Meadowood

Distinctive resort amid a 250- acre parkland estate in the heart of the Napa Valley, 90 minutes north of San Francisco. Clusters of dormered cottages contain 85 guest quarters; for maximum spaciousness and privacy, request a "Tree Line Cottage," "Oakview" or "Hillside Terrace" unit with a fireplace and private terrace. A sprawling clubhouse provides casual grill luncheons, while dinners are served in a separate formal restaurant. Two outdoor pools, 9-hole executive golf course, seven tennis courts, championship croquet lawns, extensive health/fitness spa and walking trails; also wine/food courses, tastings, guided cellar tours.

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THE WHITE BARN INN(Kennebunkport, ME)Although nearly everyone praises the “exquisite” food, some feel that the rooms are “disappointing” and “in need of investment,” leaving one aggrieved writer feeling “nickeled-and-dimed.”

— Hideaway Report, August 2008