The owners of Aldori Landetxea modestly state that it has "never been an architecturally extraordinary house", but they've certainly made up for any perceived deficits in the straightforward exterior, with a fascinating devotion to the interior. Shiny minimalist elements aside, there are lots of touches in the guest rooms and throughout the building that go beyond an empty and plain contemporary design, and into the territory of a very particular one, which appeals to us a lot.

The six guest rooms include one suite. The presentation of these includes features such as fascinating murals, tiling which befits the rest of the room creating a satisfying unified whole and white-painted beamed ceilings, adding a modern look to an old-fashioned part of the building. The public areas continue the effortlessly cool theme: colours are generally low-key, but occasionally there is a splash of strength in the likes of a pink chair or a plum sofa. Lighting is also used sparingly, with little spotlights which add a slight sense of theatre to the stage.

Some of the rooms have rather unique balconies; large apertures puncturing the sloping roof to open up a charming little private space to the sun. The surroundings of the building make a sort of 'infinity garden', as there is so much of the hotel's land around that it appears to drift off into hills.

Aldori Landetxea is only a half-hour drive from the intriguing city of Bilbao and less than half an hour from the coast..

Restaurant:

Dinners with regional produce are served.

Starters:
Tomato salad, Norwegian salad, ham & cheese, vegetable soup, courgette soup.
Main course:
Iturbe brothers steak, grilled cod, battered hake, grilled tuna (seasonal), sausages
Dessert:
Chocolate cake, crema catalana, seasonal fruits, ice cream, yoghurt

A Word From the Owner:

"Aldori has never been an architecturally extraordinary house; it however largely compensates for this due to the number of persons who lived here and left their stamp both on the house and on our latest history.

Far from standing out against its setting, even after its thorough restoration, the house blends perfectly into an infinite landscape, with the garden extending to the forest and hills. It thus forms a point of inflection and reflection between Sollube, Oiz, Bizkargi and San Miguel de Ereñozar.

Hotel Amenities:

IN THE HOTEL	IN YOUR ROOM
Lounge with TV Fireplace and hearth Large garden and swing Library Board games Free wi-fi internet access throughout house and garden Massage service Car park	En-suite bathroom Telephone Free wi-fi internet access DVD player in suite Air conditioning and heating

Nearby Amenities:

Walking and cycling: The Basque Country is rich in opportunities for enjoying the great outdoors. Try the rolling hills of the countryside near the hotel, or the more mountainous terrain a little further inland (Durango, for example). Or wander along the edges of the estuary between Mundaka and Murieta.

Travel along the rugged coast of Vizcaya, visiting the pretty little fishing villages and seaside resorts along the the way (Plentzia, Bakio, Bermeo, Mundaka, for example).

Golf: As ever, you're never far from a golf course.
Surfing: Try surfing in the long waves of the estuary near Mundaka
Piragua boat trips
Beaches: Lots of lovely beaches along this piece of coast. The nearest is just 15 km away.

Guernica: See the ancient tree and the slightly newer Meeting House of the Basque Parliament. There is also an interesting museum here.

Bilbao: The Guggenheim Museum is the most famous attraction, and rightly so. However, take time to walk around the Casco Viejo (old quarter), see the Basque Country museum, potter down to the beach at Las Arenas, have a meal in one of the restaurants in Getxo, or ride up the funicular railway to see the old mining villages near Trapagaran.

Camino de Santiago pilgrimage
Santimamiñe Caves
Painted woods near Bilbao (trees painted in various patterns)
Bird centre

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Room Rates in Euros (2012)
	High Season	Low Season
	15 May - 15 Sep	16 Sep - 14 May
Room 101 - Aldori Suite 62m². Bathroom with jacuzzi and hydromassage shower. DVD player. Ice bucket. 2 extra beds can be added. (Photo) (Photo) (Photo) (Photo) (Photo) (Photo) Close	€ 180	€ 150
Room 102 24.23m². 2.1m double bed and 1 extra bed. (Photo) (Photo) Close	€ 120	€ 100
Rooms 103 & 104 Room 3 Decorated in shades of black and white. Very sunny 20m² terrace. 50m² room. 2.1m double bed and 2 extra beds. (Photo) (Photo) (Photo) (Photo) (Photo) Room 4 Decorated in shades of black and white. Very sunny 20m² terrace. 50m² room. 2.1m double bed and 2 extra beds. (Photo) (Photo) (Photo) (Photo) (Photo) Close	€ 150	€ 120
Room 105 18m². 1.5m double bed. (Photo) (Photo) (Photo) Close	€ 90	€ 80
Room 106 Suitable for disabled guests. 22m². 2 electric adjustable single beds which are normally put together to be used as a double bed. (Photo) (Photo) Close	€ 80	€ 70
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Prices are per room per night including VAT. Buffet breakfast: € 7.50 per person. Dinner: € 18.00 per person. Single occupancy: € 70 (Rooms 105 & 106) all year round. Extra bed: € 30 in high season/ € 25 in low season. Smoking is permitted in Rooms 103 & 104. Animals are not permitted. Room 106 is suitable for disabled guests. Check Availability     Book Now!

Deposit:

No deposit is required; just a credit card number is needed to confirm a reservation.

Cancellations:

Cancellations must be received in writing (e-mail or fax) and at least 48 hours before scheduled arrival.