Its easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of Seattle, WA. Surrounded by water andhundreds of points of interests, you may get lost in the simplicity of just being a tourist. In whichcase, you would be missing out on one of the most simplistic yet luxurious bed and breakfastsyouve ever visited.
Located off the beaten path, about 30 minutes outside Seattle, Matthews Estate Winery sitsunassumingly. There are no large signs proclaiming its existence, which is half of its charm. Thebed and breakfast, which can host only two couples at a time, sits at the top of a dirt path behindthe wine tasting building, and it is surrounded by trees.
The kitchen, living room, dining room, and movie room are shared by all guests, but it is theindividual rooms that speak to the true luxury of this little hideaway. The Merlot Room, locatedon the first floor, boasted a king bed, a walk-in closet, and a shower with both a sauna and dualshower heads. The stone floor in the bathroom was heated, making it that much easier to step outand towel dry.
The Syrah Room, located on the second floor, also boasts a King Bed with a full bath locatednext door to the bedroom. While not as extravagant as the first floor accommodations, it is still aquiet, comfortable getaway.
Breakfast was left in the fridge every morning- pastries, fruit, coffee, and juice were the stapleitems. Additionally all dishes from the prior day were washed and put away while the coupleswere out of the house. You never once felt as if you were rooming in a hotel, where you run intoa housekeeping cart almost every morning or fall asleep to the sounds of the shrieks of childrenin the room next door. A free bottle of red wine as well as a wine tasting was included with ourstay, allowing us to appreciate the land for what it truly was – a winery.
