Haciendas Andean Highlands

Hacienda Hotel Gourmet Umbria - Cotopaxi

Hacienda Hotel Gourmet Umbria

Hacienda Umbria Description:

Hacienda Umbria is located one hour south of Quito along the Panamerican Highway towards Machachi near the village of Aloasi.

This hacienda belonged to the great Ecuadorian philanthropist Maria Augusta Urrutia, a historical figure who on her passing away left the property to the Mariana de Jesús Foundation created by the Jesuits. The Samper family bought the hacienda from this foundation in 1994.

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, a dining room and a terrace, all have impeccable design details which add to the pleasure of staying at the hacienda.

Umbria is a hacienda in full production. The 310 hectares are cultivated with vegetable crops and pastures for our cattle, which provide 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 feeling often with rains, perfect for curling up in the hacienda with its central and under floor heating system and 5 fireplaces in the hacienda creating an extremely cozy atmosphere. The peace and energy of the countryside lead to life’s best moments.

Hacienda Hotel Gourmet Umbria

Hacienda Umbria Accommodation:

Four magnificent suites guarantee complete rest and privacy in a cozy 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 and is used by the owner who are staying most of the times with the guests 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.

Illiniza:
From the suite’s garden terrace and through all the windows, this room offers a panoramic view of the Illinizas. 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’. An extra beds can be added, the bathroom is spacious offering the modern requirements.

Hacienda Hotel Gourmet Umbria

Hacienda Umbria Service & Facilities:

The hacienda has a balcony with fantastic mountain views and in the living room you can enjoy a good book in front of the fireplace or a hot cup of quality coffee.

Food:
The food at Umbria not only offers a nutritional feast using freshly harvested products 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 owner and chef at the hacienda.

Hacienda Hotel Gourmet Umbria

As they 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. They prepare simple dishes with much love and attention, homemade 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.

Cellar:
Inside the main house there is a cellar with over 1500 bottles of wine, wines especially from Chile and Argentina, also examples from the old world and other wine producing countries. The cellar also has a bar area where you can savor a series of delicacies normally before lunchtime.

Activities:
This region, with its great snow capped mountains, provides the perfect setting for a diverse range of outdoor activities, allowing you to take advantage of the fresh air: mountain climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking. For those who prefer, it is also the perfect setting for contemplation, listening to good music, enjoying the aromas of the flowers, coffee and the freshly baked breads. Renew your inner energy whilst nature deliciously invades your body and soul.

Hacienda Hotel Gourmet Umbria

Roses Plantation:
Neighboring the hacienda there is an excellent rose plantation which prides itself on producing the largest roses in the world. They are happy to receive you for a tour of the farm.

Train tour:
The train departs from the Chimbacalle Station in Quito. The railway itself is a great tourist attraction passing through a variety of climates, habitats and indigenous regions along the way. The train takes you along the Avenue of the Volcanoes offering magnificent views, making it difficult to decide where to look next, and finally arrives at the Cotopaxi National Park, the oldest National Park in Ecuador. Here you can experience the most beautiful views found in the high Andean Paramo as well as a fantastic biodiversity and richness in flora and fauna. Later you can visit the area of the National Park known as ‘El Boliche’ where you will find the museum, cabins, can enjoy the fresh air, hike along some of the trails through native vegetation and learn about the natural world. The railway runs along the edge of the hacienda and they can coordinate it so that you are dropped off just 100 meters from the main house.

Honeymoon:
Spending your honeymoon at Hacienda Umbria is close to perfection – someone commented ‘it’s like being in heaven…’ ‘It was the night of my dreams’. After the wedding celebration, a vehicle from Umbria will pick you up from the desired spot and take you to the Hacienda where everything will be ready and prepared to your highest tastes and requirements.
A countryside hacienda, a magnificent main house, a bed filled with roses, fruits and sweets, ice cold champagne, romantic music and a thousand delicacies. Breakfast in bed to satisfy all the cravings that the newlyweds may have.

Events:
You can also organize your event here at the hacienda. It offers a capacity for 100 people, overnight maximum 12 people. So you can organize your business event here or your wedding and then reward yourself with an overnight stay at this special hacienda.

Hacienda Hotel Gourmet Umbria

Hacienda Umbria Prices 2010:
Cotopaxi Suite:        USD 625.-
Torero Suite:           USD 500.-
Illinizas Suite:          USD 500.-
Corazon Suite:         USD 500.-

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 the day. The prices include taxes.

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