously furnished in period furniture and reproductions. Choose from the 19 guestrooms of the mansion, the 12 rooms of the Hillmont building, or a luxury lakeside suite. Place your order and chilled champagne, wine, chocolate-dipped strawberries, roses, seasonal blooms, fruit and cheese, or a gift basket can greet your special someone upon arrival. The Sothys Spa at the inn offers a cadre of resort treatments for true relaxation for couples. Exquisite high country breakfasts, afternoon tea and cakes, a nightly cocktail reception, and multi-course gourmet evening meals are included in the daily fees. If you desire outdoor activities, golf and tennis are available through Lake Toxaway Country Club. There's a sunset champagne cruise, hiking trails, waterfalls to visit, and fishing on Lake Toxaway. 1-800-824-5766, www.greystoneinn.com