Errecaldia B&B SJPP

[sriyantra]

Has anyone stayed here? Is it far to the start of the Camino? It looks like good value for a B&B. My plan is to walk from SJPP to Orisson then taxi back to SJPP for a night, and then taxi back to Orisson the next day to head to Roncesvalles. My reason for this is my husband has had major spinal reconstruction and while he is literally a walking miracle we have decided that he will start in Roncesvalles, but I want to have the Pyrenees experience! A$44,000 worth of titanium in his back and a brilliant surgeon got him walking again. We are in our mid 60's and didn't think he would be able to walk at all and I would be going alone but during his recup process he read all my Camino books and is hooked. We just have to plan OUR Camino and he will walk/taxi/bus it !! Thanks everyone.

 

[grayland]

I have stayed there a couple of times. It located on the same street as the pilgrim office..just further up. This is the street that leads out of town on the Camino so is convenient
I like it.

 

[sriyantra]

I have stayed there a couple of times. It located on the same street as the pilgrim office..just further up. This is the street that leads out of town on the Camino so is convenient
I like it.

Thank you. Are there other B&B's that you have stayed in and would recommend? I am wondering about staying 2 nights in some, using a taxi to and from where I finished on the Camino. While my husband is enthusiastic we are both realistic about his capabilities, but they say that miracles occur on the road ! Sonia

 

[Jochen-Schmidtke]

Thank you. Are there other B&B's that you have stayed in and would recommend? I am wondering about staying 2 nights in some, using a taxi to and from where I finished on the Camino. While my husband is enthusiastic we are both realistic about his capabilities, but they say that miracles occur on the road ! Sonia

Hello Sonia.
The rule is that pilgrims may stay only for one night in the refuge apart from illnes. In this case they are entitled to stay for maximum 3 nights.
This rule is however only for albergues assosiated to the Saint James confraternity in Santiago.
Private albergues are indepent and must not stick to the rules of the confraternity.
Buen Camino
Jochen

 

[grayland]

I think that Sonia was asking about B&B type accommodations rather than albergues. There is, of course, no restrictions on private accommodations anywhere along the Camino Francis.

 

[Thomas1962]

Haven't stayed here, but I know the owner is British (or at least a native english speaker) and the place is only a few minutes (3?) away from the pelgim's office. The place is just outside the citadel.

 

[grayland]

Yes, he is a expat Brit......a real nice guy.
This a real B&B in an old house with decent rooms and a good breakfast.
There are many other places inSt. Jean but this one of the many good ones.

 

[kmrice]

Stayed there last August. A beautiful room with fine plumbing, most gracious host, excellent breakfast of local foods. An outstanding place to stay before starting our Camino from the Pilgrims Office a couple of blocks down the street.

Karl

 

[sriyantra]

Stayed there last August. A beautiful room with fine plumbing, most gracious host, excellent breakfast of local foods. An outstanding place to stay before starting our Camino from the Pilgrims Office a couple of blocks down the street.

Karl

Thank you all for your feedback. Planning is going well....I know not to plan TOO much, but due to my husband's disabilities I need to do some. What about Estella? Anyone know of a nice B&B or hotel? Thanks again. Sonia

 

[Deleted member 3000]

I found this place very satisfactory:

Hostal Cristina
Calle de la Baja Navarra, 1
31200 Estella
Navarra, Spain

+34 948 55 04 50

 

[sriyantra]

I found this place very satisfactory:

Hostal Cristina
Calle de la Baja Navarra, 1
31200 Estella
Navarra, Spain

+34 948 55 04 50

Thank you. Work in progress !!!!