Places
Getting to Know: Villa La Angostura
On this week's blog we want to introduce you to another incredible location from our roots.
This time we're talking about Villa La Angostura in Patagonia, Argentina, and we think you'll love it, Fazendeiros.
Villa La Angostura
Nicknamed the 'Garden of Patagonia', this town is a popular holiday destination among Argentines. In recent years, it's also attracted a lot of tourists, and it's easy to see why. It's a relaxing, charming and cosy place surrounded by gorgeous mountains.It's situated along Nahuel Huapi Lake, and features picturesque lakefront beaches.
Many people stop at Villa La Angostura when making their way through the Ruta de los Siete Lagos (Route of the Seven Lakes), and it's an ideal spot to stop and relax before heading off once again.
Things to Do
The Artisan Fair
Besides several high-end shops, Villa La Angostura also has an artisan fair filled with handicraft items from local craftsmen. There's often lots of products available that have been hand-crafted with traditional materials, such as leather, silver and wool. Also, there's always traditional garments and foods; it's the perfect opportunity to take a little bit of this authentic town home with you.Cerro Bayo
Located just 9 kilometres outside of the village, the Cerro Bayo ski resort features 20 miles of runs and lifts, so if you're visiting during ski season, it's the perfect place to get active in beautiful surroundings, Fazendeiros. There are several terrains, with the option of skiing, snowboarding, snow-tubing and more; there's something for every skill level.Even if you visit out of season, it's worth a visit to the top of Cerro Bayo, with its beautiful panoramic views and varied hiking routes.
Watersports
With villa La Angostura being located along Nahuel Huapi Lake, there's plenty of fun to be had in the vibrant turquoise waters. Windsurfing and kayaking are quite popular activities in this town, and the tranquil waters are perfect to practise these sports as you stare at the surrounding mountains in awe.If you a fancy a break from all this exercise, you can travel a short distance up to Lago Correntoso, and relax along the shores. Lots of locals go to this area, so it's a great opportunity to get to know the locals too.
Fly Fishing
Fly fishing is also a very popular activity among the lakes in this area. With this method of fishing, an artificial 'fly' is cast out using a specialised weighted line, fly rod and wheel. Since the 'fly' lure is nearly weightless, this form of fishing requires very different techniques to other methods when the line is being cast.Lago Nahuel Huapi is a fantastic and popular location to fly fish. Many of the locals prefer to fish in the North of the lake, close to the village, however it's known that there is no bad spot to fish from on this lake. It can be a fantastic (and skilful) way to relax in tranquillity.
Food
Since many of the tourists that visit this beautiful place are Argentinian, it's no surprise that most of the cuisine here is traditionally Argentinian too. This means there's lots of meats on offer - although as mentioned above fish is always on the menu - with many places serving local cuts. One of the most popular meats here is Patagonian lamb, due to its locality and quality. We even have our own recipe for Patagonian lamb cutlets, which you can read on our blog.If you have been to Villa La Angostura and visited other places do share them with us via the comments section below, Fazendeiros!
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Dress Code
Our dress code is “elegant smart casual”. We do not require gentlemen to wear jacket and tie, however, we do not permit sportswear (gym wear) or beachwear.Children
We welcome children of all ages and believe we provide a great atmosphere for families to enjoy the restaurant experience. In the evening if guests wish to make a reservation with children under the age of 8 please do so for no later than 6pm (reservation durations vary depending on the number of guests so please note the reservation cannot go beyond 8pm). When making a reservation please count children in the total number of guests and let us know if you need a high chair or space for a pram/pushchair.
Please note: We politely request that children are always supervised and remain seated at the table to allow our teams and other guests to move around the restaurant safely and maintain physical distance.
Lastly, please note that children under 16 years of age need to be accompanied by an adult to dine.Cancellations & Deposits
We might require card details for some reservations. Your card will not be charged upon booking and your details will be securely processed by Stripe.If you no longer wish to keep your reservation, please let us know with as much notice as possible. Should you cancel your reservation or reduce the booking size less than 24 hours before your reservation date and time, a charge of £10.00 per guest will be processed.
Halal Selection
Halal reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.Allergens
The team at Fazenda take food safety very seriously and particularly so when it concerns allergens in food. On our website you can view allergen information on our Menu page. When visiting us you'll have access to it via our menus and also on our Market Table.Smoking
In line with legislation passed in 2007 Fazenda is a no-smoking restaurant. We do not allow e-cigarettes inside either.Pets & Guide Dogs
Animals are not accepted unless assisting guests with additional needs.Photography
Guests are allowed to take photos and videos for personal use inside the private dining room, gardens and on the terrace. At the moment we are not able to accommodate any photography requests for professional or educational purposes until further notice.FAQs
**What are your opening days and times? **
To view each restaurant opening times please click on Locations and choose your local Fazenda.Are you accepting walk-ins?
We are now accepting walk-ins once again.How can I make a reservation?
You can make a reservation via our website or by contacting your local Fazenda by clicking on Locations.Do I need to pay a deposit for my reservation?
We might require card details for some reservations. Your card will not be charged upon booking and your details will be securely processed by Stripe.If you no longer wish to keep your reservation, please let us know with as much notice as possible. Should you cancel your reservation or reduce the booking size less than 24 hours before your reservation date and time, a charge of £10.00 per guest will be processed.
Can I have drinks at the bar?
Absolutely, and reservations are not needed in advance for our bar areas.Are Christmas reservations available?
They are indeed, via our reservations page.