Lake District , Chile
NEED TO KNOW
- Four spacious suites all have private outdoor spaces
- Quincho Country House is set in four hectares of mature woodland with amazing views of Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes, and Lake Llanquihue
- Chef Claudio Ubeda creates a different Chilean gourmet menu every day, utilising seasonal fresh vegetables, seafood and meat to create a sensational taste experience accompanied by the best Chilean wines
- Other facilities include a cosy living room with a huge open fire, a kitchen and a wide range of activities and excursions
THE HOTEL
Quincho Country House is the very definition of 'exclusive retreat. With accommodation for just eight guests, it provides truly personalised experience set in wonderful landscapes. Accordingly, guided excursions to national parks, fjords and islands, as well as the un-missable fish market at Angelmo, are all tailored to suit every guest's personal interests.
The house itself, with its stone walls and distinctive red roof, blends beautifully into its environment. Inside, a cosy lounge is paneled in local wood and features a huge open fireplace. The suites, meanwhile, are superb spaces. Again, exposed wood features heavily (especially in the log cabin-style Chucao suite), creating a rustic backdrop for slick, contemporary furniture and furnishings.
The superb location is the real star, however. The views are breath-taking and, although the hotel is far enough away from city life to offer pure relaxation, visits to town or try your hand at golfing, horseback riding or kayaking are not impractical.
As the climate varies hugely from north to south, different places are best at different times, although spring (September to December) is universally good. Atacama can be visited year-round, central Chile enjoys a Mediterranean climate with good weather throughout. Patagonia is best for hiking in Spring or Summer.
LAN Chile daily via Madrid
16 hours
GMT -4 hours
Not required for UK passport holders
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an infected area