Fodor's Expert Review Rancho de Chimayo Hacienda

A rambling 19th-century hacienda that's operated by the same owners as the excellent Rancho de Chimayó restaurant across the street, this seven-room B&B is in a rural Spanish Colonial town at the southern end of the fabled High Road to Taos. It's close to heralded weaving and art galleries and one of New Mexico's most storied historic churches, and rooms are furnished with attractive period antiques. Although a 30- to 40-minute drive from Santa Fe attractions, this homey and fair-priced inn is an idyllic spot for rest and relaxation.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Be prepared to disconnect at this rural hideaway, as there's no Wi-Fi or TVs in the rooms, and cell service is poor to nonexistent in this tiny town.

room

The seven rooms in this handsome adobe hacienda have hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, thick stucco walls, wood-burning kiva fireplaces, and tastefully, albeit well-worn, antiques. Modern gadgetry is nonexistent here—you won't even be able to connect to the Internet here. You're trading modern conveniences for vintage charm here, and each room opens to a tranquil courtyard garden.

A few of the rooms can be linked together to form a two-bedroom suite—these are ideal for families.

Photo: A beautiful large room with an antique mahogany king bed and antique furnishings, a sitting area with twin hide-a-bed overlooking a private balcony, fireplace, and private bath. / Chris Corrie

Photo: An exquisitely assembled room with a king bed and cherry wood furnishings. A double hide-a-bed in the sitting area overlooks a private balcony, private bath and fireplace. / Chris Corrie

Photo: Detail of door near the courtyard. / Chris Corrie

bathroom

Bathrooms are quite small and old-fashioned in this small B&B. They're functional, but definitely not fancy.

Photo: The Rancho de Chimayó Hacienda courtyard surrounded by seven cozy Victorian-style guest rooms. / Zina Jundi

lobby

The spacious living room, with the same old-warm ambience and period style as the rooms, serves as the inn's lobby.

Photo: The Rancho de Chimayó Hacienda courtyard surrounded by seven cozy Victorian-style guest rooms. / Zina Jundi

Photo: Zina Jundi

dining

Although a tasty Continental breakfast is included in the rates (and delivered to your room), you can also enjoy a full breakfast at the outstanding Rancho de Chimayó restaurant, across the street, which has the same owners as the hacienda. Overnight guests receive a 50 percent discount at breakfast in the restaurant, which is also open throughout the day for delicious dinners of Northern New Mexican fare.

Photo: Zina Jundi

Photo: Couple enjoying a relaxing afternoon at Rancho de Chimayó Restaurante across the street. / Chris Corrie

drinking

Enjoy drinks in one of the rambling dining rooms or out on the patio at the inn's sister property, Rancho de Chimayó restaurant, which is across the street.

Photo: Couple enjoying a relaxing afternoon at Rancho de Chimayó Restaurante across the street. / Chris Corrie