This is a converted former monastic settlement tucked away inside a dense serene forest location 3 Kms from its nearest neighbour and some 14 Kms from the city of Santiago. Blessed with fine weather and blissful calm the main sounds of the day are the buzz of insect life, the rustle of trees and the rippling pool and fountains. The place is a small hive of walkways and buildings dedicated to various uses from accommodation to lounges and dining. There are multiple coves and groves to find your own quite space and in any case there are only 13 bed rooms throughout the complex so it's never too busy. The landlords keep a soulful cat and two gorgeous sweet and friendly dogs. The rooms and common areas are delightfully decorated with old and antique furnishings, the beds we had in a room over an orchard were excellent for a comfy sleep crisp sheets, fluffy big towels, strong shower water in a really good sized bathroom and lovely rituals soaps. The breakfast is an array of delious cured meats, cereals, fruits, juices, copious hot coffee, and truly sublime moist and tasty cakes and pastries...in fact the breakfast offering is really a great surprise. You can also dine at 9.30 at night with a fixed menu based on available ingredients. We dined both night chose excellent wines from a short but sufficient wine list. The food offerings including langostine salad and a saffron infused mussel soup, mains of fresh cod with a potato fondant and entrecot of slow roast beef on a jus of redberry fruits with forest shrooms were wonderful meals to enjoy each day after touring the coastal villages. Honestly, this place is so charming, peaceful and relaxing I wish I could keep it a secret. Will definitely come back..I'd love to experience it in winter. And there is one other matter..the hotel runs an honesty bar policy. If you take a drink, you just record it in a book and pay when you settle the full bill. This approach tells you something about the culture of this place... valuable and really special. And it is also worth acknowledging the fact that the chef maitre gives individual attention t the guests while Vicente and his colleagues provide outstanding professional service. I've read some of the very few negative reviews and I can honestly say these must be from people who can never be pleased...if u venture to this location with an open heart and an appreciation for evidence of hard work and passion, this place simply cannot disappoint. A treasure.
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