Grand holiday villa near river and coast, Asturias, Green Spain

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This old house has been beautifully restored and decorated to create, quite simply, one of the best holiday homes we have seen in the Asturias region. Marta, the owner, devotes herself to making sure the house is in good order and looking just right: the result is a very successful country holiday home.
 
If you a nature lover, this is the place for you. The tended areas reach from a barbecue area and extensive flat lawn, down to fruit trees and gardens, and then wilder nature takes over. Don´t worry about not having a pool, the river is even more fun for a swim or a splash around. During the day time, every 90 minutes an old train with a couple of wagons pass by in the distance opposite the house. There is something charismatic about this small, old-fashioned train trundling past. Children love it. The train stop is three minutes’ walk from the house; a lovely ride through the natural setting can take you on to the sea, or to the main towns.

Inside the house, lamps placed here and there provide gentle lighting and the stone walls of the house create a rustic atmosphere that is complemented by antiques and quality furniture. The rooms are very comfortable with solid wooden floors and some original beamed ceilings, rugs and cushions providing colour and warmth. A gorgeous kitchen makes meal preparation that much more enjoyable. The top floor has lots of character with its sloping wooden beams, slightly low at some points, a great spot for kids who like to feel on their adventurous own and enjoy some independence in their “attic”.
 
Even if you do not want to use the car, there are plenty of possibilities for activities starting from the house. Hop aboard a bus (less than 5 minutes’ walk from the house) to explore other areas of Asturias, or stroll to the pretty nearby village of Ceceda and enjoy a substantial meal in one of its two fine restaurants. You can explore treks around the area and visit the wonderful Redes Natural Park.
 
A 40-minute drive takes you to the Picos de Europa; if you like fishing villages and fancy some seafood, Lastres is only 30 minutes away. Fishing is another favourite: the river by the house is well-known for its trout. Although it's the kind of house where you'll be quite happy just to stay in.

The house is positioned in a dip below the roadway, where it is not bothered by traffic, but do note that the access from the main road can come as an abrupt surprise (we missed it the first time!), and so needs to be approached attentively.


Facilities
TV & DVD; music system; heating; washing machine; garden furniture; private parking, 5,000 m²  of private gardens; outdoor furniture for dining al fresco; all linen provided.

Distribution
On three floors:
Ground floor: from extended porch area to a country kitchen; access from exterior also to a hallway; dining room; WC.
First floor: large (50 m²)  sitting room and living area with long balcony for superb views onto gardens and surrounding countryside; reading areas; 2 twin-bedded rooms (one with en suite bathroom); 1 double-bedded room; second bathroom.
Second floor: bedroom under sloping  wooden ceiling with three single beds, comfortable sitting area and full bathroom.

Notes:
-A security deposit of 25% of the holiday cost is payable on each booking. This will be refunded three weeks after your holiday, subject to reductions for breakages or damage.

Locations & Distances
Located in open countryside, roughly mid-way between the towns of Nava and Infiesto, and walking distance to small village of Ceceda.

Ceceda village (2 restaurants), walking distance	500 m
Ceceda railway station (www.feve.es)	5 mins walk
Bus stop (to Oviedo, Gijón)	5 mins walk
Nava (most facilities)	3 km
Villaviciosa (coastal town and estuaries)	25 mins
Pretty fishing villages (Tazones, Lastres)	30 mins
Picos de Europa	45 mins
Oviedo or Gijón	25 mins
Asturias Airport (Avilés)	50 mins

NOTES ON AVAILABILITY FOR THIS PROPERTY:

4-night bookings are available in Low Season