Hounds Tooth Inn

Set on three and a half acres in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, this intimate boutique hotel is the ideal gateway to the spectacular Yosemite National Park. Built along the lines of a grand country house, its white walls and delicate turrets are a nod to a whimsical Victorian-rustic style that continues indoors.

Each of the thirteen rooms offer space, comfort and a restful decor that blends perfectly with the landscape. Relax in your own private whirlpool before making your way downstairs for wine-tasting and tapas in the evening. Breathe in the mountain air on the restaurant patio or warm up by your fireplace as night falls. The epic breakfasts you’ll then wake up to every morning set you up to explore the shops, cafés and theatres in nearby Oakhurst. And of course, one of America’s – and even the world’s – greatest national parks.

After all, the south entrance to Yosemite is only a short drive away – and the Hounds Tooth Inn staff are always happy to share their recommendations. Discover epic hiking trails with breathtaking views. Ride on horseback past towering ancient sequoia trees. Catch glimpses of amazing wildlife, including black bears, owls and the Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep. And marvel at the sheer scale of Yosemite’s granite cliffs, Half Dome and El Capitan.