Hostal Rural Casa Parda

Just off the main road linking Spain to France we arrived in late evening sun to a picture postcard style village. Access to the Hostal was tight but not impossible. The snow covered Pyrenees on both sides formed a perfect backdrop. The Hostal looked as if it had been recently built/refurbished and the quality of the construction and woodwork was a treat to look at. The owner was very friendly. Although we had booked a double room, and asked for a great view it was not possible to have both, so we chose a twin bedded room (Sanduricos) as the view from the room was breathtaking - day and night (with a full moon). The welcome was warm although none of the four restaurants was open on the Thursday that we arrived as it was not ski season. Two definitely opened Friday and Saturday, but there were also bigger towns up and down the valley if necessary. We had the use of the kitchen so ate salad and fruit. - No problem..Only a small shop in village with limited produce. Breakfast was excellent and although simple, served well. The trip over the Pyrenees the next day was incredible - minus 3.5 deg at the top, snow laying metres deep adjacent to the road and spilling on to the roads. Some ice snow and slush on the roads, and then it started snowing as well. Definitely more picturesque than the Tunnel de Somport adjacent.