2 bed hamlet cottage with garden near beaches and Picos in Asturias

Beautiful setting, wonderfully peaceful, comfortable beds, helpful owner"

Cottage was very adequate for the two of us; publicity pictures of the garden were very optimistic/idealistic; all stated equipment was present, but very rustic:- I decided not to spend 2 hours of my holiday trying to make the barbecue useable, and perhaps it was unreasonable to expect a small supply of fuel to be present. Nor could I get the "hifi" to work. Wifi also a bit cranky, but useable - just what you would expect for the location. Anyone over 1.65m will really struggle at the cooking/washing-up area. BUT, it was rustic, charming, quiet, peaceful, well-placed for Los Picos, and we enjoyed our week in the cottage. The laundry service was most welcome, and the restaurant 20 steps away was a revelation!"

Beautiful place to stay. Great restaurant across the street. Excellent garden. Perfect place to do fun day trips."

La casita es muy bonita y guarda un encanto del lugar maravilloso. El dormitorio es una pasada despertar o dormir con esas vistas. Sería ideal que mejorarán varios aspectos, que para mi son importantes: El menaje es muy escaso, no tienen lavadora, que en nuestro caso, al ir a playa y hacer mucho senderismo, necesitábamos lavar la ropa más a menudo. Tienen un servicio que se llevan la ropa y te la lavan 1 vez a la semana. Pero a mi no me gustó no tener ese servicio. El salón tiene sólo un sofá y no daba sensación de estar muy limpio. Casi no utilizamos y pusimos una sábana propia. No hay productos para poder limpiar si manchas algo y en una semana, solo hicieron cambio de sábanas. En rasgos generales, solo mejoraría un poco de más limpieza, más menaje, lavadora y productos para poder limpiar en caso de estancias más largas. José, fue muy atento con nosotros."

This is the second time I book a house with Rustical Travel. I think they are extremely professional and I do plan to continue booking with them. They have very nice houses, and they give very good indications on what to do, taking also care that everythign is perfect for the guest. Regarding AT10, it is located in a great location, near to excellent beaches like La Franca, San Vincente de la Barquera, but also to Picos de Europa. The house is very confortable, with big rooms and very confortable beds, and a very nice garden with a barbecue. Also, great restaurant 20 meters away. The owner gave us also very good indications on what to do, in addition to the ones we received from Rustical Travel. The only concern is regarding the facilities provided by the owner (e.g. they need to replace the kettle) as you miss few ones. In any case, a house in great location, very confortable, with lots of things to do around."

The bedrooms were lovely. We enjoyed the garden. But the kitchen was basic."

Very good location. Easy access to coast and mountains. Nice private garden. Comfortable bedrooms. Kitchen equipment could have been better (e.g old small kettle.) There was a slightly musty smell in the downstairs cupboards and downstairs toilet. However, we did still really enjoy our stay."

We loved being able to walk straight out into a garden. We loved the views of the hills from the upstairs windows.The location was excellent too, for walking in the Picos and for visiting the coast. The host was very helpful with suggestions."

House was lovely and the village was a peaceful pleasant place to come home to at the end of each day's travelling around. An excellent base for visiting the Picos and some of the seaside towns. Very comfortable for 2 couples. Loved the ensuite bathrooms for each bedroom and the large windows looking out to the village."

This is a delightful cottage in an idyllic location. We were very comfortable there. The village is tiny but has a very fine restaurant, right on the doorstep. We would highly recommend."

We really enjoyed our 6 days in this cottage in the village of Buelles, pop`n 60. Breakfast outside every morning. We loved the open airy bedroom upstairs with a lot of space. It is very convenient for the beaches and for going to the Picos Europa. It is about an hour`s drive from the ferry at Santander. Having our laundry washed and dried was a great help, and at no charge. Good local restaurant in the village, called Sauceda. We enjoyed a convivial afternoon at the local community centre, with a piper playing the gaita and his friend on the drums. We would recommend this cottage for your holiday. Enid and Allan."

Lovely property. The bedroom we used is a special room. The Large windows lent an exotic feel to the place. The village is quiet but we didn't feel cut off at all. Very near the road and with some friendly, respectful neighbours. The village restaurant was excellent (only open certain times, best to check, although Rustical send you very useful and detailed information). The food and service both very good and only about 20 seconds on foot. They stock good wine too. We visited some beautiful places not too far away, coast and mountains, villages, towns and caves. Driving isn't difficult in Spain, save the driving on the right, and the roads are better than most in England too. Definitely going back!"

Lovely cottage in a very quiet village. The information about the restaurant is not accurate. During our visit is was not open. Thanks for all the other information sent to us by Rustical Travel."

We enjoyed a pleasant week in Asturias, and found the cottage cosy and comfortable set in a quiet hamlet. We felt somewhat overlooked at times , and felt we could not make too much noise however with two teenagers this was difficult at times and I think we bemused the locals at times .Sitting out in the garden was very pleasant with a nice barbeque and we managed some peaceful strolls around the village. Overall we found the cottage a convenient base to explore the lovely coastal beaches and interesting villages and countryside. We would recommend visiting Colombes which has an excellent Tourist information base. The Europa de Pico information centre is also worth visiting as its free We enjoyed a morning kayaking on the TIna Ria and saw plenty of wildlife to enthrall such as Kingfishers and vultures. We found the village restaurant was a life line with the Wi Fi however this was restricted to between 2100 and 2300 hours . The restaurant fare was a bit disappointing and did not cater well for vegetarians"

A very nice property, just as described. The neat, well-maintained garden was appreciated. The two bathrooms and three toilets was a bonus and the kitchen was adequate for cooking simple meals. A proper cafetière would have helped a lot as the one available only made one mug at a time. Flies were a bit of a nuisance, but that's hardly the fault of property owner. The village is a quiet spot with no facilities beyond a very good restaurant just a few strides away, however, you are only just off the main road, so it's quick to get to Unquera or Panes for shopping, cash points etc. There is a station in Unquera which we thought might be useful for day trips, but in reality the service is very limited - we drove to Cabezon del Sal to pick up the train to Santander. Beaches are relatively near to the property, but parking at the most popular ones was a nightmare in the height of the summer. You need to get up early or seek out a more secluded spot. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, our host was helpful without being intrusive, and the washing service was a nice extra. People considering this property need to bear in mind that there in no wi-fi in the house (but there is in the restaurant), and you are right in the heart of the village with neighbours very close by, so if you are looking for isolation, this is not for you."

We had a lovely holiday. The cottage was very comfortable in a lovely quiet hamlet, with very nice riverside walk and José was very helpful. Information provided by Rustical Travel was very useful, beach no more than 15 mins drive away and easy access to mountains and walks. Would definitely go back."

This was an excellent base to explore the area. We loved the quiet location and the interior of the house. A larger kettle would be useful I would suggest that some new garden chairs would be a good idea as one of them is in a state of disrepair and unsafe. Ruth Black"

Lovely house in very quiet hamlet. Great beds, very clean and nice touches with the handmade soaps and fresh flowers. Would recommend to those who don't need the amenities of a village."

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this cottage which was very peaceful but located in easy reach of Unquera for shopping. The house was well equipped and spacious with good bathrooms/showers and plenty of hot water, even heating for a couple of days when the weather was cooler. Although there is no washing machine the lady who came in to clean washed whatever was left out for her and put it to dry on the terrace. Lighting was good , we did not miss TV (Spanish channels only) but enjoyed the CD player. We really enjoyed the garden and deck area and lovely warm evenings . The cottage is well situated for exploration of the coast which at its nearest point at la Franca is about 10 minutes away. Also the Picos mountains are relatively close once the the Hermida Gorge is negotiated. The owner who returns to the village every weekend and speaks little English is most helpful and keen to point out the places of interest ( we managed to get by in French!) Being used to British Ordnance Survey maps we found some maps of the Picos a bit confusing. We would have no hesitation in recommending either the cottage or the area. we were very impressed by the beauty of Northern Spain, its excellent roads, its cleanliness and its friendly people. One small tip. If you lock yourself out (as we did once ) there is another key holder in the village ."

Hi there, house AT10 was perfect. We loved everything about it, beautiful house and garden with all we needed and Jose was very helpful and attentive. The position was idyllic in the lovely village with striking countryside and views and complete peace. Wonderful holiday home and caring hospitality. First my wife is disabled so arriving somewhere new can be a bit of a gamble but the house was just as expected very easy access to the house and decking outside, a downstairs loo and everything very accessible. The kitchen has all that is needed and adjacent to the table and chairs which was fine for us and across from this a lovely spacious lounge with comfortable furniture and big windows to get all the great views all around. Upstairs the main bedroom was a very good size with magnificent floor to ceiling windows. The bed was solid and comfortable and for us the en-suite bathroom was perfect. There is ample storage and overall we were very happy with our accommodation. Outside was a very open decking area with BBQ which we found perfect for relaxing in the sun and evening BBQ's. The village restaurant is a wonderful extra here, we only went once as they were not fully open while we were there. However our one and only visit was really good, the food excellent and mine host was the icing on the cake. All in all we had a wonderful stay and are seriously thinking about coming back next year, not something we normally do as we like to see different places but you never know? Thanks once again and please pass on our thanks to Jose. Nick and Cath."

This was our first time visiting this region of Spain. The cottage was ideally situated between the coast and the mountains for ease of access by car. On the few occasions that it rained, we had plenty of warning as to which direction to head. There is so much more to explore that we are sure we will return to this area. We very much appreciated the incredibly comprehensive information supplied about the cottage and the surrounding area. We very impressed with the attention to detail and its accuracy. Our only [very, very minor] complaint was that we were not aware that all the shops would be closed in Cantabria on our last day [15 September] catching the ferry from Santander. We had intended to take home some delicious meat and cheese. Of all holiday rental companies,we have used in the past, we have found Rustical Travel to be the most straightforward and truthful. The cottage was exactly as described. Thankyou."

Very peaceful location. Well positioned for exploring mountains and the coast (by car). Great property and garden - we loved it"

We enjoyed our time in the house and were welcomed by Jose on arrival. Having 2 bathrooms was a key feature for us (two couples). I suggest that the house needs a proper kettle. The one provided was tiny (as found in hotel bedrooms) and took too long (but slower) to boil. The house also needs a proper cafetier. The only system provided for making coffee would make perhaps two small cups - we needed 4 large cups! Otherwise the house was reasonably well furnished. We enjoyed the hamlet and ate royally with local dishes at the restaurant (almost) next door. The Picos - as ever- were stunning."

The house was lovely in a nice sleepy village. Jose the key holder was very friendly and helpful and could not do enough for us. Our only negative comment would be that the kitchen could do with a few move utensils but that is only a very minor comment."

This is a lovely cottage, tasteful and well rennovated. Better than it looks in the pictures. A few improvements could be made to the kitchen tools, crockery and utensils - we ended up buying a sink plug and bowl and barbeque tools because non were provided for example. Also a fly trap or two as they were really swarming everywhere. Otherwise a great place to stay provided you have a car."

the cottage was in a perfect location. Easy to explore the mountains and the beaches. Directions to the cottage were spot on - it must be the first time in 30 years we have driven to a holiday cottage and not got lost and had a argument! Jose was very welcoming and we felt at home straight away. As you recommend the La Sauceda is a lovely restaurant - Ramon is a wonderful host and the food was excellent. We went most nights. The menu is excellent and very good value. The only disappointment was England and Spain being knocked out of the World Cup so early! We will be booking another cottage with you soon."

Just a quick email to say we had a lovely holiday in Spain, loved the property (AT10) and found the holiday information you forwarded very helpful - we followed up a number of your recommendations - thank you. Our only suggestion would be for there to be a kettle provided at the cottage - we like our cups of tea!"