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Hello again Camino friends!
Now we’re into 2022, I’ve returned to trying to finalise my camino plans for this May/June.
Because of medical issues, I have to book private rooms in advance.
One section is entirely defying my attempts to book rooms, and I take this as a fateful sign!
I need to organise three nights between Carrion de los Condes and Leon (not including those two places).
My plan was:
I’m not overly attached to staying in these places, they simply came up in my early searches and the distances between them seem to be reasonable. I’d prefer to avoid 30km+ / 18mile+ days if possible. Im aware of a few options but can’t make the mileage work out and feel a little in the dark in terms of which places I really ought to prioritise for their atmosphere, beauty, really nice private rooms, etc.
- Terradillos de Los Templarios
- Bercianos del Real Camino
- Mancilla de las Mulas
Do you have any thoughts or recommendations?
Moratinos is a few km past Terradillos, The Peaceable Kingdom run by Reb Scott has private rooms, and just before Terradillos there are places with privte rooms in Ledigos and Calzadilla. I have never stay in Mancilla but it is largest enough to support places with single rooms as well.
Yes, I have eaten in that restuarant, it is run by a very nice family.Exactly. I stayed in a dorm at albergue la Morena in Ledigos but did have a look at the nice private rooms there.
Great restaurant also.
Albergue La Morena en Ledigos - Palencia | Camino de Santiago
Albergue de peregrinos y turístico con 3 conchas doradas. Servicios completos. En Ledigos, etapa 16 del Camino de Santiago, de Carrión a Terradillos.alberguelamorena.com
Yes, I have eaten in that restuarant, it is run by a very nice family.
I enjoyed my walk through the Meseta but not sure I'd spend a second night in any of the towns. too many other towns with more interesting places to visit.Thank you so much for these replies!
I’ve booked a room at the albergue la Morena in Ledigos.
I’m still unsure of the rest. It’s hard to get a sense of which villages I’ll want to linger in, and explore more in the evenings. Sahagún attracts me but doesn’t fit well with the overall plan and I can’t find accommodation there that seems nice anyway. I’m also drawn to the Roman route and have contacted an albergue there just to ask if they’re open and have rooms, because there’s no website. I think after that section the rest may seem easier to decide upon! What did those of you who’ve walked the section think of the villages along the way? Any high points?
In Terradillos de los Templarios, Albergue Los Templarios has very nice private rooms with bath.
I’ve already booked in here and am particularly looking forward to it!have you looked at the buen Camino app? We stayed in private rooms in alburgues and pensions the entire trip. Booked a lot of them using the app 2 days ahead. In larger towns we use Airbnb and hotel.com on the buen Camino app.
We always had nice rooms for 2 with private bath for 30 to 50 euros mostly around 35 and 40.
Found room on the app at or close to where you were wanting to rest
Chuck
Below was our Camino favorite just beyond Leon
She made a home pumpkin soup and a great meal plus she built the fire and candles for a romantic dinner. Rate her a AAA+++I’ve already booked in here and am particularly looking forward to it!
Hey, If you do end up in Sahagun, there's a Hostel called La Bastide Du Chemin. It's rustic but clean and comfortable, I loved it. The Hostess (Fatima) was wonderful. All separate rooms (no dormitory), with a nice Cafe downstairs. Right across the street from the giant Albergue that used to be a Monastery, which is next to the church of St. John. Good location, great town. I'm probably more enamored of it because it was my finishing point of the Camino Madrid. Be well. Buen Camino!Thank you so much for these replies!
I’ve booked a room at the albergue la Morena in Ledigos.
I’m still unsure of the rest. It’s hard to get a sense of which villages I’ll want to linger in, and explore more in the laye afternoons. Sahagún attracts me but doesn’t fit well with the overall plan and I can’t find accommodation there that seems nice anyway. I’m also drawn to the Roman route and have contacted an albergue there just to ask if they’re open and have rooms, because there’s no website. I think after that section the rest may seem easier to decide upon! What did those of you who’ve walked the section think of the villages along the way? Any high points?
I have noticed that the hotels are already booked too. Keep trying on Bookings.com and Hotels. com on a day-by-day basis. The hotels don’t release all of the available rooms at once. Or try contacting the hotels directly. Plus there will be cancelations which will make rooms available too. Just keep checking.Hello again Camino friends!
Now we’re into 2022, I’ve returned to trying to finalise my camino plans for this May/June.
Because of medical issues, I have to book private rooms in advance.
One section is entirely defying my attempts to book rooms, and I take this as a fateful sign!
I need to organise three nights between Carrion de los Condes and Leon (not including those two places).
My plan was:
I’m not overly attached to staying in these places, they simply came up in my early searches and the distances between them seem to be reasonable. I’d prefer to avoid 30km+ / 18mile+ days if possible. Im aware of a few options but can’t make the mileage work out and feel a little in the dark in terms of which places I really ought to prioritise for their atmosphere, beauty, really nice private rooms, etc.
- Terradillos de Los Templarios
- Bercianos del Real Camino
- Mancilla de las Mulas
Do you have any thoughts or recommendations?
I walked the Roman road several years ago. It is straight, it is flat, it is cobbles and it is boring. I spent the night Calzada de los Hermanillos at Casa El Cuna. The food was good and I think there were private rooms but I slept in one with two other pilgrims. We got up early in the morning and started walking in a thick fog, there were not many markers. The other two walked faster than me and one was a very self-assured Aussie who purported he had done the route before. About 3 hours after starting , the other two were headed back in my direction. We missed a turn and the day added about 3 hours to my daily routine.Thank you so much for these replies!
I’ve booked a room at the albergue la Morena in Ledigos.
I’m still unsure of the rest. It’s hard to get a sense of which villages I’ll want to linger in, and explore more in the laye afternoons. Sahagún attracts me but doesn’t fit well with the overall plan and I can’t find accommodation there that seems nice anyway. I’m also drawn to the Roman route and have contacted an albergue there just to ask if they’re open and have rooms, because there’s no website. I think after that section the rest may seem easier to decide upon! What did those of you who’ve walked the section think of the villages along the way? Any high points?
I respectfuliy disagree with my pal Don. I walked the Roman Road, too, and totally loved it. It was quiet and well away from the soulless senda. But then we didn't have fog.I walked the Roman road several years ago. It is straight, it is flat, it is cobbles and it is boring. I spent the night Calzada de los Hermanillos at Casa El Cuna.
Perhaps getting lost the next day shaded my view.I respectfuliy disagree with my pal Don. I walked the Roman Road, too, and totally loved it. It was quiet and well away from the soulless senda.
And a slight correctiin: it's Casa El Cura, and I also give it an enthusiastic thumbs up, for lots of reasons - the food being one of them. A lovely family-run place. Two of us shared a very nice private room.
I'd suggest Terradillos-CdH-MdlM.
Yeah, it sure would have colored mine. We had sun, and it was a really nice walk.Perhaps getting lost the next day shaded my view.
Terradillos - Jaques de MolayHello again Camino friends!
Now we’re into 2022, I’ve returned to trying to finalise my camino plans for this May/June.
Because of medical issues, I have to book private rooms in advance.
One section is entirely defying my attempts to book rooms, and I take this as a fateful sign!
I need to organise three nights between Carrion de los Condes and Leon (not including those two places).
My plan was:
I’m not overly attached to staying in these places, they simply came up in my early searches and the distances between them seem to be reasonable. I’d prefer to avoid 30km+ / 18mile+ days if possible. Im aware of a few options but can’t make the mileage work out and feel a little in the dark in terms of which places I really ought to prioritise for their atmosphere, beauty, really nice private rooms, etc.
- Terradillos de Los Templarios
- Bercianos del Real Camino
- Mancilla de las Mulas
Do you have any thoughts or recommendations?
It seems you garnered some interesting places. My question to you is I’m also in need of a private room for the Frances. Been checking Gronze & Bookings and the prices listed are not what is being charged. They are much higher. Are you finding the same?Hello again Camino friends!
Now we’re into 2022, I’ve returned to trying to finalise my camino plans for this May/June.
Because of medical issues, I have to book private rooms in advance.
One section is entirely defying my attempts to book rooms, and I take this as a fateful sign!
I need to organise three nights between Carrion de los Condes and Leon (not including those two places).
My plan was:
I’m not overly attached to staying in these places, they simply came up in my early searches and the distances between them seem to be reasonable. I’d prefer to avoid 30km+ / 18mile+ days if possible. Im aware of a few options but can’t make the mileage work out and feel a little in the dark in terms of which places I really ought to prioritise for their atmosphere, beauty, really nice private rooms, etc.
- Terradillos de Los Templarios
- Bercianos del Real Camino
- Mancilla de las Mulas
Do you have any thoughts or recommendations?
I haven’t found a dramatic difference but one or two places have charged a couple of euros more. Average is still between €45 and €55 for albergue private rooms, but of course more in hotels.It seems you garnered some interesting places. My question to you is I’m also in need of a private room for the Frances. Been checking Gronze & Bookings and the prices listed are not what is being charged. They are much higher. Are you finding the same?
Peaceable is a private home. We offer donativo food and shelter to pilgrims, but we don't serve the "nice private rooms" market. Hostal Moratinos takes care of that.Moratinos is a few km past Terradillos, The Peaceable Kingdom run by Reb Scott has private rooms, and just before Terradillos there are places with privte rooms in Ledigos and Calzadilla. I have never stay in Mancilla but it is largest enough to support places with single rooms as well.
I understand that you’re clarifying the services you provide. But…I do really struggle with the idea that the way I am doing the Camino is not as a normal pilgrim, because of my health issues. Part of me thinks I should sleep in doorways if necessary and trust I’ll be ok (my family have strong words with me about this when it comes up!). I deeply wish I didn’t have physical barriers, and that I were able simply to do what I would have done as a twenty-something who didn’t have embarrassing and specific health issues. Even now, I wonder whether maybe, bit by bit, I can get back to a much more basic way of travelling. I would love to do a thru hike with only a backpack and tent, for example! And it doesn’t seem impossible given that I walk really fast… until I dislocate, or get muscle spasms. Anyway… I really cringe at the idea that I am a “nice private rooms market”. I don’t want to be that, and certainly don’t want to promote it. I just want to walk, and find some way to be free to the extent that life takes on that different rhythm we probably all experience on the Camino: we become more organic. My partner and I do have further concerns though, because during Covid, we have to protect someone we live with very carefully; I don’t usually mention this because we handle it privately, but we have promised not to share rooms if we travel, and always to wear good masks. I write about this stuff, though—that is my line of work—and understanding it is an ongoing process for me.Peaceable is a private home. We offer donativo food and shelter to pilgrims, but we don't serve the "nice private rooms" market. Hostal Moratinos takes care of that.
It really is a great little albergue. I stayed there in 2019 when a friend from home was serving as hospitalera there.. Actually, yesterday I spent a wonderful hour reading this thread about Phil’s month in 2021 as a hospitalero in Calzadilla de Los Hermanillos. What a fantastic place! And I felt sad for him each time all the pilgrims went past his donativo,
La Bastide Du Chemin closed their doors for good about 3 weeks ago. I received an email from Fatima herself telling me so. I had a booking there for Semana Santa and had to find an alternative.Hey, If you do end up in Sahagun, there's a Hostel called La Bastide Du Chemin. It's rustic but clean and comfortable, I loved it. The Hostess (Fatima) was wonderful. All separate rooms (no dormitory), with a nice Cafe downstairs. Right across the street from the giant Albergue that used to be a Monastery, which is next to the church of St. John. Good location, great town. I'm probably more enamored of it because it was my finishing point of the Camino Madrid. Be well. Buen Camino!
I’m having difficulty at the beginning of all places. Roncevalles & Zubiri. I figured if I can at least book the first two, then I can reserve as I go. I’m using Gronze & Ivar’s guide book from 2020. I just may not be as tech savvy as I need. I did find one in Espinal near Roncesvalles. It’s listed at $60 on Gronze but bookings at $74. I’ll just keep jabbing.I haven’t found a dramatic difference but one or two places have charged a couple of euros more. Average is still between €45 and €55 for albergue private rooms, but of course more in hotels.
Are there particular villages you’re struggling with?
I now have everything in place except for Calzadilla de Los Hermanillos (La Casa de Cura aren’t replying to emails, their phone is permanently engaged and their website is down. I presume it’s simply because it’s out of season but really hope they haven’t closed permanently. Given my private room need, I’d love to stay there, although I do know there are other options in the village).
Mansilla de las Mulas is also proving awkward in that my answer phone messages and emails are just leading nowhere. I think I’m just too early for one or two places.
Unfortunately and for unknown reasons, the Albergue Jacques de Molay has gradually downgraded their private rooms over the years, they actually are reluctant to sell them these days and one has to push hard to make a reservation. The beds have only a mattress, no sheets and one has to bring along a sleeping bag or liner. The room doors have no locks. A shame, because the place with its garden is very nice and they serve decent food.I stayed at Albergue Jacques de Molay in a dorm, but it appears that they also have private rooms.
Albergue Jacques de Molay | Albergue de Peregrinos en Terradillos de los Templarios | Gronze.com
Información del albergue de peregrinos Albergue Jacques de Molay, en Terradillos de los Templarios: Precio, plazas, características, etc...www.gronze.com
I can’t speak for other options but I stayed at La Casa Sabina in Roncesvalles (I originally booked at La Posada, then rebooked and rebooked again during early Covid; they own La Casa Sabina and had to shift me to there, but it is beautiful, and the meals there are super too). In Zubiri, we stayed at El Palo de Avellano, which I’d also highly recommend. The costs of rooms were reasonable for both of these. Espinal might feel like a mile too far after the walk from SJPDP (presuming you’re not stopping at Orisson). I booked many stays via Booking.com but did use the Albergue’s websites for both of the above. I don’t think they’re on Booking.com, but they’re lovely people and reply relatively quickly.I’m having difficulty at the beginning of all places. Roncevalles & Zubiri. I figured if I can at least book the first two, then I can reserve as I go. I’m using Gronze & Ivar’s guide book from 2020. I just may not be as tech savvy as I need. I did find one in Espinal near Roncesvalles. It’s listed at $60 on Gronze but bookings at $74. I’ll just keep jabbing.
Not surprising, as those are "choke points" at the beginning of the Camino.I’m having difficulty at the beginning of all places. Roncevalles & Zubiri.
@pepi Just to say that I’ve added links in the above post. Also that I think the Roncesvalles places were on Booking.com but showed no availability. When I emailed or called, it turned out that they did have availability but weren’t yet throwing it open on Booking.com.I can’t speak for other options but I stayed at La Casa Sabina in Roncesvalles (I originally booked at La Posada, then rebooked and rebooked again during early Covid; they own La Casa Sabina and had to shift me to there, but it is beautiful, and the meals there are super too). In Zubiri, we stayed at El Palo de Avellano, which I’d also highly recommend. The costs of rooms were reasonable for both of these. Espinal might feel like a mile too far after the walk from SJPDP (presuming you’re not stopping at Orisson). I booked many stays via Booking.com but did use the Albergue’s websites for both of the above. I don’t think they’re on Booking.com, but they’re lovely people and reply relatively quickly.
Sorry, I don't know. Have you tried Albergue/Hostal Via Trajana?Does anyone know whether La Casa de Cura in Calzadilla de Los Hermanillos is still open, or at least, will be open later in the year? Their phone is permanently engaged, website is down, no response to emails. I’m hoping it’s all just normal and simply too early, or maybe they’ve moved out during the colder months.
Yes, a lot seem to be on Booking.com but without availability (yet). I do have Hostal Via Trajana as an option but given the emails I’ve sent to La Casa de Cura, think I should wait a little. Maybe by March, they’ll be up and running. I just hope they haven’t permanently closed, and wondered if there was news about them. The engaged phone line and blank website is concerning.Sorry, I don't know. Have you tried Albergue/Hostal Via Trajana?
I noticed that La Casa de Cura is on booking.com, but that they aren't taking reservations now.
At least for the first few days after traveling before I plunge into the snoring orchestra.Not surprising, as those are "choke points" at the beginning of the Camino.
Are you looking only for private rooms?
La Casa Sabina was my first choice, but not available for my dates nor others in Roncesvalles. I’ll ck El Palo. Thanks for the info!I can’t speak for other options but I stayed at La Casa Sabina in Roncesvalles (I originally booked at La Posada, then rebooked and rebooked again during early Covid; they own La Casa Sabina and had to shift me to there, but it is beautiful, and the meals there are super too). In Zubiri, we stayed at El Palo de Avellano, which I’d also highly recommend. The costs of rooms were reasonable for both of these. Espinal might feel like a mile too far after the walk from SJPDP (presuming you’re not stopping at Orisson). I booked many stays via Booking.com but did use the Albergue’s websites for both of the above. I don’t think they’re on Booking.com, but they’re lovely people and reply relatively quickly.
We stayed there September 2021. Great place, art on the walls and in the dorms.Thread is long and I don’t know if anyone has mentioned it, but I was having lovely memories yesterday about the Albergue San Miguel in Hospital de Orbigo. The owner, Arturo, has outfitted the atrium area with heaps of art supplies, and pilgrims can draw/paint etc during their stay. Lovely kitchen, very kind host. I sent money to them during the worst of 20/21…. Absolutely hope to stay there again some day.
@rolo, my advice: (I used strictly private rooms last year, no snoring nor farting orchestra)At least for the first few days after traveling before I plunge into the snoring orchestra.
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