We have nothing but good things to say about this estancia. We chose to come here as we wanted to avoid a gimmicky, touristy feel and it has been the highlight of our trip so far. We stayed in the self catering accomodation, however did treat ourselves to an estancia meal on our first night in which David the chef cooked a fantastic asado. Firstly the setting is spectacular - the house and surrounding structures are steeped in history and character, from pink walls to sprawling vines, lavender bushes to the grassy pampas. There are cows and horses everywhere you look. Secondly, it was obvious the efforts that the staff took to ensure we were having a good time. Chris (the manager) and David both went out of their way to help us, either by lifts to town for supplies or booking tickets etc. Our favourite part was the horse rides, with the very friendly team including Baron the gaucho. There is no wifi, so a great opportunity to disconnect and relax. We would have happily stayed there for weeks and would highly recommend

We decided to stay at La Margarita because we were looking for somewhere near Buenos Aires where we could relax and experience the real Pampas rather than the touristy gaucho day trips we'd read about. The estancia is surrounded by nothing but fields, there are hammocks dotted around the garden and the only thing likely to disturb you are the birds. So it definitely ticked the relaxing box. Each morning we went for a horse ride across the fields. We are both beginners and hadn't expected to enjoy it as much as we did. But what really sets this estancia apart is the food. David is an amazing chef - all the ingredients are incredibly fresh and cooked to perfection. All in a all a heavenly way to spend a few days or a few weeks!

I went with a friend for 5 days at the beginning of October and spent an enjoyable relaxing time in this peaceful paradise. The grounds are beautiful, the staff under the guidance of Cristabel were attentive to our every need. The food was superb thanks to chef Dave. This a perfect place for a restful retreat.