Stay in a remarkably tranquil Buenos Aires estancia and enjoy horse riding across the Pampas, small game hunting in season or just walk for a far as the eye can see. Enjoy being one with nature, with not another soul in sight for many hours – this is gaucho country!
Lounge by the pool with a good book or accompany the dogs as they wander the estate marking their territory and exploring every nook and every cranny.
Estancia La Margarita, built in 1870, is an un-spoilt country retreat where time has stood still for visitors who seek out the authentic ‘Campo’ (country farm) estancia stay in the heart of Buenos Aires’ fertile Pampas.
Located just 280 kilometers from Buenos Aires, the location could not be more idyllic for country pursuits enthusiasts and visitors who seek out peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of frenetic Buenos Aires City .
La Margarita is just far enough away to avoid the crush of tourists, but close enough to enjoy a weekend break without “the madding crowd.”
This is not one of those overly commercialized havens for day-trippers trying to capture the essence of life on the ‘camp’ (farm). This is a very special estancia is for those travelers who really want to know how the land owning class of Argentina lived yesteryear.
David Cummings AKA ‘the English Gaucho’, an ex-musician from London, has ensured that La Margarita stays a traditional working estancia. David has painfully (we know) toiled to sympathetically refurbish both the house and self-catering units over the last three years to create a comfortable and homely environment for no more than 8 to 9 guests at any one time.
David offers one of the most reasonably priced estancia experiences in the province of Buenos Aires.
We have stayed with David many times, but last week, guests staying at the luxury Kavanagh apartment asked us to arrange an atypical country estancia for five people who were accomplished equestrians and who needed a break from Buenos Aires.
Robert Goldmeir told us, ‘our travel took just a few hours at a slow and safe pace from Plaza San Martin and we arrived at La Margarita for lunch and chose our rooms. From the moment that we arrived – driving so long down the driveway until we thought we had got lost, that was until two Pointers rushed to greet us – we knew that your advice was spot. La Margarita is not a five star hotel masquerading as is an estancia for those who need constant attention. La Margarita is a sanctuary. The team is always on-hand, but scarce, appearing as if by magic when needed. We had lunch on arrival. We went out horse riding that evening and then showered for a good supper. We had breakfast the next morning and then went horse riding again followed by a lunch and a few hours relaxing by the pool. We left at six and we each paid just USD$190 for over 24 hours of pure bliss with riding, food and wine included. It was a great escape and even greater value.’
We recommend at least two days at estancia La Margarita and even a little longer if you really need to unwind or improve your riding skills.