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“Overlooked by the Santa Lucia Mountain Range and resting in 28 acres of lavender, vineyard and olive orchards, the property is one of the few romantic vineyard hotels that successfully caters to couples, groups of friends and families. Spacious rooms and spectacular outdoor dining. Great hideaway.”

“Overlooked by the Santa Lucia Mountain Range and resting in 28 acres of lavender, vineyard and olive orchards, the property is one of the few romantic vineyard hotels that successfully caters to couples, groups of friends and families. Spacious rooms and spectacular outdoor dining. Great hideaway.”

Hotel Review

There’s a relaxed, low-key, calming atmosphere at Bernardus Lodge & Spa. Highlights include the attentive staff, spacious rooms and villas with handcrafted copper hammered tubs, gas fireplaces and the softest king-size beds. There's also an outdoor pool, which is heated all year round and the delicious locally-sourced cuisine served up in its Lucia Restaurant and Bar, includes fresh herbs and produce grown in the resort’s organic gardens, which is open for guests to wander. And for an extra special foodie treat, the kitchen even boasts an exclusive chef’s table, where A-list celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio have dined - with autographs to prove it! Younger guests can plant seeds in the rose garden - thoughtfully presented to little ones with a name tag on check-in - or play croquet on the lawn; while older ones can enjoy a spa treatment, the adults-only outdoor hot tub or one of the 20,000 bottles of wine stored on-site (the Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc is one of its most popular wines).
 

Written by Stephanie Reed

Recommended For

  • Learning
  • Carmel-by-the-sea has a range of art galleries and wine tasting rooms.
  • Croquet
  • An immaculate croquet lawn for all to use and Bocce Ball also possible
  • Country Escape
  • Winery and vineyards offer a beautiful landscape for guests.
  • Wildlife Area
  • Garland Ranch Regional Park is on the doorstep.
  • Spa breaks
  • In-house spa is avaliable for all.
  • Tennis
  • Two courts within the grounds.
  • Great walks
  • Restaurant
  • Under the direction of renowned chef, Cal Stamenov
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Country House
  • Wedding license
  • Family Suites
  • Quiet
  • Views
  • Spa
  • Boutique
  • Pet friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Disabled access
  • Wellbeing
  • Luxury
  • Intimate

Facilities

  • Good wine list
  • Full range of Bernardus Wines
  • Restaurant
  • Under the direction of renowned chef, Cal Stamenov
  • Airport transfer
  • 1.5 hours from the San Jose International Airport
  • Swimming Pool
  • Outdoor and heated all year
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Massage
  • Outdoor dining
  • Fireplace
  • Communal Dining
  • Wedding license
  • Bar
  • Family Suites
  • Parking
  • Views
  • Sitting Room
  • Spa
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Wifi
  • Disabled access
  • Suites
  • Hot Tub
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • In room music system
  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Learning
  • Carmel-by-the-sea has a range of art galleries and wine tasting rooms.
  • Croquet
  • An immaculate croquet lawn for all to use and Bocce Ball also possible
  • Wildlife Area
  • Garland Ranch Regional Park is on the doorstep.
  • Tennis
  • Two courts within the grounds.
  • Great walks

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Telegraph review of Bernardus Lodge & Spa

This 28-acre Carmel Valley resort feels like a sprawling wine country estate

Originally published by Telegraph (view article)