With more than 26,000 acres of vineyards spread across 200 wineries, California's wine country is chock full of exquisite beauty. As the fourth largest producer of wine in the world, according to the California Wine Guide, it is no wonder that the region sees more than 21 million visitors from across the globe each year. Travelers to California's wine country will enjoy the luxurious and historic accommodations found in some of the region's bed and breakfasts. These homes and inns welcome guests with custom packages, such as private vineyard tours and horseback riding throughout the region.
Luxury Bed & Breakfast
Dating back to 1889, Churchill Manor has served as one of Napa Valley's most renowned luxury bed and breakfasts. The 10-room inn provides a welcome respite during your stay in Northern California's wine country, and the owners serve a gourmet and organic breakfast daily to their guests. Visitors wishing to explore the region in a memorable way may take a private guided tour on horseback through Skyline Wilderness Park. The historic mansion inn will assist guests in securing their trotted tours.
Coastal Lodging
Situated just one hour north of downtown San Francisco is the coastal town of Bodega Bay, this relaxed village offers visitors a number of lodging options. However, one that provides an exclusive horseback riding package is the Bodega Coast Inn & Suites. The inn's special package includes one night's accommodations at the inn, a gift basket, a continental breakfast and a personalized horseback riding tour through Napa Valley via nearby Chanslor Ranch and Five Brooks Stable. Visitors will enjoy riding their rented horses through Bodega Bay and Point Reyes.
Stay on a Ranch
Within Napa Valley is the small town of Calistoga. Visitors to California's Wine Country will enjoy a stay at Mayacamas Mountain Ranch Home. With a variety of guest houses and cottages, tourists and corporate retreaters will be made to feel like locals very quickly into their trip. Once a gathering center for the Wappo Native Americans, the Ranch is surrounded by natural beauty. Guests can enjoy guided horseback rides throughout the property, as well as other exclusive tours in and around Napa.
Historic Accommodations
For nearly 100 years, Napa Valley's Candlelight Inn has welcomed guests through its Tudor-style doorstep. The luxury bed and breakfast is home to 10 guest rooms, all featuring private balconies and terraces. Guests will enjoy gourmet breakfasts, as well as a variety of activities during their stay. For the adventurous wine connoisseur, the inn partners with Wine Country Trail Rides to give their guests an up-close horseback riding tour through nearby Larson Family Vineyards.
Eco-Friendly Inn
Green accommodations, pet-friendly, a private pool and more than 70 guest rooms are just a sampling of what Novato, California's Inn Marin has to offer. The luxury bed and breakfast style inn offers guests a personalized experience on their trip to California. Whether seeking a hot air balloon ride or a private wine tasting, the Inn Marin has a package for every traveler. Its horseback riding package affords guests a one-and-a-half-hour privately guided tour through the nearby 120 acres of Chardonnay and Syrah vineyards at Roche Caneros Estate Winery. The package concludes with a complimentary wine tasting at the Estate.
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