San Martin, California
Cordevalle
Vineyard golf estate
Vineyard golf estate
The 1,700-acre foothill estate functions as a private country club, where guests share championship fairways and an on-site winery.
“CordeValle feels like a pocket of elegant Napa Valley wine country tucked behind the tiny, unassuming valley town of San Martin.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An 18-hole championship golf course and an on-site vineyard spanning 1,700 hillside acres.
Notable
Backen & Gillam shaped the Craftsman bungalows with high timber ceilings and fieldstone fireplaces.
Notable
On-call golf carts shuttle guests to secluded bungalows with fireplaces and goose-down bedding.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The 45 Craftsman-style bungalows and villas come with fireplaces, soaking tubs, and valley or fairway views.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Morgan Hill's downtown restaurants sit five minutes north, while Gilroy's farm stands stretch just to the south.
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The rooms
Craftsman bungalows have tall stone fireplaces, and private patios open out toward the rolling fairways.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool looks across the fairways toward the foothills, lined with sun loungers and white parasols.
The spa
Treatment rooms open into private gardens, and signature therapies draw on grape-seed vine extracts from the surrounding valley.
The gym
The gym opens onto outdoor foliage, stocked with Technogym equipment, Peloton bikes, and a rower.
At the table
One Iron Bar serves regional dishes beside dual fireplaces, and outdoor terrace tables look out over the golf greens.
How it began
SAP co-founder Hasso Plattner acquired the former ranch land to establish an 18-hole championship golf club.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.