Saturday, March 6, 2010

How Long To Wait Before Waxing Legs

, let's Hotel Santa Kutz Rutala! Matilde Asensi


Of all the lodgings in Guipúzcoa went for almost accidentally, in Hotel Rural Santa Kutz, what good luck is ours!

Following a draw on the Facebook page Xarmada charming hotels in the Basque Country , we enjoyed a fantastic weekend at the Hotel Santa Kutz, the center point of iron Guipuzcoa.

Although previous snowfall had led to ruin our first meeting with the Hotel, cyclogenesis that we could not resist coming over at last our enjoyment of a fantastic weekend. The Hotel Santa Kutz has retained outside appearance of village Basque, but the interior is a warmth and incredible placement. The entire hotel is decorated to please and meet the traveler: colonial furniture and Basques, wood-burning fireplaces, colored candles, comfortable chairs, places to rest, water, plants and soft background music what more could you want?

The rooms are not overly large, but they are a handy almost minimalist. Simple decor, great beds!, Wonderful views, shower and natural soaps, crafts ...


For me the two highlights of the hotel are Jacuzzi and restaurant.

The jacuzzi, which is booked time (because while you're not fit anyone else) and you can enjoy a fantastic time as you savor watching the landscape, or, in the light of the candles you just go with the sweet melody of the background music. Wonderful! And

restaurant has a chef, Joseph, is worth its weight in gold. Any of the dishes we tried were served at the point and with impeccable presentation. The menu is quite extensive for a country house hotel, you have very elaborate dishes, meats, fish and desserts starting and not stopping. All complemented by an extensive variety of wines and spirits impressive, and for fans of cigars: of all brands and sizes!

To give you an idea of \u200b\u200bhaving the restaurant I am going to detail one of our meals (only and only to give you an envy of death is clearly not? Hehe). As starters: pintxo of belly vinaigrette, foie micuit homemade pudding stuffed with shrimp and asparagus together cod confit. To highlight the good steak! with green salad (green something to hide!) and for dessert .... coulant au chocolat and caramel French toast in a bath of custard and accompanied by homemade vanilla ice cream. How have you "Stay"? I hope you're reading this after having eaten, otherwise, the effect is immediate uncontrolled salivation and an immediate outcry from our stomach.

only thing I missed you at this hotel, get some defective, go! is a welcome book in the room, you know, where they give you hours of the restaurant, they explain the general rules for use of the jacuzzi for example, house prices, etc etc. It is true that Iosu, the owner personally showed us the house and was extremely thorough and gentle with all his explanations, but .. I like what the book Welcome, what can I do? Also I missed a hairdryer in the bathroom, but do not know whether or not upon request, available to customers.

And for those you want to enjoy the culture, landscapes, people and its scenery, will give a brief summary of what you can enjoy in the area.

First, find two of the most spectacular sanctuaries Guipúzcoa: the Ermita de la Antigua 5 'drive from there. Impressive monument has an original timbered ceiling of several centuries ago. Jesus, the guide will explain in detail the history of the chapel and all you want to know about it. And of course, Arantzazu Sanctuary, a gallery of art in all its corners. Nearby

in Oñati find the first Basque university (espectacular!), a jewel of Renaissance. Was active from 1542 until 1901!. Visit indispensable, an incredible interior paneling, the facade sublime ... Also in Oñati the Arrikrutz Caves, opened in 2007, a nice walk into the earth.

And of course, but it deserves another post, we are in the path iron! In all this region will find museums and spaces that make us relive the daily life of our ancestors, their modus vivendi : forges, honey museum, museum bread, mid-century school XX, farmhouse-museum of cider (incredible view in full operation!), Cheese museum, parks, chapels, mills ... It is a tourist area that offers a wonderful offer to enjoy with your family, group, couple or alone. There is no waste, if not know, do not hesitate a moment, rather than later!

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