Chateau Du Sureau describes itself as a “fairy tale inn” and promises a magical stay. It certainly looks like a fairy tale castle, with wrought iron gates, stone turrets and parisian balconies and amenities that include a life-size chess board.

Its history began in 1984, when Proprietress Erna Kubin-Clanin opened Erna’s Elderberry House, her award-winning restaurant, and realized many of her visitors were from out of town and would welcome an inn at which to stay. To make the inn as true to the tradition of European hospitality, she furnished it with tapestries, fine antiques, a music room and a Grand Salon. What’s almost more interesting is what she did not include: there’s no front desk or check-in, no credit card imprinting. Everything is designed to make you feel you’ve been stepped into another time and place. The Thyme room is tastefully equipped for handicapped needs while still maintaining the feel of the past. And the entire premises are smoking-free.

You’re minutes away from Yosemite. Take a limousine excursion custom tour or go rock climbing, river rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding or golfing - just to name a few of the nearby activities. Or without ever leaving the inn you can enjoy swimming, strolling, a bocce court, exercise equipment, lawn games, balconies and fountains, and of course the exquisite Elderberry House Restaurant, boasting sumptuous foods and a top collection of wines.

Chateau Du Sureau is perfect for romantic get-aways, especially weddings and honeymoons. The inn offers two packages: Honeymoon in Yosemite (a wonderfully detailed stay with the right amount of attention and privacy from staff) and A Day of Wine and Roses (a one-day stay featuring fine wines, music and movies for your complete relaxation and entertainment).