Wabi-sabi mountain palacio
This fortified fifteenth-century estate runs on monastic simplicity, trading conventional hotel gloss for raw stone walls and quiet valley days.
“The USP here is Tejerina’s extraordinary design for the palacio – a radically stripped-down aesthetic employing basic and often humble materials to strikingly beautiful effect.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Sofía Tejerina unifies unvarnished chestnut beams and white walls with Japanese wabi-sabi minimalism.
Notable
A restored fifteenth-century fortified manor complex retains its coat of arms and granary.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The apartments freely combine modern and antique elements, as well as period and contemporary styles, and European and Asian objets and décor.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Hiking trails cross Las Ubiñas-La Mesa Natural Park right from the village, beneath the limestone ridge of Peña Rueda.
The rooms
Apartments occupy the stone outbuildings, furnished simply with deep white linen sofas and freestanding tubs set against bare masonry.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The ambient-temperature infinity pool is cantilevered against the estate's stone wall, looking out toward the forested slopes of Las Ubiñas.
Sauna and hot tub
A heated outdoor tub sits beside the cabin, and the Finnish timber sauna looks toward Peña Ubiña through a floor-to-ceiling window.
At the table
Chef Xune Andrade prepares seasonal mountain dishes around wild mushrooms and local cheeses, served beside a stone fireplace or on the terrace.
How it began
Carlos Díaz rescued the fifteenth-century Miranda-Quirós seat from ruin, preserving its carved heraldic crest and traditional raised granary.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.