DAYS ONE & TWO (15 Miles) 2 Nights
CHANNEL ROAD INN - SANTA MONICA
(TRADITIONAL IN TOWN BREAKFAST INN - 14 ROOMS)
Begin your Californian adventure with a relaxing stay at The Channel Road Inn ideally located by the beach in the eclectic Los Angeles neighbourhood of Rustic Canyon. This lovingly restored 1915 Santa Monica home, complete with original features such as the polished oak doors and beautiful tiled fireplace offers a timeless base by the seashore but still within minutes of some of the citys best dining, entertainment and shopping.
DAYS THREE & FOUR (93 Miles) 2 Nights
SIMPSON HOUSE INN - SANTA BARBARA
(ELEGANT VICTORIAN BED & BREAKFAST INN - 15 ROOMS)
This elegantly restored 1874 historic landmark victorian estate is the only five diamond B&B inn in North America. Set within a secluded acre of beautifully landscaped English gardens yet within a 5 minute walk of the beach and Santa Barbara's historic downtown area with great shopping and restaurants. With delicious gourmet breakfasts, afternoon tea, hors doevrres and wine tasting to keep you busy your stay here will forever remain in your memory.
DAY FIVE (35 Miles) 1 Night
SANTA YNEZ INN OR THE BALLARD INN - SANTA YNEZ/BALLARD
(VICTORIAN BREAKFAST INN - 14 RMS/ELEGANT COUNTRY INN - 15 RMS)
Tonight you will be staying at either the elegant 4 diamond ballard inn nestled among vineyards and orchards in the charming township of ballard or alternatively the popular And similarly sized Victorian Santa Ynez inn set in the serene Santa Ynez valley. Both properties are conveniently placed to allow you a full day exploring the surrounding Santa Barbara wine country.
DAYS SIX & SEVEN (93 Miles) 2 Nights
J PATRICK HOUSE - CAMBRIA
(LOG HOME & CARRIAGE HOUSE BREAKFAST INN - 8 ROOMS)
Nestled in the tall monterey pines above Cambria's charming East Village lies this enchanting log home, both Cambria's original and still it's finest bed and breakfast inn. Whilst enjoying this lovely inn's exemplary guest services you can take time to explore the big sur wih its landscape of rolling hills, plunging cliffs and superb ocean views. Visit nearby hearst castle, one of the most extravagant private homes in the world.
DAYS EIGHT & NINE (105 Miles) 2 Nights
MARTINE INN - PACIFIC GROVE, MONTEREY AREA
(ELEGANT WATERSIDE BRAKFAST INN - 24 ROOMS)
Just blocks from Monterey's bustling cannery row lies this historic Victorian villa. Originally built in the 1890's as a lavish private residence, today the inn is a meticulously renovated resort where every fixture and fitting is an authentic Victorian era antique just steps from the waters edge.
Monterey is located on a magnificent peninsula with many world class attractions such as it's famous aquarium and cannery row.
DAYS TEN & ELEVEN (175 Miles) 2 nights
THE WINE COUNTRY INN - ST HELENA, NAPA VALLEY
(TRADITIONAL COUNTRY INN - 29 ROOMS)
Located less than 20 miles from napa, the Wine Country Inn at St Helena is a tranquil and hidden oasis in the heart of America's centre for fine wine and eclectic dining. With lush gardens and a sun drenched pool the inn is a wonderful base to return to after an exciting day exploring the surrounding countryside and the napa valley wine region, where you will discover some amazing wine.
DAYS TWELVE & THIRTEEN (34 Miles) 2 Nights
GRAPE LEAF INN - HEALDSBURG, SONOMA VALLEY
(LUXURY WINE COUNTRY INN - 12 ROOMS)
With 104 world class wineries within a ten minute drive and some of the most picturesque countryside imaginable what more can we can tell you! Surrounded by century old evergreens and lush award winning gardens, the gracious and luxurious Grape Leaf Inn is perfectly tucked away on a quiet historic street in this delightful Sonoma Valley town.
DAYS FOURTEEN & FIFTEEN (52 Miles) 2 Nights
GERSTLE PARK INN - SAN RAFAEL, SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
(ELEGANT VILLAGE BED & BREAKFAST INN - 12 ROOMS)
Located just 20 minutes north of San Francisco and 30 minutes south of the wine country, the Gerstle Inn is a perfect base in the bay area allowing you to combine the attractions of the city and still enjoy the nearby wine country. Situated in a quiet and historic neighbourhood, With beautiful terraced gardens and green lawns, the inn's estate also borders nearby woods where you can hike. Rooms are spacious and plush and in the evening you can savour a drink on the verandah. The Gerstle Park Inn is a perfect place to end your journey through the best of california's wine country.
Total Miles - 602
PRICES FROM £1829 PER PERSON
Based on Double or Twin Occupancy, including all accommodation and room taxes on a Bed and Breakfast Basis.
For a full quotation please email or telephone (01892) 51189