Casa de Tepa, Astorga

Set in the walled town of Astorga, Casa Tepa is next to the cathedral and Gaudi Palace. This restored 18th-century palace offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi and plasma-screen TVs.

Formerly home to the Earl of Tepa, Casa de Tepa’s most famous resident was Napoleon. The house has a large garden with tennis courts, a gallery and a spacious library with fireplace.

Each of the Casa Tepa’s rooms is unique. Some rooms have a private balcony, a patio or a lounge. All rooms include central heating and a private bathroom.

The Casa is set on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, and next to the A6 and A71 Motorways. León is around 50 km away and Ponferrada is 60 km away. Bikes can be rented from reception and staff can arrange hiking or horse riding trips.