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Applewood Inn, Restaurant & Spa


  • “A charming country inn hidden among the redwoods delivers five-star amenities and an acclaimed California Provencal-style restaurant” - Robb Report

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    An exclusive of professionally inspected and guest-reviewed luxury inns with extensive modern amenities.

    Inn Details

    Applewood Inn, Restaurant & Spa is located in a knoll of the Russian River. Sheltered by towering red woods and surrounded by fruit orchards and gardens , this romantic enclave offers couples a secluded and peaceful refuge to unwind, relax, re-connect and re-ignite their passion. The restaurant at Applewood, has been awarded a Michelin star for 2011 and is a food lover's paradise. Guests rave about the accommodating service, soothing atmosphere, and the earthy Wine Country cuisine served in the cozy restaurant built to recall a French barn. Let Applewood be your sanctuary or have a day full of adventure, taste wine in world class wineries, visit the rugged Sonoma coast or a a millenarian redwood forest. Wine country accommodations don't come any more relaxing or romantic. Applewood is the perfect choice for a honeymoon, anniversary, weekend getaway or extended wine country vacation.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Travel, food and wine, motorcycles. Drove from Texas to Rio de Janeiro in a 7 months unforgettable journey. Rode the length of Baja and back for a vacation 1/2011. Very proud to have attained a Michelin star for our restaurant the first year of our tenure.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • Italian

    • Spanish



    Features

    Type:

    • Spa

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Country Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Close to ancient Redwood forest

    • Close to the Sonoma Coast

    • Great Signature Country Breakfast

    • Michelin Stared Restaurant & Spa in Property

    • Secluded, Peaceful, Romantic.

    • Wine Country

    • Antiques/decor

    • Excellent views

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Computer

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Spa

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Spa with steam shower and jacuzzi tub

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  • Arezzo

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $165/$215

    Firenze

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $165/$215

    Grosseto

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $235/$295

    Livorno

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $235/$295

    Lucca

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $165/$215

    Massa

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $165/$215

    Pisa

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $165/$215

    Pistoia

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $235/$295

    Prato

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $235/$295

    Castellina

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $295/$375

    Chianti

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $295/$375

    Cortona

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $295/$375

    Greve

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $295/$375

    Montalcino

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $295/$375

    Montepulciano

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $295/$375

    Siena

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $295/$375

    Seventeen

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $295/$375

    Leonardo

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $295/$375

    Michelangelo

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $295/$375

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00pm    Check out: 12:00pm

    • Minimum stay: 2 night min on Weekends

    • Deposit amount required: Reservations are secured by a one night’s stay, plus tax via Visa, Master Card, American Express or Discover. We are unable to accept personal checks for deposits.

    • Cancellations: Deposits are refundable less a $35.00 processing fee if we are notified at least 14 days prior to your expected arrival. Multiple room reservations require a 30-day notification and a $35.00 processing fee per room. If notification of cancellation is made within the cancellation period, all deposit refunds are pending the inn’s ability to re-rent the room(s) for the entire length of your anticipated stay. Changing your reservation after your initial reservation may affect the rate and/or availability of rooms. Departure before your scheduled departure date will constitute a cancellation and will be subject to the aforementioned cancellation policies.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: We serve wine and beer at the restaurant's bar & the Villa.

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: The inn caters to adult couples.

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Country Breakfast

    • Time Served: 8:30am to10:00am

    • Serving location: Dining Room, On-site restaurant


    Signature Dish

    Cocoa Nib Crusted Rack of Lamb
    Chef Bruce Frieseke earned our restaurant a Michelin Star for 2011. Its signature and most popular dish is : Cocoa Nib Crusted Rack of Lamb, Sherry Braised Spanish Chorizo, Brown Butter Celery Root, Mint Chimichurri.


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian


    Recipes

    Appetizer-Snack

    Belgian Endive and Apple Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: 15 minutes

  • Location Type

    • 6 acres of fruit orchard

    • Redwood Grove

    • Russian River Valley

    • Countryside

    • Small town

    • Wine country


    City

    • Healdsburg

    • Distance to city: 12 miles

    • Directions to property:
      River Road exit just a bit beyond the city of Santa Rosa. Exit onto River Road, turning left at the traffic signal. Proceed 16 miles West to the traffic signal at Hwy. 116 at Guerneville. Turn left at the signal and cross the bridge over the Russian River. Applewood is ½ mile past the bridge on the left, across from a horse pasture.


    Airport

    • San Francisco, CA (SFO) 70 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From San Francisco Airport Take Hwy. 101 North to Hwy 380 (Far right lane exit). Take Hwy. 380 to Hwy. 280 North toward San Francisco, get into the far left lanes for 19th Avenue as you approach the city. Follow 19th Avenue through San Francisco to the Golden Gate Bridge (Hwy 101 North). Follow Hwy. 101 North. Proceed North to the River Road exit just a bit beyond the city of Santa Rosa. Exit onto River Road, turning left at the traffic signal. Proceed 16 miles West to the traffic signal at Hwy. 116 at Guerneville. Turn left at the signal and cross the bridge over the Russian River. Applewood is ½ mile past the bridge on the left, across from a horse pasture.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Wine Tasting

    • Wineries

    • Shopping

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

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    Write a review

    What a delight!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    What an enjoyable stay. Everything from the room, to the restaurant, the staff, and the owners, Sylvia & Carlos made the stay wonderful. I felt more like a family member than a guest.


    Applewood Inn

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    Very nice secluded inn in the heart of Pinot Noir country. The staff is fantastic and the restaurant exquisite.


    Wine Country Weekend

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    Fantastic extended weekend in wine country. The Applewood Inn is perfect for location in wine country, to the ocean and redwoods. The Applewood Inn is relaxing and restaurants -- excellent!


    Fantastic

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    Beautiful inn in a great setting. Innkeepers Carlos and Silvia and their staff very gracious and accomodating. Great tips on visiting and tasting nearby from Sandy (I think). Very close to the Armstrong Woods redwood forest and close enough to the coast to have a morning of sightseeing and afternoon of tasting Russian River valley wines. Do NOT miss dinner at the Applewood Inn's restaruant - outstanding with fantastic service. Would gladly return.


    Romantic Getaway vacation

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    We loved our visit to the Applewood! Our 4 night stay was perfect. The room was clean and beautiful, and a good size for an extended weekend stay. The staff was helpful and friendly. The Restaurant was fabulous. We loved it so much we asked to meet the chef, who is a gracious as he is a maestro in the kitchen! (The breakfast staff was great too) The wait staff was also fantastic. I can only say that they consistently and pleasantly surprised me. I recommend the inn 100%


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