Posada la Pastora
HUNC1, Uncastillo, Spanish Pyrenees and Catalunya
Historic posada in medieval setting
Walk out of the door of this lovingly restored 18th century town house and step straight back in time into 12th century medieval Uncastillo, Spain's finest Romanesque site. Here you'll find no 'Old Town' just a living museum, untouched by the passing of time.
Near the once-strategic border of Navarre and Arag??n the local area boasts an architectural heritage of immense importance, including the castles of Javier, Olite and the colossal Loarre – Europe's best preserved Romanesque castle – as well as nearby Sos, birthplace of Fernando, the Catholic King.
The hotel itself is simple yet charming and makes the most of the original building elements such as natural stone and wooden beams without compromising clients' comfort in any way.
A big part of the attraction here are the hosts themselves who not only are very charming and knowledgeable about the local area but can arrange all manner of activities from biking or trekking in Las Bardenas to guided walks of the local historical sites and all manner of outdoor activities.
Accommodation
8 standard double rooms and 2 duplex suites
All rooms have en-suite bathrooms TV, WiFi, hairdryer, heating and air conditioning.
Suites have hydro-massage showers.
Extra beds can be added in the suites only (maximum 4 persons)
NB. All rooms are on the upper floors and there is no lift.
Hotel Features
Open plan area with lounge, dining and reception
Parking is nearby and on-street. Guests can drive to the door to leave bags etc.
Library including local info and maps
Bar / cafe service for guests only. Local wines and craft beers available
Owners also organise activities, both in Las Bardenas and the local area, including:
Walking tours of the local sights
Guided trekking
Guided mountain biking and cycling (electric bikes also available)
Birdwatching, deer-watching
Seasonal activities based on the local agriculture
Bikes (standard and electric) and GPS (with local tracks loaded) are also available for hire.
Restaurant
Breakfasts consists of a small buffet with home-made or locally sourced baked goods and preserves with fresh juice coffee, tea and toast served to table.
Dinners are available by prior arrangement and consist of 3 to 4 courses, bread, liqueurs and coffee.
Picnic lunch available for days out.
The hotel offers a range of local artisan products including local wines, jam and honey.
Hotel Facilities
WiFi all areasShared Lounge / TV Area
No smoking in hotel
Luggage storage
Air Conditioning
Sports and Wellbeing
Bicycle hireE-bike hire
Room facilities (all rooms)
En-suite bathroomHeating
Air conditioning
WIFI
TV
Fridge / Minibar
Walk-in shower
Hairdryer
Desk
Dining
Resaurant / dining room for guests onlyBars / restaurants within walking distance of the hotel
Bistro serving lighter meals
Bar for clients only serving drinks and light snacks
Accessibility
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobilityParking
On-street parking
Uncastillo, Spanish Pyrenees and Catalunya
Recognised as the best kept 12th century Romanesque town in the whole of Spain, Uncastillo really is untouched by the passage of time.
Its once-important position, close to the border with Navarra, was rendered insignificant by the unification of Spain and the town has remained virtually unchanged ever since.
The natural environs also remain quite untouched and wild making it a superb base for all types of outdoor activities from biking and trekking to bird-watching, canoeing… you name it!
Just nearby is one of the main entrances to the Biosphere Reserve of Las Bardenas Reales, a semi-desert landscape with Spaghetti Western formations – soon to be set of Game of Thrones – with Olite and the Navarran wine country just beyond.
- 12th century Romanesque treasures of Uncastillo.
- SOS del Rey Catolico – birthplace of Fernando, the Catholic King
- Las Bardenas Reales Biosphere Reserve – spectacular by car, on foot or mountain bike.
- Colossal Castillo de Loarre and Mallos de Riglos over the border in Huesca
- Dramatic gorges of Lumbiers and Arbayun
- Wonderful birdwatching with vultures and large birds of prey
- Rutting of the deer in October
- Senda Viva – zoo and park, a great day out for the kids
- Castillo de Javier and Monasterio de Leyre, two more medieval marvels just nearby.
- Olite, medieval town with fairytale castle surrounded by vineyards
