Jenni Lukac (X) Nov 9, 2012:

In Aragon, they call this the "bodega."

Charles Davis Nov 9, 2012:

I remember Floyd I used to love his programmes. Plenty of quick slurps.

philgoddard Nov 9, 2012:

I remember once seeing a programme by the British chef Keith Floyd about txokos (the dining clubs). A group of guys got together in a professional kitchen once a week, cooked a gourmet meal together, and got very drunk. I wished there was one of those where I lived.

Charles Davis Nov 9, 2012:

@ Lorena and/or franglish You are both right, and I would urge one of you to post the answers you have suggested (dining corner or dining alcove; I think either would be good).
The Basque word txoko primarily means "corner" (rincón), and can mean "niche".
Although it denotes a dining club, the Wikipedia page also includes the following:

"En algunas casas grandes suelen destinar un sitio, normalmente un sótano o semisótano, a realizar reuniones con los amigos. Ese lugar suele tener una cocina y una amplia mesa y se designa, por analogía, txoko."
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Txoko

So it's a place in a house with a kitchen and a large table for getting together with friends.

lorenab23 Nov 9, 2012:

If this is a guest house an based on the picture you have provided we are talking about an architectural space, (agree with franglish) I think you are going to have to be a bit creative here an use something like dining alcove

The cottage has 5 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, good kitchen and exceptional sitting room with dining alcove and brilliant views.
http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/rentals/golden-cross/128536

franglish Nov 9, 2012:

from the picture I'd call it a (Basque) dining corner