You go on vacation to get away, right? You want to leave behind washing the dishes and straightening the beds, cooking and running errands. You may also be looking for some peace and quiet, away from other hotel guests also looking to escape it all. Be forewarned, this is the kind of place you want to tell all your friends about and also want to keep all to yourself.

The Cottages of Napa Valley — Photo courtesy of The Cottages of Napa Valley

The Cottages of Napa Valley are ideal for those who want plenty of their own space and privacy, with the convenience of staying at a charming little bed and breakfast. Just a few miles north of Napa and south of Yountville, they make sure your cottage is stocked with wine, Peet's coffee, Tazo tea and other complimentary snacks, HDTV and Netflix movies. There's also a concierge to answer all of your questions and smooth out your stay and in-cottage spa treatments and massages. In the morning, they'll deliver a breakfast basket filled with pastries from Bouchon Bakery to your doorstep--forget waking up during 7 and 11am to make it to a hotel's breakfast before they close, it's your time now.

In addition to being smartly decorated and well-located to explore Napa Valley, The Cottages of Napa Valley provide complementary dinner transportation to Yountville and will happily organize a private wine tour for you. It's very much the best of both worlds--the privacy of renting your own house and the luxury of staying at a hotel that takes excellent care of you.