With a heated pool, spa, or family activities, 10 rural hotels for a winter getaway

Winter vacations are looming on the horizon, and those responsible for rural hotels and ranches in the province of Buenos Aires are working hard to improve and diversify the personalized services they usually offer.

These services include regional culinary specialties and recreational activities designed for all ages (games and outings, among others), two important details worth considering to give free rein to leisure time and, at the same time, mitigate the impact of the harsh weather of this season.

This report lists ten country hotel options in the province of Buenos Aires , worth considering not only for the July holiday season but also for these autumn days.

This traditional six-bedroom country house has been renovated and now functions as a fully-equipped boutique hotel , without losing its rural feel.

It features a heated indoor pool. Visitors can also enjoy barbecue grills and thatched umbrellas.

The place is ideal to combine with the cultural and gastronomic proposals of Mercedes, Altamira and Tomás Jofré .

Comfort and tranquility in a natural setting overlooking the Chascomús lagoon .

It has a spa, heated pool, gardens , varied cuisine and recreation for the whole family.

Other nearby points of interest include the Pampean Museum, the Afro-descendant community chapel (with a dirt floor), the Atalaya confectionery, and the Casa Casco, one of the stops on the city center's historic circuit.

And just over 20 kilometers away, all the charm of Gándara, a rural village .

A warm, family atmosphere permeates both the historic section and the modern rooms of this hotel, built in a convenient location for tourists: facing the Salado River waterfront and just a few blocks from the General Belgrano saltwater hot springs .

Other highly recommended points of interest to visit are the Enrique Múlgura Historical Museum and the Enchanted Forest Nature Reserve .

This rural enterprise operates in a chorizo-type house built with bricks and mud walls at the beginning of the 20th century .

The family home was converted into an inn in 2015 and three years later was recognized as a "historical heritage site" by the municipality of Cañuelas.

One of the most pleasant moments of your stay here can be enjoyed in the garden, where a cistern, clay pots and lounge chairs surround the pool .

To the original seven rooms, the owners have just added the option of accommodation in another house.

The biggest advantage of Days Inn is that it is located in the extensive park of the Dolores hot springs resort .

Highlights include the hotel's gourmet restaurant dishes and the spectacular sunrise and sunset views afforded by its balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Other city attractions are also nearby, such as the Libres del Sur Park, the historical museum , the century-old buildings of the city center, and the Route 63 circuit of grills and regional produce stands.

Also surprising is the very comprehensive tour through the halls of the Municipal Cemetery, where the guide's narration brings to light powerful stories, famous local figures, and ancient beliefs.

Recently built by the Municipality of Tres Lomas halfway from Trenque Lauquen to the Carhué hot springs - in the west of the province of Buenos Aires, near the border with La Pampa - this very comfortable place of rest has ten rooms with private bathrooms and a heated indoor pool .

Surrounding the park, amidst a spectacular eco-park decorated with pergolas, trees, and flowers, visitors can enjoy barbecue grills, a paddle ball court, children's games, and an aerobic circuit.

The spacious grounds of this 5-star rural inn offer horse-drawn carriage and bicycle rides, hiking, horseback riding, children's games, and sports activities.

One of its main attractions is the Mora Spa, equipped with a heated pool with hydromassage , waterfall, ergonomic Jacuzzi, relaxation and meditation room, sauna, and Finnish massage. Spa days can be booked without having to stay there.

Best known for its famous fried cakes —the Provincial Festival of this specialty has been held every April since 1999—Gouin also boasts the personalized service and family-friendly atmosphere offered by La Casa del Árbol.

Next to the country hotel is a tea house , where the exquisite flavors of the pastries stand out and everything served is fresh and homemade.

A visit to Gouin shouldn't miss spending time admiring the wooden creations of artisan Fabián Reynoso in his home-workshop.

A very complete resting place located one kilometer from Route 3 and one block from Monte Lagoon.

The heated pool and spa with Jacuzzi and massage services are among its best features.

This hotel can be the starting point for a walk along the waterfront, a horseback ride, or a fishing trip.

Pipinas, a rural town in the Punta Indio district, on the way to the Atlantic Coast via Route 36, received a new boost with the reopening of the hotel, which had been abandoned since 2001 , when the cement factory, the main source of employment for this rural town in the Punta Indio district since 1938, closed.

The Pipinas Viva cooperative was in charge of the rescue work, offering tourists 16 rooms with private bathrooms and a restaurant specializing in home-cooked meals.

The hotel is the best base for exploring the Southern Coastal Park , an 80-kilometer stretch along the banks of the Río de la Plata crossed by a dirt section of Route 11 , from Magdalena to Pipinas.

You can also explore the forested streets of this town, founded in 2013, from the stalls selling regional products located along the route to the inactive train stop and the former cement factory and Space Station facilities.