Lakeview at Fontana

Address:171 Lakeview Lodge Drive
Bryson City, North Carolina
Tel: (800) 742-6492

Set on a hillside overlooking Fontana Lake, with magnificent views of the Great Smoky Mountains, Lakeview at Fontana encourages rustic living and natural beauty in a relaxing and affordable resort and spa. With only 20 residences onsite, guests can enjoy nature and outdoor activities without crowding, as well as intimate experiences in the five-treatment-room spa. Enjoy luxurious services such as the organic milk-and-honey facial, and choose from a list of stress-relieving massage treatments. From aromatherapy and soothing music to signature treatments, such as the Aromatic Hot Towel Massage, your tension can't help but melt away at Lakeview at Fontana.

In this cluster of buildings resembling a quaint Mediterranean village, accommodations range from simple, Queen rooms to one, two, and three bedroom Casual Comfort Suites with kitchenettes, all outfitted with amenities such as down comforters, plush towels, Aveda bath amenities, candles, and I-pod clock radios. Spa guests can indulge in such treatments as a revitalizing facial of pomegranate, wasabi, & red wine, or luxuriate in various exfoliating & detoxifying body treatments or any of the diverse exercise classes. Enjoy a European Facial, which uses all-natural formulations, rich in vitamins and antioxidants, and treats you to a massage at the same time. Revive your complexion with the Milk and Honey Facial, which includes a freshly prepared mask of organic milk and locally-harvested raw honey. If you're seeking real decadence, book an Aromatic Hot Towel Massage, and engage all your senses in a deep, vigorous massage, and steaming towels steeped in herbs and spices. One of the best parts about relaxing here is the Lakeview at Fontana's on-site gourmet coffeehouse, where guests can drop by for a cup of fresh roasted coffee and a freshly baked snack while spending an hour taking in the original artwork and soulful music.

This North Carolina Resort and Spa is secluded, affordable, and decidedly low-key. Bungalows and suites offer the perfect refuge for those who prefer their mountain breezes scented with the rich aroma of a cafe mocha. Or anyone whose idea of a fine afternoon is mountain biking or hiking followed by a hot stone massage