Need to know
Rooms
Eighty-six cottages, including 10 suites and 24 private homes.
Check–Out
Noon, but check with reception as late check-out is sometimes available. Earliest check-in is 4pm.
Also
There's a team of concierge staff who are extremely knowledgable about the region, its vineyards and pursuits.
At the hotel
Gardens, luxury fitness centre and spa, spa boutique, private fitness training, free bikes to borrow, concierge team; in-room plasma TVs, free Internet access, underfloor heating, wood-burning fires, and free in-room water, sodas and coffee.
Our favourite rooms
All the cottages have private gardens, patios and decks with gas heaters and romantic outdoor showers. Note that cottage suites consist of two separate cottages connected by a private patio (ideal for families or groups of friends). Vineyard suites have the nicest views, but the cottages represent better value for money.
Poolside
The large adults-only outdoor heated infinity pool has lovely countryside views and a hot tub to enjoy them from; there's another infinity pool for families, with a hot tub and separate children's pool, too.
Spa
The luxury spa offers suitably farm-inspired treatments, such as Swedish massages with orange oil and olive rosemary body scrubs.
Packing tips
Swimwear (you'll be gutted if you forget it); comfortable shoes for walking and post-wine-tasting moments of instability; a great book; yoga kit.
Pet‐friendly
Guests staying in cottages can bring along one pampered pooch a cottage; there’s a one time cleaning fee of $150 (plus tax). Dogs are allowed in the outside areas, but not the spa, pool, market or restaurants. See more pet-friendly hotels in California Wine Country.
Children
There's a dedicated family pool area and the hotel can organise a host of family activities, from art classes or cheese-making to horse-riding, helicopter trips to babysitting.
Best for
Children of all ages are welcome.
Recommended rooms
Family Suites consist of adjoining cottages with a shared patio, so they're perfect for families – kids will love the alfresco showers. Suites, Two-Bedroom Residences and Private Homes also offer more shared space for families.
Activities
The hotel can organise a host of family-friendly activities at the hotel or in Napa, from art classes, cheese-making and nature walks to horse- riding and helicopter trips. This child-friendly hotel's concierge team will contact you before you arrive to find out what sort of things you'd like to do, meaning that finding activities to keep you and your children entertained is a breeze. There are family bikes to borrow on site.
Swimming pool
There's an additional dedicated family pool area with a children's pool.
Meals
Room service is available 7am till 10pm.
Babysitting
Babysitting can be arranged; rates vary according to time and day. Try to give the concierge as much notice as possible.
Also
There's a library of DVDs to pick from, with many suitable for children. The chefs can create personalised picnic baskets with 24 hours' notice.
Sustainability efforts
Fires stocked with 'good wood'; rocking chairs made of recycled materials; geo-thermal heating and cooling system; menus are geared towards sustainable farming methods and local organic produce.