Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena

HPEN2, Peñafiel, Madrid and Inland Spain

5-star spa-hotel set in a beautifully preserved 12th-century Cistercian monastery

Not your typical spa-hotel, the Monasterio de Valbuena is set in a beautifully preserved 12th-century Cistercian monastery right on the famous ‘Golden Mile’ of the Duero Valley, the heart of the Ribera del Duero wine region.

The luxurious 5-star hotel is committed to sustainability, featuring a green energy supply, an organic kitchen garden, and its own vineyards and the renovation project won accolades for faithfully restoring the monastery to its original magnificence.

The outdoor infinity pool is discretely built into the landscape whilst the Clarins Spa uses thermal waters and has 16 treatment rooms, thermal pools, Jacuzzis, and a heated outdoor pool for guests to enjoy.

The hotel couldn’t be better positioned to explore the wine region and discover historic Valladolid, just 40 minutes’ drive away.

Accommodation

The hotel has 79 rooms all of which have a blend of modern and vintage furnishings and large bathrooms, some have balconies and terraces and most have space for additional seating. Every room has complimentary wi-fi as well as robes and slippers to use at the hotel. Historic rooms are housed on the historic cloisters, offering original features such as exposed stone-walls, high arches and wooden beams.

The rooms are comprised as follows:

25 superior double rooms
15 duplex superior rooms
16 deluxe double rooms
17 deluxe historical rooms
6 special suites

Hotel Features

Clarins Spa.

Indoor thermal pool,

Outdoor seasonal pool

24-hour gym and yoga

Wine tourism –bespoke visits Golden Mile wineries, guided tours and tastings (extra charge)

Sacred art restoration workshop (extra charge)

Balloon ride (extra charge)

Bicycle hire, local walks

Ecological kitchen garden for the hotel restaurant’s own use

Guided tours on request

Visit the permanent exhibition on Las Edades del Hombre (The Ages of Man) and its renovation area

Restaurant

The hotel’s two restaurants. The Converso restaurant offers two tasting menus whilst the Monasterio de Valbuena Restaurant offers a-la-carte mix of traditional and modern cuisine, using high-quality seasonal local ingredients.

There is a gastro-bar with summer terrace and the Monks’ wine cellar which is open at the weekend and holidays.

Wine lovers can visit the hotel’s vineyard year-round, and the wine list includes both local favourites and the hotel’s own award-winning house wine, Converso, a limited-production Crianza red wine.

Hotel Facilities

24 Hour Reception
Tour Booking Service
WiFi all areas
Spacious Grounds
Lift
Garden/Patio/Terrace
Shared Lounge / TV Area
No smoking in hotel
Luggage storage
Laundry Service
Air Conditioning

Sports and Wellbeing

Swimming Pool (outdoor, seasonal)
Swimming pool (indoor)
Gym
Spa
Bicycle hire

Room facilities (all rooms)

En-suite bathroom
Heating
Air conditioning
WIFI
TV
Fridge / Minibar
Tea/Coffee making facilities
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Safe deposit box
Desk

Dining

Restaurant, open to the public
Bar for clients only serving drinks and light snacks
Bar with terrace, open to the public, serving drinks and light snacks
Poolside bar, for clients only serving drinks and light snacks

Accessibility

Facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility
Room(s) adapted for guests with reduced mobility
Parking space adapted for guests with reduced mobility

Parking

On-site parking (free)
Garage parking (extra charge)

Peñafiel, Madrid and Inland Spain

At the very heart of the Ribera de Duero wine region Peñafiel is surrounded by some of Spain's most prestigious bodegas and makes the perfect base to discover the area.

But it's not all about the wine. The town occupies a strategic position on the Duero river and has an impressive 15th century castle which and dominates the town from its vantage point up on the ridge.

The castle now houses the official wine museum of the Ribera de Duero and offers fine views out over Peñafiel and the Duero valley.

Peñafiel has some fine medieval convents and churches and an unusual square 'El Viejo Coso', with unique wood-faced houses, where bullfights used to be held.

Local specialties are roast suckling lamb (lechazo) and Flor de Esgueva – a local cheese made from sheep's milk.

West of Peñafiel the road to Valladolid is known as the 'Golden Mile' with Protos, Vega Sicilia, Pago de Carrovejas, Hacienda Abascal, Arzuaga, and Abadia Retuerta which is now a 5 star hotel and top-level gastronomic restaurant. Whilst nearer to Curiel are the bodegas of Pesquera and Emilio Moro, in very high demand in recent years.

Peñafiel castle & wine museum
Walking tour of Peñafiel (tourist office in main square)
Cycle through the vineyards
The 'Golden Mile' – legendary wine trail with Vega Sicilia and many more.
Peñafiel's magnificent castle cum wine museum and unique square 'el Viejo Coso'.
Richard Rogers' modernista bodega at Protos
Valladolid at the hub of five wine regions. Lovely Old-town with great tapas!
Fine Roman remains at Clunia, vestiges of Moorish struggles in Peñafiel
Cycle or stroll along the banks of the Duero river