Barretta Gardens Inn Bed & Breakfast

Had the most amazing stay at Barrett's Gardens. My husband and I booked a 2 night stay and wished we could of stayed longer. The owner a Swedish women made us feel at home. The gourmet breakfast served was the icing on the cake. Joy her assistant was also such a pleasure. The property is tastefully decorated and located in the perfect spot. We brought our boat at aka "ship" and were amazed over the amazing lakes in the general vicinity. We are definitely go back there again! Thanks so much for your hospitality!

This is a magnificent Inn. Your innkeeper, Astrid, has great recommendations for dinner spots within walking distance. She's a natural host, and her breakfasts are to die for! The rooms are uniquely designed, comfortable, and beautiful.I love staying here.

What can I say? Hmmm. Let's see...pretty straight forward...BEST B&B, EVER!!!!Astrid was more than accommodating and it is well worth it for the stay...really it is more of an experience than a stay....Great location in the center of everything, wonderful food, memorable gardens and even a small cool pool for the hot Sonora summers...Sure there are countless things to tour throughout Tuolumne, but you just might find yourself whiling away the hours sitting on property near the koi pond, reading or just taking it all in.Did I mention the dog friendly rooms?!?!?Great place. Highly recommended.

We first met Astrid when we called for avails and found her so welcoming, helpful and charming to suggest the great sites of the area to take in besides Yosemite park -- prior to that conversation the only site on our itinerary. We arrived to Sonora by way of Ebbetts Pass, winding down through crystal alpine lakes, faerytale meadows and boulders and forests that speak in quiet and ancient tongues. The pass opened upon amber grasses contrasted against lovely sagey-colored trees and verdant yet rugged vineyards. It turns out the Victorian-inspired Barretta Gardens is overseen with a care as golden as the hue of sepia-colored days gone past and motherlodes once legendary for their bounty. Yet breakfasts are as simple, elegant and memorable as any contemporary B&B can boast. The proprietors Astrid and Daniel run an inn as refreshing as the Moroccan mint tea set out every afternoon to greet us from a hot day exploring Gold Country.We found Barretta Gardens flexible and welcoming to our two boys as well. Our only suggestion is that if they choose to turn off each room's A/C while guests are away for the day that they would turn it back on in anticipation for their return in the evening. Baretta Gardens B&B is a rare treasure I hope more visitors to the area will mine for years more to come.

This lovely b&b is exactly what you would expect when arriving in the mother lode. Like other guests have mentioned, the grounds are beautiful (even in winter!) and the room we stayed in was impeccably kept. I know we will be back to visit again soon. Highlights: -Breakfast was amazing. Astrid appreciated how I take my tea, (milk and sugar of course!) Speaking of which, tea was delivered to our room by 8am and it was divine! She was so friendly and professional. -Cats roaming the grounds are very sweet and add to the charm.-The inn is within walking distance of downtown Sonora. -Diamondback Grill was a cool place to have dinner and the service was great. Casual but definitely a step up from all the chain establishments. I recommend the Portabello mushroom sandwich with pesto. Mmmm. Memories!!!Stay in the Merlot suite and enjoy the beautiful views, deep soaking tub and rain shower. Classy!

I love a 5 star experience and that's what the kind folks at Barretta Gardens Inn provide. It starts with really personal information provided by phone and a useful website and goes through the large comfy rooms. In between there's mint tea in the afternoons, cookies in the evenings and oh yes, a great breakfast in the morning. Plus, a great selection of videos to watch. So what could make it better? Not much. 'Cept next time I bring my girlfriend!

This is our favorite place to stay! We have stayed in other B&Bs in that haven't even compared to the level of service and elegance we encountered at the Barretta Gardens. We stayed in the lavish merlot and loved it. I wanted to hire a personal chef to prepare dinner, Astrid and Danny were very gracious and allowed him full use of their kitchen. The breakfast Astrid and Danny prepared was fantastic, every thing was very fresh some of it was even from their personal organic veggie garden. Even though we stayed in one of the more expensive rooms, it was still much more for the money than we have gotten in other B&Bs else were. We will stay here every time we visit Sonora area and highly recommend it

For a weekend getaway from the Bay area, my boyfriend and I stayed in the Tempranillo suite and found it to be very romantic, with the decorations and the whirlpool tub en suite bathroom. The thermostat in the room was stable and kept everything very comfortable, the bed was warm and there was everything from the typical toiletries to soft robes to lounge around in. It was a pleasant surprise to have it so clean compared to other B&Bs I have been to, as both my boyfriend and I are sensitive to dust and animal dander.Checking in was seamless, and we were greeted with some tasty oatmeal raisins cookies and tea. Coffee, cups, cream, and sugar were set on the table outside our room early in the morning, which we took back into the room discretely after we woke up before getting dressed for 9am breakfast in the dining room. Breakfast was balanced and delicious, not your typical continental or rough American style fare.Astrid is a lovely person to speak with, and has a lot of stories to share on really anything you can think of. She is attentive, kind, and accommodating with excellent recommendations on where to eat in the area. She has the living room stocked with brochures and pamphlets on activities in the area as well, should you ever need suggestions on those.I would definitely make an effort to stay here again!

B&B done right!A truly great experience, we are looking forward to going back. A beautiful house with a lovely garden; a very calm and relaxing atmosphere. Perfect for couples and families. Also, big plus if you like friendly cats (like we do!). But no problem if not - the cats remain outside at all times.Astrid and Daniel were very accommodating and went out of their way to provide us a vegan breakfast, including locally sourced fruits. Highly recommended!

Lovely Victorian situated two blocks overlooking Sonora on an acre of lush trees, plants and multi-level terraces and koi pools.Eight Fairly-priced cozy period bedrooms. Clean, quiet. Nice bathrooms.Astrid is a very pleasant and helpful proprietor who serves a special breakfast on the screened porch, just like you had at Gmas! One night is perfect, but we could have stayed longer.Be sure to visit the Indigenie Apple Farm where they produce numerous beverages including hard cider and vodka.