Santa Barbara
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United States
In the Montecito foothills above Santa Barbara, San Ysidro Ranch spreads 38 vine-covered cottages across more than 500 acres of gardens, citrus groves and oak woodland. Accommodation combines stone fireplaces, four-poster beds, antiques and private patios, with many cottages adding outdoor showers or plunge pools. The Stonehouse occupies a 19th-century citrus packing house, joined by the Speakeasy and terrace dining at the Veranda. Winding paths connect the cottages with the pool, spa and lawns beneath sycamores and eucalyptus throughout the foothill estate.