Description
House of Jasmines is owned by a French family and has been converted into an intimate luxury boutique hotel set in sprawling orchards and stunning gardens of roses and jasmine. The ranch covers a total of 100 hectares which guests are free to explore, and the hotel itself has beautifully decorated guest room and suites. Each of the rooms are different and in keeping with the colonial feel of the house, with beautiful beds with hand-embroidered sheets, antique furniture and plenty of rustic charm. Fresh roses, and jasmines in season, will fill your room with a glorious scent.
The restaurant, La Table de House of Jasmines, serves excellent local dishes and the well-equipped spa offers the perfect place to relax and unwind. Go mountain biking, horse riding or simply walk the miles of trails along the beautiful landscapes of the estancia. There is also a wonderful outdoor swimming pool and rose garden surrounded by open fields. Activities on offer in the area include cultural visits to Salta and other towns in the area or why not journey to Cafayate to sample some of the delectable local wines.
Accommodation
Accommodation at House of Jasmines comprises Superior Rooms, Junior Suites and Suites. Guest rooms are elegantly decorated, with gorgeous beds, hand-embroidered sheets and antique furniture. The Junior Suites feature a separate sitting area and a terrace overlooking the beautiful countryside. A few metres from the main house is a separate house with three exquisite Suites and a Superior Room, each with an independent entrance and private terrace. The Superior Room here can connect with one of the Suites, making ideal accommodation for a family.
Childcare
Children are welcomed at House of Jasmines. There is a heated outdoor pool that children can enjoy and plenty of outdoor space to explore.
Facilities
The House of Jasmines has a lovely outdoor swimming pool surrounded by beautiful countryside, two dining rooms, a living room and winter garden, library snug with TV, sitting room and small spa.
Activities
Activities on offer at the House of Jasmines include bird watching, cycling, cooking classes, food and wine, swimming, hiking, horse riding at San Lorenzo 25 mins away, city tours of Salta, visits to museums and galleries, rafting and trekking. Excursions can also be arranged further afield, to the colonial town of Cachi, via the dramatic Cuesta del Obispo, and the stunning giant cactus national park.
When to travel
The weather is good almost all year round in Salta and the north west in general. It’s warm and dry in winter (June to September) though it gets cold at night. Summer (December to February) is hot and there’s no air conditioning in most rooms. Avoid the rainy season of February to March, when many of the roads to places you'll want to explore may be impassable due to flooding.
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Location and directions
Salta, Argentina
House of Jasmines is located 11 km (20 minutes' drive) south of the colonial city of Salta along Route 51, in the northwest of Argentina.
How to get there
Salta is the nearest airport and is served by domestic airlines from Buenos Aires' Jorge Newbery Airport, a 2 hour 15 minute flight. House of Jasmines a short transfer from the airport.
