Villasana de Mena Hotels

Casa Zalama is a traditional wood and stone house in San Pelayo de Montija. Surrounded by countryside, it is an hour’s drive from Bilbao and offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Rustic rooms feature wooden floors and beams. Each is heated and has a wardrobe and private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. Guests can enjoy a homemade breakfast or dinner at Casa Zalama. There is also a charming lounge with a fireplace and an on-site craft shop. In the surrounding area of Las Merindades, you will find medieval towns, romanesque churches, and countryside where you can hike and horse ride. Ojo Guareña Nature Reserve is a 20-minutes drive away. The beaches on the Cantabrian Coast can be reached in around 45 minutes drive, while Santander and Bilbao are both around an hour's drive from the property.

Featuring a garden, Finca Artienza offers pet-friendly accommodations in Ramales de la Victoria. Bilbao is 25 miles away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. The accommodation has a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some units include a dining area and/or terrace. There is also a kitchen, equipped with a microwave. A toaster, a refrigerator and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Each unit is equipped with a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Towels are provided. Finca Artienza also includes a barbecue. The property also has packed lunches. A range of activities are available in the area, such as horseback riding, windsurfing and diving. Santander is 23 miles from Finca Artienza, and Castro-Urdiales is 14 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Santander Airport, 22 miles from the property.

Hotel Restaurante Aldama is located in the centre of Amurrio, 18.6 miles from Bilbao. The hotel is surrounded by gardens and beautiful natural scenery, and offers free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. All rooms at the Aldama Hotel are heated and come with a private bathroom. There is also a flat-screen TV and a telephone in each room. The hotel’s restaurant serves traditional Basque cuisine and offers a daily set menu. There is an outdoor seating area attached to the restaurant where guests can eat in the hotel’s gardens. Gorbeia Nature Reserve, where you can find the Gujuli Waterfall, is 30 minutes' drive from Aldama. There is a Basque Gastronomy Museum in Llodio, 6.2 miles away.

Located in Valle de Carranza, Mendi Alai is in a rural location and within the vicinity of Karpinabentura and Pozalagua Cave. This country house is within the region of Cullalvera Cave and Boinas La Encartada Museoa. Rooms Stay in one of 5 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily. Amenities Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Additional amenities at this country house include tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills. Dining Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Mendi Alai. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Hotel Rural Isasi is set in a large and beautiful botanic garden with different types of trees from around the world. The Isasi is comprised of a main building with a reading lounge. There is also an adjoining building that has rooms with private terrace and porch. The extensive gardens have cobblestone pathways and there is free Wi-Fi thorough all the property. Featuring elegant décor, all rooms come with heating, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with free toiletries. There is a bar-cafeteria where breakfast, lunch and dinner can be served upon request. Set in Gordexola, different activities can be done in the surroundings such as hiking, horse riding or rafting. Bilbao is 20 minutes’ drive away.

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Arcos de Quejana. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this historic hotel include a snack bar/deli, a kid's club, and a kid's club.

This 17th-century Basque convent, set on the banks of the River Cadagua, has been carefully converted into a luxury hotel that still retains much of its historic charm. Surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the Arcentales and Mena valleys, this tranquil rural retreat was originally known as the Monastery of Santa Clara and was originally built in 1666. Nowadays, luxury rooms and comfortable lounge space surround the ancient cloisters. After a relaxing day in the clean air you can return to the hotel restaurant to try some of the traditional Basque cuisine prepared in the kitchen’s oak oven and grill, which can be washed down with some of the best wines northern Spain has to offer.