Lavender: A French Country Inn
December, 2008
Rating:
10 out of 10
Tariff : Lodging for 2
(3 nights)
Location/Atmosphere
Just off the main drag of Yountville
is a neighborhood with quiet, tree-lined streets--all within
walking distance of the best restaurants in the wine
country. Lavender, a Four Sisters Inn property, sits at the
corner of Webber Ave and Yount Street. It boasts a
restored home with wrap around porch as well as numerous
quaint outbuildings with both private gardens and a shared
courtyard and parking area. On the main floor of the home is
a sun porch used for breakfast with a nook for wine and
cheese in the afternoon. There is the reception desk area and 24
hr. coffee and tea service. The living room is cozy and
allows for reading or socializing. One evening we were
treated to a complimentary wine tasting offered by a local
winery in the living room.
Rooms
The guest rooms on the main floor
each have private access from the porch. We had the pleasure
of trying two different rooms during our stay. The
first one, off the front porch, was a nice sized bedroom
furnished with antiques and boasting a gas fireplace in the
corner. The spacious bathroom had an old timey black
and white tile pattern and glass doors that led to a private
porch with a two person jetted spa tub. Very
romantic.
Upstairs in the main house is a suite with huge
bedroom (Including small table and chairs, plus a desk). a
cozy sitting room, and a private bath with spa tub. There is
even a mini balcony.
The views of the giant trees and quiet
street are perfect for this quiet get away. There are 8
guestrooms in all.
Amenities
All the rooms are beautifully
decorated and come equipped with cable television, wireless
internet, a teddy bear on the bed (available for purchase),
a morning newspaper, and a basket with wine glasses and
corkscrew--after all, this is wine country! There is a wine
and cheese service in the afternoon next to the reception
area and living room. This is certainly a welcome
amenity, but, in the heart of wine country, the wine served
should be a little bit better. There is also a coffee and tea bar
available, as well as complimentary chilled water and soda,
which is nice. Breakfast always included a hot gourmet
entree (poached egg casserole, quiche, etc.) breads,
pastries, fruit, and juice.
These were self serve out
on the enclosed sun porch, with staff to clear the tables
and restock the breakfast items as needed. We borrowed
bicycles to ride locally and enjoyed seeing the scenery at a
leisurely pace, including a nearby farm with long horned
steer.
Service
We were treated well from the start
of planning our trip and reserving rooms over the phone.
While at Lavender, we met at least 4 receptionists, all of
whom were pleasant and helpful. When we arrived we received
a mini tour. The staff was available for advice, directions,
and even booking tours or making other arrangements for
guests.
Lavender
2020 Webber Ave. Yountville, CA
707-944-1388 |
