People often do things in hotels that they would never do in their own homes, such as sleep soundly, watch Marley and Me, or let the kids drink as much shampoo as they want. Let loose with today's Groupon: for $199, you get a two-night stay in either the Northern Lights or Stirling Castle room with breakfast and one candlelit dinner at Chateau on the Mountain in Fletcher (up to a $440 value).

Nestled on 10 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the 11,000-square-foot Chateau on the Mountain boasts upscale accommodations, gourmet eats, and breathtaking views of Hoopers Creek Valley and the peaks of Mt. Pisgah. Guests can retire for a weekend escape to one of two rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and complimentary beverages. The Northern Lights suite recreates the ambience of a Swedish ice hotel with serene sea-green and snowy-white hues without the danger of falling icicles. The Scottish-themed Stirling Castle features antique furniture, Gaelic tapestry, decorative metalwork, and old-fashioned washbasins. A two-sided fireplace, which opens to both the bedroom and bathroom, simplifies nighttime chores of bathing and s’more-making into one easy step.

Served each morning, homemade gourmet breakfasts invite guests to mingle with innkeepers Lee and Jeanne Yudin and other lodgers. The hotel's location near the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and the city of Asheville grants easy access to the historic Biltmore Estate, bike trails at nearby parks, and other attractions. Full concierge services and a complete menu of in-suite spa treatment add-ons, which help work out the kinks accrued while hiking, biking, or getting frozen in awe of the 35-mile views, round out the luxury bed-and-breakfast experience.