La Posada de Leza - Charming rural home in Rioja A

The accommodation

La Posada de Leza is a special place where lifetime memories are created. Located in the old town of a charming historic village, it is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, mountains, vineyards, world-class wineries, and much more.
Our country home, in the heart of the Rioja Alavesa wine region, is the perfect destination for families, intimate gatherings of friends, lovers of food and wine, reunions, getaways and retreats. It is a few steps to the municipal swimming pool, parks, vineyards, wineries and trails for walking or cycling.
The 18th century stone noble house has been fully restored preserving its historical essence from the walls and floors to its ancient wooden beams.A spacious interior of 375 square meters (4,000 square feet) expands over three floors. The property has been carefully renovated following luxurious standards at all times while maintaining the utmost respect for the preservation of its historical integrity. Meticulously curated furnishings and unique details draw your attention wherever you look; fine taste is present throughout the entire home’s decor which blends antiques with modern comforts. For example, the house is equipped with soundproof triple-glazed windows with shutters, USB plugs next to each bed with premium duvets, mattresses and top quality appliances. The rural home has 5 bedrooms, each decorated in a unique way (two masters with super king beds, two with queen beds and one with two single beds convertible into a super king); an office with a desk, printer and sofa bed; a living room with a sectional sofa and TV; 2 full bathrooms and a powder room; a kitchen and a txoko (dining space) with a commercial kitchen, a fireplace suitable for grilling and seating for 20 people.

Setting

Leza is 569 meters (1867 feet) above sea level and situated at a crossroads.
The economy is primarily based on vineyards occupying an area of almost 400 hectares.
Architecturally, the emblazoned Renaissance houses of the 16th century and other noble buildings can be found strolling through its streets. Among them stands the parish of San Martín with an Isabel-style façade, a main altarpiece in the neoclassical style and its beautiful starry vault.
“La Lombilla” is located to the east of the town. On this small hill are a good part of the old Leza wineries and caves carved into the earth where wine was made. In La Lombilla you can enjoy its picnic area surrounded by century old gall oak treas.
It is worth noting the numerous dolmens including El Sotillo and Layaza situated in the outskirts of the village.

Activities and attractions

Rioja Alavesa is wine, it is gastronomy, it is history, it is art, it is enjoying a unique environment where you can lose yourself in the landscape and tranquility of a truly blessed region.
Using La Posada de Leza as home base, you can fulfill different types of activities from horseback riding among our iconic vineyards to bike rides and walking tours along one of the different routes that populate the area. You are close to archaeological sites, dolmens, churches, palaces … And if your pleasure is wine, you can visit some of the numerous wineries in the area. Certainly, gastronomy is another of the regions strong points, whether sitting at a table or having tapas, experiences that will remain in your memory for years to come.