If you are looking for a refreshing and relaxing vacation, Villa Escudero Plantation and Resort is a good choice. The villagers there are very hospitable and welcoming. It is like an all in one tour because you can do many things there like riding a carriage that is pulled by the carabao, going in a museum, kayaking, swimming, going in a pilgrimage, staying in a hotel, tasting different delicacies, going to a falls, and site seeing.
Last January 2020, when we are still free from COVID19 pandemic, we stay in Villa Escudero for 2 days and 1 night and the nature and the ambiance there are very relaxing and refreshing. All your worries will be gone once you see the beauty of the place. When we first arrived there and checked in, we went to their man-made falls where we can take our breakfast. Under the falls, there are tables where you can eat while soaking your feet in the water and enjoy the view of the falls and after that, we wait for a carabao strolling around to tour and familiarize us to the area. While we are riding a carabao carriage and taking a tour, there are also performers who come with us and while we are travelling they sang a traditional song while swaying with the music they played using ukulele or guitar. After that, they lead us to the cottages are, wherein some attendant will lead us to our respective cottages. their cottages looks like a normal traditional bahay-kubo but when you enter the door, you will be fascinated with the interior. In the inside, it looks like you are staying in a hotel with an air conditioned room with with small refrigerator and two double-sized bed, huge comfort room with a shower area, and a grand balcony which faces the lake use for kayaking, but it depends on your preference in choosing a cottage. At night time, we went to swim in the pool and it is really beautiful and peaceful where when you laydown in the pool bench, you will see the dark sky full of stars. they have more than one pool and Jacuzzis for those who are not fond of cold water.
They also have their own museum, but sadly, taking pictures are not allowed. Like what I say that you are like going in a pilgrimage because they have different churches their. They have a pink color one and a green one. While staying there it is best to try their food because they are all very delicious and fresh like the milk there, and I love it! We also talked to one of the workers there who are driving an E-trike and responsible for bringing us to our destination, and he said that the workers there are also living in the villa. They are given a house for their family to stay and they only have to worry about their food and electricity and he said that the are very thankful for that.
It is really a great experience staying there to the point that we don’t want to go back yet. But still, it is not our home, but it will make you feel at home. And we are planning to go back there again, and this time for longer days:)
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