This huge, old ex-hacienda midway between San Miguel de Allende and
Guanajuato, is situated outside Dolores Hidalgo in a small, safe,
friendly village. Once a presidio, or fort, along the silver trail in
1567, it became a hacienda in the 1700's. Walls are meter-thick adobe.
Beautiful, rustic elegance, furnished with colonial antiques and local
artisan pieces. Private, fully staffed, including cooks, maids,
gardeners, bilingual manager, private massage therapist, and stable/
pool personnel. Luxurious bedding with high thread-count linens and
feather beds, plus down duvets. There are nine suites, with gardens
and beautiful views of the Sierra madres. There is satellite TV and
high-speed wireless internet, propane fireplaces, hot-and-cold water
dispensers, sitting area, private terraces, and beautiful views of the
Sierra Madres. The pool is heated with a dozen solar panels to assure
year-round comfort. There is a large jacuzzi to enjoy, also. The
hacienda is approximately 50 rooms, with more than 40,000 square foot
under roof, and ten walled-in private acres. There are gardens and
enormous porches. We have beds for up to 30 people, and are a perfect
location for family reunions, special birthday celebrations,
workshops, and weddings. Use of horses and mountain bikes are
complimentary, and included with your rental. Pet-friendly, and very
Child-friendly. Smoking outdoors, please. Step out your door and onto
the silver trail. This is an Ideal location for visiting a different
colonial town each day, or simply enjoying the best of Mexico's Bajio
region. If you like, you can begin
your day with a horseback ride on the original Camino Real, through
the beautiful countryside, then head towards one of the lovely towns
nearby. Shop for beautiful talavera pottery in Dolores Hidalgo, shop
for EVERYTHING in San Miguel, while you enjoy gourmet restaurants, hot
springs, and golf. Wander the charming streets and cobbled alleys of
Guanajuato. Practice your soccer skills, or invite the locals for a
friendly game of volleyball on your private sand court. Schedule a
massage with our private massage therapist after your workout in our
fully-equipped 17 piece cybex weightroom. Chauffeur available for
reasonable fee, also very knowledgeable bilingual guide for trail
rides (horse, car, or mountain bike,) and seeing historic silver trail
locations that most tourists NEVER see. Most ex-haciendas are
carefully guarded by their owners. It is difficult even to see them,
let alone rent them. This is definitely not your average vacation
rental. Please inquire early to avoid disappointment.