#69 of 100Historic

Iriarte Jauregia

Bidania, País Vasco•

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“The Basque palace where time stood still”

About the hotel

Iriarte Jauregia is a 17th century Basque manor house in the small village of Bidania, in the interior of Guipúzcoa. Its stone walls, oak beams and atmosphere of another time transport you to the deepest and most traditional Euskadi, far from the tourist routes.

Nomadiq Pick

Dinner with products from the valley and the absolute silence of the rural Basque environment.

Why we love it

A 17th-century palace linked for centuries to the history of this town in Gipuzkoa.
The sturdy stone frame with a hipped tile roof and coat of arms on the front, above the row of balconies, set on a landscaped plain.
The seven thousand square meters of landscaped space with centenary trees surrounding the palace
The decoration with noble materials that combines stone, glass and wrought iron, with antique furniture and works of art.
The location half an hour from San Sebastian in the deepest part of the Basque Country, far from the tourist routes.

Highlights

MICHELIN Guide selection

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History

The 17th-century Palace of Iriarte has been linked for centuries to the history of Bidania. Today it is run by Lorena Arco and Iban Muñoa. The complete restoration was carried out in 2009, transforming it into the luxury hotel it is today, respecting the traditional Basque architecture.

Architecture & Design

Restoration

2009

The neoclassical style building has a rectangular floor plan with a hipped roof. The walls are made of masonry with ashlar masonry in the corners and in the recesses of the openings. The west, north and east facades repeat the same model, with a plate molding between the ground and first floors, and numerous openings with ashlar masonry trim symmetrically distributed over three floors. The north façade has a linteled access to the second floor by means of a bridge with a semicircular arch. The main south façade has a porch with three semicircular voussoir arches. A beautiful noble coat of arms crowns the top floor. The interior decoration combines stone, glass and wrought iron with antique furniture.

The Surroundings

País Vasco

The hotel is in the small village of Bidania, in the interior of Guipuzcoa, half an hour from San Sebastian. The valley offers landscapes of the deepest and most traditional Euskadi with centenary farmhouses. Nearby are other palaces and historic farmhouses such as those of Ezkio-Itsaso from the 16th century. Tolosa, capital of paper with its pintxos, is nearby. The Sanctuary of Loyola, birthplace of St. Ignatius, is a nearby visit. The coast of Guipuzcoa and San Sebastian are accessible for excursions.