Albergues off the path

[WGroleau]

Anyone been to this one and have comments on it?

Albergue San Bol | Albergues Santa Brigida

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No neighbors, 260 meters south of the francés, turn off about 4½ kilometers east of Hontanas.

Or any others off the path and not in a village/city?

 

[trecile]

I haven't stayed at those, but I loved Fuente Sidres a little bit before Hontanas.

Albergue Castellanos

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[ELHS220]

I haven't stayed at those, but I loved Fuente Sidres a little bit before Hontanas.

Albergue Castellanos

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I didn’t stay there, but in Hontanas. I did, however, stop for a rest and a bite to eat. It is similar to Albergue Los Templarios in Terradillos. Kind of out in the middle of nowhere with nice expansive grounds.

 

[ELHS220]

Anyone been to this one and have comments on it?

Albergue San Bol | Albergues Santa Brigida

alberguessantabrigida.com

No neighbors, 260 meters south of the francés, turn off about 4½ kilometers east of Hontanas.

Or any others off the path and not in a village/city?

I really wanted a stamp from there. But, despite the sign on the Camino trail that said, “Open All Day”, it was closed tight both times I tried. The albergue has a nice yard/garden area with cold water trough. Staying there doesn’t appeal to me because there is just NOTHING there.

Santa Brigida in Hontans is FABULOUS.

 

[J Willhaus]

In 2016 we stopped there for a coffee at the insistence of a pilgrim we met, although I don't think they normally just do coffee. There is a pool there that is supposed to be a healing place. When we were there a man was weed-eating around the pool and yard so we did not put our feet in. I think it was a single dorm with about 8 or 10 beds. Supposed to be kind of a mystical place.

 

[WGroleau]

I think it was a single dorm with about 8 or 10 beds. Supposed to be kind of a mystical place.

Website says ten bunks and another room with two. When I went from Navarra to León I did not see the sign that someone else said was there. I didn't know about it until I saw it on a map today.

 

[dougfitz]

It's a long time since I stayed there. It was well before it was normally opened for the summer, but there had been a thunderstorm that afternoon, and it was opened to provide a shelter for the night from that. There were three or four of us and the hospitalero at dinner. Wonderful, simple meal and great conversation. Someone came in the next morning from Hontanos to set up breakfast. It was a wonderful, warm welcome.

 

[Anhalter]

Stayed at San Bol in 2022. It was run by a cuban couple and they were very friendly and made a nice dinner for us that looked a lot like Paella but he was insistent it was some cuban dish. Overall a nice experience, but there is no wifi and Vodafone does not have service there. Had a chill evening playing cards with other pilgrims and wandered around a bit for sunset.

 

[Nelle]

I stayed in San Bol exactly one year ago — it’s a wonderfully peaceful place. They take reservations online and through WhatsAp - Gronze should have the information. The albergue doesn’t have wifi and electricity is limited, but the spring is a wonderful place to cool your feet and the night sky without light pollution is amazing. Dinner included paella, salad and wine. I’d stay there again in a heartbeat.

 

[J Willhaus]

After exploring the website a bit more using the dropdown menu, I think I recall that the second albergue listed used to be called Juan de Yepes (now Santa Brigada) and it has been added to and expanded on. We stayed there in 2016. It has a store, foot baths, and offered a communal meal of paella. Phil also stayed here in 2021 and the owner had expanded the albergue area. There are nice private rooms with baths.

Looks like this is now an accomodation assortment with the humble San Bol out on the meseta, the more modern Santa Brigada with more amenities in the village, a hydrotherapy facility, and a couple of hotels with only private rooms. Covers all bases!

 

[Rita Flower]

We stopped at San Bol for a peaceful picnic brunch in early July this year. The cleaner was just leaving and the hospitalaro(s) didn't arrive till 2.00 pm.
Sadly the grounds looked in need of some care. I first stopped by there in 2007 - and in memory it seemingly had a more mystical feel then. And perhaps the need for Wi-Fi or phone connection was not so important then.
This year we dangled our feet in the cold cold pool and still enjoyed our Meseta break very much.
We continued on and stayed the night at San Nicolas de Puentefitero Hostal de Peregrinos just before Itero de Castillo (right on the Camino) - similar but different - a very unique and spiritual experience.

 

[John Hungerford]

In 2009 we were the only Pilgrims staying there. At that time there was no toilet (use the paddock down the back), no electricity, no running water. But water did flow in to the swimming pool. And I bathed my feet in a 'pool' which claimed I wouldn't suffer any blisters. It worked. Dinner (of paella) was cooked on a gas-botte ring. For breakfast we had crepes. Both cooked by the Brazilian hospitalero. Excellent. It was donativo then.

 

[AJoy]

Anyone been to this one and have comments on it?

Albergue San Bol | Albergues Santa Brigida

alberguessantabrigida.com

No neighbors, 260 meters south of the francés, turn off about 4½ kilometers east of Hontanas.

Or any others off the path and not in a village/city?

I stayed at Albergue Arroyo de San Bol last year and it was one of the memorable highlights. The hosts were both from Cuba and very welcoming. You can see the Albergue from the path and there is a spring to cool your feet. A delicious paella was provided at the round table under the Albergue's distinctive roof.

 

[Margaret Butterworth]

Yes, San Bol is clearly visible to the left of the Camino, only about 100 m away. You can't miss it! When I last passed by, there was no-one in, but it was not locked up so I had a quick look around. Everything was neat and tidy. I presumed that the hospitalero had just gone shopping.

 

[dougfitz]

Yes, San Bol is clearly visible to the left of the Camino, only about 100 m away. You can't miss it! When I last passed by, there was no-one in, but it was not locked up so I had a quick look around. Everything was neat and tidy. I presumed that the hospitalero had just gone shopping.

It is easily seen from the Camino, but a bit over 250 m south of the road.

 

[WGroleau]

You can't miss it!

Ah, but I did!