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Indulge your inner gentry with a surprisingly affordable stay here, where casual surroundings belie the international clientele. Like the town itself, the Inn is the epitome of cultivated, proving that those born to money needn't flaunt it, or pay unnecessarily exorbitant rates. Spanish Colonial Revival-style tile-roofed cottages are nestled throughout the resort's 20 acres; the decor is English country-flavored and sturdy, and many rooms have fireplaces, kitchenettes, and secluded patios; standard hotel rooms are found in the original lodge building -- all are generously sized. A collection of antique, hand-carved model sailing ships is on display in the lobby, and beautifully landscaped grounds contain towering eucalyptus, colorful flowers, and expansive rolling lawns (a favorite among the canine guests welcomed at the inn). A nifty extra is guest membership at Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club, and within a few hundred feet of your room are three of San Diego's finest restaurants: Delicias, Mille Fleurs, and the Inn's own Dining Room. Originally built in 1924, the Inn began a 5-year plan to upgrade the rooms and facilities in 2004. While great care is being taken to preserve the historic property's architecture and charm, take advantage of this excellent value today before the prices go up.

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