Peaceful, and set in a beautiful rural location 8km south of Ambalavao on the RN7, the Betsileo Country Lodge basks among glorious landscapes and enormous skies. The pretty rooms and bungalows (all newly built) are incredibly homely and the friendly Dutch managers will bend over backwards to help their guests. The pool is a lovely bonus.
The delicious three-course dinner is a set menu (Ar38,000). The lodge has mountain bikes for guest use and an in-house guide.