Hotel Rural Monasterio de Ara Mada

Great little hotel, simple but perfect. We were greeted by our friendly host and even though we had turned up a little early he was still full of smiles. Our room was small but perfectly formed, nicely decorated and very clean and comfortable. Situated in a lovely little hamlet which we explored. Our host cooked us a delicious Spanish omelette in the evening and breakfast the next morning was good too. He also helped us with interesting and good rides to take on our bike. I couldn’t recommend enough if you’re in this vicinity.

We were lucky to find this hotel shortly after it reopened with a new owner-manager. The new owner is a charming, generous guy and a good cook. The hotel is in an old building that stays remarkably cool in the summer. The bedrooms and fittings are all modern and of excellent quality. Little details in the common areas show a restrained good taste. Our room had a beautiful view over the mountains to the north. We chose this place because it offers a short but adequate dinner menu, so no need to drive around dark country lanes looking for a restaurant. The food is all fresh and the Spanish omelette is particularly good. Breakfast starts with freshly squeezed orange juice, then a couple of local specialities prepared by the owner’s mother, plus toast, genuine ham, jams and good coffee. For a breakfast included in the room rate, it is very generous. You can walk directly from the hotel onto farm tracks up into the wooded hills or down to the hay meadows. The hay had just been cut when we were there, wonderful odours reminding me of a distant childhood! Ten minutes by car is the village of Vegaquemada, where there is a lovely riverside walk leading to the next village. We are casual birdwatchers and we found the area very rewarding, both in quantity and variety. Tripadvisor says that commentaries must include something negative; sorry, but I really can’t think of anything! A wonderful weekend, hopefully to be repeated soon.

Fuimos un grupo de amigas a pasar el finde semana y no nos pudimos sentir mejor. Jose nos trato de maravilla, el hotel es precioso y decorado con mucho gusto; las habitaciones muy espaciosas y luminosas, muy limpio. el desayuno espectacular y con zumo de naranja natural!!!! Los sitios comunes con la chimenea super confortable.... y tiene karaoke!!!!!1 un 10

Como siempre fantástico !!! No dudéis ni por un minuto conocer este hotel ,Lo más parecido a estar en tu propia casa .Vengo por trabajo una vez al mes y no lo dudo .Este mes José .me sorprendió de nuevo .Ha encendido ya el jacuzzi y la sauna seca !!!!! Gratuito ,super limpio ,acogedor ...con ducha ,vestuario ..... Gracias José por hacer de tu hogar ,el nuestro también!!! Estoy deseando volver

Viaje familiar en un hotel con encanto, comida casera no puedes irte sin probar sus croquetas y la tortilla de patata. Jose un excelente anfitrión, educado y atento, volveremos a verle, ha sido tan acogedor que nos hemos sentido como en casa.

Un sitio de 10!!! Habitaciones muy cuidadas y limpias, desayuno y cena excelentes (todo casero, increíbles las croquetas). Todo esto es gracias a José, del que destacamos su atención y amabilidad, incluso antes de que llegáramos ya estaba atento. El entorno es espectacular, con muchas posibilidades. Fuimos en moto y nos ayudó mucho (incluso me enseñó como subirme bien en la moto 😜). Repetiremos sin duda!!!!!