Pueblo roofs of terra cotta tile, crafted by local artisans, peek from lush gardens, artfully landscaped for serenity and solitude in this charming hotel set in the heart of Aguas Clientes, the Andean village close to Machu Picchu. Set in gorgeous gardens, every one of the hotel’s small whitewashed cottages has thick alpaca blankets & handmade wool covers, crackling fireplaces, comfortable spaces and overall a really authentic and welcoming Andean ambience. Part of the excellent Peruvian Inka Terra hotel group, accommodations range from the opulent Villas Inkaterra, with private terraces and plunge pools, plus round-the-clock butler service; to more intimate lodges that provide a perfect sanctuary for simple relaxation before or after your visit to Machu Picchu. A great little restaurant serving Andean cuisine with contemporary flair overlooking the Vilcanota River, daily tea time guided nature walks, yoga, an Unu spa which offers a range of massages and treatments, an Andean eucalyptus sauna, and free satellite internet access are some of the extra services on offer at the hotel.