Charm, convenience and an idyllic outdoor setting await you at Bristol Glen. With its ideal location you’ll be able to explore and experience nearby top wineries, restaurants, markets and shops, and then come home to this perfect wine country retreat designed for indoor and outdoor living. The private park-like setting – over 2.5 acres – features a pool and large deck, dining table, pergola with bar, BBQ and outdoor kitchen (which lights up for evening dining and late night cocktails). Along the back of the house is a lavish deck where bright red umbrellas and cushioned wooden chairs welcome you for easy relaxing as you take in nature at its finest.

Come inside to find your Great Room with a dramatic two-story high stone fireplace and tall windows that fill the space with natural light. The huge gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream come true — the perfect place to prepare the bounty of ingredients found at local markets and farms. A second living area/den offers a more serene setting. Furnished in an inviting contemporary country style with neutral tones, lots of natural woods, and soft fabrics, Bristol Glen has accommodations for ten people. In addition to the bedrooms, the upstairs features a separate open den with large screen TV and a balcony overlooking the property – the perfect quiet space after the day’s adventures.

Good to Know

Though Bristol Glen is just a few miles to the popular towns of Kenwood and Glen Ellen, the property is located at the end of a quiet lane and is quite private and safe. Families and friends love the relaxed atmosphere and the resort-like features of the outdoor living space. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs (two share a spacious bathroom) and one bedroom downstairs with a full bath nearby. The downstairs den features a comfortable pull-out sofa.

There is a small step between both the kitchen and downstairs bathroom leading to the great room, dining area, den and downstairs bedroom. As such, guests are advised to “mind the step” and should know that the downstairs floor plan may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues or who are unsteady on their feet.

Eat, Drink & Play

A stay in the historic town of Kenwood guarantees a taste of the wine country you’ve always imagined. Picturesque mountain ranges and rolling vineyards line the rustic country roads to the ‘Heart of Sonoma Valley’, a destination dotted with charming homes, plazas, restaurants and family-run wineries. A short drive from the front door of Bristol Glen will bring you to endless ‘eat, drink & play’ settings, including:

• St. Francis Winery and Vineyard
  The highly acclaimed multi-course food and wine pairing at St. Francis Winery and Vineyard is a must-do while staying in Kenwood. Taste the wonderful reserve wines available exclusively on-site and enjoy bites from the top rated “restaurant” in America by Open Table
• Kunde Family Winery
  Special mountaintop wine tasting 1,400 feet above the valley floor
• VJB Cellars
  Italian varietals, courtyard, wine tasting and Italian marketplace with wood fired pizza, deli, gelato, and shopping
• Glen Ellen Star
  Delicious wood fired pizzas, vegetables and main dishes
• Glen Ellen Market
  Every local’s favorite grocery store, with an excellent deli, meat, seafood, artisanal bread and cheese selection
• Aventine
  Country bistro with sprawling patio, modern Italian menu and extensive wine list
• Yeti
  Gourmet Indian Napalese restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining
• Annadel State Park
  Miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and trail riding. Stunning displays of wildflowers from early spring through early summer. Lake Ilsanjo offers excellent fishing for black bass and blue gill
• Sugarloaf State Park
  This Kenwood park consists of 25 miles of scenic hiking trails, great for visitors of all ages. On a clear day, hike to the top of Bald Mountain for views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Sierra Nevada Mountains
• Robert Ferguson Observatory
  Housing one of the largest telescopes in Northern California, this observatory is located within the Sugarloaf State Park and hosts monthly sun and star gazing events
• Kenwood Community Farmers Market
  Check out the local goods in the Kenwood Plaza Park 11am-3pm
• Kenwood Strawberry Farm Stand
  Located next to Swede’s Feeds on Sonoma Highway, you can’t miss the chance to try the most juiciest strawberries you’ll ever taste — your hands will be stained red in just minutes!
• Glen Ellen
  Come visit the quaint village of Glen Ellen and see why author and adventurist Jack London fell in love with its surroundings
• Sonoma Plaza
  Travel south to the town of Sonoma with its beautiful plaza, encircled by boutiques, wineries and restaurants and historical landmarks
• Santa Rosa
  A pleasant ride to the city of Santa Rosa takes you to a more urban setting, replete with upscale shops, restaurants and attractions like the Charles Schulz “Peanuts” museum and the Safari West Wildlife Preserve
• Napa
  Take a drive to the iconic city of Napa for first-rate entertainment, culinary adventures of a lifetime and, of course, some of the most famous wine in the world