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El Retiro del Obispo

Country house

Santa Engracia Kalea

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
11 mentions

very comfortable bed and great stay

The place is full of character, beautifully kept, and the bed was wonderfully co…

Great location
8 mentions

The building - atmosphere, location, decor, quality of linen & towels

Location great, excellent communication with Terri, rooms nicely done in period …

Friendly staff
7 mentions

Great host

They have an incredible rooftop and a small kitchen that is super helpful as the…

Parking available
2 mentions

Directions for parking were very clear from Terri as were the instructions on ho…

Location is fabulous, there's a public car park outside down the street

Clean rooms
1 mentions

Beautiful period building, spacious room, spotlessly clean set in the middle of …

Breakfast available
1 mentions

Overview

Set in Laguardia, 48 km from Fernando Buesa Arena and 17 km from Spanish Federation of Friends of the Camino de Santiago Associations, El Retiro del Obispo offers accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. This recently renovated country house is located 17 km from La Rioja Museum and 17 km from Co-Cathedral of Santa María de la Redonda. All rooms have a balcony with views of the city. The country house provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the country house, the units include bed linen and towels. Guests at the country house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Laguardia, like cycling. Logroño Town Hall is 18 km from El Retiro del Obispo, while Riojaforum Conference Centre is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Logroño–Agoncillo Airport, 35 km from the accommodation.

Traveller reviews

F

Fiona

couple

June 23, 2026

10

A wonderful experience in a beautiful town.

The building - atmosphere, location, decor, quality of linen & towels. The roof terrace was amazing. Kitchen facilities in our suite and in roof terrace were excellent.

J

Jane

couple

May 28, 2026

10

Absolutely stunning and unique property in a perfect location

Beautiful traditional furnishings, lovely patio with views, fully equiped kitchen with all amenities including coffee and tea, lovely welcome pack

C

colleen

extended_group

May 19, 2026

10

Would recommend this accommodation for anyone wanting to stay within walled city if LaGuardia

Location great, excellent communication with Terri, rooms nicely done in period furniture. Terri helped with restaurant reservation and even helped mail a left item to my home.

P

Phillip

couple

May 17, 2026

10

Fabulous stay.

Virtually everything. Great host.

M

Maria Clara

couple

April 8, 2026

9

Great hotel, with very charming bedroom and rooftop

Great hotel in a historical building. very comfortable bed and great stay! They have an incredible rooftop and a small kitchen that is super helpful as the city does not have coffee places (it’s not a tradition in the area to have long breakfasts). Terry was lovely!

P

Pete

solo_traveller

March 7, 2026

8

Excellent. Would book again.

Location superb.

S

Sebastian

family_with_children

November 1, 2025

9

Brilliant

Roof terrace and fresh orange juice

K

Kerry

couple

October 14, 2025

10

Exceptional stay in a magical town!

Laguardia is an absolute must-see — a stunning little gem full of charm, history, and incredible views. We stayed at El Retiro Obispo, and it was fantastic. The place is full of character, beautifully kept, and the bed was wonderfully comfortable — exactly what you want after a day exploring the town. But the real highlight was Terri — an absolute legend! Warm, welcoming, and full of spot-on local recommendations. Nothing was ever too much trouble for her. If you’re visiting Laguardia (and you definitely should), don’t think twice — stay here. Highly recommend!

A

Annemarie

family_with_children

September 23, 2025

10

A gem

The attention detail was amazing. Kitchen also wonderful. Top balcony 5 star. Bed, bedding - perfect.

J

James

extended_group

September 15, 2025

10

We had a brilliant stay here. Terri is an amazing host and was extremely accommodating. We loved our trip, thank you.

Authentic charm

A

Andrew

extended_group

August 14, 2025

10

Beautiful renovated accomodation within the ancient walls of castle town . Food and wine to die for!

Beautifully and impeccably renovated rooms. Luxury lodging actually in the beautiful walls of this castle where the food and wine is to die for.

P

Pamela

family_with_children

August 8, 2025

10

Wonderful experience

Authentic old world experience. Stunning town. Terri was so welcoming and informative. We had a kitchen which was such a pleasure. Good coffee and condiments. The roof terrace was wonderful. We had dinner up there as well as watching the sunrise. Well recommended

T

Terry

couple

June 24, 2025

10

Great location

Beautiful period building, spacious room, spotlessly clean set in the middle of laguardia town. Terri was a welcoming host and extremely helpful.

J

Jody

couple

April 10, 2025

9

Medieval atmosphere with modern conveniences

Medieval atmosphere; close to restaurants; facilities available to make meals; washer/dryer; spacious room; very close to small grocery store; roof top patio

C

Christine

couple

November 16, 2024

10

Beautiful historical hotel in the old town

Beautiful historic in the old town. Directions for parking were very clear from Terri as were the instructions on how to access our room. Terri is a kind and welcoming host.

A

Alan

extended_group

October 8, 2024

9

Perfect place to spend the night in La Guardia

Great location, very historic and comfortable property.

O

Onslow

extended_group

October 6, 2024

10

Fantastic historical building with modern comforts.

Great location, great welcome by Terri and local reservations made for us for lunch and a wine tour nearby. Great balcony to see the beautiful surroundings.

L

Lorraine

couple

September 22, 2024

9

Wonderful place to stay with excellent hosts in an excellent location

Charming atmospheric accommodation, excellent hosts and excellent location

B

Brian

couple

August 29, 2024

10

The building and room were full of character. The owner, Terri was extremely warm and helpful. Location is fabulous, there's a public car park outside down the street.

K

Kathy JOY

couple

August 27, 2024

10

Perfect hosts in a beautiful village. The property, the room, and location were amazing... our two boys (cockerpoos) were made so welcome. The only downside was we had just one night.... Hopefully, we'll be back for longer on way to or from the Santander ferry in the future ...

Facilities

Activities

Hiking, Cycling

General

Heating, Pets allowed, Non-smoking throughout, WiFi available in all areas

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Parking

Free parking, Parking, Street parking

Reception services

Invoice provided

Deluxe Double Room

Guests can make meals in the kitchen that comes with a refrigerator, a dishwasher, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 29 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, a dishwasher, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 5 guests 49 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, a dishwasher, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 5 guests 44 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room with Bath

In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, a dishwasher, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 5 guests 51 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 17:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that supplement for pets is 10 Euros per night. Please note that a maximum of 1 pet per room is allowed. The 1st and 2nd Heaven Rooms don't allow petsThis property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 11:18 AM

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