Arraya

from €96
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“Delightful, family-run hotel in the centre of lovely Sare. It combines the comfort of a modern hotel with the charm of a quintessentially Basque residence - wooden beams, colourful country fabrics, pretty objets d'art and quaint bed spreads. An excellent restaurant too. A charming country abode.”

Hotel review

Arraya epitomizes the glory of Basque country hotels, so many of them still family run, passed on from generation to generation. Two Fagoaga brothers are now in charge, and their wives, all very much involved. The 17th century house was once a resting place for pilgrims on the way to Santiago de Compostela and it remains a place of great character: immaculately cared for, with much burnished wood and a handsome curved wooden staircase leading to the bedrooms, all of which are divinely decorated with colourful country fabrics, pretty objets d’art and pictures and bedspreads handmade by the family. Some rooms are small, but they are all charming, with views over verdant garden or village square, and there are six large ‘deluxe’ rooms, up to date but still pretty and traditional in character. The restaurant is excellent and a shop on the ground floor sells home made gâteau basque, not to be missed.

Fiona Duncan
Fiona Duncan Review published: 26/02/2024

Recommended for

  • Country Escape

    • A gorgeous property, set in one of France's prettiest villages, at the foothills of the Pyrénées.

  • Less £

    • With doubles from as little as €96 per night it's excellent value for money.

  • Wildlife Area

    • The Basque mountain is home to both vultures and "pottoks" (small ponies).

  • Foodies

    • The restaurant serves wonderful Basque dishes and is highly recommended

  • Other Activities

    • Just 14kms from the sea, pack a picnic, and spend a day on the beach.

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the storybook pretty hamlet of Ihalar.

  • Historic

    • The property dates back to the 16th century

  • Child friendly

    • Babysitting offered.

  • Tennis

    • Offsite courts.

  • Romantic

  • Traditional

  • Free wifi

  • Views

  • Owner managed

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Charming

  • Village

  • Cycling

  • Boutique

  • Restaurant

  • Riding

  • Spa

Facilities

  • Rooms

    20 rooms in this hotel

  • Child friendly

    Babysitting offered.

  • Free wifi

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Views

  • Safe

  • Parking

  • Shops

  • Bar

  • Outdoor dining

  • No pets

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • Room service

  • Garden

  • Restaurant

  • Spa

Activities

  • Wildlife Area

    • The Basque mountain is home to both vultures and "pottoks" (small ponies).

  • Other Activities

    • Just 14kms from the sea, pack a picnic, and spend a day on the beach.

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the storybook pretty hamlet of Ihalar.

  • Tennis

    • Offsite courts.

  • Cycling

  • Riding

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