What’s better than spending a romantic weekend at a beautiful countryside inn? How about a soothing full-body massage at the inn? These Pennsylvania properties are now offering on-site, and in many cases, in-suite massage services. No need to drive to a spa. At these inns, the massage comes to you.
KING’S COTTAGE
Located near downtown Lancaster, PA, this graceful 1913 Spanish mansion is on the National Register of Historic Places. The inn is also designated as one of the “Top Ten Romantic Inns” by American Historic Inns. Each of the spacious, royally named rooms features polished hardwood floors, elegant antiques, sumptuous beds and private bathrooms. The King Room includes a king-sized brass bed, stained glass windows, an antique oak wardrobe and a cast iron soaking tub. In the Duke Room you can warm up in front of your own private gas fireplace and then climb under a cozy comforter in the four poster queen-sized bed. Four of the rooms include fireplaces.
Innkeepers Janis Kutterer and Ann Willets are waiting to pamper guests with a gourmet breakfast every morning, including fresh fruit and decadent delights, such as Hawaiian Waffles with pineapple and coconut milk. After breakfast relax and read in the quiet living room or bask in the bright, warm sunroom, tour the shops, art galleries, antique stores and Amish attractions in Lancaster or spend a day cross-country skiing at the Theodore A. Parker III Natural Area.
A romantic weekend package includes a fragrant bouquet of flowers waiting upon your arrival, gourmet dinner with a fine bottle of wine at a nearby restaurant and a soothing rose petal bath. Rose petals are first soaked in cool water to preserve their scent and color. Warm water is added to the tub to release the rose oils. The fine oils saturate the skin leaving it silky soft. For even more pampering, Ann is a certified massage therapist. In the separate massage room, she performs a variety of spa services: Swedish soft tissue massage, hot stone massage and hot paraffin hand or foot dips. The specially designed massage table includes built in speakers….feel the gentle vibrations of the music as Ann’s skillful hands massage away any aches and pains. Then finish the evening with your loved one by sharing a box of Godiva chocolates and a chilled bottle of Champagne in keepsake etched crystal champagne flutes. 
For more information, visit www.kingscottagebb.com Also contact the Lancaster County CVB at www.padutchcountry.com.
THE MERCERSBURG INN
Just minutes from fabulous skiing at Whitetail Ski Resort, combine your love of snow sports this winter with a romance package, an amazing five-course dinner and couples massage at the historic Mercersburg Inn. The inn is a stunning example of Georgian architecture and includes 15 grand rooms, three with fireplaces. The impressive brick structure is fronted by two-story tall white columns and surrounded by flower and herb gardens. Inside the turn of the century inn, enjoy tea and scones in the great room, relax in front of a generous fire in the Solarium, shoot a game of pool in the game room, enjoy the panoramic views of the 5.5 acre estate in the West Porch room or order a drink from
the bar.
A grand double-curving wooden staircase winds up to tastefully furnished rooms, most with lavish four poster or canopy feather beds. The romance package includes a dozen roses, a hearty breakfast featuring exotic fresh baked muffins and other goodies and the five-course dinner at the acclaimed mahogany-paneled restaurant. Chef Daniel Nowalk’s specialties include a Lobster Charlotte with mango and fresh avocado, filet mignon and for dessert, a Merlot Poached Pear. The restaurant, of course, also offers an extensive selection of fine wines.
Before filling up on dinner, take advantage of the in-room 60-minute couples massage. As you rest in one of the supple and lush guest robes, massage therapists prepare the room by setting up adjacent massage tables. After a long day of skiing, make sure to ask for a deep tissue rub of the calves and thighs, and you’ll be ready to hit the slopes with renewed vigor the next morning.
For more information, visit www.mercersburginn.com Whitetail Resort— www.skiwhitetail.com
THE CASCADE INN
Nestled atop the Catoctin Mountains on the border between Maryland and Pennsylvania, the Cascade Inn is the perfect peaceful mountain retreat. The quiet inn, formerly named the Bluebird of the Mountain, is the home place of Colonel Walter E. Taylor, aide-de-camp to General Robert E. Lee. After serving up a piping hot breakfast each morning, innkeepers Duane and Jan Musgrove will assist in planning your day for a variety of activities from skiing at nearby Liberty Mountain to touring the battlefields at Gettysburg and Antietam, from antiquing in historic Emmitsburg and Waynesboro to hiking along the Appalachian trail or visiting the High Rock overlook. High Rock offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the foothills and farm country stretching out along the Mason-Dixon Line. In addition, it’s the oldest hang gliding cliff launch site on the east coast. 
Finish a busy day by returning and unwinding in one of four uniquely decorated suites - the Rose Garden Suite with a Victorian queen-sized bed, a Jacuzzi tub and a separate enclosed porch overlooking the garden, the Magnolia suite with both a fireplace and a Jacuzzi, the Sunny Meadow Suite with it’s large sitting area and claw-foot tub and the Apple Orchard Room, which feature two bedrooms, all with private baths. The large suites easily accommodate massage tables for couples massage provided by certified therapists from Synergy Healing Arts Center and Massage School located just down the road. All manner of massage are available, from deep tissue, Swedish, sports, myofascial release, hot stone, Shiatsu, as well as facials and other treatments. Ask for the Honeymoon Special and receive a gift basket filled with treats and flowers delivered to you suite.
For more information, visit http://www.thecascadeinn.com, Ski Liberty, www.skiliberty.com, Synergy Massage, www.synergymassage.com