Posada de Urreci

It’s a visual paradise and the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the most peaceful days of your life! Margarita and Luis were friendly and attentive like no one else, and the only downside was having to leave.

Ramirez·4週間前

“fantastic inn, superb setting, very uncomfortable room - not as was reserved, described, confirmed”

Arriving in the gorgeous Cameros mountain village Aldeanueva feels like stepping back in time, slowing down, breathing in fresh air, and leaving worldly worries behind. The light breeze through the trees, cow bells on the hillside, bird song, and the babbling stream all merge into a calm, bucolic harmony. Children play, an old lady reads her puzzle book, and the church portico shelters a couple of dogs. The Posada is the last house on the street, which turns into a path to a chapel further up the valley and beyond to ancient smuggler’s tracks and wild pastureland. The hosts are welcoming, helpful, and kind, and they serve a great breakfast, a yummy dinner, good coffee, drinks, and snacks on request, all at great value for money. The Cameros area is a hidden gem of a natural park, with walking tracks, monastic buildings, ancient villages, and a good road to the outside world—so much so that you might want to leave. The only downside was that moving all our luggage from the parking area to the Posada required several trips up and down; the wheelbarrow kindly provided could have been a trolley with four sturdy wheels. But the main gripe was our room: while the hosts’ intentions were surely honorable and kind, the room we were shown into was not what we had bargained for. It was significantly smaller than indicated in our reservation, accessible directly from the common entrance hall (hence noisy at meal times and in the evening), with no sitting area, no writing desk, no space to speak of at all—just room for a double bed and a low cupboard creaking under the weight of our luggage; en suite, a small, windowless bathroom with next to no ventilation. The little view we had of all the beauty outside came through a single, very small window, which when closed stifled the air in the room, and when open let in insects and the clear and present voices of people socializing right outside, until after dark. Yes, we had earplugs. And an uncomfortable dog under the bed. Our sleep was short and very uncomfortable. The reason given for putting us in this room was that our dog, as the only other room suitable for pets was already booked by others, apparently. Our incredulous rebuttal that we had booked 15 months in advance, clearly mentioning our dog accompanying us, and that all the other rooms are much larger, much more comfortable, and with much more beautiful views resulted in emotional discussions, eventually followed by apologies for the miscommunication—and that was that. We were very disappointed, too tired to demand a refund, and in any case, everywhere else was booked solid for the solar eclipse. Our advice: clearly confirm in writing in advance with the hosts that you will expect your room to match the photos and description. We were sad to leave, still.

Lesgarsdunord·1か月前

“Fijn verblijf op unieke locatie met lekker eten”

The food was tasty, the location unique, and the host went out of her way to print the menu in Dutch for us.

Katrien·1か月前

“Retroceder estando cerca”

The house is a treasure, full of details that speak of its history. It’s situated in a fairy‑tale setting. The only minor issue might be the noise—footsteps from the floor above can be heard, but that’s normal for such an old house.

Ana·1か月前

“Genoten van onze overnachting”

This posada is located in a tiny village at the end of a narrow mountain road. You have to park your car at the beginning of the village and walk the rest of the way. The host and hostess were very friendly and helpful, and it’s a beautiful location.

Yolande·1か月前