Luxury hotel holiday Parador de Lerma Lerma, near Burgos

Situated right opposite the main square, the Parador de Lerma is housed in what was a stately 17th-century ducal palace with elegant lighting and decoration. It features beautiful columned galleries surrounding a pretty, central courtyard. Spend your day exploring the historical highlights of the village before returning to your hotel in the evening, where there is a restaurant offering delicious dishes made with locally produced ingredients.
Included in your Expressions holiday
  • Accommodation in a double or twin room on bed and breakfast
  • Scheduled flights with British Airways London to Bilbao
  • Hire of a group A car for the duration of the holiday
  • Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
  • Choice of upgrades available - rooms, flights and board basis

Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Parador de Lerma, near Burgos, central Spain

The Parador de Lerma is an impressive building in a great location. A 17th-century Ducal Palace, it boasts columned galleries with a central courtyard, oozing history and charm. Its central location opposite the main square makes it a great base to explore the village.

Facts in brief

Official star rating 4

Location Opposite the Plaza Mayor (main square) in Lerma. It is less than a 10-minute walk to the collegiate church of San Pedro and the Santo Domingo monastery.

Annual opening All year

Closest airport Bilbao

Distance from airport 205 km

Closest railway station Villaquiran

Distance from railway station 35 km

Hotel facilities and services

Restaurant, café, bar, garage, gym.

Out and about nearby

In Lerma itself, there are lots of historical sites to visit including the medieval quarter, Cárcel Bridge, Santo Domingo Monastery, Pasadizo del Duque (Duke's Passage), San Blas Convent and former collegiate church of San Pedro. The surrounding area is also worth visiting. The village of Covarrubias is just 22 kilometres away and is home to San Cosme y San Damián Collegiate Church, Doña Urraca square and Doña Sancha square. This is a village which retains many of its features from the middle ages. Other nearby treasures include the pretty town of Arando de Duero (48 kilometres) and the 18th-century Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos (32 kilometres).

Sports nearby

Golf, hiking (unguided)

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What particularly impresses us each time we use your services is that ‘what we expect we get’ eg car hire, rooms selected, all with no hassle. Not sure how you do it!!
Mr W, July 2022

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 3 nights for a fly-drive holiday

From about

£610 low season

£720 high season

Holiday Code EXH1644

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Parador de Lerma, near Burgos, central Spain

Room descriptions

Parador de Lerma has 70 rooms, each with air-conditioning, heating, private bathroom, complimentary Wi-Fi, safe, television, telephone and hairdryer. The hotel has one specially equipped accessible room.

Double or twin room
Superior double room

Special offers for this holiday>

What particularly impresses us each time we use your services is that ‘what we expect we get’ eg car hire, rooms selected, all with no hassle. Not sure how you do it!!
Mr W, July 2022

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 3 nights for a fly-drive holiday

From about

£610 low season

£720 high season

Holiday Code EXH1644

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Parador de Lerma, near Burgos, central Spain

The journey and how you get there

For a holiday to the Parador de Lerma, our clients usually hire a car from Bilbao airport and include the hotel as part of a fly-drive touring holiday. We include flights from London and a hire car.

Additional information

Children: An extra bed for a single child can be added in all room types.

Special offers

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What particularly impresses us each time we use your services is that ‘what we expect we get’ eg car hire, rooms selected, all with no hassle. Not sure how you do it!!
Mr W, July 2022

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 3 nights for a fly-drive holiday

From about

£610 low season

£720 high season

Holiday Code EXH1644

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Parador de Lerma, near Burgos, central Spain

Highlights of the Heart of Spain

The three world-class art galleries which make up Madrid's Golden Triangle of Art, home to works by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Francisco de Goya. The historical sights of Old Madrid, including the lavish Royal Palace, the grand Plaza Mayor and the city's spiritual centre, Puerta del Sol. Parque del Retiro, a popular spot for relaxation in the centre of Madrid with a boating lake. El Escorial, a large royal residence just outside Madrid which also functions as a monastery and is where many Spanish monarchs are buried. The Gothic cathedrals of León, Burgos and Toledo which feature stunning stained glass, mediaeval art and elaborate sculptures. The numerous castles which are scattered across the region including the Gothic-style Belmonte Castle, the Mudejár Coca Castle and the Moorish Alcazaba of Badajoz. The university city of Alcalá de Henares, birthplace of Cervantes, the 16th century author who wrote about the adventures of Don Quixote. The walled city of Ávila. The university city of Salamanca. Segovia, with its Roman Aqueduct and distinctive castle. Cuenca, a picturesque old town with houses which appear to hang over a gorge. The iconic windmills which sit on the plains near Consuegra. Roman ruins in Mérida. Elaborate palaces and manor houses in Trujillo and Cáceres. The wine-producing regions throughout central Spain including Ribera del Duero, La Mancha and Valdepeñas where visitors can visit vineyards and enjoy wine tastings. Mountain ranges which divide the central plateau, with many opportunities for walking and rock climbing.

Festivals in the Heart of Spain

February: Caja Madrid Flamenco Festival, February to March: Madrid Carnival, February to March: Madrid Contemporary Art Fair, March/April: Holy week celebrations, May: San Isidro bullfighting festival (Madrid), May/June: Toledo Corpus Christi processions (Toledo), July to August: Madrid summer arts festival, October: Saffron Rose Festival (Consuegra), October: Cervantes Week (Alcala de Henares), October to November: Madrid Autumn Festival

Gastronomy in the Heart of Spain

As expected, Madrid is home to some excellent restaurants serving a great range of cuisine from throughout Spain and around the world. Roasted meat and game as well as a variety of broths and stews are common features on menus throughout central Spain, where traditional cooking is simple and hearty. Cuisine varies slightly between the regions, with more paprika and saffron being used in the south. Various pulses are grown on the plains of Castilla y León, whilst Manchego cheese produced in La Mancha and high quality Ibérico ham is produced in Extremadura. There are a number of wine regions which produce high-quality red and white wines. Local dishes include ‘Pollo a lo Padre Pero’ (chicken with a spicy sauce), ‘El frite’ (fried lamb), ‘Sopa de ajo’ (garlic soup), ‘Pisto manchego’ (similar to ratatouille), ‘Yemas’ (a rich dessert made with egg yolks).

Climate in the Heart of Spain

The climate of central Spain is generally quite extreme, with extremely hot summers and bitterly cold yet dry winters. Rainfall is generally quite low thanks to the mountains which surround the region. Madrid can be almost unbearable in the summer months as temperatures reach 40 degrees, whilst during the temperatures regularly drop below freezing. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit as temperatures are warm and pleasant, although there is increased rainfall.

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