Hotel Peninsula Petit

Set amidst 500 acres of native forest against a backdrop of majestic snow-capped peaks, Estancia Peuma Hue embodies the very spirit of Argentina’s Lake District. Its very name “place of dreams” in Mapuche captures the area beautifully and the estancia offers all manner of activities from walking, riding, bird-watching and kayaking to simply relaxing amidst the scenery or taking advantage of the sauna, hot tub and massages. It is on the expensive side but the majestic setting and charmin...

The Design Suites provides a welcome relief from Bariloche’s dated resorts with chic furniture and abstract art complementing the traditional Patagonian themes. In the main building, floor to ceiling windows put the lake at centre stage while stone fireplaces and polished concrete floors are softened by leather sofas and regional textiles.

High wooden beams blend with exposed stone slabs in the style of a traditional Spanish finca while inside large open fireplaces are offset with modern contemporary art, snug furniture and regional textiles. The result, an atmosphere of sophistication throughout, all ringed with wooden decks to maximise on the views. The Aldebaran is a charming, high-end boutique hotel and wonderful base to explore the surrounding national parks. It is admittedly a distance away from Bariloche and would suit t...