When love is in the air and you can’t wait to be alone with your special someone, why not book a stay at one of these romantic northern California bed and breakfasts? These retreats are sure to rekindle the spark!
The Inn at Sonoma, Sonoma, CA
If you’re looking for a romantic first-rate stay at a reasonable price, The Inn at Sonoma will satisfy your every desire. 19 perfectly appointed rooms with fireplaces, private decks, flat screen TVs and DVD players, are just steps away from historic Sonoma Plaza provide the perfect place to rest, relax and romance.
Start your stay with a relaxing bike ride on one of the Inn’s free loaner bicycles. The friendly staff can guide you to a picturesque path that winds through the town of Sonoma and along the outskirts, providing a chance to breathe deeply and enjoy the views. Park the bikes and try a stroll around the Plaza to see the boutiques, cafes, art galleries and of course, fine restaurants.
Be sure to make it back to the Inn for the complimentary wine and cheese buffet. Local wineries pour their finest presses, and the on site kitchen prepares delicious appetizers, including an amazing apple pie and fresh cookies! Relax by the fire in the Inn’s comfy sitting room, play a game of chess, or treat yourselves to the outdoor hot tub.
After a restful night’s sleep, a full homemade breakfast buffet awaits you. Breads, fresh fruit, oatmeal, coffee, juices, and teas all generously served provide a great start to another Valentine’s Day with the one you love.
Rooms are available from $225 to $300, double occupancy. Special offers available.
Madrona Manor, Healdsburg, CA
Step back in time with a romantic Valentine’s Day visit to Madrona Manor in Healdsburg, California. Nestled near a hillside in northern California’s wine country, Madrona Manor offers the Victorian experience with all the modern amenities of a bed and breakfast.
Madrona Manor’s 22 guest rooms and suites all echo back to a time when opulence was the standard. High ceilings, antique furniture, authentic period details in the bathrooms and large sweeping windows opening to balconies with views of the wine country contribute to a feeling of rest and retreat.
Spend the afternoon strolling the 8 acres of beautifully manicured gardens of the estate, or relax by the swimming pool. Valentine’s Day romance is sure to bloom in the romantic no-television atmosphere of this bed and breakfast. If the urge to shop strikes, historic Healdsburg is minutes away, brimming with restaurants, boutiques and an old fashioned town square.
For a most romantic dinner, be sure to make reservations at Madrona Manor’s New Californian style restaurant, often using produce grown in the Manor’s gardens. Dinner in the intimate space over candlelight, linens and exemplary wine list will surely create the ultimate Valentine’s Day memory.
In the morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast in the dining room, or stay in your pajamas and have a tray brought to you to enjoy in front of the fire.
Rooms available from $220 to $620, double occupancy. Winter specials available.
Royal Gorges Rainbow Lodge, Soda Springs, California
Situated in the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains, the Rainbow Lodge is a perfectly pleasing Valentine’s Day bed and breakfast location. You might wonder if you’ve stepped back in time to a European chalet – the Lodge’s rustic accommodations are the ideal blend of comfort and coziness along the Yuba River. Originally built in the 1800s, romance is a given with no phones or televisions as distractions!
Spend your day cross country or downhill skiing at nearby resorts, snow shoeing around the lodge, or curl up beside the warm stone fireplace and enjoy your Valentine. Or visit the historic town of Truckee, located minutes away.
For lunch and dinner you won’t have to travel far – Rainbow Lodge offers two relaxing fireside dining rooms serving French and California cuisines created with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Breakfast of eggs, oatmeal, and fruit prepares your for the day’s adventures. Fresh spring water from the surrounding area is used exclusively at Rainbow Lodge.
Rainbow Lodge’s three types of room arrangements surely accommodate any budget.