20 Pet Friendly Hotels in California
Lots of families have a furry family member, and these days there are lots of hotels and resorts willing to welcome them with open arms. California is the sort of state with a pretty pet-friendly vibe, so it’s no surprise that there were plenty of contenders for our list of 20 of the best pet friendly hotels in California. Our picks are anything but scruffy, shed-y, and smelling of pet; some are extremely luxurious, with opportunities for your pet to not just stay with you, but to be pampered with you! Use our guide to the best pet friendly hotels in California and start planning your next trip.
City Break Hotels for your Pet
- The Silver Lake Pool & Inn is a hip hotel in trendy, Hollywood adjacent, Silver Lake. These 54 rooms and suites are turned out with a Japanese-style cool. Think matting and low beds, plants and simple, but beautiful ornaments. Some have kitchen facilities. There’s also a pool, with a cocktail bar, and an Italian restaurant. And pets are really welcomed, with toys, food, and even a pet-friendly guide given to pets.
Beach Breaks for Pet Families
- The Sanctuary Beach Resort is a chic hotel built right on the dunes of the Marina State Beach, between Monterey and Santa Cruz. It’s not so much rooms and suites, as small cottages and villas, with their own terraces, overlooking the ocean, and all together there are 60 of them, all in different configurations, from just the room, to much more. There’s a beautiful pool, elegant restaurant with the option to eat al fresco, bars, a spa, and you can order beach picnics. They don’t just allow dogs here, they welcome them with doggy treats. An idyllic escape for the whole family.
- The Hideaway in Carmel is a cute little inn, about ten minutes walk from the beach. With just 24 rooms and suites, this is a relatively intimate sized hotel, and the fact that the rooms are arranged around a central courtyard increases the feeling of privacy. The decor is stylishly simple, with white walls, beautifully contemporary wooden headboards, and monochrome fabrics. There’s a shared indoor and outdoor living space, and though there’s no restaurant there are plenty within a short stroll. Two of the 24 rooms are pet friendly.
Chic Pet Friendly Hotels
- Palm Spring’s Holiday House was a 1950s motel, until it got an amazing makeover into a cool boutique hotel. Its 28 rooms and suites are decorated with bold patterns in white and blue, super cool bamboo furnishings and mid-century pieces. There’s a relaxed pool, complete with an excellent cocktail bar, and a restaurant serving Californian cuisine. No kids allowed, but you can bring your dog, who’ll be treated to bowls, baggies, treats and toys.
- The Sands Hotel & Spa is a chic, Moroccan-style boutique hotel, close to Palm Springs, the Joshua Tree National Park, and the Santa Rosa Mountains. So the palm trees are authentic, even if the hammam isn’t, and the colours are bright even by the standard of Marrakech. There are 46 rooms and suites, uniquely dressed with an unusual collection of printed fabrics and some really cool design pieces. There’s a trendy restaurant — Pink Cabana — which is also known for its cool decor and fusion cuisine, and the spa is highly regarded. No kids, but you can bring your pets, for an additional $100 per booking.
- Another 1950s motel conversion, the Calistoga Motor Lodge has been turned into a chic Napa Valley spa hotel. There’s a wealth of great wine-country inspired spa treatments in the retro-look spa, which relies on locally found geothermal waters, plus a choice of pools. The accommodations range from simple rooms to all kinds of luxury and cabin options. It’s the Camper Rooms you need to go for if you’re bringing your pets. There’s an Italian restaurant, but they also lend out their bikes if you want to cycle to another local restaurant.
Romantic Hotels for Pet Lovers
- The Inn Paradiso is an idyllic, modernist building, just outside Paso Robles, deep in wine country. This is a really incredible structure, seemingly all stone and wood rusticity, but with six neat rooms and suites, spread through three buildings, and dressed with mid-century furnishings, unique art, and contemporary details. Most have fireplaces and balconies too. And there’s a very stylish and comfortable lounge, and beautiful terraces, plus a pool and gardens, with views of the hills. Three of the six suites are pet friendly, and children over ten are welcome too.
- The Landsby is a 51 room boutique hotel dressed with a Scandinavian theme. It’s located in wine country, not far from Santa Barbara, and they’re certainly playing up to the wine-tasting crowd with their wine-related offerings, and links to local balloon flight providers and stables etc.. The decor is a real pleasure for anyone who likes things elegant and simple, with lots of white, and wood, including pine four-poster beds in some rooms. There’s a cocktail bar in the courtyard and an excellent restaurant. Small dogs up to 50lbs are welcome here.
- The Harvest Inn by Charlie Palmer is a charming hotel on a vineyard, and surrounded by more — it’s just outside Zinfandel in the Napa Valley. The 78 rooms and suites are large and traditionally decorated, with exposed stone fireplaces and wood floors. The best have wonderful private balconies and terraces, with endless vineyard views. There’s a smart spa, a country-style restaurant, and of course, an excellent wine list, and two pools, one just for adults. There are pet friendly rooms across all the categories and your furry friend will be greeted with treats and toys.
Luxurious Pet Friendly Hotels
- Andaz Napa is a large and luxurious hotel in central Napa, with 141 rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the city. The decor is elegantly understated, with white linens and walls, wood floors and designer, monochrome furnishings and cool lighting. The generously proportioned bathrooms have freestanding bathtubs, and downstairs there’s a an American bistro and an innovative cocktail and wine bar. There’s a spa too. Pets up to 50lb are welcome and they offer special doggy packages which include walking and bathing.
- Casa Madrona is a marina-view boutique-y hotel in Marin City, on the opposite site of the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. Converted from a vast Victorian mansion, the Cast Madrona has 63 light, airy rooms, the best with private balconies. There’s an elegant bar and restaurant which spills outside onto a relaxed terrace, and there’s a spa, with a sauna and a small gym. They also allow dogs, with a maximum of two per room.
Pet Friendly Escapes
- Close to Sonoma wine country and the Redwoods, Healdsburg’s H2Hotel is an eco-friendly hotel, with a focus on sustainable living and eating, but in a relaxing environment. A stylish one too. There are only 36 rooms and suites, all of them simply decorated with beautiful, white linens, bamboo floors and cool, nature-inspired colours. You’re surrounded by beautiful countryside, which you’re encouraged to explore in the saddle of a bike, or a horse, or on foot. Dogs under 50lbs are welcomed here and provided with a bed and bowl.
- Mine+Farm is a rural B&B converted from a wonderfully charming farmhouse built in 1906, and set on two and a half fruit-tree laden acres in the Sonoma Valley. There are just nine rooms, split between the main house and the Carriage House. The Carriage House rooms all have separate entrances, and these are the pet-friendly ones. There’s a huge garden with fruit trees, California oaks and a flock of chickens, and the Redwood Memorial Garden is only five minutes away by car.
- The Benbow Inn is a country inn with all the country inn trimmings, in amongst the Californian Redwood forests. Expect tasteful chintz, antiques and picturesque views from the 55 rooms and suites. The inn also has sports courts, a pool and hot tub, plus a children’s playground. There’s fireplaces if you need extra cosiness, and a charming restaurant serving great, locally sourced produce. Pets are welcome in the terrace building, with a maximum of two per room.
Hotels for the Whole Family
- The Kona Kai Resort & Spa is right on the edge of a man-made peninsula running along the edge of a San Diego marina, so this resort has something of an island appeal, but one you can drive to. It’s large and sprawling, with 170 rooms, suite and apartments, running along the water’s edge, so the majority of rooms have water views. There’s a man-made beach, two pools complete with poolside bars, and the whole area is landscaped with palms and tropical-feeing gardens. There’s a choice of restaurants as well as places to swim, and you can eat al fresco. Pets are welcome here with special packages, and beds and bowls are provided.
- Berkeley’s Claremont Club and Spa is a huge, white, family-friendly resort overlooking the San Francisco Bay, which looks something like the Disney Palace! Its 276 rooms and suites are big and chic, with huge bathrooms and classic luxury decor. There’s a fantastic resort-style pool surrounded by sun-loungers, two further pools, and a big spa. Plus a choice of onsite dining and drinking, weighted toward seafood and cocktails. You’re close to the university and the zoo. All dogs are welcome here whatever their size!
- Up the road from Lake Tahoe, the Cedar House Sport Hotel is a family-owned hotel modelled on a European ski chalet, but with some innovative design ideas in gorgeous wood. The 42 rooms and suites have a simpler, contemporary feel, while the public spaces are more exciting, with modernist art and brutalist brushed concrete, leather furniture and all that wood. The restaurant specialises in local produce in a range of styles, and there are family rooms, as well as pet-friendly rooms. Dogs over a year old are welcome, but do check when you are making your reservation.
- The Hotel Milo is a gently sprawling resort/hotel just behind Santa Barbara’s West Beach — there’s a hedge, then a palm-lined road, and then the sand. Large and low-rise, with 123 rooms and suites, this is the sort of place where you can find just the accommodation configuration you need. All rooms are simply and elegantly decorated, and many come with sea views. This is a great spot for families, it’s got two pools and a hot tub, and complimentary breakfasts. There’s no restaurant, but there are plenty of choices just outside the hotel’s tropical-feeling grounds. Dogs are welcome and you'll be presented with complimentary baggies and treats on arrival.
Great Value Pet Friendly Hotels
- The Hotel Azure is a modern, 99 room hotel just minutes away from the centre of the Heavenly Mountain Resort. It’s common for hotels in Lake Tahoe to have wood features, and even though the decor in these spacious rooms is chic and modern, there’s still a wood feature wall to give that mountain resort feeling, and the view from the floor-to-ceiling windows is there to remind you too. Most of the rooms and suites have a private balcony or patio too, and there’s a hot tub as well as a pool, gym and games room on the facilities list. There’s no restaurant, though. Dogs can stay for an extra $25 per night.
- The Tamarack Lodge is a rustic lodge on the shore of Twin Lakes by Mammoth. Built in the 1920s, and featuring your classic mountain chalet features of wood panelling and exposed stone, this lodge offers accommodation within the main building, and in stand-alone cabins. There are 45 rooms in all, and plenty of open fires and cosy plaid prints to keep everything feeling welcoming and toasty. There’s a small restaurant, plus a bar and lounge, but more restaurants within a short walk, and the cabins are self-catering. Two pets per room with a fee of $30 per pet per night.
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Sanctuary Beach Resort Marina, California 60 rooms from $439
Romantic Break - From sipping wine on the terrace, taking long beach walks to enjoying a picnic for two - this is an idyllic spot for romanceOutstanding location - This is a very special location, set right on a rugged and beautiful stretch of beach with wonderful views of the PacificFamilies - Cribs offered for free, suites sleeping up to four, and endless space for little ones to run aroundSights nearby - The Big Sur, one of California's greatest natural attractions, is just a 45 minute driveA chic hotel offering one of California's finest locations - set within the dunes beside a beautiful stretch of wild and rugged beach. Rooms are simple yet luxurious and make the most of the ocean views. With picnics to order, a pool, a spa, and wonderful walking country - this is an idyllic escape. See More
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The Hideaway Carmel (California) 24 rooms from $236
Local exploring - A wonderful area with so much to do, including wine tasting, excellent restaurants, kayaking, golf, local galleries and museumsSights nearby - Venture out to Monterey with its aquarium, whale-watching, Del Monte beach and golf clubGreat walks - Walk along the coast's sandy trails with amazing sea viewsRomantic - Good for couples.Contemporary, stylish and cosy inn located on the coast in Carmel. 24 rooms have a tasteful monochrome colour scheme, with blonde wood touches. Enjoy shared indoor and outdoor living areas with roaring fireplaces. There is no restaurant but plenty of options nearby and the beach is walking distance. See More
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Inn Paradiso Paso Robles (California) 6 rooms from $235
Hideaway - A chilled and understated luxe hideaway spot to admire the views, drink wine, swim, read and enjoy the beautiful gardensLocal exploring - A great base from which to explore wineries, hot springs, farms and scenic coutrysideLocal markets - The area is bursting with organic farms. Visit farm shops and farmer's markets to pick up delicious ingredients for dinnerSights nearby - Make sure to visit one of the three hot springs locations to bathe in thermal watersIdyllic modernist hilltop property just out of town. Six eclectic suites are spread over three buildings; each is furnished with striking mid-century furniture, unique art and fireplaces. Divine pool and garden brimming with herbs, vegetables and ancient groves. Ideal for both groups and couples. See More
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Kona Kai Resort & Spa San Diego (Point Loma) 170 rooms from $222
Families - With its wide range of accommodations, private beach, and excellent on site amenities there's something here for all agesHoneymoons - A perfect place for a short but sweet honeymoon; spa, sea-view dining, romantic bonfires and pool-time with great viewsBeach Life - Spend the day on the resort's private beach, equipped with badminton, volleyball, bean bag toss, cabanas & bonfiresRestaurant - As well as two pool bars, there's an outdoor dining marina-view terrace and 'Vessel' restaurant which serves SoCal cuisineStylish luxury resort overlooking Kona Kai Marina. Contemporary rooms have bold prints and a fresh take on the classic nautical colour-scheme. Suites are more sophisticated with fireplaces. There's a man-made beach, two chic waterside pools, spa and al fresco dining. Romantic yet family-friendly. See More
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Holiday House Palm Springs (California) 28 rooms from $219
Total relaxation - An exceptionally cool and stylish spot, who's service is second to none, and surrounds are utterly tranquilRestaurant - Serves a menu of American fare daily, 11am-4pm. Several nearby restaurants to choose from for dinner. Complimentary breakfastGreat walks - Go for hikes in stark Joshua Tree National Park, around the saline Salton Sea or San Jacinto PeakSwimming Pool - Outdoor pool (all year)Recommended by - Mr & Mrs SmithAn elegant boutique hotel set in the desert in a renovated 1950s hotel. Design is Scandi-chic with pale wood furniture set besides bold blue and white patterns. Soak up the slow pace of Palm Springs, lounge by the pool sipping cocktails and enjoy California-inspired cuisine. A chic adult-only spot. See More
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H2Hotel Healdsburg (California) 36 rooms from $219
Wine tasting - Situated in the heart of Northern Sonoma wine countryKayaking - The Russian RiverSwimming Pool - Indoor/outdoorRestaurant - Recommended.Recommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet, I EscapeCool eco-friendly hotel that uses organic materials and nature inspired design to create a relaxing and welcoming environment. Bedrooms are clutter free with bamboo floors and fresh cotton linens. Relax at the hotel pool and bar or get out and explore the fantastic countryside and activities nearby. See More
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Claremont Club & Spa Berkeley (California) 276 rooms from $219
Families - With spacious rooms and suites, kids menus, three huge pools and great access to family-friendly attractionsRestaurant - There are two great restaurants ranging from regionally-sourced cuisine to family favouritesSpa - A spa that uses a mix of advanced and natural healing treatments using exquisite productsSwimming Pool - Three outdoor heated pools, whirlpool and complementary lounge chairs and umbrellasA fabulous family-friendly resort in Berkeley, with incredible views overlooking the San Franciso Bay. Spacious and chic rooms with indulgent bathrooms. Relax and heal in the spa or on a lounger poolside. Fantastic dining options with creative cocktails and fresh local dishes. A has-it-all stay. See More
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Hotel Azure Heavenly (California) 99 rooms from $135
Families - This is perfect family holiday material with a large pool and games room on site plus endless activities in the regionActive Holiday - The region is perfect for an active stay with ski resorts, nature parks for hikes, and the lake for watersportsGreat walks - This is stunning walking and hiking countryKayaking - Take a guided kayak tour on Lake TahoeA modern mountain retreat set by Lake Tahoe, just minutes from Heavenly Mountain Resort. Spacious rooms have a rustic chic feel with wood-panelled walls contrasting with floor-to-ceiling windows. With a games room, pool, and an efficient concierge team - this is a perfect base for an active break. See More
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Tamarack Lodge Mammoth (California) 45 rooms from $147
Active Holiday - An all year round destination for outdoor pursuits: skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, golf and fishingSkiing - The property is located a mile from the Mammoth Ski Area, California's best resort for skiing and snowboardingBack to Nature - The only resort on the shore of Twin Lakes; enjoy lake views, pine forests, national parks and soaring slopesRestaurant - The small and charming main lodge restaurant has only 10 tables. It offers Twin Lake views and fresh, locally sourced cuisineRustic 1920s lodge located on Twin Lakes shore. Made up of stand-alone cabins (craftsman-style or deluxe) and rooms in the historic main lodge, classic chalet interiors include pine walls, roaring fires and cosy plaid prints. Enjoy lake-view restaurant, bar and lounge. Perfect for active families. See More
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Mine+Farm Guerneville (California) 9 rooms from $175
Wine tasting - Sonoma Wine Country is becoming increasingly well-known for its wines. Go wine-tasting or just explore the neighbouring vineyardLocal exploring - Perfectly located within wine country, but just 20 minutes from the coast and surrounded by beautiful landscapes to exploreActive Holiday - Hike amongst towering Redwoods, canoe, kayak, fish, bike and enjoy water sports on the Russian RiverGreat walks - Go for a pleasant walk in Redwood Memorial Gardens, just a 5 minute drive from the propertyRural B&B located in a 1906 farmhouse over 2.5 acres in the Sonoma Valley countryside. 9 homely rooms are split across the main building and carriage house. The river is across the road and the gardens boast fruit trees, California oaks and a flock of chickens. Enjoy a seasonally-inspired breakfast. See More
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Calistoga Motor Lodge Calistoga (California) 50 rooms from $177
Spa breaks - Unique treatments such as: body scrubs with grape seeds, old-timey bath soaks, and a massage that uses a heated linen poulticeTotal relaxation - With chic clean design, three geothermal pools, and a spoiling spa - ideal for a relaxing breakRestaurant - Fleetwood restaurant serves rustic Italian cuisine using locally sourced seasonal ingredientsSpa - Moonacre Spa specialises in unique treatments in relaxed surroundingsRecommended by - TabletA craftily converted motel offering an ultra-chic stay in Napa Valley. Modern rooms are minimalist, yet there is an undeniable retro influence. The three pools are filled with locally found geothermal water while the spa offers a unique treatment list. A hip wine country escape. See More
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Benbow Historic Inn Garberville (California) 55 rooms from $200
Sights nearby - Redwood river and forests. Around half an hour's drive from the Avenue of the GiantsRestaurant - Serving locally sourced products with many ingredients grown on site.Secluded setting - For escaping.Four poster beds - For romantics.A beautiful country inn located in a rural area, offering the ideal Californian Redwood retreat. Sports courts, nearby hiking routes, complimentary bicycles, pool, hot tub, and playground. Excellent for an active family weekend getaway. See More
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Cedar House Sport Hotel Truckee, California 42 rooms from $202
Active Holiday - On the same day go from the ski slopes to the beach in the Truckee / Lake Tahoe region. This is an outdoor lover's paradiseBack to Nature - Enjoy wildflowers in the spring, freshwater lake swimming in the summer, striking colours in the fall & snow in the winterRestaurant - The restaurants serves Mexican, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired cuisines with locally-sourced and seasonal ingredientsFishing - The area offers excellent salmon-fishing in the autumn and the Truckee River boasts plenty of troutFamily-owned hotel modelled on a European chalet. Surprisingly contemporary interiors strike an architectural note; there's modernist art & brutalist concrete walls, leather furniture & maroon colour-scheme. Enjoy local produce at the restaurant. Endless outdoor activities are available year-round. See More
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Sands Hotel & Spa Indian Wells, California 46 rooms from $209
Spa breaks - A first rate spa offers treatments combining Western techniques with botanicals from the world-overGreat walks - Joshua Tree National Park is 45 mins' drive away; walk among desert landscapes and admire the Park’s twisted Joshua treesTennis - A main local pursuit – try Deep Canyon Tennis Club or admire the pros in action at the Indian Well Tennis GardenRestrictions on children - Adult onlyRecommended by - Mr & Mrs SmithThis elegant boutique hotel boasts chic design with a moroccan twist by a world-renowned british designer. Sip cocktails by the poolside, relax in the spoiling spa or enjoy fusion cuisine in the trendy Pink Cabana restaurant and bar. A grown up property ideal for indulgent and rejuvenating breaks. See More
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The Landsby Solvang (California) 51 rooms from $212
Wine tasting - Guests of the hotel benefit from 2-for-1 wine-tastings. The Santa Barbara valley is teeming with excellent wineries to discoverLocal exploring - A great base from which to explore wine country. Take a vineyard tour or hike and bike your way around the scenic landscapeRomantic Break - Perfect for a romantic weekend of doing very little other than eating well and relaxing in a beautiful environmentDesigner - Uniquely designed interiors.A scandinavian-inspired boutique hotel located in Solvang, California. 51 rooms and suites have been tastefully decorated with blonde woods, clean white palette and fun Scandi touches. Enjoy a cocktail in the courtyard, dine at the excellent on-site restaurant 'Mad & Vin' or explore the valley. See More
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Silver Lake Pool & Inn Los Angeles (Silver Lake) 54 rooms from $223
Local exploring - The hotel is in Silver Lake, LA’s hip Eastside enclave, perfect for exploring the more trendy parts of LALocal markets - Visit Sunset Triangle Plaza to scope out typical farmers’ market goodsGreat walks - Go to the Griffith and hike up to the Hollywood signRestaurant - Marco Polo trattoria and bar serves Italian fareRecommended by - Mr & Mrs SmithA hip contemporary hotel in the trendy neighbourhood of Silver Lake. Rooms are airy and slick with walk-in rain showers and locally-sourced furniture. Lounge by the pool and indulge in innovative cocktails. The restaurant is delicious combining Italian dishes with seasonal California produce. See More
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Casa Madrona Sausalito (California) 63 rooms from $250
Great walks - Take long walks through the Muir Woods and along the Marin Headlands.Sailing - Spend a day sailing with the Sausalito Yacht Club.Tennis - The nearby tennis club has everything you need.Designer - Uniquely designed interiors.Recommended by - TabletStunning Victorian mansion overlooking the marina. Rooms are light, modern and boast private balconies. Poggio Trattoria dishes up daily changing Italian dishes with locally sourced produce and homegrown vegetables. Spend days unwinding in the spa; an ideal city escape. See More
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Hotel Milo Santa Barbara (California) 122 rooms from $240
Total relaxation - Hit the beach, curl up on a poolside cabana with a good book, relax in the hot tub or enjoy some local wine by the firepitBeach Life - As well as sea views the property is 40m from West Beach and 350m to East Beach, both stretches of beautiful white sandLocal markets - Pick up locally sourced food and great wine at one of the city's fantastic farmer's marketsBirdwatching - Explore the 42 acre Andree Clark Bird Refuge for birdwatching, hiking and bikingRecommended by - TabletBoutique beach hotel perfection located in Santa Barbara's West Beach. Many of the beautifully decorated and elegant rooms have sea views and there are two swimming pools, a hot tub and cabanas. The neighbourhood is vibrant; sample local wine, explore the local art scene or shop till you drop. See More
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Harvest Inn by Charlie Palmer St Helena (California) 78 rooms from $459
Country Escape - Experience the slow-paced life on a vineyard.Restaurant - Harvest Table offers wonderful food with much of the ingredients grown on site.Views - The property has fabulous views over the surrounding vineyards and wider areaSwimming Pool - Two outdoor pools open year round - the more secluded one is for adults onlyExperience life on a winery at this charming inn. Soak in the views of the vineyards from the bedroom terraces. Well proportioned rooms are traditional in style with exposed stone, open fireplaces and the best feature polished parquet floors. Enjoy country style cooking in the restaurant . Fabulous. See More
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