Vintage holiday rental property in Asturias, Northern Spain

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The dignified 17th century residence is situated on the edge of the pretty hamlet of Anayo, along a lane that takes you into deep tranquillity and privacy, with just one other house nearby.
 
Some holiday homes are a joy to offer and this is one of them. It promises enjoyment both in and outdoors. At the front of the house, a huge garden invites children young and old to run, play and have fun. A grand living room opens to a formidable terrace and a wooden balcony than runs along the front of the house: the views from both these terraces are of deep green fields and valleys, with the rocky, snow-capped Picos de Europa rising dramatically up to the sky. Beyond the private lawns and gardens are 5 acres used as pasture land, which also belongs to the house. The docile cows with relaxing music of their bells provide a picture that might easily be found on a Swiss alpine postcard.

 
The main room’s furnishings and decoration have a style to complement its impressive size. High ceilings, quality materials, judicious lighting and a thoughtful design create a variety of very pleasant sitting areas. The property has been brought up-to-date with taste as well as expense.
 
The rooms have character and a homely feel; they are spaces to sit back and admire the wooden flooring, beamed ceilings and the decoration, which includes some contemporary paintings. Little old windows have been restored here and there, adding to the charm to this historical building which even has its very own little chapel right next to it: an unrestored curiosity that harks back to another age, when the family made provision for its spiritual care.
 
The villa is situated on the Sierra del Sueve, a pretty mountain range that divides the sea inland Asturias. Its lower slopes spread out to evergreen fields, which culminate in a rocky coast line interspersed with unspoilt sandy beaches on the zesty Atlantic Ocean.
 
What a great base for holiday options! From walking in the Picos de Europa to swimming at gorgeous well cared-for beaches, enjoying local food and sampling different sorts of cider and cheese… there’s even a quality Japanese restaurant nearby. Visit fishing villages (Lastres or Tazones are good choices) or take a stroll around lovely Espinaredo. A week flies by here, you might need two.

Facilities
CD player (Hi-Fi); dishwasher; minibar ; washing machine; central heating; TV & DVD (on request); iron & board; wood burner (firewood included in the price); garden furniture for eating al fresco on terrace; sunloungers; 20,000 m² of private grounds with a small unrestored chapel; all linen provided.

Distribution
All on one floor: kitchen; open-plan living / sitting  / dining room areason slightly different levels; large, square terrace; long wooden terrace-balcony; 2 double-bedded rooms (one with balcony access); 2 twin-bedded rooms; two bathrooms; hallway also leads to the chapel area outside.

Notes:
-In Low Season, short break bookings of 3 nights are accepted.

Locations & Distances
Located in open countryside, walking distance to the small village of Anayo (one bar / restaurant & very basic shopping)

Anayo village (one bar/restaurant, very basic shopping)	200 m
Robledo de Anayo (excellent Japanese restaurant)	5 km
Infiesto (most facilities)	11 km
Beaches (La Griega, Colunga)	25 mins
Lastres (fishing port, Jurassic Museum)	25 mins
Gijon or Oviedo	45 mins
Asturias Airport (Aviles)	1 hr
Santander Airport and Ferry terminal	2 hrs