Now that you have selected your. here are three ways to inquire about a reservation:; CHECK AVAILABILITY RESERVE ONLINE - HERE. PHONE: 707-894-5956 or 800-833-6479. ADD YOUR COMMENTS-CLICK! We didn't believe all of the 5 ratings... (Oct 5, 2007):...until we arrived. The Shelford House is a perfectly charming BB in a quaint California town. It was really nice seeing the vineyards directly adjacent to the grounds. The innkeepers were knowledgeable and all too happy to make recommendations. We stayed in the Sarah Room which was comfortable and clean as well as the common area with coffee maker, games, and tv. I don't understand why anyone would come here to watch television, but to each his own. The breakfast was delicious and on time. All in all, this a great BB for the price and location. We look forward to a repeat visit. Super charming, super sweet owners, very homey (Sep 30, 2007): Great place, very charming. Warm cookies greeting you in the PM. Owners really enjoy what they do and it shows. Only minus - one a road with a fair amt of traffic. if you were in the city you wouldn't notice it, but since it's so quiet otherwise, you can hear the cars go by if you have the windows open. If you get a room more on the back of the house, maybe you wouldn't hear it. loved the place overall though. Felt completely at home, London, United Kingdom (Sep 12, 2007): We chose a trip to Sonoma as part of our honeymoon road trip having been deterred by reports that Napa has become 'touristy', and against that backdrop we couldn't have chosen a better place to stay than the Shelford Inn. It is located surprisingly conveniently for highway 101, yet it seems like it's in a different world. Surrounded by vineyards but within extended walking distance of the small town of Cloverdale (which has a couple of really good restaurants), we felt like we were staying with friends such was the welcome and attention to detail that innkeepers Anna and Stan paid. The room was beautiful, the homemade breakfasts were amazing and the tips for which vineyards to visit were absolutely spot-on. We will be back and we are lobbying friends and relatives to visit too. We can't recommend it highly enough. Great stay! (Sep 3, 2007): Hosts Stan and Anna were very friendly and provided a great breakfast and good sightseeing advice. We were there in the midst of a heat wave, but the air-conditioning in our room was sufficient, though the bathroom was like a sauna. The room was very comfortable. If I were to visit the area again, I would probably try to find something closer to Healdsburg, even if it were a hotel (as opposed to a BB) in the cute town. The town of Cloverdale itself isn't even worth stepping into. There are some wineries here, but most are about 15-20 minutes south, in and around Healdsburg. Same with restaurants. And we had a great few hours one afternoon at the local indian casino (though it is admittedly an eyesore, during the day and particularly at night!) On the other hand, a stay at the Shelford is like a home away from home, cute, nice views of vineyards. One guest was using it as a base for bike rides around the area, which was an ideal idea. Charming BB tucked away amongst the vineyards (June 2006): We just returned from our stay at the Shelford House and really loved it! Stan and Anna are really wonderful innkeepers and have a lot of pride in their place. It is a charming BB that is a cozy spot away from it all - tucked right into the vineyards. The house has a wrap-around deck, from which you can see their beautiful garden, grape-covered gazebo, wine-barrel water fountain, miles of vineyards, the beautiful mountains of Sonoma beyond. The rooms are clean well-decorated with antique photographs and lots of special extras - like our brass sink! What's great is that you can appreciate a country-feel while still enjoying modern essentials, like LCD tvs and wireless internet inside and outside! The classic Victorian parlor is full of great books and wine magazines. But the best part was the gourmet breakfasts in the morning - Anna literally picks the fruit fresh from her garden each morning and she serves all her scrumptious recipes on fine china in the elegant dining room. All the little touches make such a difference! She and Stan are experienced wine-lovers and had great recommendations on the wineries we should visit - they even provided us w/ maps of the area, spreadsheets of winery-specific info, and a pass for free tastings everywhere! Where else can you find that?! The Shelford House was an amazing experience, and we would do it again in a heartbeat. Cloverdale is about 15 min north of Healdsburg, and there are plenty of wineries to visit within 15-30min driving distance from the BB, although the Sonoma Valley wineries take a little longer to reach. If you decide to stay here, we'd recommend Santi, an upscale Italian restaurant in nearby Geyserville!. Honeymoon memories in Vineyard Retreat Suite (March 2006) I'm writing this review almost two years after our visit to the Shelford House because the memories have stuck with us. I'm planning a vacation in another area and am hoping to find a BB that measures up to this one. My new husband and I stayed in the vineyard retreat suite. If you go to their website you can see the clawed tub/jacuzzi in the middle of the hardwood floor near French doors that open onto a small private deck that overlooks a vineyard, where you can sit in your bathrobe (bring your own) or pjs and enjoy the morning sunshine. This room is set apart from the main house, but I believe there may be guests staying upstairs in this suite. We stayed for two nights and enjoyed breakfast with the friendly innkeeper and a few other guests. One morning for Memorial Day, she had breakfast on red and white antique china that she collected and another morning it was pink china. I'm not a huge china freak, but the table setting made breakfast extra special. Breakfast itself was fantastic. One morning we had French Toast of some sort, except that instead of bread, it was croissants. Another morning it was quiche or some sort of egg dish. There were always other items like muffins, yogurt, and fruit and of course coffee and juice. Nearby we really enjoyed the Preston vineyard, which is in a rural setting and loved their wine and olive oil. I think they have a picnic area too. Double check to make sure it's allowed. The innkeeper was very helpful in suggesting vineyards and restaurants to visit. We didn't plan these in advance, but found her advice to be spot-on.

SHELFORD HOUSE BED BREAKFAST INN Rated #1 by TripAdvisor.com. Atlanta - March 11, 2007 We stayed with Anna and Stan during the barrel tasting and couldn't have had a more wonderful place to stay. The room was large and the gas fireplace was very romantic. We stayed in the Vera room in the carriage house which also had a large common living room where we met with friends. The breakfasts were wonderful. Be sure and request the blueberry stuffed french toast! The views of the vineyard were spectacular even though it was winter. I imagine summer would be amazing! Anna had lots of great recommendations for places to eat and wineries to visit. Belgium - February 9, 2007 With an abundance of places to visit, my wife and I rarely visit a locale more than once and never stay at the same place twice. Yet we;ve been to Stan and Anna;s;The Shelford House; not once, not twice, but thrice, and each visit was different with the only constant elements being the exceptional service, the unique settings, and the memorable experiences. The first time we visited The Shelford House was in May of 2005. My wife had booked us a weekend stay to celebrate my birthday. We stayed at the Victorian House, in the Helen Room to be more exact, which is upstairs, has a very comfortable king bed, a bath with two sinks, and a tiled shower with a skylight. During that initial stay, we discovered the cavernous Bella Vineyards, not far from The Shelford House, and Ravenous restaurant in the town of Healdsburg, both offering titillations for the taste buds. We enjoyed the settings at The Shelford house so much that we decided to make additional visits. The Shelford House benefits from its wonderful location and its hosts; ability to balance a warm, personal approach with professional, comforting service. While the property is an easy ride to and from the 101 Freeway (as well as scenic routes to nearby towns and vineyards), its setting is peaceful, quiet, and bucolic. It is perfectly situated near a vineyard in Cloverdale, on a slight bend in the road up from the Russian River. Once you pass the short bridge over the river, you;re a short drive home past a vineyard, where Anna;s home-baked cookies and cakes are waiting on a table: fresh and abundant. There are two houses on the property, The Victorian and The Carriage House, with rooms, porches and patios offering views of the well-manicured landscape, the vineyard, and the beautiful surrounding hills. All the rooms have their own unique flavor, offering a combination of old fashioned comfort and modern conveniences. They are tastefully decorated with cozy beds, spacious and well-equipped bathrooms, and plenty of comfortable spaces for leisurely activities. In the mornings, Stan and Anna further enhance the home-away-from-home ambience by cooking up some of the best breakfasts in Northern California. Whether it;s Anna;s cooking, our good fortune, or a combination of both, each day got off to great start by sharing breakfast with a genuinely wonderful group of visitors. It seems that the entire place has a vibe that attracts good people. In addition, possessing a vast knowledge of the area;s many offerings in food and wine, following breakfast, Stan and Anna are available to provide tips and directions to the area;s multitudes of restaurants, vineyards, as well as other recreational activities. We personally found their knowledge (as well as Stan;s carefully arranged charts of the vineyards) extremely helpful, since we wanted to explore both the famous as well as the independent wine-makers of Sonoma County. We made our second visit during the Fourth of July weekend and stayed in the Carriage House, in the Vera Room, which has a fireplace that we immediately decided to put to use for a fall or winter visit. Vera Room;s western view offered us a panorama of the vineyard, plenty of outdoor seating for sunbathing, and abundant sunshine while the spacious room stayed nice and cool. Taking advantage of the warm weather, we walked down the road with vineyards on our sides and towels around our necks to the Russian River and spent the afternoon relaxing to the soothing music of water rushing over rocks. Feeling rejuvenated, we hit the town of Healdsburg that night, where we had reservations at Restaurant Charcuterie, another find through Stan and Anna;s recommendation list, where they expertly paired our mouth watering pork tenderloin with one the best local offerings in wine. Our third visit was in late November. We made the drive up from our home in San Francisco. The temperature had dropped, and we were looking forward to a couple of mellow evenings at our favorite BB with a fireplace. The Vera room, however, was rented, so we stayed at the adjacent Elsie Room, which also has a fireplace that we ignited right away. The Elsie has a queen bed with an extra single bed, southern views of the vineyard, and a same though different level of comfort and charm. We continued to balance the exploration of the area;s eateries and wineries with the soothing calm at The Shelford House. And Stan and Anna continued to surprise us with great breakfasts (we actually ended up getting a recipe book from Anna) while introducing us to more vineyards, restaurants, and scenic routes in Sonoma County, where we discovered numerous independent vineyards, such as Hawley, Preston, and David Coffaro. We even ventured further up north to Mendocino County on our last day and found ourselves with a few bottles of Roederer;s champagne. By the time we ended our third visit, my wife and I, who feel antsy if we stay in the same apartment for more than three years and, as I mentioned earlier, never visit the same town twice, felt a strange bond with Stan and Anna and all the different parts of The Shelford House. We didn;t realize at the time that it was going to be our last visit for a long time. We have recently moved to Europe, and of all of California;s zillion and one great places that we have explored, The Shelford House remains on the top of our list for its incredible combination of relaxing atmosphere, exciting culinary offerings, and great company. Check them out and feel free to bug the humble hosts for tips to find that perfect Chardonnay, Zin, or Cab, and if you want to burn off the calories from Anna;s great baking, take your bike along. There are plenty of bicycle routes with ample pit stops for the journeys from one vineyard to the next. Folsom - January 21, 2007 Stan and Anna make this a wonderful place to stay. Our days started out with a delicious breakfast and great conversation in the dining room. We were visiting for the Winter Wine Fest and Stan's winery spreadsheet helped kick off the discussion of where to spend the day. Anna and Stan were able to quickly direct people to the kinds of wineries they were looking for - with details about the wine maker and the history of the vineyard. Our room was nicely appointed with beautiful antiques as well as a new flat screen TV for watching the Eagles/Patriots game after a great day in the vineyards. We love the beds with crisp sheets and comfortable pillows. The antiques in every room add to the feeling of staying in a comfortable victorian home at the turn of the century. The end of each day found us back at the house for fresh baked cookies, scones or cake. We usually took an early evening break with a nap or a good book. Then it was time to review the dining options and we were off to dinner. Stan and Anna know just about every restaurant in 50 miles so we never went wrong. We ALWAYS plan on going to Piacere in Cloverdale at least one night - it's a wonderful restaurant serving Italian cuisine as well as some great seafood dishes. I especially like the high speed Wifi service that allowed me to keep up with my podcasts as well as all the latest news and sports scores. My wife wasn't too excited a...

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Facsimile services
 Heating
 Kitchen
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Fridge
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set