In the middle of our hectic and awe-inspiring 3 month South American adventure, we decided we wanted to take some time out to relax. A picturesque, quaint vineyard setting came to mind as the perfect tonic but finding one was harder than it seemed. Then we stumbled on Posada Colchagua and the dream became a reality.

A truly idyllic and peaceful getaway at exceptional value. Luxury at affordable prices - especially given how expensive Chile can be. We were able to cook in the ample kitchen to further save on cost. The hostess and her selfless will to help guests lives up to the hype we'd seen on TripAdvisor.

The swimming pool is excellent and there's even a telescope to stargaze in the inevitably cloudless skies. There are complimentary bicycles which proved invaluable to cycle to nearby vineyards - we recommend Montgras - a flat 5km away and the guide Christian (perfect English) taught us more about wine in an hour than we'd learned in 30 odd years in London where we'd done several wine tasting events.

Absolutely devastated we have to leave but this is a place where we intend to spread the word and return one day. A definite highlight for us and that is in context with the Galapagos, Machu Picchu, Amazon rainforest, Salt flats, white water rafting, ziplining across mountains and several other South American highlights. It's the perfect relaxing counterfoil with excellent local wine and the nearby Santa Cruz ($1 per person to get to) thrown in to the bargain.

Our advice is to stay as long as you can...

We had a wonderful 3 night stay in January not only because of the loveliness of the inn, but also due to the warmth of the owner Leonor and her wonderful helpers. Truly a charming and tranquil getaway. The rooms are spacious, clean and exactly as pictured. We were lucky to get a room with AC (not all have them) as the room would sometimes get a just a touch warm as it is summer here. Our room and bathroom did have large windows that we opened for fresh air. Wonderful pool. Fresh apricots to pick right off the trees. The price point is very fair. We had a light itinerary so decided not to rent a car and instead called a taxi driver when we wanted to visit a vineyard or go out for dinner. It cost between $5 for a colectivo (like a shared taxi) for 4 people from Santa Cruz bus terminal and $24 (one-way) for a vineyard located about a 30 minute drive away. This ended up costing significantly less for us than renting a car for 3 days. Leonor is eager to help with anything and we really felt that she was looking out for us. Once, she even made a taxi driver give us back $2 because she felt that he had overcharged us! That's service. We are looking forward to a return!

Best place to stay in colchagua. Just minutes away from santa cruz and surrounded by vineards. The rooms are great, breakfast is good, and the pool area was very enjoyable. Leonor, the host and owner, will make you feel at home. The fact it has only 10 rooms, makes this posada in truly heaven.

Posada colchagua was such an amazing hotel, we loved it. We drove into Santa Cruz and didn't have a hotel, walked into one on the square that was charging 300us per night and 40us for a map, we left and talked to the ladies at the info booth in the square and they recommended posada to us. Posada was three or four times cheaper, soo much nicer of a setting, we got free maps and the owner called wineries to schedule visits for us. We went from staying one day to three. It was one o our favorite hotels for the whole trip. The pool was fabulous after a day of wineries!