Hotel Iturregi

Facilities

• Dining: Breakfast is served daily, and there’s a small room-service menu. Sandwiches are available at lunch, and there are restaurants in Getaria (3km away)
• Communal areas: The attractive lounge has an honesty bar, and a fire in winter; there’s also a beautiful covered terrace with wicker armchairs and sofas, and 20 acres of lawns that run up to private woodland. A parterre garden flanks the swimming pool
• Internet Access: Free WiFi is available throughout, and there are internet connection points in every room. There’s a computer in reception which guests can use free of charge
• Swimming Pool: The 12x5m outdoor pool, sited among the crumbling walls of the old farm, is open from mid-June to mid-September
• Spa Treatments: None
• Recreational: A couple of mountain bikes are available for guests to use free of charge. There’s a DVD library, too, and games for children
• Weddings and Celebrations: This is a perfect place for small receptions or family celebrations (you must take all rooms for a minimum of 2 days)
• Meetings/Functions: No formal meeting rooms, but informal meetings can be accommodated on request
• Disabled Access: No bedrooms on the ground floor, but there’s a lift and most bathrooms have walk-in showers
• Pets: Not accepted
• Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, French

When to go?

The Basque Country has a mild year-round climate, but it’s prone to rainfall. The upside of this, though, is a lush green landscape. Spring is the nicest time to visit - sunny days and less chance of rain. In summer, if the sun shines at weekends, the roads and beaches get busy with locals. If you’re flexible with your dates, come in the week and avoid the crowds. There’s a lovely swimming pool here, but it’s only open from mid-June to mid-September. If that matters, come then.

Author's tips

Although we didn’t take to the hills to eat with the locals, a Dutch couple staying at the hotel when we visited were lucky enough to do just that. They had eaten at Arzak in San Sebastián (3 Michelin stars), but swore blind that their meal in the hills at Bedua was their favourite. They got terribly lost and were eventually rescued by a local farmer, but it was a price worth paying: it was the best experience of their holiday.

Features include:

• Room service
• Breakfast
• Lunchtime sandwiches
• Garden
• Terrace
• Guest lounge
• Internet access
• WIFI internet
• Guest computer
• Outdoor pool
• Bicycles available
• DVD library
• Available for exclusive use
• Function facilities
• Off street parking