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5 Night Two Centre at the Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena and the Castilla Termal Burgo de Osma
Overview
Introduction
Itinerary includes:
- Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid (other airports on request)
- Car hire for the duration
- 5-nights’ accommodation on a Bed and Breakfast basis:
- - 3-nights at Castilla Termal Valbuena, San Bernardo - Standard Room
- - 2-nights at Castilla Termal Burgo de Osma, Burgo de Osma - Standard Room
Included experiences at Valbuena:
- Unlimited access to the Thermal Pool (recreational pools of mineral medicinal thermal water)
- 1 dinner at hotel’s Converso Restaurant (Tasting menu)
- Ribera de Duero Ritual, a complete relaxation Treatment by Clarins
- Pago de Carraovejas wine experience
- Organic Garden visit
- Religious art restoration workshop visit (“Las Edades del Hombre” Foundation)
- Finca Villacreces wine experience
- Contrast Pools “St Peters Chapel” experience
Included experiences at Burgo de Osma:
- 1 dinner at hotel’s Argaela Restaurant (Tasting Menu)
- Dominio de Atauta wine experience
- Contrast Pools “San Baudelio” experience
Room upgrades:
- Room upgrades possible at each property on request
- Stays can, of course, be extended at each hotel at a supplement.
Activities bookable locally:
- Wide variety of spa treatments
- Fly over the heart of Ribera del Duero in a hot air balloon excursion (Valbuena & Burgo de Osma)
- Bicycle routes along the banks of the Douro River (Valbuena & Burgo de Osma)
- Discover Vega Sicilia, tasting exclusive wines (Valbuena)
- Pico Melero cheese experience (Valbuena & Burgo de Osma)
- Truffle hunting with dogs (Burgo de Osma)
- Mushroom foraging (Burgo de Osma)
The Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena, in the village of San Bernardo, is set within the best-preserved 12th century Cistercian monastery in Europe and is the first 5 star spa facility in Castile and Leon and a 2 hour drive from Madrid Airport.
Vineyards are everywhere around this 5 star hotel and wine is the subject and purpose of this region, 31 miles from Valladolid, the so-called ‘Golden Mile’ of the River Douro (Ribera del Duero). In fact, the hotel has 11 acres of its own vineyard. In the hotel’s ‘Converso’ restaurant, you can sample the best wines of the region and delight in the fusion of traditional and modern cuisine from its own organic vegetable and spice garden. In fact gastronomy plays an important part in staying at the hotel as the ‘La Cilla’ Cafeteria and ‘La Bodega de Los Monjes' also offer the best in wines and interesting light menus.
The Castilla Termal Burgo de Osma is built above the majestic building of the 16th century Renaissance University of Santa Catalina, conserving its magnificent Plateresque entrance, patio and Renaissance cloister, with two different styles of arch below an enormous glass dome. The medicinal waters emanate from beneath the ancient university itself.
Board Basis: Bed & BreakfastAgenda
Day 1 - Day of arrival - Castile and Leon
It is best to take as early a flight as possible to Madrid. Our guide price includes Gatwick flights but other UK departure airports can be substituted. On arrival in Madrid, collect your car for the two hour drive to the Monasterio.
You have unlimited access to the recreational pools, both indoor and outdoor, of mineral-medicinal thermal water, so why not make use of the pools and relax after your flight and drive to the hotel. Included is a complete relaxation treatment by Clarins (Ribera de Duero Ritual) which can be taken on your first day or by arrangement with the hotel on any one of your three day stays. A wine tasting session in one of the oldest rooms of the monastery is also included and perhaps follow this with the Dinner Tasting Menu (included, but wine is extra) by Miguel Angel de la Cruz, a truly sensory experience of the unique local flavours, prepared by this renowned naturalist chef.
Overnight stay at Castilla Termal Valbuena
Castilla Termal Valbuena
Day 2 - Pago de Carraovejas winery
After breakfast, unless you are unable to cycle and need to take the car, explore the vine-covered countryside around the hotel by bike and discover the Ribera del Duero’s (River Duro) Golden Mile, within which the hotel is set, with views stretching across the river and vineyards. The hotel provides details of hiking and cycle paths.
A visit is included to the Pago de Carraovejas winery where you can experience the winemaking process from start to finish and enjoy sampling five wines from their range. This does not include lunch but there are little gastronomic snacks included which are prepared by their Michelin starred Ambivium restaurant. The winery is a 20 minute drive from the hotel and the hotel can arrange a taxi if you do not want to drive. The hotel also includes a guided visit to its organic kitchen garden which reflects the origins of the estate, when Cistercian monks inhabited the monastery and were pioneers of the Ribera del Duero wine growing region. Dinner is not included but there is a choice of the ‘Coverso’ a la carte restaurant, the ‘La Cilla’ cafeteria with terrace and ‘La Bodega de los Monjes’ with its menu of light dishes.
Overnight stay at Castilla Termal Valbuena
Vineyards
Day 3 - Finca Villacreces winery
The ‘Las Edades del Hombre’ foundation is headquartered at the monastery. The foundation restores paintings and sculptures of great historical importance. Guests have a unique opportunity to learn about the whole restoration process directly from the experts involved in this delicate work.
A visit and picnic at another winery is included using E-bikes (cycling made easy). This visit is to the Finca Villacreces winery which is set in the midst of a two hundred year old pine forest. The Finca is a 20 minute cycle ride from the hotel. And on your final day you have exclusive 90 minute access to the thermal contrast health circuit with its hot and cold pools and saunas set within the historical architecture of the monastery in the Chapel of San Pedro. This experience can be booked on a different day and time with prior arrangement with the hotel. More than one visit can be booked at a supplement. The hotel reception can recommend the best local restaurants close to the hotel so why not eat out on this your final night.
Overnight stay at Castilla Termal Valbuena
Day 4 - Burgo de Osma - Tasting Menu
It will take approximately one hour and 15 minutes (115 km) to drive from the Monasterio de Valbuena to the Burgo de Osma. Make an early start to give you time to explore Burgo de Osma. The town is essentially a walled medieval town and gastronomic centre. The well known products of the area include vegetables, crabs, baked lamb, stews and, of course, mushrooms of which there are in the region of 700 species in the area of nearby (56 km) Storia. All can be sampled in the hotel’s ‘’Argaela’ restaurant and cafe.
After exploring the historic centre of Burgo de Osma, time to relax in the mineral-medicinal water of the indoor and outdoor pools at the hotel. In the evening, a tasting menu dinner is included within the space of the Renaissance courtyard. Traditional dishes based on the cuisine of Soria but with a contemporary twist are the speciality. The menu is accompanied by D.O. Ribera del Duero wines (wines from the river Duro area).
Overnight stay at Castilla Termal Burgo de Osma
Castilla Termal Burgo de Osma
Day 5 - Dominio de Atauta winery
After breakfast, visit the nature reserve of the canyon of the Lobos River. Here you will also find the mysterious Knights Templar hermitage of San Bartolome and, if lucky, catch sight of the protected colony of griffon vultures.
A guided tour of the vineyards and wine cellar of the Dominio de Atauta winery is included followed by a wine tasting and gourmet sampling of Manchego cheeses from the well known dairy Queseria 1605. In the afternoon time to relax in the contrast hot and cold pools within the stunning 11th century Mozarabic hermitage. If you still feel like having dinner in the evening then the hotel reception can recommend some very good local restaurants which would appreciate your support!
Overnight stay at Castilla Termal Burgo de Osma
Winery
Day 6 - Day of departure
After breakfast make an early start on your way back to the airport with a quick drive through the historic towns of Calatanazor (29 km) and Soria (56 km). Or even better, why not stay a couple of extra days and explore at leisure! If you were not to explore further on this your last day, then the drive to Madrid airport will take just under 2 hours (163 km).
Accommodation
Castilla Termal Valbuena - Night 1 to 3
Vineyards are everywhere around this 5 star hotel and wine is the subject and purpose of this region, 31 miles from Valladolid, the so-called ‘Golden Mile’ of the River Douro ( Ribera del Duero).
Vineyards are everywhere around this 5 star hotel and wine is the subject and purpose of this region, 31 miles from Valladolid, the so-called ‘Golden Mile’ of the River Douro (Ribera del Duero). In fact, the hotel has 11 acres of its own vineyard. In the hotel’s ‘Converso’ restaurant, you can sample the best wines of the region and delight in the fusion of traditional and modern cuisine from its own organic vegetable and spice garden. In fact gastronomy plays an important part in staying at the hotel as the ‘La Cilla’ Cafeteria and ‘La Bodega de Los Monjes' also offer the best in wines and interesting light menus.
Of course it is the setting that completes the picture. The Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena is set within the best preserved 12th century Cistercian monastery in Europe and is the first 5 star spa facility in Castile and Leon. Covering more than 2,000 square metres with views over the River Douro it is perfectly integrated with the monastery. The waters come from the San Bernardo Spring, an aquifer at a depth of 386 metres below the monastery and it is with these waters that the Cistercian monks irrigated the vineyards. The thermal pool with descontracting water streams, curtains, water jets and rest areas; the contrast circuits and the enormous variety of treatments make this spa very special.
Here you can discover the life of the Cistercian order of work and prayer, indulge in wine culture, canoeing, explore hiking (and cycling) trails by the River Douro and delight in the nature that surrounds you.
Accommodation
- There are 79 air-conditioned rooms including standard rooms, deluxe rooms, junior suites and suites. Virtually all the rooms are different and preserve the charm and elegance of the 12th century monastery yet with modern decoration integrated with vintage furniture.
Amenities/Features
- Buffet breakfast
- ‘Coverso’ á la carte restaurant
- ‘La Cilla’ Cafeteria with terrace
- ‘La Bodega de los Monjes’ where it is possible to enjoy the best D.O. wines or enjoy its menu of light dishes
- Free WiFi throughout the hotel
- Outdoor swimming pool (170 sqm / 1.4m depth) - open during the summer season
- Large Spa (2,000 sqm) with 16 treatment rooms, several thermal pools (260 sqm / 1.4m depth) and a water contrast circuit
- Fitness centre - Free entry
- Organic vegetable garden, spice garden and grounds with 4.5 hectares of own vineyard
- Bicycles can be hired from the hotel, free of charge, and information on the designated hiking and cycle paths are provided
- Free onsite parking
- Hiking trails along the River Duero
- 198 km (c.2 hours’ drive) from Madrid Barajas Airport
- 19 km (c.22 minutes’ drive) to Peñafiel Castle, which houses a wine museum within its 10th century walls
- 46 km (c.40 minutes’ drive) to Cuéllar - this walled town has an excellent castle, an impressive number of Mudejar style buildings and important churches.
- 78 km (c.1hr 10 minutes’ drive) to Coca with its Moorish castle, Church of Santa Maria and stone boars
Castilla Termal Burgo de Osma - Night 4 to 5
If you are looking for the perfect 4-star hotel from which to explore some of the most spectacular scenery in Spain then you should stay here. The hotel is located 111 km from its sister hotel Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena, 40 km from Soria but almost at the gateway of the River Lobos Canyon Nature Park.
If you are looking for the perfect 4-star hotel from which to explore some of the most spectacular scenery in Spain then you should stay here. The hotel is located 111 km from its sister hotel Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena, 40 km from Soria but almost at the gateway of the River Lobos Canyon Nature Park.
If you have a craving for mushrooms, then this is where to be as there are more than 700 species around Soria.
If you relish visiting historic towns like Calatanazor, Uxama Argaela, Soria and Burgo de Osma then look no further. Burgo de Osma is essentially a walled medieval town and gastronomic centre. The well-known products of the area include vegetables, crabs, baked lamb, stews and, of course, mushrooms. All of which can be found in the hotel’s ‘Argaela’ Restaurant and cafe.
If you are a lover of sophisticated spa hotels with mineral-medicinal waters rich in bicarbonate and calcium to sooth away stress and help with rheumatic problems then you should stay here. The medicinal waters emanate from beneath the ancient university itself. And if you would like to do this in the lap of luxury in a historic building which has been perfectly renovated, then it can only be the Castilla Termal Burgo De Osma.
The hotel is built above the majestic building of the 16th century Renaissance University of Santa Catalina, conserving its magnificent Plateresque entrance, patio and Renaissance cloister, with two different styles of arch below an enormous glass dome. The result is awesome.
Accommodation
- There are 70 air-conditioned rooms including standard rooms, superior rooms, junior suites and suites. Very comfortably furnished, the renovation of the 16th century university has kept the original stone walls.
Amenities/Features
- Buffet breakfast
- ‘Argaela’ restaurant
- Cafeteria
- Bar
- Spacious lounge areas
- Free WiFi throughout the hotel
- Sophisticated Spa with many treatments (payable locally) and thermal pool (180 sqm / 1.35m depth) with massage jets
- Outdoor swimming pool (84 sqm / 1.60m) - Open during summer
- Free onsite parking
- 168 km (c.1hr 50 minutes’ drive) from Madrid Barajas Airport
- 54 km (c.42 minutes’ drive) to Villa Romana La Dehesa; 57 km (c.46 minutes’ drive) to Soria; Visit the Castles of Berlanga de Duero (24 km / c.21 minutes’ drive), San Esteban de Gormaz (13 km / c.14 minutes’ drive), Ucero (15 km / c.15 minutes’ drive) and Gormaz (17 km / c.17 minutes’ drive).
- Visit Calatanazor (29 km / c.25 minutes’ drive) and other medieval towns and villages; Rio Lobos Canyon (17 km / c.15 minutes’ drive) - explore this spectacular park through its many different hiking routes.
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Currency
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Language
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