Estancia Peuma Hue

Most of the socialising takes place in the main building, the Poplar Lodge, where guests gather for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The set menu is balanced, healthy and delicious and showcases seasonal produce from the onsite organic garden, greenhouse and orchard, as well as from neighbouring local farms. Around the property you’ll find a stable with beautiful horses, a non-denominational temple, infinite pastures to roam (sometimes with the wildlife!) and a 4 km-stretch of lake shore to wander on. Bonus: while exploring, you can always count on the company of the lodge’s tail-wagging dogs.

Apart from the Poplar Lodge, which has four charming rooms serving up idyllic lake views, there are three other villas of varying sizes scattered throughout the grounds. All rooms are doubles with private bathrooms, but most can accommodate an extra bed too and, if travelling with family, booking an entire villa is always an option. Within each villa there’s a common living room, and some include a kitchen or cosy fireplace. For those into glamping, two amazing yurts - complete with king-sized bed and private bathroom - are the perfect option and come at a discounted rate.

Whether you opt for the adventure or wellness packages, or you choose to take each day as it comes, there are activities aplenty to keep kids and grownups smiling. A paradise for hikers, there are plenty of self-guided trails around, while horseback riding is a prime way to explore the surroundings - all skill levels welcome! Kayaking on the lake is a great way to see the scenery in all its glory, and, if looking for an adrenaline rush, whitewater rafting down Manso river is just the ticket. Then, decompress with some yoga or a mindful forest immersion, or just sit back and take in the sublime natural surroundings.