Boutique-style, independent hotel

This fine 17th century mansion, in the centre of the picturesque, medieval village of Cuzcurrita del Rio Tiron, in La Rioja Alta, has been recently restored but certainly has a history! Originally the home of a wealthy family, in the 1920's and 30's, the building was put to use as a bakery, theatre and cinema before, during the Civil War, being occupied by Italian troops who passed on their pasta recipes to the locals. The present owners, Laura and Jose Angel, the most welcoming and attentive of hosts, fell in love with the place and restored the building into the very special small hotel it is today. Maintaining many of the original features - the magnificent stonework, the high beamed ceilings, the impressive main staircase and cupula, they painstakingly decorated and furnished the very comfortable rooms with cinematic themes, linking them to the history of the house and creating a perfect balance of the past and present.

Highly individual rooms -  themed around the cinema, the theatre, literature and music. Double or twin, suites; family rooms (connecting), triple and quadruple rooms. Also adapted for reduced mobility.

Each room is different. All are beautifully and meticulously decorated and furnished according to their theme, with beamed ceilings and exposed stone, blending perfectly with modern touches. The first floor rooms have balconies and the attic rooms have skylights.The bathrooms too are all different and all beautifully tiled. They vary depending on the style of the room - there are free standing baths and walk in showers, sometimes both.

Extra beds and cots are available.

All the rooms have air conditioning, bathrobes, quality toiletries, hairdryers, a desk and T.V. Some of the suites have a "mini kitchen" with a microwave and cutlery and crockery and mini fridges.N.B. In some of the attic rooms parts of the ceilings are quite low so not suited to the very tall.

Sitting room with fireplace and T.V. Breakfast room and well stocked honesty bar Multi- purpose theatre space Wine cellar in basement Enclosed courtyard (partly covered) with outdoor furniture Small enclosed outdoor play area for children Historic tour of hotel at weekends, free for guests, with tasting of local wines Massage service Bodega visits and other activities in the area can be organised Enclosed parking is available for 10EUR / night (payable locally) otherwise on-street parking nearby.

An excellent buffet breakfast lovingly prepared and presented by your hosts, is served in the breakfast room/honesty bar.Breakfast includes freshly squeezed orange juice, a selection of fresh fruit, yogurt, cereals, ham and other cold meats and cheese, locally baked pasties and cakes and baguettes and bread. Eggs are prepared to order.The hotel does not have a restaurant, but they offer a light supper menu (changes everyday) with a bottle of wine. This must be ordered by 3.00 pm.The owners can recommend local restaurants. There are two in the village (opening times can be limited during the week in off season months - best to check). They have a shuttle service arrangement with La Bodega Vieja, a very good restaurant in neighbouring Casalarreina.