Pueblo Garzon, Maldonado, Uruguay

“Casa Anna” is styled in the Garzon architecture of low built houses of the 1920’s. Now completely re-built, in the last 4 years, with 6 “Casitas” (double-room suites), one of which is a Dormitorio with 4 beds. The house is available for self catering with maid service or with all meals prepared by the team of famous Chef, Francis Mallmann from his ***** Hotel Garzon, close by.

An extensive garden with a swimming pool and a Palapa style pool house. This can seat up to 30 people and can become a cinema in the evenings when required.

The property includes a Ping-Pong court, an Observatory with a 10” Meade computerised telescope and a media room with Wi-Fi and there is internet connection throughout. Yoga and massage are also available.

Outside Recreations available

Golf – 40 minutes. The Beach – 30 minutes. Tennis – 30 minutes. Riding locally from Garzon with Julio, the guide. Bird watching. There is a wide variety of birds – many rare – all of whom are remarkably tame.

Distances

The centre of Montevideo – 2 hours.
Punta del Este – 50 minutes.

Carrasco Airport(MVD) – 1hour 45 minutes.
Jose Ignacio – 30 minutes. Brazil – 1 hour 30 minutes.

Weather

November to April – 18c to 35c

May to October – 5c to 15c

Pueblo Garzon

Pueblo Garzon is an unusual small town. Originally it was the first stop on the new railway line, built by the British, c.1900 from Rocha through San Carlos all the way to Montevideo. The town grew in the 20’s and the town square of 1 hectare bears witness to their ambitions.

Route 9, is still the main road to Brazil but it used, in those days, to pass conveniently through Pueblo Garzon. Now it is 12 km away and the railways have long gone causing nearly everyone to leave the town. But what we have inherited in Pueblo Garzon is the original appreciation of a place that had good ‘energy’ for want of a better explanation and the superb trees they planted, so many years ago. Francis Mallmann – the great Argentine/Uruguyan chef, – first spotted it and his hotel, now 6 years old, is an oasis of charm and gastronomic excellence.

Casa Anna can be rented as a whole unit or as individual suites. We can arrange self catering with maid service or all meals can be prepared by Francis Mallmann’s team from his Hotel Garzon next door. There is superb horseback riding with Julio the local guide and amazing opportunities for birdwatching. Or watch the stars from the observatory with a 10 inch Meade computerised telescope. Yoga and massage are available and enjoy the delights of “Lucifer”, the charming restaurant run by Lucia Soria.

In Casa Anna there is Wi-Fi throughout and a media room. In the evenings, the pool house becomes a cinema with a big screen.