The Chanric Inn at Napa Valley
Calistoga's Sumptuous B&B in the Heart of California Wine Country
Sep 19, 2008
At the northern edge of Napa Valley, in the picturesque town of Calistoga, sits one of the most stylish and elegant getaways in California wine country. The Chanric Inn combines the coziness and personalized service of a romantic B&B with the refined design and high-end amenities of a premium boutique hotel.
The Chanric’s intimate setting offers guests a peaceful environment where they're ensured plenty of privacy, while affording them quality service and easy access to the world-renowned wineries of Napa Valley. With its superior guest rooms and gourmet cuisine, the Chanric stands in a category by itself and is the perfect destination for anyone looking for that idyllic wine-country retreat.
Not the Typical B&B Fare
The Chanric Inn follows faithfully the belief that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Each morning, a resident chef prepares a three-course gourmet brunch in the inn’s show kitchen. Entrées include such dishes as chived eggs on fontina toast, with sautéed spinach, mushroom duxelles, and white truffle oil. Or perhaps ratatouille with poached eggs and shaved reggiano parmesan. And no brunch is complete without freshly-baked pastries and a seasonal fruit course, such as chilled watermelon soup with lemon verbena and walnut-mint oil.
Guests are free to dine inside or, weather permitting, out on the patio, surrounded by the organic garden where many of the herbs used in the meals are grown. There, guests can enjoy a leisurely breakfast, while savoring the fragrant breezes sweeping up Napa Valley. The patio also provides an ideal setting for the evening’s libations, available freely from the inn’s complimentary wet bar.
Superior Wine-Country Accommodations
Perhaps the most difficult part about staying at the Chanric Inn is getting out of bed. With their super pillow tops, high-count cotton sheets, and down comforters, the beds are an oasis unto themselves. Fortunately, the fresh coffee and tea outside the rooms first thing in the morning, along with the waiting gourmet brunch, will entice even the most reluctant guests out from under those snug comforters.
But the beds are only a part of the picture. The designer furnishings and attention to detail - the plush towels, waffle-weave spa bathrobes, and Aveda spa products - provide the guest rooms with an elegant warmth that even the most discerning guest will appreciate. And when not in their rooms, visitors to the Chanric can lounge in the spacious living room, sit by the fire, and enjoy the serene, restful ambiance.
Pool, Spa, Massage, and Much More
Not many B&Bs can boast of such a large pool and pool-side area, which includes a roomy hot tub next to an ancient trellised grapevine. Set upon a lush Napa Valley hillside, with extraordinary views of the Palisades Mountains, the pool area is the perfect place to kick back on those warm sunny afternoons after a day of wine tasting, shopping, or seeing the local sights.
The Chanric also offers massage services at their on-site studio. Trained therapists provide an assortment of therapies, including Swedish massage, hot stone therapy, and foot reflexology. A favorite among guests is the couples massage package, which is an intimate, romantic massage for two.
Indeed, the Chanric has it all. With their attention to detail, their superior rooms, their gourmet brunches, and their full concierge service, the Chanric is not only the perfect romantic getaway, but also an ideal gathering place for old and new friends alike.
On a scale of 1-10, the Chanric Inn rates an easy 20.
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