Estancia Colome, South of Salta: Cachi and Cafayate

Location

Above Molinos (South of Salta: Cachi and Cafayate, Argentina)

Description

A 39,000ha estate owned by the Hess family, who have built this spa/resort from scratch with no expense spared. There is a large pool and restaurant. There is a separate area for wine tastings and more informal lunches, and a small art museum.

Activities

The bodega produces top class wines and owns the country's highest vineyard, near Cachi. Other activities include tennis, putting, jogging, masseuse, 4x4 trips, self-guided walks, and riding at the estate farm.

Accommodation

9 rooms - including 2 Master suites.

Client comments and reviews

The bodega is stupendously situated, it has great food and is very well organised. We had a nice tour and the owner Mr Hess is very hospitable. - PV (February 2007)