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Holiday Cottage in Torla-Ordesa, Spanish Pyrenees, Ordesa National Park

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Living room with kitchen, dining area and fireplace.
Casa Petirrojo nestled below the church in Torla.
Torla and Casa Petirrojo in the snow
Casa Petirrojo Torla Dining area and staircase. (clock now removed).
Upstairs double bedroom Casa Petirrojo Torla.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 475 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Torla, Aragón
  • Ordesa Valley
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cirque de Gavarnie
    ‪329 min walk‬
  • Valle de Broto
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Holiday Cottage in Torla-Ordesa, Spanish Pyrenees, Ordesa National Park

Our cottage, Casa Petirrojo is, just a few steps down from the beautiful medieval village of Torla Historically a hillside barn, or “pajar” it has been converted into a comfortable stone cottage set on 3 floors. With 2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms, it sleeps 4 comfortably or up to 5 with small children. The house is equally suited to a family, or for 1 or 2 couples, each with the privacy of their own floor and bathroom.
A south facing and sheltered sun terrace means you can dine outside from spring through to autumn. For winter stays, we have an open log fire and central heating.
The house is reached from the steps that lead up to the village. Car parking is 30m away, or if occupied, the house is only 150m from a large free car park. The summer shuttle bus into Ordesa National Park also leaves from here.

House Layout:
Middle Floor: Dining and seating area with 2 seater sofa, 2 armchairs and open fireplace. Open plan kitchen with dishwasher, under counter fridge/freezer, combination microwave with convection oven and grill, 2 ring ceramic hob plus induction plate.
Upper Floor: Double bedroom and second small bedroom. Bathroom with bath/shower, WC and heated towel rail.
Lower floor: One large bedroom with single bed and a quality double sofa bed. Bathroom with cubicle shower, WC, heated towel rail and bidet. Utility room with washing machine.
Outdoor Terrace: Chairs, tables, and parasol

Property manager

Lucy and Simon

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is strictly prohibited on the premises
No cooking (BBQ) allowed in the fireplace. Use of fireplace incurs additional charge (includes wood).

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Torla

Located in Torla-Ordesa, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Gavarnie Ski Station and Espace Débutant are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pyrénées - Mont Perdu and Ordesa Valley. Bob-Luge and Parque Faunístico Lacuniacha are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Torla, Aragón

What's nearby

  • Ordesa Valley - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Valle de Broto - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Tena Valley - 50 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Formigal Ski Resort - 75 min drive - 60.6 km
  • Piau Engaly Ski Resort - 118 min drive - 112.1 km

Getting around

  • Sabiñánigo Station - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotellerie du Cirque et de la Cascade de Gavarnie - ‬202 min drive
  • ‪Refugio de Bujaruelo - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Café Bar Mondarruego - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Las Endrinas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Balcon del Pirineo - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Cottage in Torla-Ordesa, Spanish Pyrenees, Ordesa National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Cottage in Torla-Ordesa, Spanish Pyrenees, Ordesa National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Cottage in Torla-Ordesa, Spanish Pyrenees, Ordesa National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Cottage in Torla-Ordesa, Spanish Pyrenees, Ordesa National Park located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Pyrénées - Mont Perdu and Ordesa Valley. Valle de Broto is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountainous Torla
A lovely cottage in a stunning location.would certainly recommend to anyone who likes walking in mountains, or just a quiet few days away from it all
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christiane O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Summer stay in a cosy house
Lucy is a very kind host and provided us with fresh vegetables, recommendations and a well equiped kitchen. A plus are the short distances to the public transport and the village, a minus is the traffic directly in front.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Lovely house. Well equipped. Recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot!
We stayed in many vacation rentals during our 6 weeks in northern Spain, and this was the best! We loved the area for hiking and enjoyed returning to this charming cottage to enjoy the patio in the late afternoon sun or to get a cozy fire going in the fireplace at night. Lucy was very helpful and attentive. We would recommend this to anyone who is comfortable with stone steps.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Wonderful holiday!
We had a wonderful holiday at Casa Petirrojo, celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. The accommodation was excellent, spotless, warm, well organised and had everything we required. The setting was quite spectacular and the Casa was in easy reach (a short walk) of all amenities. With plenty of walks and outstanding scenery in every direction, you would need weeks and weeks to experience everything on offer, but we did pretty well and will definitely be back. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sabine R.

Ausgezeichnet
Die Unterkunft ist wirklich schön und es gab alles was das Herz begehrt. Der Empfang war sehr herzlich und wir haben das viele Gemüse aus Lucys Garten gar nicht alles aufessen können. Torla selbst ist ein schöner Ort mit vielen Wandermöglichkeiten - auch abseits der "Touristenpfade". Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen. Sabine und Ralf
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

Fantastic stay in a first class property
Right from the start Lucy and Simon's response time was quick, so we had no worries there. The directions they gave us from the airport to the property was easy to follow. Lucy was there to meet us with a welcoming bottle off wine and a lovely bowl off fruit and showed us around the property. The property it self was first class very clean and everything you need ( Home from Home). There was no parking at the property but there is a large car park nearby 3 min walk away. It was lovely to be woken up each morning with the church bells and the views from the property to die for. As keen bird watchers Lucy recommended a couple off places to visit, which we took up and glad we did saw Lammergeier close up and Red kite on the nest, the only downfall we didn't get to see the wall creeper, in a two week stay in the Pyrenees 8 days in Torla and 5 days in the lowlands we got to see 143 species. Torla it self is an ideal base to explore the Pyrenees, there are plenty off bars and places to eat thou we did eat in a lot . The locals were very friendly and helpful. Overall we can see why Lucy and Simon fell in love with this place, we have toured all over Spain and this is the first time in the Pyrenees, and like they say we have saved the best to last. We will definitely be back. Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely property. Janet Dale
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

damien c.

super endroit pour rando
pour tous les ages, pour tous les niveaux à faire et à refaire
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Eric F., Montreal, Canada

Fantastic stay in the Ordessa valley
Great location in the Pyrenees. The decor is awe inspiring. Excellent site for outdoor activities like hiking. Torla is a small and very charming village that has all the commodities required for an enjoyable stay. The house itself is small, but comfortable and has all the necessary amenities. It's most appropriate for 4 to 5 people. It's next to the main road that passes next to the village, so you hear traffic passing by during the day when the windows are open, but it's very quiet at night. We really enjoyed our stay and would return again. Thanks Lucy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

helen p.

Great property in heart of Torla village
Great property, in heart of village, amazing views and close to National park. Nicely furnished, well equipped and spotlessly clean. We would recommend this house to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Terrific Torla!
A lovely friendly welcome from Lucy, very helpful to be shown the workings of the house. The house was super, everything we needed for our stay. The Red guide book was excellent much better than the Cicerone one we brought with us. Torla is a buzz of a wee mountain town, with the house so well placed to be able to nip up a few steps and be in the centre. We thoroughly enjoyed walking every day and seeing the autumn colours develop throughout the week. There are good walks starting from the house, nice not to use the car.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nigel F.

Top Marks for Casa Petirrojo
Casa Petirrojo in Torla gets top marks for people, practicalities and location. Lucy and Simon, the owners, are kind, helpful and knowledgeable; the accommodation has all that is expected from the specification and it all works; the location is ideal in terms of access to the mountains and the abundant natural history. We were especially interested in flowers and it is hard to imagine a better place in May or June; we did good walks of the relatively easy kind but there are clearly opportunities for more heroic efforts too. We can't praise it too highly.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Caroline D.

Great spot
We had a lovely week in this cottage in Torla. Usually we look for cottages in the middle of nowhere but it was actually really nice to be able to walk into the village and buy bread in the morning and have a beer in the warm evenings - there was a nice buzz in the place. As warned, the Ordesa valley was a bit busy in August but there were other beautiful valleys to explore close by. We spotted lots of different butterflies, lizards, birds (saw a lammergeier ) and snakes. The cottage was very clean and well-maintained and looks like it does in the listing. I thought the road might be noisy but it was fine and we liked hearing the church clock chime. We couldn't always find a parking space close-by but never had to walk longer than five minutes - not arduous. We enjoyed a days canyoning and also a 4x4 trip above the valley. Temperature ranged from low to upper twenties - I don't know if that's typical for August there. I would certainly recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cath H.

Excellent and well located house in Torla
This a lovely and very well provided house in an excellent position on the edge of Torla centre. It would have been nice to have had a slightly closer and more dedicated parking space but the absence of this did not detract in any significant way from our wonderful vacation in Casa Petirrojo or cause us any real inconvenience. We would happily recommend the house to anyone looking for a convenient and comfortable base from which to explore this part of the Pyrenees. The booking process was easy and our host more than helpful and informative. Thank you for a lovely holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent
Great accommodation in a great village that has all you need set in beautiful surroundings - what more could you ask for? Definately recommend. Many thanks for accommodating our week stay with the ferry times too - helped enormously with our trip. Will come again. Many thanks again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Torla - Gateway to the High Mountains
Torla is a beautiful village with everything you need for a great holiday. Wifi in the tourist office where you will be welcomed to the area. Plenty of bars and the nearest tapas bar round the corner is lovely. The owner really is mein host and ask him about his son's football career too. The beauty of the house is that you can put your boots on and start walking out the door into the most spectacular scenery. The bus service up to the Park Ordesa is the jewel in the crown as you pop out the door and fifteen minutes later are up over 1200 metres in the most amazing place. Once you arrive there are so many trails to go up you are spoilt for choice. Or you may choose just to take the bus so you can copy a couple sitting next to us. They went straight to the Best Bar In The Universe (copyright me!) and ordered steak and chips and a bottle of red wine. The house has all you need for a great holiday. Lots of bedrooms and a terrace. What more do your need? Thank you Lucy for a fantastic holiday in one of the most beautiful places on our planet.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Torla the Magnificent
We spent a week in Lucy and Simon's lovely house in late July/early August of 2014. It was one of the best holidays we've had as a family and Torla itself is an amazing place to have as a base. The village is a beautiful, traditional Spanish Pyreneean village and has enough bars and good restaurants to keep you occupied in the evenings. We particularly enjoyed the small, authentic tapas bar A Borda Samper which was tucked down a side street close to the house. The bar at the far end of the street has a fantastic, sunny terrace which offers spectacular views of the encircling mountains. The walking is incredible and offers landscapes and scenery that are some of the most stunning and beautiful I have ever seen. Take the bus up to Ordesa National Park and walk up the trail to Monte Perdido in an almost beautifully hyper real world of orchids, waterfalls, pastures and cows with Alpine bells around their necks. Our teenage boys loved the Version Original facility on the TV(!) which put TV programmes back into English and utilised the Wi-Fi facilities at the close to hand Tourist Information on the main square. They also loved swimming in the freezing mountain pools of the nearby river. Rather them than me! I rarely revisit the same place on holiday but look forward to experiencing the beauty and tranquillity of Torla and its environs in the future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan Bull

Perfect all round
The house was delightful - exceptionally well equipped and spacious. Lovely little terrace to sit and have breakfast. Location was perfect, literally a few minutes walk into Torla which has a good selection of bars and restaurants. Plenty of lovely walks right from the front door - no need to drive anywhere. Lucy and Simon were both very welcoming - nice touch was the welcome pack of fruit and wine.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Keith J.

IDYLLIC STAY
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Torla is a real jewel, the locals friendly, excellent quality food and drink are available at very reasonable prices. The house is very comfortable and well equipped and makes an excellent base for striking out into the nearby Ordesa National for adventurous types or for just chilling on the patio. Would not hesitate to recommend this house for a great break.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Awesome views!
The house was generously proportioned for our family of five; it was properly clean, and it was well equipped and well presented. Lucy's welcome was much appreciated particularly as we speak no Spanish - she filled us in on everything. Location wise the hiking was spectacular, and when our kids wanted a day off from walks, there was a local pool to relax at. Shopping for souvenirs and eating out in the village was fun in the evenings. All in all a fabulous week. Thank you
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola D.

Splendid
We absolutely fell in love with Torla and Ordesa National Park and the surrounding area. The scenery is stunning, the walks plentiful, and there is plenty of wildlife. The house was very clean and very comfortable, the owners were very friendly and helpful, and Torla itself had everything you need just a two minute walk away. We are planning to return very soon.

About the host

Hosted by Lucy and Simon

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We are an English family who moved here 12 years ago after falling in love with this stunning and unspoilt corner of the Spanish Pyrenees. We are keen outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts, and this is reflected in the activity holidays we run during the year. This area is perfect for hiking, wildlife watching, including the endangered lammergeier, enjoying local cuisine and produce, and seeing the huge variety of Pyrenees flowers and butterflies. We also grow a lot of our own organic vegetables and fruit, so summer and autumn visitors are often welcomed with samples of our homegrown produce!
We live in a nearby village, so we normally welcome guests on arrival and are on hand to offer local advice or answer any questions you may have, to ensure you make the most of your stay.

Why they chose this property

The house is set apart from the bustle of the village yet close enough to be just 3 minutes walk up the steps to shops and amenities. It is south facing and has its own terrace. We clean and maintain the property ourselves and take great care to ensure you have everything you need for your stay. This includes basics such as toilet and kitchen rolls, teabags, coffee, sugar, oil, herbs, washing up liquid, washing powder etc. We prepare the beds according to the guest's requests and even put duvets on the beds in the winter. Bathroom, kitchen towels and bed linen are included in the price
Because we just live further down the valley we are on hand for any questions or advice.

Torla is in the heart of the Central Spanish Pyrenees. At 1100m altitude it is high enough to provide a lush green landscape even in summer yet far enough east to escape the rainfall more associated with the western Pyrenees. Not only is Torla the closest place to stay for walkers wanting to explore the National Park of Ordesa and Monte Perdido but Torla itself is also a great place to walk from, with numerous ancient footpaths to explore. Torla lies at the head of the valley of Ara, named after the river which is just 5 mins walk from the house. There is superb white water rafting in the spring and several secluded spots along this pristine river for a dip in summer. For Romanesque and Medieval architecture, Jaca to the West and Ainsa to the East are a short drive away.

What makes this property unique

The house is perfectly situated for quick access to the Ordesa National Park, whether in your own car or going by the shuttle bus which leaves from a stop 150m away. The pretty medieval village of Torla with its small shops and range of restaurants and bars is just 3 minutes walk up some steps. The house is south-facing and well sheltered so the sun terrace is the perfect place for dining “al fresco” from spring through to autumn. During the summer, the giant fig tree in front of the terrace provides welcome shade. Because the bedrooms are set on 2 different floors this provides maximum privacy between parents and older children or between 2 couples, each with their own bathroom. Conversely the upstairs rooms are ideal for younger families.

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English, French, Spanish
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