Martessem is a Bed and Breakfast Resort located in the mountain ridges of Sierra Madre. The resort boasts a magnificent sea of clouds view at sunrise. I have seen pictures online from friends who have been there and I just got to see for myself.
Martessem is located in Tanay and is about an hour and half drive from our place, so we woke up early to catch the famed sunrise view.
The drive at such a wee-hour is not for the faint of heart.
It was a really scary drive, the highway leading to the Tanay via Marcos Hi-way is not well lighted (actually the only light I see, while my husband drive is the one coming from our car's headlights). It was like a scene from the "Hiwaga sa Balete Drive movie" waiting for a white lady to pop-out any moment.
We reached the resort at 5:45am, about 15minutes wait time for the resort's 6am opening. Security though was nice to let us inside the resort early.
Imagine the cool mountain breeze "Tagaytay-Baguio like weather"~ heavenly right?
The resort is undeniably beautiful and view from the resort's deck quite impressive. Unfortunately the weather was not as cooperative as expected, it was cloudy and the sun shied during our visit. Alas, light rain also threatened what should have been "the sight to behold".
That did not dampen our spirit ~
Note: We had our breakfast here, but it was nothing special.
The view though very well compensated for what ever is lacking.
The view that we missed ---
(taken from the Martessem facebook page)
I think this view will just have to be re-scheduled on another day. Maybe next time our visit will be with overnight stay at the resort (to avoid another scary ride).
TIP: It was good we came early as we got to have the place all to ourselves. Hoards of guests started to arrive at around 7am.
For questions and inquiries, visit the resort's facebook page: Martessem Resort
Sayang yung view, ang ganda sana. But well, there will always be a next time. :)
ReplyDeleteSoooo pretty! Thanks for sharing, Mommy! <3
ReplyDeleteMy in-laws are from the area but I've never explored that place.
ReplyDeleteMountain views are amazing especially on a sunny day.
ReplyDeleteHaven't been to Tanay but a lot of friends have been there and maganda daw the resorts. Not to mention the place being close to Manila.
ReplyDeletesuper nice view!!!! beautiful
ReplyDeleteAnother place to visit once in Rizal. I like how you even included in your post how guests starts to arrive. This kind of info is sometimes given less importance by reviewers.
ReplyDeleteAnother place to visit once in Rizal. I like how you even included in your post how guests starts to arrive. This kind of info is sometimes given less importance by reviewers.
ReplyDeleteWow, ang ganda ng view sa resort na 'to! :)
ReplyDeleteWow may ganito pala sa Tanay :-) ang ganda ng view
ReplyDeleteI love the sight of the sea of clouds. Too bad you missed it, but I hope when you come back you're able to witness it too!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many beautiful places in our country and I wish that Pinoys should visit places like this before touring around the world. Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful destinations in Pinas! Hope we can go there, too, but not too early like you guys did because I don't like the scary drive.
ReplyDeleteThat's near the metro and the view looks very relaxing.
ReplyDeleteWow! That view is absolutely breathtaking! Looks like you guys had tons of fun during your visit.
ReplyDeleteI would also like to see that view where there are fogs!
ReplyDeleteIt would have been a breathtaking view! I sure hope you can see it the next time you visit.
ReplyDeleteang ganda ng view, the clouds are literally within your reach
ReplyDeleteAng ganda nga ng view. I would want to see this :)
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