Hotel Rural in Burgos, Molino de la Vega
This water mill, whose existence is documented in the 15th century and probably much earlier, is fully restored Castilian style and is located beside the river of Ausines. Surrounded by a garden of fruit trees., hazel, apple, pear, walnuts … and farmland. “It is a heaven of peace and tranquility where you can enjoy delicious home cooking using the finest seasonal products.”
Rural hotel characteristics
Molino de la Vega is being located only 10 km from
Burgos, is ideal for visiting the sights of the city such as the
famous Gothic cathedral, the Charterhouse of Miraflores, El Castillo,
the monasteries of Huelgas, San Pedro de Cardena, Silos and museums
such as the Human Evolution, CAB (contemporary Burgos), deposits of
Atapuerca, declared World Heritage Site, and Lerma.
The
nearest village is Arcos de la Llana, a corner of the Old
Castilla with ancient roots and interesting and beautiful sights: the
Arches of Arriba & Abajo, the Church with its Moorish tower, the
Renaissance fortress called the Tower of the Cocks and the
Hermitage of Santa Barbara.
Arcos name is closely linked to the figure of a miserable Queen called Juana and King Fernando, the Catholic.
History, Art, scenery, manners, folklore, crafts and activities are the new coats of arms of a town full of badges and emblems of nobility.
The fine local materials,
stone, wood and clay tiles give the home a traditional feel with all
the amenities of a modern building.
The main building has two
floors, the downstairs is the dining room, large living room with two
living areas each with fireplace, library and billiards room plus
three bedrooms, one adapted for people with disabilities and other
with separate exit to the garden. On the top floor, the other rooms,
attic, and a lounge with games.
The hotel is furnished with a
country feel, decorated with antiques and farming tools.
Below the
pool hall, where was the mill machinery, passes a water channel which
the grain was ground force. Guests can relax in the garden with fruit
trees and native species. Being able to enjoy the silence, broken
only by the soft chirping of birds, or see the starry sky is a
privilege just ten minutes away from the city.