1 or 2 Nights for Two at B&B with Tastings & Optional Cooking Class at The Inn of the Patriots in Grover, NC
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Colonial-inspired B&B run by President Clinton’s former executive chef; stay includes cider and wine tastings and optional cooking class
What You Get
Stay for two
- Option 1: $97 for a 1-night stay in Baby Ruth Room or Magnificent Polynesian Room (up to a $195 value)
- Option 2: $189 for a 2-night stay in Baby Ruth Room or Magnificent Polynesian Room (up to a $350 value)
Stay for two with Farm to Table Lunch class for two per stay
- Option 3: $199 for a 1-night stay in Baby Ruth Room or Magnificent Polynesian Room (up to a $355 value)
- Option 4: $349 for a 2-night stay in any room (The Baby Ruth Room, The Magnificent Polynesian Room, Nature and Earth Room, The Colonel Cleaveland Room, or Oceanicus Blue Dreams Room) (up to a $665 value)
Included in all options:
- Cider beer tasting for two at Dragonfly Wine Market per stay
- Wine tasting for two at Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard & Winery and Owl’s Eye Vineyard per stay
Policies and Fees
Book by: 3/29/17 Travel by: 3/31/17
- Cancellation policy & fees: All cancellations subject to $75 fee; 90-day cancellation notice required or fee of 50% Groupon price; 4-week cancellation notice required or fee up to the Groupon price applies.
- Taxes: 12.75% tax not included.
Hotel at a Glance: The Inn of the Patriots
By age 8, young Marti Mongiello was already planning elaborate—albeit imaginary—dinner parties. About 20 years later, he was at the White House cooking and serving as the executive chef at Camp David. Today, he cooks for guests at The Inn of the Patriots, his award-winning bed and breakfast in the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills. With this getaway, you’ll get to enjoy Mongiello’s delicacies for yourself, with a daily six-course colonial breakfast and a plate of sweet treats upon arrival.
- Awards and press mentions: The inn has been featured on CNN and PBS, and was named Best of the South and Best Place to Enjoy History by BedandBreakfast.com. It also holds a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.
- Historic legacy: Built in 1879, the inn once served as the home of a former Civil War surgeon.
- Unique decor: Each of the guest rooms has a different theme. Decorative touches may include period fireplaces or love letters from Civil War sailors to their wives. Every one has free WiFi.
- Tasting time: This deal includes tastings at two local wineries, plus cider-beer tastings at Dragonfly Wine Market.
- Lunch and learn: Some of this Getaway’s options include a farm-to-table cooking class and lunch for two.
- See presidential china dating back to the Jefferson administration at the onsite Presidential Culinary Museum. Guided tours are offered daily starting at 9:30 a.m.
Cleveland County, North Carolina: Small Railroad Towns near Revolutionary War Battle Sites
Cleveland County is situated in southwestern North Carolina, amid the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visitors are treated to scenic views no matter the season, all within a 90-minute drive from Asheville to the west and Charlotte to the east.
One of Cleveland County’s southernmost towns, Grover, lies near the South Carolina border. This former railroad town is filled with restored turn-of-the-century houses, lending it a charmingly old-timey feel. Nearby Blacksburg, South Carolina, was the site of the pivotal Battle of Kings Mountain during the American Revolution—a battle that halted the British advance into North Carolina. A monument, exhibits, and a battlefield trail commemorate that victory at Kings Mountain National Military Park.
For a taste of modern-day Cleveland County, head to the award-winning Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard, where you can sample up to nine wines (tours are only available Thursday–Sunday). Other stops show off the area’s culinary prowess, with farm-fresh American fare and seafood at NiFen Bistro in Shelby and decadent desserts at Carolina Crossing Restaurant in Grover.
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Other Details
Room Details
The Baby Ruth Room, The Magnificent Polynesian Room, and Nature and Earth Room
- One queen bed
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 2
The Colonel Cleaveland Room and Oceanicus Blue Dreams Room**
- One king bed
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 2
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 4 p.m.
- Check out: 11 a.m.
- Parking: free
- Rollaways: not available
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: pets less than 40 lb. may stay for an additional $30 per pet, per stay refundable fee
- Accessibility: please contact property for handicap-accessibility requests or options.
- Room upgrades: not available
Amenities
- In-room back and foot massage machine
- AAA Inspected and Diamond Ranked Inn
- 417 TV channels
- Free 24-hour dessert bar
- Free in-room bottle of water
- Free business center
- Private bathroom
- Daily six-course breakfast for two and sweet treats upon arrival
- Two tickets to the on-site Presidential Culinary Museum with guided 1.5-hour tour
- Unlimited tastings at Uptown Olive Oil and more
- Winery tour and 20 tastings at Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard and Owl’s Eye Vineyard
- Flight of three ciders at Dragonfly Wine Market
- One appetizer at Ni Fen Bistro and one dessert at Carolina Crossing
- Complimentary parking and 100 Mbps Wifi
- Complimentary Wall Street Journal and USA Today daily
Traveler's Tips
Getting There
- Nearest airport: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT; 35 mi)
- Distance from Charlotte: about 40 miles
Need to know info
- Promotional value expires Mar 29, 2017. Amount paid never expires.
- Must book by 3/29/17 or promotional value expires
- Must complete travel by 3/31/17
- Limit 10 per person, may buy 10 additional as gifts
- Limit 2 per visit for 2-night stay options; Limit 4 per visit for 1-night stay options
- Valid only for option purchased
- Reservation required, subject to availability; contact The Inn of the Patriots at (704) 937-2940 for specific availability
- All cancellations subject to $75 fee; 90-day cancellation notice required or fee of 50% Groupon price; 4-week cancellation notice required or fee up to the Groupon price applies
- Must be 18+ to check in
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Must use promotional value in 1 visit
- 12.75% tax not included.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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