Quality and comfort at Asturias cottage near Picos and sandy beaches

Nr Picos de Europa, Asturias, Northern Spain Property Ref: AT24
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Peaceful and beautifully equipped holiday cottage less than 30 mins from Picos de Europa, sandy beaches, and off-the-beaten-track Spain. Superb mountain views. Cider Country. Local riverside town for restaurants, free WiFi, river activities. Sleeps 4 plus child.

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  • Normal check-in time: 4 pm – 10 pm; Normal check-out time: 10 am. 

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Peaceful and beautifully equipped holiday cottage less than 30 mins from Picos de Europa, sandy beaches, and off-the-beaten-track Spain. Superb mountain views. Cider Country. Local riverside town for restaurants, free WiFi, river activities. Sleeps 4 plus child.

Facilities

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    2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom
    2.5 Bathrooms
  • Beds
    Sleeps 4/5

Enjoyment
Wi-Fi Internet (available only from Easter to October); TV; Gas barbecue; Terrace furniture for dining; 2 Sunloungers.

Self-catering
4-ring induction hob & electric oven; Microwave; Coffee maker; Kettle; Toaster; Juicer; Hand-held stick blender; Dishwasher; Large fridge-freezer.

Practicalities
Washing machine; Tumble dryer; Iron & board; Hairdryer; Cot & highchair on request; Underfloor central heating; All bedding and towels provided (including beach towels on request); Parking directly outside with lighting.

Notes on Facilities
For the months when there is no WiFi at the property, you can use the WiFi at Arriondas' best hotel.

Layout

Ground floor
Open plan space with kitchen, living and dining areas; WC.

First floor
Bedroom 1: Double bed with en suite bathroom (jacuzzi tub; separate shower, WC); Bedroom 2: Twin beds plus sofa-bed for a child, with en suite bathroom (shower, WC).

Exterior
Furnished porch & barbecue terrace; Viewing & dining terrace; Parking on semi-private lane. Please note that the surrounding fields are not part of the house or gardens.

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Overview

It's no surprise that this location has become one of the most popular with our holidaymakers in the last two years. Here you at the heart of Asturias and yet only 25 minutes from unspoilt, sandy beaches. The setting just above the little riverside town of Arriondas is exceptional, affording views north and south: to the Sierra del Sueve that rises just before the sea, and, most impressively, to the central massif of the Picos de Europa.

Just as important is the standard of accommodation and here it is the best we have come across in Cider Country.

The self-catering cottage sits on its own with the uninterrupted views over the hillside to the mountain peaks that you see in the photos. It’s very peaceful. A cow's bell gently clonking is about the only sound you’re likely to notice.

You have two covered terraces, one with that view and another that’s almost nicer, tucked away to one side with comfortably cushioned seating and a good gas barbecue.

The cottage has been professionally furnished and decorated with the kind of taste that makes you feel leisurely at home without overdoing it. The large sofa in the living room is by Hanbel and the retro-looking armchairs by Becara, complemented by rugs on the wood floor, while wooden walls painted in a restful clay-green create a thoroughly cozy atmosphere.

Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors invite plenty of natural light into the downstairs living and dining areas. At nighttime, a variety of lamps and overhead lights allow you to illuminate the house to your own personal preference.

The kitchen is floored with tiles brought from Cordoba and wallpapered in English floral style. The kitchen equipment and dining service is very complete. As one previous guest commented, 'You only have to open a drawer and you find what you looking for'. The main cooker is incorporated into a central work space for prepping and the fridge-freezer is extra-large.

There are dining tables and chairs for eating inside or out, as the fancy takes you. The Arriondas microclimate (the town is only 40 m above sea level) is very mild and dryer than elsewhere in Asturias, so you may often prefer to dine al fresco. 

Upstairs the wooden cottage feel continues from a landing into the two bedrooms:

A beautifully spacious double-bedded room with a lovely view of the Picos and its own en suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and separate walk-in shower.

A second bedroom that can be made up with twin beds or as a king-size double bed. It has the same view (a joy to wake up to) and an en suite shower room. A sofa bed here can sleep a child.

The mattresses are very comfortable and even the cotton bedlinen is a cut above the average.

This is a place to get away from it all and enjoy natural Asturias. A pair of binoculars is provided for spotting birds and walking begins directly outside. The house itself doesn’t have a green garden, but you can step out directly into the fields and explore.

Paths criss-cross and quiet country roads take you past some impossibly quaint stone cottages and hamlets. The typical local architecture is reminiscent of doll’s houses with its balustraded galleries and flowers.

Asturias is a good place to get deliberately lost in. It’s such a slim mountainous region, running west-to-east but on different levels, that you can go from the high mountain pass at Mirador del Fitu, for example, down to the pretty beach of la Isla in 10 minutes. That’s just 30 minutes from AT24.

Other beaches running from Lastres to Ribadesella (and to Llanes beyond) are just as natural and attractive. Unlike southern and eastern Spain, the coastline hasn’t been built up: the Asturians care too much for their land to let that happen.

Children will almost certainly want to visit the Jurassic Museum at Lastres and hunt for fossilized dinosaur footprints on La Griega beach just below.

The Picos de Europa are perhaps an even greater draw than beaches. The snow-topped mountains offer a classic walk along the Cares defile, and high glacial lakes above Covadonga.

For walking, though, your local area is easier on the legs and just as satisfying, with the peaks glistening in the distance, turning pink in the setting sun. And closer than Picos for hikes is Sierra del Sueve, home to the unique Asturcon horse.

Local Arriondas town itself is a very pleasant place for walks along the river. The broad River Sella is best known these days for kayaking and river rafting and you can rent boats very easily at any time of year, with children accompanied by monitors. Arriondas has a train station for the little FEVE train that goes all the way (albeit slowly) to the coast at Llanes.

The town has everything you need by way of shops and other practicalities, and a Saturday market. There are two Michelin-starred restaurants in Arriondas, although our recommendations for dining out would be more authentic, cheaper and just as good: a local cider establishment (there’s so much to say about this area that we almost forget to point out that you are in Cider Country), and the restaurant overlooking the river at a grand old hotel.

Rustical Travel clients can use the free WiFi at the hotel. This is a useful facility for the months when there's no WiFi at AT24.

The house has mod cons such as underfloor central heating for winter holidays. It’s warm and inviting at any time of year.

A week here can be as restful or as imaginatively filled as you wish. Our Guide to Cider Country & Sierra del Sueve will be one of the holiday documents you receive before travelling.

It goes even further off the beaten track than mentioned here; just 20 minutes by car brings you into Ponga and, in our opinion, some of the most extraordinary landscapes anywhere in Spain. 

Drive along the almost daunting Beyos defile and you will find the wild cousin to the Picos that few people know exists and fewer ever enter. Unpopulated gorges, sheer rock faces, springy-grassed hillsides to ramble, wild forest, and view after view of endless peaks that are ultimately lost to sight in inaccessible territory of the province of León.

Around Oseja de Sajambre you can find hamlets in another, forgotten time and people living entirely off the land.

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Location

Setting

Hilltop seclusion and viewpoint above river valley. By the foothills of Picos de Europa.

Location

Reached via a semi-private lane a quiet spot above Arriondas.

Arriondas 4 km
Riverside town, all services
Cangas de Onis 15 mins
Picos de Europa
Fitu look-out point 20 mins
Amazing views & walks
Ribadesella 25 mins
Good sandy beaches
Covadonga 25 mins
Picos de Europa
Ponga 25 mins
Natural Park and forests
La Isla beach 30 mins
 
Covadonga Lakes 40 mins
High Mountain Lakes
Lastres 40 mins
Fishing village & Jurassic Museum
airport Nearest Airports
Asturias (OVD) 1 hr 15 mins
Santander (SDR) 1 hr 30 mins
Bilbao (BIO) 2 hrs 30 mins

Prices

Rustical Travel charges in Euros, VAT is included, no surcharges apply.

 
FromtoPrice per week
09 Jan 202309/01/2023 22 Jun 202322/06/2023
€1,200
23 Jun 202323/06/2023 30 Jun 202330/06/2023
€1,600
01 Jul 202301/07/2023 02 Sep 202302/09/2023
€1,770
03 Sep 202303/09/2023 16 Sep 202316/09/2023
€1,590
17 Sep 202317/09/2023 30 Nov 202330/11/2023
€1,200
01 Dec 202301/12/2023 07 Jan 202407/01/2024
€1,600
 
 
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Booking information for AT24

  • Normal check-in time: 4 pm – 10 pm; Normal check-out time: 10 am. 

Changeover day for AT24

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YOUR REVIEWS

Wes | September | 2022

lovely house in beautiful position."

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Susan | September | 2022

This was our fourth or even fifth stay at Casa Palo so you can tell we love it! The house is beautifully done from top to bottom and it’s always a pleasure to stay here; nothing is missing. The bedrooms are large with stunning views and like the rest of the house they are super-comfortable. If you like walking this rural spot is perfect plus you have mountains and beaches nearby. Or you can just enjoy the terrace. Paloma is an excellent host and knows all the best places; nothing is too much trouble. Rustical were as helpful as ever; their info for people who don’t know the region is first-rate."

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Roland | September | 2021

The booking service was excellent. All information provided as stated. Very helpful when dealing with date changes due to Covid. The proximity of the property to the places we wanted to visit was this property's appeal."

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Francisco | May | 2021

Extraordinary house, beautiful view to Picos de Europa in quiet Asturias. Owners always available to help"

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Dave | September | 2019

Great location, very peaceful with stunning views of the Picos"

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Maike | August | 2019

The property is very beautiful, stylish and spacious. The views from the house are amazing, the tranquility and peace of the place and its surroundings soothing and grounding. We had a lovely week there! Lots and lots to explore: fantastic walks for all capabilities, stunning beaches for safe swimming, tasty local food - what's more to expect from a holiday..."

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Jeroen | July | 2019

The booking service was very accurate. Kind staff. The house is very comfortable. The view is amazing. Future visitors should be aware that the nice garden and terraces are all stone. Also, the road from Arriondas is steep and it is too long to walk."

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June | June | 2019

We loved the property. Very cosy with under floor heating. All the rooms were individually furnished to a very high standard . Views from all windows wildlife all around.It was the perfect retreat."

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Suzy | May | 2019

A very comfortable, well-equipped homely house in a pleasant country location close to Arriondas. Very welcoming, friendly and helpful owners."

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Marc | July | 2018

What a sensational Holiday! The Farm House is superbly appointed. Extremely spacious. Spotlessly clean and the furnishings are chic yet functional. The views to the Mountains from the Bedrooms are just breathtaking. Paloma our host was a delight and extremely helpful. When our Motorbike broke down, she lent us her Jeep. Which was so very kind. And ensured we enjoyed our Holiday in the “Piccos” Highly recommend"

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Lucia | October | 2017

We loved our stay at property ref at24. It was so comfortable with stylish interiors, very light airy with amazing views of the Mountains. We really felt at home and the kitchen was very well equipped. The bed was really comfortable too. A perfect location to explore the Picos de Europa and beaches and the natural paradise which Asturias provides. Paloma was friendly and helpful, suggesting areas to visit and on hand should we need her. We would love to go back again soon. Also the service received from Rustical Travel has been perfect from start to finish. Your website shows beautiful clear photos of all the properties and your response to initial booking and subsequent communication has been prompt informative. Thank you! Luci Pablo"

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Catherine | August | 2017

My family I (2 teenage sons and husband!) had an absolutely fabulous week's stay in this cottage. The house was immaculate and provided an idyllic view of the Picos. The owners, Paloma Kiko were very friendly and treated us to breakfast in their Arriondas hotel. Despite having plans to drive further afield, we ended up staying 'local', eating in Arriondas and going to the beach at Vega. We recommend the nearby bar/restaurant 'Uncal' - the food was excellent! As usual, Rustical Travel provided us with a typically Spanish retreat - no-one spoke English and it was wonderful to mix with the locals and see virtually no tourists. We look forward to booking again very soon."

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Tony | July | 2017

A lovely cottage with fantastic views . Comfortable and well equipped. We had an excellent stay and would highly recommend it as a great holiday base."

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Pauline | June | 2017

The house is very comfortable with great views of the mountains. The rural setting is ideal for observing wildlife and we watched buzzards and kites every day from the house. The owners were very helpful when a few problem arose with the heating and water. We would certainly consider staying here again as it is convenient for the mountains and the coast."

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Sue | September | 2016

A second wonderful stay at this amazing house. It was just as good as we remembered: the cottage itself is super-comfortable, pretty and well-maintained, lacking nothing that we needed. The views from both bedrooms and the two terraces are thrilling, especially early in the morning as the mist rises on the hills. The countryside is delightful: tiny villages, hills, forests; but it's very easy to get to proper mountains and gorges only a little further afield. We spent a couple of days exploring the Ponga valley. Great beaches too and we were lucky with the weather. Paloma, the owner, and her family recommended some excellent places to eat out plus her own favourite beaches and walks. Thank you again Paloma and Kiko!"

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Anne-Marie | August | 2016

We loved this house. It was beautifully furnished and decorated. All applicances were useful and it was good that Wifi has now been installed. you might want to update the instructions on this. Also when something went wrong with the water - both the owner and Rustical Travel were very quick to help out - always a good sign. One small point - some outdoor table and chairs would be nice. We would definitely use RT again."

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Stephen | July | 2016

Its hard to see how a holiday could have been any better. Beautiful Spain and a super home from home. The cottage is an ideal base for exploring the Picos . with views from every window of the mountains. Arriondas is 10 minutes away with all the facilities you could need. The owners were lovely. and made us so welcome in there holiday home . Would we come again to this part of Spain ? Most definitely yes. Our holiday was exceptional. Regards Stephen"

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Wendy | June | 2016

The house itself was lovely and light and well equipped with great views. Very warm with the underfloor heating! The friendly owner provided a nice welcome breakfast at her hotel during which she provided useful information regarding the surrounding area. There is also now free wifi at the house which came in very useful when deciding as to what to do during a prolonged spell of inclement weather-this unfortunately prevented us from doing a lot of what we had anticipated, but nobody can control the weather! Arriondas itself was not one of our favourite places but it was a good base from which to travel to other areas."

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Paul | September | 2015

We had a wonderful and memorable stay! The cottage was very comfortable and the views were stunning at all times of day. Nearly everything we could possibly have needed was there, except for a DVD player which would have been good. Also we couldn't understand the jacuzzi manufacturer's instructions and so did not use it. Clear instructions would be appreciated. Paloma was kindness itself and gave us lots of reallt helpful recommendations for places to visit. One thing that was lacking was a list of numbers/ addresses in case of emergency; we would not have known how to describe the location if there had been an accident, as there was no indication of the cottage address anywhere. Thank you for a fabulous holiday!"

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David | June | 2015

Sorry for the delay in replying to your request. AT24 far exceeded our expectations in relation to comfort and of course the views from the property all be it that the weather was not to kind. The house was one of the best we have used in relation to equipment and facilities and I would fully recommend it to others. The owner (so sorry have forgotten her name) could not have been more helpful in spending time and patience to explain the area and routes to gain full enjoyment of such a beautiful part of Spain.....with a free breakfast thrown in to boot!!!. Your prior holiday literature,communication, and directions was first class and again we would recommend your excellent company to others. We will of course be looking to contact your company again to book another property in the very near future. Thanks again."

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Susan | June | 2015

Lovely property with great views. The shrubs along the boundary fence are however starting to obstruct the views when you are sitting on either of the patios."

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Susan | May | 2015

We've visited Asturias many times over the years and this place definitely stands out. First: the location is amazing, we did loads of walks straight from the door or by driving very short distances. The countryside is beautiful, proper farming country against fabulous mountain and hill backdrops. And you've got the coast nearby as well - best of all worlds. Second, the house is very comfortable, tastefully decorated and thoughtfully equipped. The terrace has fabulous views across fields to mountains, we could have spent all the time there. Third, the owner, who lives in town nearby, is wonderfully helpful about the area. We could not fault the house and would definitely return. Rustical's local info is top-notch too. Susannah"

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Ray | August | 2014

What a fabulous place AT24 is. Beautifully set out and with views to die for. This was the first time I have stayed in a property where I have no little things I could ask for that was better. The manager is in the town and provided us with a welcome breakfast and details of the best places to go. The town is great for chilling out in the evening after busy active days. Rustical's pre travel information was excellant,"

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Jane | August | 2014

Beautiful, peaceful and convenient cottage with wonderful views across to the Picos de Europa. The cottage is furnished to a very high standard and has everything that you need for a relaxing stay. We spent most days on the beach (30mins) and had a barbecue in the evening the restaurants in Arriondas were very good as was the town of Ribadesella and Canas de Onis. Also available locally is canoeing and walks from the house as well as excursions to the mountains. Highly recommended to explore this wonderful region of unspoiled Spain hosted by Paloma and Kiko the local hotel owners who were very helpful in guiding us to the best attractions."

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Barry | June | 2014

Fantastic! Beautiful cottage with amazing views. The owners made us very welcome even treating us to a Spanish breakfast at their Hotel and organised a trip down the river for us. Also many thanks for help in organising our stops to and from Madrid."

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Mariana | April | 2014

!Me ha encantado la casa y la localización! El servicio prestado por los propietarios y por Rustical travel ha sido excelente. !Muchas gracias!"

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Liz | September | 2013

We loved the Asturias area and the village of Arriondas and the experience was made all the better because the holiday cottage was absolutely wonderful. We have been in many holiday cottages over the years and I can say that this was the best of the lot. The accommodation and the location of the property was fantastic. We were able to visit little fishing ports along the coast as well as amazing beaches. The mountain views are stunning from the property setting. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience.

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George | August | 2013

We have many happy memories of our stay at AT24. It is surrounded by a lovely countryside. Our holiday highlight was to see a wall creeper in the Picos de Europa. Hope to see you again.

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