Wine country retreat where visitors can raise a glass, pedal through hidden gems on bicycle tours, or simply unwind in this beautiful old town setting.
Located in charming Laguardia Old Town, El Retiro del Obispo combines comfort with vineyard character. Travelers can savor local wines through winery tours, explore nearby nature reserves, or start their day with continental breakfast before heading out to discover the region.
Laguardia Old Town, a neighbourhood in Laguardia, is home to El Retiro del Obispo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Paseo del Espolón and La Ribera Park, while Abadía de Morata Museum and Celtiberian Pond Museum are cultural highlights. Laguardia Clock and Casa de Las Ciencias are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing. Visit our Laguardia travel guide
Remodelled country house, renovated in 2022 and located in Laguardia Old Town
El Retiro del Obispo provides laundry facilities and more. Sip and savour at this country house, which boasts winery tours, wine release events and a tasting room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this country house include:
Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike tour information and wedding services
Smoke-free property, multilingual staff and a nature reserve
Room features
All guest rooms at El Retiro del Obispo feature perks, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and printers.
Extra amenities include:
Cots/infant beds and travel cots
Designer toiletries and hairdryers
32-inch TVs with digital channels
Communal kitchens, a personal chef and electric kettles
Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 7 for adults and EUR 7 for children
Things to do
Bicycle tours
Private wine tours
Vineyard
Wine tasting room
Wine tours
Winery release events
Family friendly
Cot (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Travel cot
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Wedding services
Outdoors
In a nature reserve
Vineyard
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in room
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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1 building
5 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Baroque architecture
Built in 1164
Double-glazed windows
Renovated entire property - September 2022
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Cot (surcharge)
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Entertainment
32-inch TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Chef service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Restaurant dining guides
Shared kitchen access
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Desk chair
Electrical adapters
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Laundry detergent
Portable fan
Printer
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in fee: EUR 50 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you, lockbox
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and litter trays are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10 per stay
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 7 for adults and from EUR 7 for children
Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-in fee: EUR 50 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10 per stay
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
El Retiro del Obispo Laguardia
El Retiro del Obispo Country House
El Retiro del Obispo Country House Laguardia
Frequently asked questions
Is El Retiro del Obispo pet-friendly?
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at El Retiro del Obispo?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at El Retiro del Obispo?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM to
1:00 AM for a fee of EUR 50.
What time is check-out at El Retiro del Obispo?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is El Retiro del Obispo located?
Located in Laguardia Old Town, this country house is steps away from Legado de Ugarte, Church of Santa María de los Reyes and Bodegas Carlos San Pedro Perez de Vinaspre. Laguardia Clock and Bodega El Fabulista are also within 5 minutes.
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El Retiro del Obispo Reviews
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This place has the best view in town. We loved our morning coffee’s in the kitchen patio. The hotel is beautiful, historic with lots of light. It is clean, comfortable and nicely maintained. We would love to come back for a longer stay.
Terri was a truly remarkable host. She provided amazing recommendations and assistance whenever required. The location is perfect and the accommodation is remarkable.
El Retiro del Obispo is a paradise in the middle of La Rioja area. If you love wine, good food, good people, this is the place to stay. Easy parking next door. The town is very small, you can walk it in 5 mins but on the other end, my G-d, the view is breathtaking. Terri, the owner is just exceptional. We went and unfortunately our little girl was sick and she was nothing but excellent. Very understanding, accommodating, helping us. El Retiro del Obispo is the place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights, excellent location, great host, unique city. Don't be concerned about the parking, it is much easier than it seems. Plenty of restaurants and bars in the Old City so you don't need to worry about driving anywhere for dinner. No elevator so be aware if you are staying on a top floor, but its definitely worth the climb.
This is a must book! The location is perfectly situated in Laguardia, on a quiet end but two minute walk to everything you need. Terri and Robert were incredible hosts—from recommendations to booking wine tours and dinner reservations for us. Everything we did that they recommended was wonderful. Fabulous wine tours in the underground cellars beneath the city. Delicious food—everything from light pintxos to multi-course meals. Laguardia is very picturesque and the perfect getaway. We hope to visit again soon!
Terri and Robert were most hospitable and the beautiful rooms and property were beyond our expectations. Every detail was well thought out with everything we needed. Terri was so helpful with suggestions for the area and hooked us up with two amazing winery tours. The walled city of LaGuardia is fairytale-like and charming and we were sad to leave it behind!
Came to celebrate 2 great friends wedding and decided to stay in Laguardia. What an amazing village and the overnight accommodations were all i had hoped. The beautiful sunrise in the morning was incredible as it peeked by the mountains. I will be back again!
Great location - walking distance to everything.
The only thing we were missing at property was a table to eat & storage in bathroom (hooks, etc.).
Nevertheless overall great experience.
The inn has been beautifully restored. Our room was lovely. We spent 24 days in Spain and stayed in 9 hotels. El Retiro Obispo was by far the best overall. It's exceptional, along with host Terri. She went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. She booked two very different but equally delicious winery tours and lunches for us when we asked for her help.
The building apartments have been finished in a quirky semi medieval style, with flickering hall wall lights. Everything is new and works perfectly. Our host, Robert, greeted us on arrival and spent plenty of time showing us round and recommending breakfast options, as the property is self catering. We would sray here again. Laguardia is a brilliant place for a 3 day stay.
WOW just WOW!! This is a must stay. Terri, the owner has thought of everything. The rooms are elegant, furnished in beautiful antiques and lovely Franco’s and colours that capture old Spain. Included is a kitchen in your suite and am amazing shared kitchen on the 5th floor with an wonderful patio overlooking the unique landscape of this region. Terri and her partner Robert were the most accommodating hosts. They will help you enjoy this wine region with whatever you want to do. From biking to wine tours, they will guide you in the right direction. What a gem. Highly recommended.
Terri was an exceptional host! Not only did she provide us with great recommendations for things to do and places to eat, she took care of making all the reservations for us! El Retiro is a very charming and cozy Inn. Our room was exceptionally clean and the bed very comfortable. We also appreciated the communal kitchen and terrace on the top floor.
My husband and I loved this property- the building and room were lovely, the town is charming and the location is perfect for visiting wineries in La Rioja. Terri was a great communicator and she and her husband have lovingly restored this building into a wonderful retreat. We would highly recommend!
We had a very pleasant stay at El Retiro del Obispo. The property has been lovingly restored by its new owners with great attention to detail. Excellent bedding and amenities. Very accommodating hosts. Be mindful that there is construction directly behind the property, and they start work fairly early during the week. Non issue on weekends. Highly recommended property.
The rooms here are large and absolutely beautiful! The owners recently remodeled, and the attention to detail is evident throughout, while still staying with the theme of this quaint, midieval town. The beds were the most comfortable I've encountered on a trip, with luxurious sheets and towels. We had the room with a kitchen and it was large, and fully stocked. The town is a dream for history lovers, with no cars inside the walled city...you truly feel you've stepped back in time.
The owner Terri is very responsive and helpful with anything you can think of. A great stay!
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Die Unterkunft ist wirklich etwas Besonderes. Die Dachterrasse ist ein Traum.
Die Besitzerin ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit.
Laguardia i seg selv er en flott by, og dette hotellet gjorde oppholdet helt fantastisk. Både rom og service var helt supert. Terri hjalp oss med både middagsreservering og en enestående byguide opplevelse.
Gelegen in de ommuurde stad Laguardia. Alles dus op loopafstand. Zeer vriendelijke en behulpzame eigenaren. Charmante kamer, van alle gemakken voorzien. Wel wat warm (geen airco, we verbleven eind juli). Dakterras met volledig uitgeruste keuken op bovenste verdieping.