Hacienda Hotel Gourmet Umbria - Machachi
Hacienda Umbria is located one hour south of Quito along the Panamerican Highway towards Machachi. At Machachi keep on the main road (don't enter the town of Machachi itself) and turn right at the second set of traffic lights towards the village of Aloasi, from there follow the signs to Hacienda Umbria - it is around 3 - 4 kms from here. The hacienda is found around 100mts from the railway line.
Umbria is a hacienda in full production. Our 310 hectares are cultivated with vegetable crops and pastures for our cattle, which provide us with milk and other dairy products, and lambs farmed for their meat.
The year-round spring like conditions of the region offer an average temperature of 24º C during the day with clear and sunny mornings. Afternoons have a more autumnal feel often with rains, perfect for curling up in the hacienda with its central and underfloor heating systems and 5 fireplaces creating an extremely cosy atmosphere. The peace and energy of the countryside lead to life’s best moments.
The hacienda is a paradise located in the magnificent setting of the Ecuadorian Andes, a place where you can disconnect from reality and rediscover the authentic pleasures of life. From the break of dawn, the impressive view of the local snow-capped peaks (Corazón, Rumiñahui, Cotopaxi and Ilinizas) invites you to enjoy your natural surroundings in their purest form through activities such as riding on the hacienda’s wonderful Andalucian horses, mountain biking and hiking through the local native forests and trails where a variety of orchids can be spotted. It is my privilege to be able to offer gourmet food and good wine.
ROOMS
The house was reconstructed and restored by the designer Cristain Donoso, who achieved a harmonious synergy between original architecture and modern requirements, allowing you to enjoy the country style of living without dispensing of life’s great comforts. The house offers large social areas which include living rooms, dining rooms and terraces, all have impeccable design details which add to the pleasure of staying at the hacienda. Four magnificent suites guarantee complete rest and privacy in a cosy context. All offer spectacular views of the Andean mountains that surround the Hacienda.
Cotopaxi:
The name is borne from the magnificent view offered of the Cotopaxi Volcano. This Premium Suite is approximately 50 m2, includes a very comfortable sitting area with fireplace, a king size bed and a large Jacuzzi in the bathroom. This suite was used by the owner when the family still lived at the hacienda.
Torero:
One of the son’s of the hacienda owner is a bullfighter, his room is conserved as he left it, adorned with elements used during his successful career, his special saddle, the many trophies won. All of these memories of a life of a torero were used by the interior designer of the suite which also includes a queen sized bed, a large sofa and a comfortable bathroom with shower
Iliniza:
From the suite’s garden terrace and through all the windows, this room offers a panoramic view of the Ilinizas, the snow capped peaks create a perfect ambience in which to enjoy the fireplace and comfortable queen sized bed. Having been one of the daughter’s rooms, this suites’ warm interior design offers an unforgettable stay.
Corazón:
The word Corazón (Spanish for heart) has a special connotation in all languages and in the case of this precious suite you can feel it in the whole atmosphere of the room. This suite has a very comfortable queen sized bed and offers a great view of the mountain ‘El Corazón’. Here extra beds can be added, the bathroom is spacious offering the modern requirements.
The food at Umbria not only offers a nutritional feast using freshly harvested produce from the hacienda, but its preparation has transformed into an art that satisfies all the senses of the guests. All in all Umbria offers a great gastronomical experience elaborated from the fruits of the organic gardens and prepared with the detailed supervision of Alvaro Samper. The exotic flavours of native produce such as uvillas, mellocos and tender corn on the cobs only found in Ecuador, are combined with the best culinary styles of the world, generating a unique and wonderful menu, examples are the special lamb dish which includes a whole ritual of preparation, the pata negra ham and other unique delicacies. The well stocked cellar at the hacienda has been achieved through the dedication of Alvaro and his refined wine tastes, being a sommelier in training he has dedicated a lot of time to obtaining excellent examples of the most relevant vineyards of the world. For Alvaro the concept ‘Gourmet’ is cooking simple dishes with love and art, food which has been cultivated and reared with care and dedication.
Gourmet:
Because we cultivate and rear a great part of the food produce which is consumed here, fruits and vegetables that the hacienda produces itself as well as chickens, rabbits, ducks, countryside eggs which are sourced from the local farmers.
We prepare simple dishes with much love and attention, home made breads fresh from the oven, tender beans served with ham and olive oil, nata (a type of cream) from recently milked cows, salads prepared with fresh vegetables picked less than an hour ago, grilled Argentinean style lamb, beef carpaccio with freshly picked rocket and more. Eating well and drinking well is an everyday thing in Umbria.
Prices 2009:
Cotopaxi Suite: USD
Torero Suite: USD
Illinizas Suite: USD
Corazon Suite: USD
Prices are per person per night in US dollars
Children from 3 to 12 years get a 50 % discount including all meals.
Children under 3 years - no charge – meals to be paid separately.
Included in the price:
The price includes three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and all activities such as horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, milking the cows and visit to the rose plantation. Hacienda Umbria also offers fresh fruit juices, teas and coffees during tdhe day. The prices include taxes
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