This beautiful and historical hotel, situated in the town of Astorga, was where we spent a night…read morebefore we departed on the Camino de Santiago. It's a charming little hotel, with a gorgeous patio, a library, nice rooms, and great views. When we arrived, unfortunately, my traveling companion and I were given a bedroom with a single bed. The staff were most accommodating, and on short order were able to provide us with a room with two beds, even though they did so with some difficulty on their part. It was greatly appreciated. The room was nicely decorated and updated. Old, and yet, new. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious and served in a quaint little dining room, reminiscent of so many older European hotels, on the main floor. This hotel is near everything you could want. There's a great restaurant just across the street. There are shops, bars, the Cathedral and Episcopal Palace and museums just a few blocks (3 minute walk) away. If you're on the Camino and need a luxurious resting place for a night, this would be one well worth considering.

This is not the ideal place if you are on a hiking tour as it is about 5 kms out of the way to…read moreSantiago. On the other hand, there are compensations. It is an old manor house on a hill that overlooks a bucolic landscape. The room we had was rather old-fashioned, but some would call it romantic. The bathroom was definitely 'romantic': the owner (who speaks only Portuguese) needed 1/2 hour to get it going. There is no dinner facility either at the manor nor in the hamlet. So much for all the negatives! The owner proved himself the perfect host: he drove us to Paredes de Coura, pointed out possible places to eat, came to fetch us, invited us for a drink in the re-furbished stables (he could open a small museum with all the old things he has all over the place), and brought us after breakfast to the place where we could continue to Santiago. There is a swimming pool (and lots of outhouses) outside, but unfortunately, it rained when we got there to

A beautiful quinta just outside Ponte de Lima - in fact: just across the old Bridge. The main…read morebuildings date back to the beginning of the 18th century and include a private chapel that is worth visiting. The property possesses a large garden with outside swimming pool and you would never know you're only steps away from the town centre. The bedrooms in the main building are the nicest - because of their character - but also the outhouses have their appeal: nearer to the swimming pool, more 'modern' feeling. And breakfast is a feast!

Beautiful relaxing retreat in the country. We spent one night here while walking the Camino…read more Delicious dinner, terrific service, beautiful accommodation. Highly recommend!