Northern Luzon - The Rough Guide to the Philippines - page 172

George Guest House T 0920 948 3133, E george
[e-mail]. A popular choice among travellers,
with clean rooms with private showers and hot water; they
also have an annexe down the hill with three comfortable
cottages sleeping six (P1200) to tw elve (P 1500), all with
kitchen, living area, TV and fireplace. P600
★

St Joseph Resthouse T 0918 559 5934, W stjoseph
sagada.com. Converted from a convent and still owned by
the Anglican church, this guesthouse has rooms named
after the apostles. The cheaper rooms, in a separate block,
are very basic, while those in the main building have more
character and offer private bath. There are also some
cottages (P1700) sprinkled alo ng a g rassy slope, the largest
of which sleeps eight (P3500). P500
Sagada Guesthouse & Café T 0921 969 4053. Not to
be confused with the much cosier Sagada Homestay , this
place, a stone's throw away from the bus terminal, has
simple economy rooms with spongy beds and shared
bathroom, as well as more comfortable double s. Ther e's a
little terrace, though it overlooks the noisy road. P500
★

Masferré T 0918 341 6164, W masferre.ph. One of
Sagada's best options right in the centre, offering spotless
cosy rooms with pine wood furniture and private bath.
There's also a large family option with three connecting
rooms, and a good r estaura nt (see below). Rates include
breakfast. Free wi-fi. P1800
★

Rock Inn Just over 2km east of town T 0920 909
5899, W rockfarmsagada.com. Set on four verdant
hectares with an orange grove, this great place allows
guests to pick their own fruit (P50), as well as veggies from
the garden. The cosy rooms are in a large building with
wooden furnishings, and there's a spacious attic dorm,
too. The airy r estau rant serv es dish es using fresh local
produce. Dorm P300 ; doubles P1500

Sagada Homestay T 0919 702 8380, E sagada
[e-mail]. This friendly, welcoming
homestay offers neat and tidy rooms with or without
private bath. There are a couple of lounge areas perfect to
meet other travellers, as well as a guest kitche n. The re's
wi-fi in the main building, and laundry available. P600

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EATING AND DRINKING
Gaia T 0949 137 6777. A few hundred metres from the
entrance to Sumaging Cave, this wonderful restaurant
offers inventive vegetarian dishes including miki mi na -
squash noodles sautéed with green beans, carrots and
mushrooms (P120). The healthy food here is mainly
organic, and is served on a covered patio with terrific views
over the rice terraces. Daily 11am-7pm.
Lemon Pie House T 0907 782 0360. On the southern
side of town, this place is renowned for its lemon meringue
pie (P30) that customers enjoy at low wooden tables, all
designed and assembled by the owner-cum-carpenter.
Between March and May they also bake a great blueberry
pie using local fresh fruits. Daily 6am-8.30pm.
★

in advance. Daily 6-9pm.
Masferré T 0918 341 6164, W masferre.ph. It's worth
coming here to take a look at the wonderful set of black-
and-white photographs of Sagada and various indigenous
mountain cultures taken by Eduardo Masferré in the late
1930s and early 1950s. The Western menu includes popular
super-subs (P170) and sandwiches (P150), as well as
burgers and steaks (both P200). Daily 6am-9pm.
★

Sagada Brew T 0917 808 7833. This new addition to
Sagada's dining scene has really hit the spot; the delectable
home-made brownies (P20) are worth every peso, and
they even serve proper Italian-style coffee - try the
caramel macchiato (P120). The menu includes soups (P80),
sandwiches made with freshly baked focaccia (P150) and
tasty pasta dishes. Daily 7am-9pm.
Yoghurt House T 0908 112 8430. A popular place with
travellers, this wood cabin offers hearty breakfasts and
home-made yoghurt - try the hiker's delight (banana
pancake with yoghurt and home-made bread; P180).
Main dishes (P200) are pretty good too, which you can
enjoy on the narrow balcony as you watch life go by. Daily
7.30am-9pm.

Log Cabin T 0920 520 0463. Up the hill beyond the
Sagada Guesthouse , the Log Cabin does some of the best
food in town. The welcoming wooden interior is warm and
cosy, and the crackling fireplace further adds to the homely
atmosphere. Sat evenings see a popular buffet (P390)
with fresh ingredients bought from the market, while on
other days there's an à la carte menu with a focus on French
dishes. Reserve in the morning if you plan to dine in the
evening; for the buffet you should reserve a couple of days

SHOPPING
Sagada Pottery A 15min walk west of the centre.
High-quality stoneware. One of the potters will
demonstrate their craft for P100, and for another P100
you can have a go yourself. Contact Siegrid Anne
Bangyay ( T 0919 671 9875) if you wish to visit in the
morning. Daily 1-5pm.
Sagada Weaving Nangonogan T 0919 557 1431.
A short walk east of the centre. Here you can buy fabrics

and accessories produced using traditional tribal designs.
More than half a dozen people work at sewing machines in
the shop itself, while next door you can see the weaving
being done on wooden looms. It's a good place to pick
up a gift such as a bahag (loincloth), an exquisitely hand-
loomed piece of long cloth wrapped around a man's middle
but increasingly bought by tourists as a throw or table
runner. Daily 7am-6pm.