José is an incredible host, even though communication in English was a bit difficult. We loved breakfasts on a lovely terrace with José’s friendly dog and his homemade walnut cake. The location is very beautiful and convenient if you have a car. Picturesque landscape with horses and chickens surrounded by green mountains. Quiet evenings on the terrace in front of green meadow and lots of flowers. The villa is beautifully decorated in rural Spanish style.

Bad sound insulation between rooms. The towels could be softer :) lots of mosquitoes in the evening but not excessively bothering. Cleaning in a bathroom can be a little more thorough.

We stayed at the Hotel Ibarra for 8 nights in September 2023. The hotel is traditional Spanish but with some lovely design features and quirky touches. We had a corner room with a dual aspect and wonderful views, the room was a good size with plenty of space, the bed was comfortably, there was a fridge which was very useful, and in general everything was very nice and comfortable. We had breakfast each day which was an additional charge but we felt was value for money, it was a buffet with plenty of choice. Jose, the proprietor, provided freshly squeezed orange juice each day and you could have as much as you wished to eat, there was plenty of fresh fruit, a selection of cheeses, lots of meat products, jams, honey, fresh bread, and excellent coffee. The hotel is in an excellent location. You can walk to the local train station in 15 minutes and the train to Bilbao takes about 40 minutes and was inexpensive, the trains are regular and there is a timetable in the station. Jose was very welcoming and his English was as good as our Spanish - which is to say neither of us was proficient, however, we managed to get by and had some conversations. He provided us with a map of the local area and other information. Jose's dog is very much part of the hotel family and welcomes everyone with a wagging tail, he loves to have his tummy rubbed but beware he can also be a grump! He struts about as if he owns the hotel - maybe he does! :-) We were very taken with him and he made us smile. We loved our time here and will plan to be back again at some point in the future. There are lots of places to visit close by, such as a wonderful motor museum with the biggest selection of Rolls Royce's we have every seen, and a very interesting factory where they used to make the Basque traditional berets. And of course the Guggenheim in Bilbao and the funicular was fun. We highly recommend this hotel and thank Jose for making our holiday so enjoyable.

The hotel is beautiful with gardens and views to the surrounding mountains. Rooms were very comfortable and quiet and Jose and team were always ready to help and provide above expectations. Kids had an amazing time specially playing with Jose’s dog and visiting the chicken den.

The owner is very attentive to details and makes many of the things available for your breakfast, If you are a coffee lover he also takes great pride in that too. The whole atmosphere of the place is conducive to feeling at home from the covered outdoor areas, small table and two chairs outside your room in the garden and the two areas inside the house with glass walls to provide great views in comfort

Quiet location, walking distance from a wonderful trail with a river, great and fresh room (important on high temperatures of summer), beautiful garden, facing sunset

Everything was great!

here is amazing country villa.backyard,garden,naturel landscape is perfect.our homeowner Jose very friendly.breakfast is including lokal and handmade products.If you think about bike hike or nature walking is suitable for you

room very cute and enough for stay but little frowsty

The property is a small piece of heaven. The owner was a lovely host and has welcomed us with warmth and friendship. The breakfast was delicious. Relaxing is the garden after a long day is a must.

Its a true gem when it comes to authenticitity and idyllic atmosphere. I loved this place, the view and surrounding.

Nothing really. The soundproofing isn't great but it is a detail.

Everything. Great place to rest Tbe view, very clean. Eoom very well decorated. The service. I gear place to be.

Nothing. Perfect place is what I need.

The owner José was incredibly kind, helpful and good humoured. When he heard our train had broken down in another town, he surprised us by turning up at the station and offering a free lift to his hotel. The Swiss style family owned hotel had stunning views across the rich green valley. Aside from their own beautifully maintained gardens, complete with a water feature and a lush variety of trees, separate tables and chairs were placed on the patio outside the 'hall door' of every room that opened onto the garden. Breakfast was fit for a king, the rooms were pristine clean and the ambiance overall would ideally suit a writer's retreat. Highly recommended.

Our only regret was the short duration of our stay for two nights. Had we realised how enchanting it was going to be, we would have extended it by a further five days.