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.

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:

IN THE HOTEL	IN YOUR ROOM
Bar Restaurant Terrace Gardens Games Book library Wine Exhibition Lounge Car park	Telephone TV Central heating in winter En-suite bathroom Hairdryer Welcome Pack

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.

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Room Rates in Euros (2012)
	High Season	Low Season
	Aug, Sep, Oct Christmas Easter Public holidays	Rest of the year
		Fri - Sat	Sun - Thurs
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 Currency Converter
Prices are per room per night and include breakfast All prices include VAT Baby's cots available at no charge Half-board: € 29 per person per day All bedrooms are non-smoking Pets not accepted Check Availability     Book Now!

Deposit:

No deposit. Just a credit card number is required to guarantee a reservation.

Cancellations:

Cancellation must be received in writing (fax or e-mail) no later than 7 days before arrival. Cancellations after that time will be charged for the first night of the booking.