더 인 온 노울스 힐(The Inn on Knowles Hill Bed & Breakfast Hotel)

What a nice escape for the weekend. First time staying in Sonora and what a gem. The story behind the property is amazing and the family who owns it’s now is too. Each room is beautiful and one has one of a kind touches. King bed and amenities were wonderful. The gourmet breakfast was different each day and excellent. Rhonda is a multi talented host and so very sweet. We look forward to future trips to this escape back in time. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

A delight to the eyes and senses…the attention to detail is amazing!! We will be back. The breakfasts were beyond incredible. Both Rhonda and Fred have the gift of hospitality. They have created a very welcoming atmosphere and their house is so beautiful with the period furniture and the decor.

What a beautiful place to stay. The decor and detail the owner Rhonda has put into it is simply wonderful. And the breakfasts, well those too are amazing. The house itself is older, so the rooms reflect the size of the day, but are nicely furnished. You will not be disappointed.

Although I don’t normally write reviews, I felt that I had to in this particular case. This hotel is unique in that you find yourself in a historical house with a few individual rooms all kept as they originally were, plus plumbing, etc. work well, which is not always the case in historical houses. The included breakfast is actually a fairly spectacular brunch, served on true ceramic and artistic plates that also evoke the general historical theme of the house. If there are other guests in the house, you get to know them at breakfast, because you sit together at a large table and you can hear their stories and saying yours. If there aren’t, you are placed in a nice room that in a normal restaurant would be considered a luxury lunch setting. The host is super nice. All of this comes at a cost just slightly above the other standard and, I assume, relatively anonymous local alternatives. If from Silicon Valley you want to take a weekend in a peaceful peace just two hours away or you are going to Yosemite and want a nice break in the middle, this is an excellent choice.

This was the second time my family has stayed at the Knowles Hill Inn in the past few months. We had my brother and his wife with us and they enjoyed it as much as we did. The Inn is quite extraordinary both inside and out. And the food is amazing . You, Ronda are such a special lady. We love to hear your stories about the Inn, furniture and family. We can hardly wait to return! It was also quite a treat to see your collection of cars along with Fred. He has quite the talent when it comes to Rolls Royce. Thanks Jim & Ilene

The Inn on Knowles Hill is a scenic beauty. The Decore was elegant, exquisite, sophisticated, and luxurious. Rhonda and Fred were so welcoming and engaging. At 9 am, when the doors of heaven open for Breakfast, you experience the most aromatic, delicious, and savory meal. I love the place. We love to go back again.

We loved our 2nd stay at this beautiful home during the Winter season. Rhonda and Fred made this historical house come to life as it's beautifully and magically decorated. From the cute statuettes all around the grounds to the carafes with water waiting for us on the night stands after a long trip; this is not just a bed and a breakfast. It's a getaway! Of course, we can't say enough about the deliciously prepared breakfast; Served on REAL china with all the details that a 5-star hotel would give to a breakfast service. The difference is, they do all this while making us feel as if we were visiting a family friend. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank them for sharing their home with us.

The word “hospitality” seems somehow totally inadequate when trying to describe the kindness of the hosts at The Inn on Knowles Hill. From booking to checking out, Rhonda and Fred went above and beyond expectations to ensure we had a pleasant stay. Staying here is definitely an experience. When the beautiful iron gates open, and you drive up the hill to the house you feel transported back in time, and Jay Gatsby is about to come out of the garage dressed in t**** with a driving cap about to take the stunning Rolls Royce parked in the driveway for a spin. The breakfast was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced at a b&b or hotel! The elegant poached pear and ebelskivers were fantastic. My two young boys made friends with all of the sweet animals on the property, and had their choice of treats and snacks whenever they needed a little something. We hope to make staying here at Christmas time a family tradition. Highly recommended you do too!

Fantastic. Booked the weekend for my parents and they loved it. The place is so cute with lots of nice places to enjoy the property. Feels comfortable and welcoming and also like a unique treat. Breakfast was out of this world. The inn keeper was incredibly helpful and welcoming.