Vintage House at The Estate Yountville

There’s no wine country town quite as picturesque as Yountville. The hamlet sits in the heart of Napa Valley and is home to the region’s most well-known restaurant, The French Laundry. It’s also a perfect base for your wine country escape, especially if you stay at Vintage House. The boutique hotel is the epitome of laid-back luxury. Set on 22 acres of beautifully landscaped property known as Estate Yountville, Vintage House has 80 guest rooms and suites, an intimate pool, a chic lobby and plenty of amenities, from special perks at top partner wineries to complimentary tastings at the hotel (Thursdays to Saturdays). The sprawling Estate Yountville contains another hotel, Villagio, and a private villa; a marketplace where sensational chocolates are made by confectionery maestro Chris Kollar; a wine shop with a tasting room and patio; a bocce court; and a vineyard. It also offers two eateries that honor the Italian culinary legacy of the late chef Michael Chiarello: the more upscale dinner-only Bottega, and Ottimo, which serves pizza and coffee.