Hostal La Savina in Cervera, garden and pool on the edge of town
Hostal La Savina is a simple guesthouse on the edge of Cervera, in Lleida, with a garden, porch, seasonal pool and free private parking. I would suggest it for anyone looking for quiet and clean rooms near the old town, and less for anyone who wants to walk everywhere without hills.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Hostal La Savina is and how to get there
Hostal La Savina is on the Camí dels Horts, on the edge of Cervera, in the province of Lleida. Several guests describe it as a very quiet spot a short distance from the old town.
Mind the slope. One guest who stayed for work says that going up and down to the centre every day became tiring, not so much because of the distance but because of the gradient. For those arriving by car it is no problem: the guesthouse has free private parking, and other guests say it is easy to park.
For reference, the listing gives about 31 km to the Valbona de les Monges Monastery, about 33 km to the museums in Igualada and about 73 km to Lleida-Alguaire airport.
What the rooms are like
The rooms at Hostal La Savina are simple, large and clean. Guests often use the words neat, cosy and quiet, and one mentions the mattress and how well equipped the bathroom is.
- What is included. Wardrobe, flat-screen TV, private bathroom, bed linen and towels, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
- The views. According to one guest, depending on the room you get you can have wonderful views. If it matters to you, ask when you book.
- The heat. One guest praises a fan that cools better than an air conditioner. I have not seen air conditioning details in the listing, so in summer it is worth asking.
Garden, pool and services
What most sets Hostal La Savina apart from other places in Cervera is its outdoor area: garden, porch, terrace and a seasonal pool. Several reviews mention it as what makes the place special and as a reason to return.
There is also a bar on site, and the listing describes the property as smoke-free. One guest recommends eating at Braseria Bargués, although it is a separate business and I know nothing more about it.
What guests say
The Google rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 56 reviews, and most reviews are five stars. What comes up most is the friendly owner, the cleanliness and the quiet.
Several guests talk about attentive, personal service and a very well kept guesthouse, and one person says more than one hotel could learn from it. Others see it as good value for money. One fun comment: a guest says that if you are a motorcycle racing fan and follow the Márquez brothers, this is your guesthouse.
What to know before booking
There are few criticisms, but they exist and I think you should know about them before you decide. Almost all are old and concern money and service rather than the accommodation.
| The best of it | What to know |
|---|---|
| Peace and quiet with a garden and seasonal pool | It is on the outskirts and uphill from the centre |
| Clean, spacious rooms | An old review criticises the comfort of the bed and the price without breakfast |
| Free private parking | One review mentions the smell of the countryside nearby |
| Attentive, friendly owner | Two one-star reviews describe disagreements over charges and service |
The most serious are two one-star reviews that describe problems with charging for the room and a service they did not like. They are years old, against many recent very good ones, but I advise you to agree the price and conditions in writing before booking.
Who it is for and what to do nearby
I would choose Hostal La Savina if you are looking for rest, a garden and easy parking for a quiet break around Cervera or a working stay in the area. If you would rather be out of the hotel and in the middle of the old town, look somewhere else.
From Cervera, the Igualada museums and the Valbona de les Monges Monastery are a reasonable drive away. If you are planning a route through Lleida, for other Catalan places I can only give you the name and village: Hostal La Placeta in Arbeca, and Lo Racó de l'Olivera in Fonolleres.
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