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The Bishop’s Retreat
Antiquity and timeless elegance in one of Spain’s most beautiful villages

Laguardia

We are located in the walled village of Laguardia
“One of Spain’s Most Beautiful Villages”
In the Heart of the Rioja Alavesa Wine Country

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El Retiro del Obispo

El Retiro del Obispo is a special “casa rural” or country home nestled in the medieval stone wall surrounding Laguardia, This historically protected space has been lovingly restored and furnished. The two meters deep stone walls in its master suites were constructed in the 12th century by order of the king of Navarra, Sancho VI as part of Laguardia’s defensive fortification that encircles the village. The property was historically under the ownership of the Catholic Church and served as the residence of the region’s bishop. More recently it was the home of one of Spain’s beloved media personalities. After a two year restoration, El Retiro del Obispo is now welcoming guests who wish to enjoy one of the most distinctive and iconic lodgings in all of the Rioja Álavesa.

Staying at the Retiro, you rent a master suite with the option of adding an extra bedroom on the upper three floors for an additional fee. The first and second floor master suites are blessed with revealed castle stones placed during the wall’s construction in 1164. For guests who value ease of access, we suggest the first floor suite a few steps above the street level entryway. The second floor bedrooms evoke romance and comfort. Our third floor accommodation is a mini-apartment with fully equipped kitchen, walk in shower and two comfortable bedrooms. The fourth floor master suite has balcony windows looking over 3 provinces (Navarra, La Rioja & Pais Vasco). Guests will enjoy the ever changing colors as the seasons vary.

When selecting your room please consider that there is no elevator in our historically protected property. Depending on availability, the entire property can be reserved for private events (weddings, conferences, retreats, celebrations) for up to 18 guests.

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SPECIFICATIONS

485

SQUARE METERS
(5,220 sq. feet)

4

ACCOMMODATIONS
1 single room suite (1 to 3 pax)
1 Mini-apartment (1 to 5 pax)
2 double room suites (1 to 5 pax)

4

BATHROOMS
1 per master bedroom

1

KITCHEN FULLY EQUIPPED
All guests enjoy access to this level

1

LARGE TERRACE
WHIT PANORAMIC VIEWS
All guests enjoy access to this level

2

ACCOMMODATIONS
ARE PET FRIENDLY

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the country home

We are located inside the citadel, in the historic center of Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa. This charming village is packed full of interesting tourist attractions. Some of the things you can visit and experience are the following:

The Polychrome Portico of the Santa María de los Reyes church is one of the architectural jewels of Laguardia. It was built in the 15th century and is known for its beautiful arches and polychrome columns.

La Torre Abacial was a defensive tower located in the higher ground of Laguardia and was used as a look out point during the Middle Ages. From here you can enjoy impressive views of the region and the Sierra de Cantabria.

Apart from these attractions, in the historic center of Laguardia, you have numerous restaurants and bars where you can savor out typical regional gastronomy in a singular atmospher