A cottage with rustic elegance in idyllic seclusion near Santander

Valles Pasiegos, Cantabria, Northern Spain Property Ref: AC15
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  • Property Ref: AC15

Beauty and quality go together to make a perfect hideaway located in a wooded grove between two of Cantabria’s most unspoilt valleys. Half an hour away are some of Northern Spain’s most impressive beaches. Sleeps 4.

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  • Check-in time: from 18:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 12:00h

  • Pets may be permitted on previous request. Special restrictions normally apply. Please ask us.

Changeover day AC15

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Booking information for AC15

  • Check-in time: from 18:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 12:00h

  • Pets may be permitted on previous request. Special restrictions normally apply. Please ask us.

Changeover day AC15

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Summary

Beauty and quality go together to make a perfect hideaway located in a wooded grove between two of Cantabria’s most unspoilt valleys. Half an hour away are some of Northern Spain’s most impressive beaches. Sleeps 4.

Facilities

  • Bedrooms
    2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom
    1 Bathrooms
  • Beds
    Sleeps 4

Enjoyment
TV (with Canal plus international channels and USB port); DVD player; CD/radio; Sauna; Barbecue.

Self-catering
Vitroceramic hob; Oven; Dishwasher; Microwave; Toaster; Coffee-maker; Fridge-freezer.

Practicalities
Washing machine; Tumble dryer; Iron & board; Hairdryer; Central heating; Simple outdoor furniture; Outdoor lighting; Cot (on request); All bedding, towels and dressing gowns provided; Private parking.

Layout

Ground floor
Open plan living room-dining-kitchen; Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Steep steps up to interior gallery that opens to a balcony.

First floor
Bedroom 1: Double bed (1.50 m x 2 m queen size bed); Bedroom 2: Twin beds; Bathroom/WC with bathtub and shower.

Exterior
Terraces around the cottage; Porch with barbecue area; Sauna hut.

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Overview

You look out from this cottage onto blissful views. But you will also be casting an approving eye round the accommodation. It’s a cottage of distinction, with delightful attention to detail throughout, crafted from stone and wood to elegant precision.

It’s just what we look for in a genuine rural holiday home. It achieves an exemplary balance of tasteful rusticity, comfort and practicality in a setting that is prettiness itself, as peaceful as it comes and perfectly secluded.

The views hint at the natural treats you are going to discover. To the west are the Pasiego Valleys, to the east is the Ason river valley. Add Santander and its endless sandy beaches to the picture and you’ll see that a week here is short indeed.

The cottage was once a farm dwelling for cattle herders working in here in rural Cantabria, and its size and out-of-the-way location suited it ideally for reinvention as a holiday cottage.

A house-proud owner makes sure that it is very well looked after. He also goes one step further with an imaginative, state-of-the-art sauna in a separate building outside.

The house is built on two floors. Downstairs is the living accommodation and kitchen. There’s a lovely old tiled floor and well chosen natural materials have been wedded together by a stonemason and carpenter.

The wooden seating for mealtimes might look rough-hewn but we found the furniture to be surprisingly solid and well-made like everything else in the house. We also expected the wooden kitchen drawers to stick but they pull out and push in very smoothly.

Appliances include dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, music system, and a TV with a USB port if you bring your own films. There’s no WiFi out here, but we found that some areas of the property, particularly outside, had a 3G signal.

The views are a marvel. You can also go up a steep set of steps (not suitable for very young children: see photo) to a raised gallery and out to a balcony.

Upstairs, the two bedrooms are not especially large, just very pleasant, and mattresses are comfortable. They share a bathroom with a handsome bathtub and separate shower.

The house is fully centrally heated and based in our previous experience styain oursleves in this property we consider it as suitable for winter lets.

Dressing gowns are provided for going out to the sauna hut next to the cottage. The innovative installation emits infra-red radiation (just like the sun) and achieves the effects of traditional saunas, but at a much lower temperature of between 36⁰C and 40⁰C. It is apparently especially apt for weight loss, skin tone and muscle relaxation.

A terrace runs round the house, ending with a covered barbecue. There’s automatic night lighting outside, too.

Spreading out from the cottage, which is reached by a tree-lined driveway, are forest, meadows and mountains with more cows and horses than people.

Less than ten minutes away, the village of La Cavada is the place to do your shopping and eat out. The local resurant La Cava was excellent although it may close in low season, but there are other excellent options a few miles further from La Cavada village.

For as many country walks as your legs can bear and pretty drives, too, the three Pasiegos valleys and the limestone river valley of Ason extend to either side of the house’s location. Here you will find waterfalls, caves and little old villages. The salmon-rich Ason river is just 30 km long and ends in marshes at Santoña on the sea, famous for its fine anchovies, another local delicacy.

Along the coast you are spoilt for beaches. Laredo has immense, very natural, sandy beaches: La Salvé is over 4 km long and El Regatón with El Puntal not much less. The coast is only 30 minutes away and includes Santander, which is one of Spain’s most attractive seaside towns as well as being the normal point of entry from abroad, whether by plane or ferry.

Santander city has its own impressive beach, El Sardinero.

For a special excursion, Cabarceno wildlife park has exotic animals living in semi-liberty in an area of some 750 hectares. It’s curious to come across rhinoceros and gorillas in the same bucolic environment that you are staying in, and also a chance to view a local endangered animal that you are otherwise unlikely to see: the Cantabrian brown bear.

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Location

Setting

Secluded in pristine wooded valley. In the unspoilt "Pasiego" region.

Location

Private wooded grounds easily accesed by short track. La Cavada village (most facilities) is 12 mins drive away.

La Cavada 9 km
Bars, restaurants with WiFi, shopping
Pasiegos & Ason 10 min
Beautiful green valleys, walking
Cabarceno 35 min
Wildlife park
Santander 40 min
Sardinero beach
Laredo 40 min
Beaches
airport Nearest Airports
Santander (SDR) & Ferry 35 min
Bilbao (BIO) & Ferry 1 hr 15 min

Prices

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

 
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€680
23 Mar 202423/03/2024 06 Apr 202406/04/2024
€865
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€680
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€745
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€810
01 Jul 202401/07/2024 31 Jul 202431/07/2024
€950
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€1,165
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€950
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€680
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€1,040
 
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€680
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€865
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€680
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€745
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€810
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€950
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€1,165
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€950
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€680
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€1,040

Booking information for AC15

  • Check-in time: from 18:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 12:00h

  • Pets may be permitted on previous request. Special restrictions normally apply. Please ask us.

Changeover day AC15

  • Start and finish day has some flexibility except in July and August when the changeover day is Monday.

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Booking information for AC15

  • Check-in time: from 18:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 12:00h

  • Pets may be permitted on previous request. Special restrictions normally apply. Please ask us.

Changeover day AC15

  • Start and finish day has some flexibility except in July and August when the changeover day is Monday.

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YOUR REVIEWS

Lisette | July | 2024

The property is very quiet and surrounded by nature. It was very comfortable and a great place to come home to after a day on the Costa Verde"

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Melissa | June | 2024

We had such a lovely time at this property, highly recommended as a getaway location."

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Andrew | May | 2024

The property was fantastic because the location is remote but perfect tranquility personified. The house itself was very quirky which we found extremely good, the outside entertaining area was really good wood fired cooking range covered seating area and also a real sauna in the garden. About 9 kilometres to the nearest bar and restaurant and shop .Will come back again"

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Christine | September | 2023

5-stars"

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Anita | June | 2023

Excellent stay in the North of Spain. In tranquil surroundings, this holiday home was a welcoming place to relax, enjoy nature, to ponder about the past. Very informative host that gave us lots of tips on places to visit. A very recommendable holiday home."

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Franz | October | 2022

Pros: - We liked the house and felt comfortable there. All vital things are available. - We really liked the support and all the informations given by Etel. Cons: - As there is next to no mobile connection, we really missed that there is no WLAN available in the house - The dishwasher is tiny"

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Susan | August | 2022

We feel very lucky to have stayed in this remarkable cottage. The house is spectacular and very unusual but designed for total comfort while honouring local craftsmanship. It's very secluded and we enjoyed the sense of peace. The sauna helped too! Etel is a great host who pointed us to all kinds of places and we did some amazing hikes further afield, plus some more long-range exploring by car into the valleys and higher passes. It’s a very beautiful region. Etel kept in touch without imposing, and Rustical’s info was as thorough as ever."

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Stephanie | July | 2022

A dream come true! What a great place to stay, really beautiful! Communication was also excellent, Etel was always helpfull and had many tips for us during our stay. I would highly recommend this property!"

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Kate | July | 2022

A beautiful house in a perfect location. All the information provided before during and after booking was helpful and accurate and meant s stress free holiday. The owner, who met us on arrival, was so lovely and kept recommending places for us all of which met our needs perfectly. We had a wonderful holiday and would recommend it to anyone"

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Paola | September | 2021

Es una casa preciosa y tranquila. Funciona muy bien tanto el agua caliente como la calefacción y si tienes algún problema Etel te atiende en seguida. Ha sido una muy agradable estancia"

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David | August | 2021

Creo que han podido ser de las mejores vacaciones en años. La casa es alucinante y el entorno donde está hacen que las noches sean mágicas y misteriosas. Ethel, la anfitriona es excepcional y ha estado muy atenta siempre. Repetiremos seguro. Recomendamos visita de la zona, del puerto de las alisas, Valle de rio Miera y comer donde nos recomendó Ethel, en La Vieja Escuela, vais a flipar, el bosque de secuoyas…las playas. Cantabria Mila y desde la casa tienes todo muy cerca. Gracias!!"

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Coen | August | 2019

We liked the seclusion and silence best. Also the different places to sit for two or more through positioning different sets of chairs. The purple flowers blooming were a lovely sight. The sauna we liked a lot too and the fireplace . For a rainy summers day that was perfect. The interior of the house has been decorated in very great taste, (except for the ants on the wall....) Etel was a lovely host who sent good pointers by app. Her English was very good. 1 small pointer: We were wondering why the hedge in front of the large main window was kept high. This way the view from the inside was not optimal. Many thanks , Coen Dirkx and Janneke de Graaf"

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The property manager informed us that the hedge in front of the window has now been trimmed.

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Guido | July | 2019

Very lovely cottage, pleasant and with character and nice details, fully equipped kitchen. Quiet surroundings and not too difficult acces road (up hill). Owner was very kind and helpful. (Note there is not any WIFI in the property.) Recommendation La Cava restaurant in La Cavada."

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Mike | June | 2019

Cottage was very nice we enjoyed the time we had there but the weather was awful so we had too go further afield to find a bit of sun. My dog enjoyed the beach had to take her twice. We made the best of the bad weather."

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Marja | June | 2019

The house was perfect for us! It looked great and we liked all the details we encountered everywhere. Also the surroundings were beautiful. Etel is very friendly and helpful. She gives you all kinds of tips and suggestions. We were happy with all the information and service we received from Rustical Travel!"

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Robin | September | 2018

The cottage was perfect, a beautiful location, tranquil and well appointed. After being met by Etel on arrival she took us to where it was and showed us how everything worked. She speaks excellent English. The narrow lane to the house was a touch daunting as some parts had no passing points but we never met anyone coming and going during the week. We were unable to make contact with Etel during our stay as did not find a stable 3G signal at the property and no internet connection. Whilst giving feedback here we felt it would have been useful for there to be a “visitors handbook” where we could leave a personal message and also tips as to where best to dine and some recommended restaurants would have been welcome. Also as we had a dog we found walking her on the beaches ther before 30 September incurred a 1,500 euro fine which we only discovered after leaving the beach at the end of our walk! So a bit more information on that would have been welcome. We did visit Santander by ferry from Santana as Etel suggested and had a great day and meal out."

Rustical Update

In our latest visit to this property, the property manager confirm she is preparing a handcrafted visitor´s book so guests can leave messages, tips, etc. We do however provide clients with their holiday documents local information. For guests bringing pets (always check first before your bring them), you are welcome to ask our team for advise on updated info for beaches which may accept dogs, although depending on time of year, they may be limited.

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Diana | July | 2018

We had a lovely holiday in this cottage which is situated in a beautiful surrounding and is very nice renovated to modern lifestyle but with a lot of authentic details. Easy drive to the beaches about 25 minutes and to Santander which is a lovely town where you can have a drink and a little bite on a terrace. If you visit this region do not forget to visit natural park of Caberceno it is very beautiful and at a short distance."

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Tony | June | 2018

My Wife and I stayed at this cottage in 16th-23rd June 2018. We must say the whole experience was really good. Rustical travel was very good as far as information and arrangements go, first class! We arranged to meet the owner Etel just opposite the track that leads down to the cottage. She then led us down the track, It is quite steep so be prepared for this! Etel speaks very good English and is charming and very informative Once we arrived at the cottage Etel gave us a tour of it and showed us where everything is and how it all worked. We gave Etel our mobile number which she used via WhatsApp to check everything was ok later on and some links for interesting place to see. The cottage itself is absolutely charming and very rustic. It has all the amenities you could wish for and felt like a home from home. Many of the days started with us up in the clouds but once the sun burned this off the views were stunning! Some of the evenings were quite cool so we fired up the woodburner and there is a plentiful supply of wood in the outside store………very cosy! It is quite remote with the nearest town of La Cavada approx is 10 Kilometres away and has a small supermarket with most things for day to day supplies. We went for the walking in Northern Spain and there are some short walks nearby the cottage but for the longer ones most are around 30-45 minutes drive. You have everything from coastal to forest to caves all from slightly steep to very steep but all worth it. The outside sauna is a bonus after a ten mile walk to relax the aching muscles! Northern Spain is beautiful and the road system (we flew into Bilbao) is fantastic and the roads quiet and very smooth which made a change from the pothole infested roads here in the UK! In summary anyone that enjoys a quite rural retreat but with everything you need and lovely places to visit within a short drive or if you just want somewhere peaceful and tranquil to unwind away from it all this place is it. We are looking forward to our next visit very much!"

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Keith | October | 2017

We loved the quirky nature of this cottage. Lovely location - albeit in the clouds for most days, but what can you expect in October! Loved hearing the cowbells from the cows in nearby fields every morning. Slight hiccup when the lock on the front door jammed so we were left in evening attire having just used the sauna and could not get hold of the owner - but the neighbours were very helpful (even though they did not speak a word of English!) and the local farmer came and forced the lock so we could get back in! Comfortable and well appointed cottage with stunning views."

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James | July | 2017

Our first time to Northern Spain as a family and we had a great time. Etel's hospitality at the cottage was faultless - from the warm welcome on Saturday through to the useful recommendations she provided during the week for things to do and see. The cottage itself was very comfortable - enough mod cons (dishwasher, satellite TV, sauna) balanced by a very traditional rural environment. Despite being tranquilly located up in the hills, it only took 20 minutes to get back down onto the main coast road to head either East or West. Be warned that you won't get phone coverage indoors but you only have to step 10 feet out into the garden to hook up with the world - a good way for the family to digitally detox without extreme withdrawal symptoms. We had a packed week visiting - Santander - head to Somo and get the ferry across for a spectacular arrival in the city - Bilbao (we parked underground near the Guggenheim - Centro Comercial Zubiarte) - and walked the city centre very easily - Santillana del Mar and Comillas to the west of Santander for very pretty historical villages and a beach - inland to the West - down to Reinosa on the A-67 autovia and then up into the mountains to Branavieja (ski resort in winter) for spectacular views at 2000m (6,500ft). Thanks again to Etel for providing such a lovely cottage and her hospitality."

Rustical Update

The phone coverage is not too strong due to the secluded location of the property and the thick walls but, although it may vary depending on the room you are in, there is coverage indoors (the phone operator can also affect this).

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Jorma | June | 2017

We had a great time, the host is really friendly and provided many suggestions about restaurants/ beaches etc. The property is very private. The surrounding is beautifull. Perfect place to visit Santander, beaches and Picos de Europa. It is a very pleasant house for those who like the country side. The decoration of the house is unique, a lot of effort has been done to make it both rustic and comfortabel. Kind regards"

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Tim | September | 2016

Excellent. Thank you."

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Lynn | June | 2016

My wife and I spent a delightful month at property AC15. It was all that we expected and more. The appliances and fixtures are top end, the view from the picture window and the loft, breathtaking, and the sauna, new and scrupulously clean as well as multi-functional. The house is fully and very thoughtfully decorated (many of the antiques are museum quality). Etel is an exceptionally conscientious host, readily available should you need assistance, ans she is fluent in English, near if not at native command of the language. The neighborhood is totally tranquil and privacy is complete. The house and furnishings are solid---nothing flimsy here.

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Fokke | June | 2016

House was stunning, Everything as on the pics on the site. Very relaxing and good help at site."

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Rosamund | June | 2016

What a gorgeous peaceful place. We were wonderfully welcomed and shown around the cottage. It is fantastically equipped with thoughtful touches - robes for the sauna, store cupboard essentials, a local cake.....The surrounding area is stunning - the Ason Valley a must, the Museum in Santander, Cabarcerno Natural Park, beautiful beaches.....a week was not enough. Very impressed with Rustical Travel too - efficient, lots of information and clear directions - we will definitely be back - thank you."

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Valerie | May | 2016

"A cottage with rustic elegance in idyllic seclusion..." I couldn't put it better myself. My husband and I enjoyed a very relaxing break here in June. The property is equipped for all your self catering needs. You can tell the owners have put a lot of love into their charming property. When out exploring it is a lovely retreat to return to. The beds were very comfortable with spare linen if we wanted. The bathroom is clean and a pleasure to use. We appreciated having both a washing machine and tumble dryer but there were plenty extra towels we could use. Extra points for providing a good supply of washing powder, washing up liquid and cleaning material. So often you arrive at a property and realise you need to go to the shops to buy these basics but the owners have thought of everything. They even left a cake on the table neatly wrapped - a nice touch. It is a very peaceful place with beautiful views. I would say it is more suited to a couple or an adult family. I would be a little concerned about letting children use the stairs as even adults have to take some extra care (especially after a glass of wine or two). In the evening it was easy to relax with a glass of wine and you can get English channels on the TV if you wish (not just CNN). I don't know if it might put some people off but there are bats roosting in the eves. They didn't cause a problem and it was fascinating to watch them fly in and out in the evening (not in the house I might add). On the whole one of the better cottages we've stayed in and we would recommend it."

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Elinor | September | 2015

Myself and my 8 year old son enjoyed a fabulous week at this gorgeous cottage. On arrival we were met by the friendly owner took the time to show us all we needed and made sure we were well settled in with some delicious cake as a welcome gift. The cottage is amazing, every corner filled with fabulous artwork. After days on the beach or exploring the many local villages nearby we were so glad to retire to the peace and stunning beauty of this place. La Cavada and Lierganes are close by for all the necessities and places to eat and meet the locals who were patient with our limited Spanish! Our thanks to the owner and Rustical Travel who made it such an easy process to book this holiday and for the invaluable local and tourist information provided even before we arrived. I would recommend them both highly. - Elly & Sean (Melbourne, Australia)"

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David | August | 2015

We found the cottage to be beautifully decorated with plenty of very individual design. We found everything that we needed - it is very well equipped. We had no problem to find the property and we met the contact exactly as described. We loved the remote location and the beautiful surroundings. We would recommend this to anyone who enjoys peace and quiet! The property does have a very rustic stairway to the upper floor and I would be nervous about young children using this. This is certainly NOT a complaint - this is part of the charm!"

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Rupert | February | 2015

Despite being only half an hour's drive from Santander you are in another world. At over 1000 metres high, the walking is fairly savage to say the least. Make sure you come equipped with decent cartography. The only item of clothing that we had forgotten were our waterproof trousers! You do need them. On the day we arrived it was 20 centigrade in Santander and just above freezing at the house. Two foot of snow lay on the ground. Helicopters were delivering food to people in other parts of Northern Spain . Under these conditions the owners are to be congratulated on ensuring that we had a memorable holiday. Our two year old Labrador loved the whole experience and spent ages playing with the farm dogs. The house is as described on the website. It was very warm and an abundant supply of logs was available. The approach roads are steep but very few of the locals have four wheel drive vehicles. The local farmer goes up and down the lanes in his Peugot 205 without any difficulty.Our party were pleased with the accommodation and had no complaints. Etel, the owner's daughter, despite being 9 months pregnant could not have been more helpful."

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Julie | September | 2014

We had a wonderful time in our little place in the woods.Etel was very hospitable and helpful.We loved the handmade soap and the house itself was beautifully dressed and put together in a very unique style.We loved it. Rustical travel was exemplary in giving us all the information we needed which was very comprehensive and accurate. Thanks to all who made our holiday memorable."

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Richard | June | 2014

Lovely cottage with all we needed for a great family holiday. Fantastic views with access straight on to the mountain. We all very much enjoyed our stay spending some time at the cottage resting, walking on the mountain and visiting the beach."

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Kirsty Duff | May | 2014

A fantastic cottage that lives up to the description. We had a fantastic holiday with our one year old girl and although the stairs up to the bedrooms were not for the faint hearted it only added to the charm of the property. It was fantastically decorated and had all mod-cons. The location of the cottage was perfect for exploring Cantabria or just relaxing and taking in the sights and sounds of the surrounding countryside."

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Piers | August | 2013

Where do I begin. Idyllic rural location with wonderful views. Fantastic attention to detail throughout the house, with individual touches that highlight great care and thought. Peaceful and private, yet I could watch the boys help herd the cows while reading my book on the balcony overlooking the valley, wonderful memories. Great sauna, which was generally followed by eating and drinking in the rustic eating area. Please thank the owners for a marvellous home to stay in, and you guys for directing us there!"

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Shelley | August | 2013

Hi - we had a lovely stay here. The cottage was totally isolated and really peaceful, and the owners very friendly and helpful. The house is beautiful, and has been decorated very stylishly. The kitchen was well-equipped, and the outside eating area was lovely on a sunny day. I would say that the house isn't particularly friendly for very young children - there wasn't really an outdoor area where they could play, so we ended up driving to the beach most days. The long grass area looks very enticing for little ones (a jungle!) but we discovered that there were too many biting creatures for the children to play there. But a lovely stay all in all, and an absolutely idyllic spot!"

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Jeanine | July | 2013

I just wanted to send you a mail to thank you for the fantastic service we received. The accommodation was everything you described on your website and more!! Truly a beautiful place and the photos do not come close to the actual thing. We were very comfortable and loved the region as well. Once again, thank you for your professional service, I have already recommended to you to everyone I know if they want to book something."

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Suzanne | July | 2013

The cottage was one of the most beautiful in which we've had the pleasure to stay. We also found our contact with the owners to be friendly and helpful. RusticalTravel were also efficient and pleasant when making arrangements. I would certainly recommend the cottages and RusticalTravel to my friends and hope that maybe one day we'll use your service again and stay in another beautiful cottage."

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Rustical Travel Privacy & Data Protection Policy

We are very conscious and respectful of your right to privacy.

In order to process your booking and to ensure that your holiday arrangements run smoothly and meet your requirements, we must, of course, use the information you provide such as name, contact details, special requirements etc. But we take full responsibility for ensuring that proper security measures are in place to protect your information.

We must pass the information on to the relevant suppliers of your holiday arrangements such as property managers, keyholder-caretakers and related service providers. The information may also be supplied to public authorities such as customs/immigration if required by them, in accordance with the law.

If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, we cannot administer your booking or arrange the holiday. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons.

We will not pass on any personal information to any individual or organization not responsible for part of your holiday arrangements. This also applies to any sensitive information that you provide, such as details of any disabilities, or dietary/religious requirements.

We don’t like spam ourselves and we restrict our own promotional mailings to two typically non-aggressive instances:

  1. When a new user actively requests that we send details of special offers, or similar.
  2. Occasional promotional mailings to former clients that they can opt out of at any time.

Otherwise, we never use your  personal information for any purpose other than arranging your holiday booking.

You are entitled to a copy of your information held by us. If you would like to see this, please ask us. (We may make a small charge for providing this to you).
Your data controller is: Rustical Travel

If you need personal assistance, please contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Use of cookies

Like most businesses these days, we use cookies to track the number of browser visits to our website and help us learn from visitor behaviour. Our analysis of this information does not identify you as the user so that your privacy is safeguarded.