Tucked among 28 acres of rolling vineyards, orchards and gardens is the five star Bernardus Lodge in California’s Carmel Valley. Priding itself on superb culinary offerings, Bernadus Lodge offers farm-to-table cuisine and award winning wines in its Lucia Restaurant & Bar, led by celebrated European Chef Cal Stamenov.
Love wine? You'll be in heaven at these luxury resorts
Perched by lush green vineyards from Provence to Tuscany, these luxury lodgings offer sophisticated dining, designer fit-outs and outstanding varietals. All that’s left for you to do is sniff, swirl and taste your way through bold reds and light, citrusy whites.
Canvas Wine Lodge, Mendoza, Argentina
Nestled in a 55 acre vineyard, this 18 room luxury wine lodge is surrounded by the natural beauty of Mendoza, an idyllic wine growing region at the foot of the Andes.
Chateau Le Mas De Montet Petit-Bersac, Dordogne, France
A beautifully restored renaissance château accommodating just 28 guests, this luxurious hotel is set amongst 130 acres of parkland and just a short drive from some of the finest vineyards in the world – Bordeaux, St Emilion, Monbazillac, Bergerac, Cahors and many others.
Hotel Marqués de Riscal, Elciego, Spain
Designed by Frank Gehry, this stunning hotel is a masterpiece of modernity with 43 spacious rooms. The hotel organises wine tours round the Marqués de Riscal vineyards and the Vivanco Museum, Europe’s largest wine museum.
Jackalope, Mornington Peninsula, Australia
This stunning vineyard property on the Victorian coast combines a 143-year-old Mornington Peninsula homestead and winery with a strikingly modern 46-room hotel. Its avant-garde design features floor-to-ceiling windows, private terraces and a black 30 metre infinity pool and spa.
Six Senses, Douro Valley, Portugal
Set high on a hill overlooking the stunning UNESCO listed Douro Valley, this superbly renovated 19th-century manor house is surrounded by ample vineyards to explore. On site, guests are well looked after with a luxurious spa, restaurant, infinity pool and wine library.
Villa La Coste, Provence, France
Set halfway between the Luberon natural park and Cézanne’s hometown of Aix-en-Provence and surrounded by vineyards, luxury hotel Villa la Coste is a celebration of modern art, wine and cutting edge architecture.
Rosewood Castiglion Del Bosco, Tuscany, Italy
One of the oldest and best-preserved estates in Tuscany, Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco is a celebration of Italian heritage and natural beauty. The property offers its guests immersion into the world of Tuscan wine with vineyards located within the estate and along the coast.
Viña Vik, Millahue, Chile
In a striking building with views over vineyards and wetlands, this ultra-modern hotel is 26 km from the city of San Vicente de Tagua Tagua. The eclectic, art-filled rooms are individually decorated, and feature floor-to-ceiling windows with scenic rural views.
MONA Pavilions, Hobart, Australia
Situated on the Derwent River near the Hobart’s world-renowned Museum of Old and New Art, the MONA Pavilions offer contemporary design, avant-garde art, a heated lap pool, sauna and gym, restaurant, micro-brewery and winery.