Having just moved house and been busy decorating, we needed a break away from it all over Christmas and New Year. Els Frares proved to be the perfect choice. The hotel is beautifully appointed, with comfortable rooms, roaring log fires and superb food. The walking programme was outstanding with excellent and knowledgeable guides leading us through wonderful countryside. The owners,... more

From the time we arrived to the the time we left Pat and Brian were great hosts. Everthing about our stay was fantastic the views from the hotel, our room, the food, the conversation all made for a stay to remember. We will look forward to returning again and again to this special place in the mountains. more

Having previously visited Els Frares with my partner, who was on a long trip to the far East, I decided to book a Christmas holiday on my own and chose this as the perfect venue. This was my third stay at Els Frares, simply one of the most friendly and well run small hotels anywhere in the world. Brian and... more

Having read such positive reviews; we reserved and looked forward to our stay. It was a hassle to make a deposit of a mere 12.50 Euros as they would not accept a credit card deposit. We experienced a less than warm welcome despite the low occupancy rate. The only welcoming, friendly and smiling person was the dining room server. The... more

After 5 days in Valencia city for their Fallas festival, we yearned for the quiet of the countryside and a break from fireworks. What better way to relax than three wonderful nights at Els Frares. We love walking in the mountains but, never having walked in Spain, we weren't quite sure where to start. A quick google search for walking... more

We needed somewhere close to the village where our house is being restored, so initially it was just 'a bed for the night' but within the first hour we knew this was somewhere we would want to come back to, our only regret was our first stay here only being 2 nights. The restaurant served the most delicious food complimented... more

Everything I had hoped for and more. Booked a weeks walking holiday in the hope of some winter sun. Arrived to find a comfortable and beautifully fitted out hotel that was welcoming with excellent and friendly staff . This merits a rating way above the officially designated 2 stars. It was everthing and more that was promised on the hotel... more

Peaceful , welcoming comfort ,and great mountain scenery. This plus the excellent food served in the hotel restaurant made for a relaxing 4 day break in the middle of a hectic tour of Spain. We were able to join the organised walks on 2 days which was a very enjoyable experience with excellent guides. I would not hesitate to recommend... more

If you are looking to escape from the stress and strain of life at home, I can recommend nothing better than a stay at Els Frares. The hotel occupies an ideal location in a peaceful village surrounded by spectacular (and completely unspoiled) countryside. It offers an ideal base for both keen walkers who enjoy going up big mountains and also... more