Artisan Winery French Chateau and Vineyard Estate

• We really lucked out!!

  We really lucked out!!

  • Guest Shirley
  • Date of stay 03/13/13
  • Review Submitted 03/25/13
  Our extended family of 15 enjoyed all the comforts of home, with incredible beauty both inside and out. The house is gracious and open, but you can keep the kids close by too. Not cavernous, but room for everyone to enjoy. The kitchen is fully equipped. Doors surround the house and invite you to be part of the amazing English gardens that captivate the birds and people!! The mountains and sky are constantly changing. We didn't want to leave. To add to that, the owner, Lynn, is so hospitable and easy to work with. The Valley is warmer than the coast and doesn't get as much fog. It's about 15 minutes away from Carmel. It was the perfect place to celebrate our youngest son's wedding at a Holman Ranch.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Beautiful and relaxing

  Beautiful and relaxing

  • Guest Allie
  • Date of stay 09/02/12
  • Review Submitted 10/12/12
  I stayed at this beautiful property the first week of September with my husband, our 2 and 4 year old girls, and four of his adult family members. It was a perfect place for a large group, very spacious with three very nice bedrooms and an office with a pull-out bed that worked well for the kids. The kitchen was fully stocked, and we made some terrific meals there. The views of the highlands are wonderful, and my kids spent hours playing in the small gardens around the house. The photos on the website are exactly as the home appears. You definitely need a car, as the home is quite isolated.

  Recommended for: Families with young children.

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• Great location - great stay

  Great location - great stay

  • Guest Anna E.
  • Date of stay 07/23/12
  • Review Submitted 08/13/12
  We stayed at this wonderful property the last week of July and were very pleased with it. Beautiful house and great nature just outside the door! The owner was helpful and gave us lots of info about what to do during our stay. While it was very foggy by the sea we had nice sunny weather so it is really a good idea to stay in Carmel Valley instead of down by the sea. We can def. recommend this house to others!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Fabulous NYE Family Getaway!!

  Fabulous NYE Family Getaway!!

  • Guest Lex
  • Date of stay 12/30/11
  • Review Submitted 01/18/12
  What a wonderful weekend! My husband & I joined three other couples (all with our first children, ages 8 months to 18 months) for a wonderfully relaxing weekend at the Chateau. We cooked all of our meals in the beautiful kitchen with fresh veggies & herbs from the garden & even fired up the BBQ one night. The rooms were spacious & the decor was lovely. One afternoon we traveled over to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, had lunch on Cannery Row & cruised the 17 Mile Drive. The 17 Mile Drive was a great nap time for the wee ones while us adults took in the beauty of the coast! We took long walks around the property & even saw a hawk take flight from a tree nearly 5 feet from us! As an amateur photographer I was able to capture some gorgeous shots on the property of the garden, the valley & the mossy cypress trees. The garden has an abundant amount of lavender which continuously scented the air around us. We stayed in the Valley Vista Room & I am so happy with our room choice but all of the rooms are so spacious & lovely & it was hard to decide which one we wanted to stay in. Perfect accommodations & the wine was delicious to boot! We are already planning our next trip with our family! Thanks so much for a lovely, much needed vacation!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Gorgeous home and surrounding area

  Gorgeous home and surrounding area

  • Guest Lilly
  • Date of stay 12/26/11
  • Review Submitted 12/29/11
  We just returned from a 3 night stay here and it was amazing. Definitely the nicest house we've ever stayed in. The home is clean, spacious and beautiful. Bathrooms and kitchen were well equipped with anything we needed. We came with family from England and they loved sitting out in the sun overlooking the gorgeous surroundings while drinking their tea. We loved the outside area for the kids to run around or the driveway for them to play t-ball or soccer. It is an ideal home for 2 families since there are two separate areas (2 bedrooms in each part). It was the perfect location to drive to Monterey and Carmel (there are even aquarium passes which saved us a good amount of money!). Lynn was just an e-mail or phone call away to answer our questions and we enjoyed a free wine tasting in the tasting room.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Great wine, fun house!

  Great wine, fun house!

  • Guest fitfan
  • Date of stay 08/16/11
  • Review Submitted 09/26/11
  what a great week!! the location is fantastic right on the top of laureless grade, with great views. This house has lots of character, and that amazing vintage Wolf stove made us some wonderful meals. we had plenty of room for our group of 7. walked the vineyard one afternoon and even ran into the owner at the Baja Cantina. Fun house and would recommend it! And the wine is not to be missed.

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• The incredible Chateau

  The incredible Chateau

  • Guest Jesse
  • Date of stay 04/14/11
  • Review Submitted 04/18/11
  Our cycling team stayed here for an event last weekend and absolutely loved the chateau. The setting is amazing with beautiful views and a very tranquil environment. The house is also amazing with very high level finishes and great open areas for socializing. I highly recommend this property.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Fabulous but homey!

  Fabulous but homey!

  • Guest The Bride
  • Date of stay 03/18/11
  • Review Submitted 03/22/11
  Wow, what a gorgeous property and fun place to stay! We had a group of girls for a bachelorette weekend and it was the perfect setup - fab kitchen, great bedrooms, and plenty of space to lounge around without feeling like we were on top of each other. Everything is well-stocked if you want to spend the whole weekend in the kitchen (like we did - hey, it was raining!) but I definitely recommend getting outside for a hike or a wine tasting in the village to work up an appetite. I wish we'd be able to stay for a week! Thanks for the hospitality Lynn, hope we can come back soon!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• AMAZING PROPERTY

  AMAZING PROPERTY

  • Guest City Dwellers in Search of Sun
  • Date of stay 03/18/11
  • Review Submitted 03/22/11
  As a vacation rental owner and general accomodation snob, I was so impressed with this home and Lynn the owner who met us at the house to give us a tour and explain everything. The attention to detail is top notch and the views are simply breathtaking. Warm and inviting, completely stocked with everything you need, it's a great place to relax and enjoy friends and family. Thanks Lynn - we'll be back!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway.

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• A perfect Christmas/New Year's venue for our family reunion

  A perfect Christmas/New Year's venue for our family reunion

  • Guest Carole
  • Date of stay 12/23/10
  • Review Submitted 01/03/11
  Our three children, their spouses/boyfriend and granddaughter (8 weeks old) and labradoodle (very well-trained and behaved) all enjoyed our 9 day stay so much. The photos do not capture the spaciousness and well thought-out layout that allowed our family private spaces and great gathering places in the Great Room, living room and out-of-doors. We missed the big blizzard in New York, and instead, we were enjoying the chilly but great Carmel sweater/vest weather, outside hiking on the property and enjoying the beautiful gardens and view and going biking and to the beaches. We had more family visit for a few hours for a 20+ dinner. We all fit very well and all loved the house. We would return again soon when the occasion arises.. We are an East and West Coast family. Who knows where we will be next year. We highly recommend this Chateau and its 3 master bedrooms and office/convertible bedroom to anyone for any amount of time. The owner, Lynn, was so helpful, affable and she truly has a wonderful sense of design and decorating to match the lovely Chateau and its surroundings.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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$1000/night + ttax (2 night minimum)
Catering/housekeeping by arrangement
Wine/Barrel tasting by arrangement
Weekly rates available

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.