Finca Valentina, Salta, Argentina - Explore & Book

"It was Fabrizio who fell in love with the Argentine northwest first. He’s so passionate about the beauty of the dazzling high altitude plains of the Puna that he left Italy and started a small company taking guests up across the salt lakes and into the sculptural desert of the Andes beyond. He then wooed Valentina away from designing Chelsea interiors, and together the Italian couple have created a beautiful little country house with some very chic rooms in the main house, as well as a charming cottage and a villa in the grounds. All buildings sit in a lush garden fringed by distant mountains. Valentina has brought light and space to traditional Salteño style, combining white walls and lofty ceilings with classical modernist hallmarks: a whole wall of paned glass in the dining room, a soaring minimalist fireplace and a stunning swimming pool. Mid-century modern classics are everywhere, but so are antique chairs, and the hall is hung with ancient woven ponchos. The result is delightfully crisp and airy, but you know you’re in Salta. All bedrooms mix high-end comfort with vintage finds, while the bathrooms are gorgeous little havens. And to top it off, the food is superb. Highs Beautifully designed - rare for Salta - and yet excellent value for money Personalised service: this is a small place so you create the schedule A great base, and really excellent activities on offer: Fabrizio knows the area intimately, and takes visitors to the wildest parts of the northwest, as well as conventional tours to Cachi and Cafayate Great location: really handy for Salta city (you will need to get a taxi to and from if without a car) and Salta airport (10 minutes’ drive, with free transfers) Lows Service is relaxed: don’t expect city speed or efficiency Some of the Standard Rooms and the Villa Deluxe are more recent additions and we haven't had the chance to view them yet There's only one other restaurant within walking distance at a nearby hotel - House of Jasmines" - Christabelle Dilks