Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Santa María
Pl. Cap del Riu 3, Taüll, Catalonia, 25528, Spain Fodor's Choice
Editor's Note: This location is reported to be under new ownership and therefore this review may contain inaccuracies.
Lovingly restored, this 200-year-old stone house has a quiet central courtyard and stone arches, antique furnishings, and a knowledgeable owner who speaks some English. Each of the bedrooms has a unique interior design, with wrought-iron bed frames and pristine bedding. The hall, library, dining room, and bedrooms all have locally sourced antique furniture, and although the house is old, it has central heating and modern facilities. The owner, Alex, is something of a local expert on the nearby Romanesque churches of Sant Climent and Santa Maria. Staff will make up a picnic bag for €10.
PROS
- authentic cottage experience
- atmospheric
- interesting antique features
CONS
- creaky floorboards
- entrance hall and dining area feel somber
