Bishops Lodge Villa Corazones is only 15 minutes from Santa Fe Plaza, the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, and Loretto Chapel. But when you stay here, you might be tempted to do little more than admire the mountains while lazing on the patio or relax indoors among the luxurious Spanish Colonial furnishings. And we don’t blame you! The three-bedroom, three-bathroom retreat is easily as magical as its surroundings.
You’ll be charmed the moment you step into Bishops Lodge Villa Corazones’s spacious living room. The wood-planked ceiling with viga beams, the tiled floor, and the sumptuous leather seating invite you to kick back, relax, and make yourself at home. A wall of windows lets you gaze out at the mountains even while you sprawl out on the sofa. Once you manage to tear your gaze away from the scenery, you can watch a movie on the flat-screen TV with cable or surf the web via the complimentary WiFi. On brisk winter evenings the fireplace will bathe the room in a welcoming golden warmth.
From the living room, you can access the lovely patio space. Bring your morning coffee out to the table and listen to hummingbirds greet the day or enjoy al fresco dinners amid the fresh mountain breezes. You can cook outdoors as well, on the gas grill. There’s even a kiva stove to keep you toasty as you enjoy a late-night glass of wine beneath the canopy of stars.
Of course, you can dine indoors as well. Bishops Lodge Villa Corazones’s dining room features a handsome wood table that seats six, with leather-upholstered chairs so comfortable you’ll want to linger long after dessert is over. Adjacent to the table is a granite-top breakfast bar with three stools. Separating the dining room from the kitchen, it’s a handy place to sit and help with the cooking. The kitchen is equipped with gleaming stainless-steel appliances, a bevy of cookware and tableware, and plenty of counter space and elbow room. Even if you eat your main meals out at the numerous nearby restaurants, you’l