Hotel Villa de Abalos
A small friendly hotel in La Rioja
2006 FITUR: Best Active Tourism Product.
2010 Great Wine Capitals: Best of wine tourism
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| Location: | Ábalos |
| Nearest Town: | Haro, 13 km (8 miles) |
| Nearest Airport: | Bilbao, 107 km (67 miles) |
| Nearest Ferry: | Bilbao, 108 km (68 miles) |
| Number of Rooms: | 12 |
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This 17th century ancestral home was opened as a country hotel in 2002 following a major renovation which was carefully planned to make the most of the notable architectural detailing of the building. The stone, the wood and the ironwork preserve the original style, yet the building also has a feel that is modern and comfortable.
Visits to wine-making bodegas.
Rambling. Walking.
Mountain-Biking.
Golf.
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Owner Jose Luis is dedicated to the local culture and will be more than pleased to prepare a programme of activities covering wine culture, wine-growing, wine-tasting and visits to bodegas.
Ábalos is a small village in the Rioja Alta where life revolves around wine, the principal resource of the area. A stroll around the streets will reveal numerous historic family houses emblazoned with their heraldic arms and the impressive altarpiece in the Church of San Esteban. Just outside the village, Romanesque hermitages, ancient catacombs and massive rock formations give a special charm to the area.
Restaurant:
The restaurant and kitchen are Merche's domain, where she offers seasonal dishes of traditional cuisine from the Rioja region, with elements of something more modern, accompanied by a wine list calculated to do full justice to the local area.A Word From the Owner:
"If you are seeking peace and tranquility in one of the most enchanting locations in Spain, please come and visit us at the Villa De Ábalos. We will be delighted to welcome you here. Our speciality? Warmth and humanity."Hotel Amenities:
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Nearby Amenities:
Visits to wine-making bodegas.Rambling. Walking.
Mountain-Biking.
Golf.
Historic sites: monasteries, castles, walled towns.
Guggenheim Museum, in Bilbao (approx 120km).
What We Say:
Rioja wine is the best in the world (well, we think so anyway). What better way to spend a holiday than wandering the area, viewing the views and sampling the product? Life here really does revolve around wine. If you ever doubted the reason, José Luis and Merche will show you why.Customer Feedback:
"We found just what we were looking for here: to start with, the location. Ábalos is a tranquil village. The building: it's a grand house that has been restored with such love. The room: spacious, comfortable and so clean. Breakfast was wonderful, not just for the quality of the food, but the variety too. Above all though, we want to highlight the friendly welcome we received, both from Marian and from José Luis and Merche. They take care of their guests and nothing is too much trouble to make the stay comfortable and enjoyable. We didn't feel we were staying in a hotel, it was more like staying in their home. We arrived for one night and ended up staying six!" I.G.
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| Room Rates in Euros (2010) | |||
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| Double Room | € 110 | € 110 | € 93.50 |
| Single Room | € 88 | € 88 | € 74.80 |
| Extra bed (3rd person) | € 28 | € 28 | € 23.80 |
| Minimum Stay: 2 nights, at weekends | |||
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