The Gaige House - A Thompson Hotel
Address:
13540 Arnold Drive
Glen Ellen, CA 95442-9305
Phone:
800/935-0237
Hotel star rating:
4.5 stars
Description:
Set within three acres of gloriously landscaped gardens surrounding an elegant pool and spa, Gaige House has been modernized with a mid-century zen vibe that's to die for. You'd think the Asian-influenced interiors would be an odd fit in an 18th-century Victorian farmhouse, but somehow it works really well, both design sensibilities taking full advantage of the golden light of the vineyard setting.
Voted one of the "Top 100 Hotels in America" by Conde Nast 2007's Reader's Choice Poll and picked as the "number one" wine country inn by Zagat, Gaige house does the boutique thing in style. Spa services are tops, the gourmet breakfast will fuel you all day, and wine and appetizers are served in the evening. Full concierge services are available including help with reservations at the nearby Fig Cafe.
And don't worry about feeling too isolated; even though it's tucked away in tiny Glen Ellen, the restaurants and wineries of Sonoma and the hot pools of Calistoga are just a 20-minute drive away.
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