GUEST REVIEWS

Oct 2007: This was a wonderful B & B experience. Very accurate descriptions and photos on the website . No surprises at all. The food was delicious and the evening wine tastings were lovely. Nice time to meet the other guests and visit. Derek and Roxann were fabulous hosts . Very helpful and accommodating. The location is ideal to walk to town. Excellent dining choices just blocks away. We would definitely stay here again.

Sept 2007: The epitome of personal service , Roxann and Derrick were wonderful hosts. Although you might be tempted to sleep in, if you do you'll miss a killer breakfast, with such treats as rosemary scones, florentine eggs, and peach french toast ! Our room was sooooo comfortable, I almost hated to leave. The nightly wine tastings featured fabulous wines. They were held in the wine cellar, which was adjacent to our room. The only problem one might encounter, if you're over 6'4" , you might have problems with the low ceilings in the champagne suite. Judd's Hill was one of the wineries that poured for us. We ended up visiting and received a great tour of the vineyard and wine-making process. The linens at La Belle Époque were so soft, that I asked Roxann to let me in on her secret of how I could duplicate this at home. We had a grand, jetted bathtub which helped us relax after a full day of tastings. The private garden area in the backyard was very peaceful, and perfect for early morning coffee or yoga. We were very close to downtown Napa, and several tasty restaurants. We can't wait to return. Roxann, save some of those chocolate truffles for me!

Sept 2007: La Belle Époque is quaint and delightful; a charming B&B experience. They serve delicious breakfasts and host evening wine tastings where guests can chat and swap recommendations. The location gives you easy access to wineries and is within walking distance from downtown which is a great place to venture out for dinner.

Sept 2007: After reading positive reviews my wife and I decided that this would be our 1st B&B (of 4 we stayed in that week) in the area. The house is centrally located within walking distance to downtown Napa. We stayed for two nights and found the management friendly and helpful with suggestions for wineries as well as local restaurants. They also offer a wine tasting room in their own cellar. The breakfasts were excellent and the best of the B&B's we stayed in. I would recommend them for your next stay in Napa.

Aug 2007: My girlfriend and I stayed at this BB for 2 days, one night. The previous year I had stayed at another BB in the town of Napa. While the other BB was also very nice, La Belle Époque was even better. The location is perfect for dining in Napa and is within walking distance so that you can feel free to drink wine without concern of driving. Roxann and Derek are wonderful. Both are extremely friendly and they offer pleasant extras such as a wine and cheese hour during the evenings and home-made cookies.

The room was excellent. Well maintained and clean. The breakfast was enjoyable.

Highly recommended!

Aug 2007: We returned from a wonderful 25th celebration in the Napa Valley in July, 2007. We were so fortunate to have found this most exquisite B & B - La Belle Époque on-line. The hosts, Derek & Roxann and fabulous staff could not have done anything more to make our stay more wonderful.

The B & B itself is gorgeous top to bottom with lovely displays of antiques throughout ...the lounge a lovely place to enjoy morning coffee, papers, and info on "what to do and where to go" etc. The gardens offer several sitting areas to enjoy a quiet moment and the flowering shrubs leave a wonderful scent. The location makes is easy to walk into town for the Friday Night Market and restaurants in the area. Parking is most sufficient and gated.

We enjoyed our stay in the "Cabernet Room", with its lovely four poster canopy bed. There are several beautiful rooms to choose from, all very unique (very hard to choose).

Breakfast served daily at 0900 - always something so different to look forward to. From 6:00 - 7:00 each evening all guests are invited to a wine tasting and appetizers in the B & B Wine Cellar. The wines were brought in from a different winery each evening.....of course this was included with our stay. A really nice way to meet other guests from all over the world!! Each evening a platter of home baked cookies was left out for all to enjoy with a lovely assortment of teas/coffee. The guest fridge was filled with water, juice, soda pop - again included with our stay. Sherry was available in our room for an evening nightcap - again included. We have stayed at several B & B's and have paid a very similar price but without all of the noted extras.

As it was our first time to Napa and there are so many vineyards, Derek organized a tour for us which was really a fabulous day. We enjoyed some lovely restaurants in downtown Napa...Zuzu - mediterranean and Uva - Italian. Our cost was approximate. $300 per night - worth every cent and with all that is included an outstanding price.

We are from the Vancouver, British Columbia area and highly recommend La Belle Epoque....we will certainly be visiting again.

Jul 2007: My wife and I, along with another couple, spent 2 nights at La Belle Époque in July. In spite of our extremely late arrival due to flight delays, Roxann and Derek had arranged for us to pick up keys to the rooms and left a late night snack for these weary travelers. The rooms were quiet, clean, nicely-appointed and extremely comfortable. We enjoyed the breakfasts, meeting the other guests and the evening wine tasting. Roxann had some great suggestions for wineries to visit and helping us navigate the Napa valley. We would definitely stay here again.

MEDIA REVIEWS

La Belle Époque has been featured in a wealth of newspapers, magazines, on television and once at the movie theatre!

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ON TELEVISION

La Belle Époque Luxury Bed and Breakfast was chosen by The Travel Channel UK for their TV series "A Taste Of California", one of only two B&Bs in Napa to be filmed for this TV series. Click Here To View

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NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE

ABC News - Nov 29, 2004

Inn Traveler Magazine
cover story

Inn Traveler Magazine
feature article

Reader's Digest

San Francisco Chronicle

Travel Holiday

Travel America

Old House Journal

Spirit Magazine

Black Entrepreneur

Napa Valley Magazine

Napa Register

Wine Country Living

The Record, NJ

Lexington Herald Leader, KY

Indianapolis Star, IN

Ventura County Star , CA

Kentucky.com, KY

Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Canada.com, Canada

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA

NapaNet Daily News, CA

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN

commercialappeal.com, TN

Tallahassee.com, FL

Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA

Sun-Sentinel.com, FL

Arizona Republic, AZ