Olabe – Basque Country

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Disconnect to reconnect

Olabe is a 450 year old family-run farmhouse on the Basque coast that has been converted into an amazing rural hostel. There is accommodation for up to 30 guests in double, family and dormitory style rooms, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, 5 bathrooms and a 150m2 chill out space that we use to run bespoke courses, workshops, events and retreats.

Facilities

Self-catering kitchen

A large, comfortable open plan kitchen with induction hobs, oven, microwave, kettle, coffee machine, toaster, air fryer and an industrial dishwasher that washes your dishes in just 2 minutes.

Event space

A 150m2 (1600 ft2) space equipped with tables, chairs, sofas, a children's zone, chill-out area and bar. Great for guests to relax in and in time we will also use this space for events, courses, workshops and retreats.

Bathrooms

There are five bathrooms at Olabe, with seven showers as well as an outdoor hot water shower for surfers returning from the beach.

High speed internet

Various internet points throughout the property ensure that high-speed, fibre optic wi-fi broadband is always available. The password is "disconnect" (all lower case).

Parking

There is space on-site for up to 12 vehicles and sufficient room for a large mini-bus to turn around comfortably and safely. Public transport to Lekeitio and Bilbao is available at the top of the lane.

Accommodation

We have space to sleep 30 guests in 6 bedrooms. There is a room for couples, a family room for 6, three dormitory style rooms for 6, 8 and 9 guests as well as a bedroom and bathroom suited for people with reduced mobility.

Olabe - Basque Country farmhouse, hostel and cultural event space

Olabe – our Basque family farmhouse that has been converted into a hostel for 32 people and a cultural event space

A direct bus service to/from Bilbao stops at the end of the lane

Explore the native woodland of Oak, Ash, Hazel and Willow

Don’t miss the San Bartolome festival on 24 August each year

A 10 minute walk through the pine woods takes you down into the beautiful Basque fishing village of Ea.

We are very close to the sea and some great surf spots, reef breaks and coves

Our fields are kept trim by our flock of Basque Sasi ardi sheep

These days, instead of working things out, we tend to look them up. Our knowledge of nature is being lost to fast-moving technological advances. At Olabe, we seek to re-address this imbalance.

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Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
Albert EinsteinTheoretical physicist

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Don't worry about your life, food, drink, your body or clothes... Look at the birds!
JesusEmmanuel

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Man's achievements are the greatest threat to his survival - and that of every living being!
Godfrey BowenNZ Sheep Shearer

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There has never been a time when more people are out of touch with the natural world than now.
Sir David AttenboroughBroadcaster / Natural Historian

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If the people lack vision, they shall perish! Joseba and Joanna have an inspiring vision! Make it happen guys through thick and thin.
Martin McGeoughIreland

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Basque culture is written all over Olabe. The vision to use it for people to unplug and reconnect with nature and their Creator is awesome.
Rick WalkerSeattle (USA)

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We would absolutely recommend everyone to visit Joseba and Joanna, and help them in bringing Olabe back to life.
Ingebord VatHolland

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An unbelievable experience! Learning about your family and the Basque way of life has really found a spiritual son in me for sure.
JimboAustralia

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An amazing place, bringing all sorts of people together. I have really enjoyed my time here and it has helped to renew my relationship with God.
Charlie HallamUnited Kingdom

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The highlight from last year for sure was the day we went out as a family to work at Olabe in August. Thank you for all of the work that you are doing there!
Mandy BrownPortland, USA