Lavender, A Four Sisters Inn

A walkable location in Yountville is a gourmet’s paradise; Lavender, A Four Sisters Inn is just across the street from the French Laundry, and a quick stroll away from various wineries and tasting rooms. The hotel consists of a quartet of smartly renovated 19th-century farmhouses, slightly set apart amid gardens blooming with wild roses and hydrangeas. The idea behind Four Sisters, an upscale hotel collection with properties throughout California, is to bring together the sophistication of a boutique hotel with the warmth of a bed-and-breakfast. In the Napa Valley location, this means elegant interiors with a French country twist, plus homey amenities like freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and an afternoon wine hour.

The simplest rooms, up a flight of stairs in the main house, have vaulted ceilings and feature a king-sized bed, a seating area with a fireplace, a writing desk, and a simple bathroom with a jetted tub. Thoughtful extras range from plush bathrobes and custom bath products to a small library of books and a mini-fridge to keep the Chardonnay cold. Larger rooms and suites, some accessible through private outdoor entrances, have cozy private patios, some with luxurious outdoor tubs. One of the farmhouses has a wraparound porch where a homemade breakfast is served. Lavender provides complimentary bicycles for exploring the Napa Valley Vine Trail, and the hotel’s brick-lined courtyard, strung with twinkling lights, is the perfect spot to relax by the fire with a glass of wine.