Hostal Totsompops — Restaurant in Colera

This is a good stop when travelling between France and Spain, close to the border and near lots of beautiful places. The rooms were very clean, spacious, freshly decorated and well appointed. It was quiet and comfortable. I note the comments about the bathrooms being doorless, but they are behind a wall (not a screen as one review states) and perhaps not suitable for two friends sharing or couples who need total privacy. It was absolutely fine for a single occupant. View out of the window of hillside was pleasant. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed as it was out of season and there was no other restaurant open BUT the owners very kindly supplied us with a good meal and wine at a reasonable price when they realised there was nowhere else to eat. We ate in the restaurant which looked lovely. Sorry we didn't experience it when it was properly open. Colera is a very quiet place out of the holiday season.||We found the owners very helpful and friendly which we really appreciated after a long tiring drive. Only problem was a wifi connection which...

We booked the hostal because we were driving down towards Girona from Perpignan and wanted somewhere slightly off the beaten track, and cheap to stay. We just had one night arriving at about 8.00pm. The small town is very quiet, on a Tuesday night in May only two local bars were open so we returned to the hostal and chose to eat in their restaurant. What a treat, the Catalonian food served was quite exceptional and was complimented perfectly with a bottle of local red. The service was first rate with our host making a lot of effort to ensure that we understood the menu.||The couple who run the hostal are clearly dedicated to providing a comfortable and stylish environment. The rooms are smart, and yes there are 'open bathrooms', which were a first for us, (but that's what travelling's about). ||The included breakfast was a real surprise, yes technically it is 'continental' (see previous review), but this was a feast of local meats, fresh juice and the best compote's that we have ever tasted.||We...

Looking at a map you will find Colera situated about 2km from Portbou. That's fine if you bring your own helicopter. Unless you're an experienced hiker you will not be able to reach this hotel on foot from Portbou. There is however an infrequent train service. Those with a car will have no problem finding Totsompops as it's located at the edge of town just off the main road. My wife and I prebooked a room and so were surprised to find the hotel closed upon arrival in the afternoon. Using the intercom we were able to rouse the owner who came dowstairs, handed us the keys to our room and disappeared. We didn't see him or anyone else in the hotel until the following day. The room itself was modern and spotlessly clean. People should be advised that there is no door between the bedroom and toilet; only a screen. I'm all for open plan but this seems to be taking it a bit far. The breakfast and dining area were both...