Mountain villa with private gardens, Santander, northern Spain

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Open a country living magazine and this home may be what you see. Built entirely in stone and oak, it is a lovely, traditional house, where satisfying comfort and high standards go hand in hand with spaciousness. It comes with sizeable private grounds and is a great spot for active or restful vacations.

A large stone-flagged entrance hall leads to a bright, cheerful kitchen whose large internal window onto the dining room creates an intimate yet open plan atmosphere. The well-furnished living and dining area with its thick wooden floors and inviting open fire place, is cosy and homely. The owner has made sure that nothing is lacking for a full complement of eight guests.

Upstairs are four generously-sized bedrooms, lent character with colourful rugs, large wardrobes, wooden flooring or small sitting/reading areas. Two of the rooms have balconies with views to the beech woods. The double-bedded room also has an inviting loft with a bed for a child.
 
Abiada (population 88) may be light on services, but there are at least a couple of bar/restaurants and horse riding is also available: an ideal way to get to know the local mountain scenery.

Although the house belongs to the village, the countryside starts right outside, starting with the gardens, which have a barbecue area and even a small sauna, and which then continue directly to the mountainside.

The endearingly named Alto Campoo area is a high glacial valley home to red and roe deer, chamois, wild boar, birds of prey, even bears and wolves. There are ancient oaks and the walnut tree by the church in nearby Hoz is believed to be the oldest in Spain. You can read about Alto Campoo and the Saja-Besaya natural reserve in our Cantabria guide.

Alto Campoo is well known for ancient relics and remains: the Roman path of Pesquera and the Roman city remains of Julióbriga, the cave church of Valverde, the nearby medieval castle of Argueso, the Iron Age settlements at Aradillos and the megaliths above the village of Mazandrero.
 
A half hour drive will take you to the forests of Saja-Besaya, to water sports at the Ebro Reservoir, or to the ski resort which also open in summer for downhill biking, lifts up to the high peaks and treks into areas of natural splendour. Winter sports are an exhilarating reason to come here in cheaper months. Beaches are an hour’s drive.



Facilities
4-ring gas hob & oven; microwave; toaster; juicer; blender; coffee machine; dishwasher; large fridge freezer; additional wood-fired range; washing machine; oil-fired central heating; open fireplace (firewood included); TV; music system; cot; barbecue & sauna; garden furniture for outdoor meals; sunloungers; all bedding and towels provided.

Distribution
On two floors
Ground floor: reception hall; bathroom/WC (with shower only) ; kitchen ; dining / living area; large private gardens around the house
First floor: four bedrooms: two twin-bedded with small sitting areas; one with twin beds pushed together, sitting area and balcony; one double-bedded with balcony, small sitting area and gallery with a bed for a child; bathroom/WC (shower over bathtub).

Locations & Distances
Just above of the hamlet of Abiada (two bar/restaurants).

Reinosa (all facilities)	15 mins
Alto Campoo ski resort	15 mins
Nestares golf course	15 mins
Ebro reservoir (water sports)	30 mins
Saja-Besaya (nature reserve)	30 mins
Good beaches	1 hr
Santander (airport. ferry terminal and elegant town)	1 hr
Bilbao (airport, ferry port and city)	2 hrs

Booking information for this property
The property is offered for a maximum of 8 adults and 1 child.
Changeover day: has some flexibility.
Minimum 4-night bookings are available in off-peak seasons.

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