May take pets - please enquire Not suitable for children under 5 Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
"The Old School House" is a beautifully renovated village schoolhouse, located amongst the rolling green hills of Asturias in northern Spain. Nestled in a tranquil small valley, above the very popular village of Espinaredo (Famed for rural architecture) "The Old School House" will provide a perfect and tranquil introduction to this often overlooked part of Espana.
Relax in the secluded 2 acre orchard, on the banks of your own crystal clear mountain river, or use the house as a perfect location for enviable holiday combinations such as: Mountain walking, white sandy beaches, bird watching, surfing, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, or sightseeing in charming places such as Gijon, Oviedo, Picos De Europa, Covadonga etc. The area is full of rural charm, and is home to many historical pieces of architecture, not to mention an irresistible choice of restaurants, cider bars, cafes and chic shops(Gijon and Bilbao). All this is now easy to reach using Brittany Ferries, RyanAir or EasyJet.
The Old School House, Raicedo.
Bed 1.
The Lounge
Riverside
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The North Spanish Coast / Asturias Province region
Use the house as a perfect location for enviable eco holiday combinations such as: Mountain walking in the Picos, white sandy beaches at La Vega and Ribadesella, bird watching for owls, hawks and kingfishers, surfing, kayaking on the river Sella, fishing, mountain biking, or sightseeing in charming places such as Gijon, Oviedo, Picos De Europa, Covadonga, Cangas De Onis etc. The area is full of rural charm, and is home to many historical pieces of pre Romanesque architecture, not to mention an irresistible choice of restaurants, cider bars, cafes and chic shops(Gijon and Bilbao). All this is now easy to reach using Brittany Ferries, RyanAir or EasyJet. The best info on the area can be found at visitasturiasdotcodotuk.
Infiesto / Espinaredo area
Just a stroll down the leafy lanes is the pretty village of Espinaredo, with some of the best preserved HORREOS or barns in Spain, the little bar also serves a very pleasant tapas. 5km beyond you will find the outstanding restaurant La Vega (Lo De Pelayo), situated on the left just before you meet the main Infiesto road. With its wonderful menu bristling with freshly caught and grilled local fish, venison or wild boar, this is a restaurant not to miss. Make sure you try the spider crab when in season!! An superb 3 course evening meal with drinks and coffee will cost you around 30 euros pp. 2 km further on lies the bustling local town of Infiesto, which offers everything from delicious home made pastries, to supermarkets, to kayak hire. The weekly farmers market takes place in the main square on Mondays. Infiesto has banks, a post office, a chemist, a police station, a petrol station, 2 train stations, plus a doctor, vets practice and a dentist etc. For real precise area info (ie. what to do, what's on etc) log onto visitasturiasdotcodotuk.
How to get there
RyanAir fly daily to Santander from London Stansted and twice weekly from Liverpool. Flights from Dublin are also due to start this year, 2008. EasyJet fly from Stansted to Asturias/Oviedo, and also to Bilbao. Air Nostrum fly to Oviedo from Heathrow, but this is an expensive flight (Emergencies only). These 3 airports in the NW area all have connections with various budget and scheduled airlines to most of the major cities in Europe, inc Amsterdam, Milan, Rome, Frankfurt, Paris etc etc. Brittany Ferries run a twice weekly car ferry service between Plymouth and Santander, whilst P&O Ferries operate the car ferries between Portsmouth and Bilbao. Cars can be hired at all the above listed airports and ports, and the best service and quality of vehicle is usually provided by Hertz. For those people flying with Ryan Air, booking your car hire with Hertz through the Ryan Air website can offer substantial discounts. Rail travel is quite good in the area using both the RENFE and FEVE services, however, the main line from Santander to Oviedo/Gijon is single track, and rather slow.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Asturias/Oviedo: 50 km
Railway:
Infiesto: 10 km
Ferry:
Santander: 160 km
Activities near Infiesto
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge
Rooms:
Bedrooms (3), Shower rooms (2), WCs (2)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Private fishing lake / river
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: This house has been beautifully renovated, and the superb quality of the furnishings reflect its exquisite surroundings. With 3 bedrooms, the property sleeps 4 to 6 people in comfort, although we prefer to let to 4 people. Full C/H, and radiators throughout, triple glazed windows, a spiral staircase, wooden and tiled floors and wooden shutters on all windows, the house is cosy and warm in any weather. The lounge/dining area is open plan with a gorgeous leather "L" shaped seating area in front of a ornamental stone fireplace.
The fully equipped kitchen area has all the day to day essentials that any aspiring cook could need, and with a weekly fresh produce market in the local village on Mondays, creating a feast of local fare should be the least of your worries!! 3 bedrooms are located at the top of the ornate spiral staircase, two doubles and one twin, all with lovely views, and the main bedroom with its own balcony. The house also has 2 shower rooms, one upstairs and one downstairs.
Further details outdoors: The property has a delightful gently sloping garden/orchard of approx 2 acres, which leads down to a small bubbling mountain river. The garden has plenty of solar lights for summer evenings. Sunbeds etc are provided, as are a number of outdoor games for the younger visitors i.e. Swing ball, badminton etc etc
Further details
Smoking is only allowed on the balcony area upstairs and in the external areas outside the property. The house is strictly "no smoking".
Fur unsere Deutsche gaste, wir sprechen flussig Deutsch. Buchungen aus Deutschland sind wilkommen.
All rentals except by prior arrangement with the house owners, run from Saturday afternoon to the following Saturday morning (7 Nights).
Guests are requested not to arrive at the property earlier than 3pm on the first day of their stay, and they are kindly requested to vacate the house no later than 11am on their day of departure. This allows the house and contents to be cleaned and refreshed for the arrival of our next guests.
Conditions
As from 8/3/08, an arrival basket can be purchased in advance for £30. All items will be purchased locally on your day of arrival, and placed in the house and fridge for you to enjoy when you get there. The basket will contain organic (When possible!!)bread, milk, eggs, cheese, local ham, wine, cider, onions, red/green peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, orange juice, tuna, local sausages, lettuce, apples, oranges, butter and jam. Veggie baskets will also be available. Ask for details!!
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
For UK customers, payment is accepted by cheque or bankers draft only. Non uk customers may pay by Eurocheque or by bank transfer (By prior arrangement only!!)
A 25% deposit (non refundable) is required on booking, with the full balance being paid no later than 8 weeks prior to the arrival date.
Guestbook
"Thank u so much. The house is fantastic and in a heavenly location. It was perfect for us to relax after our wedding, and somewhere we will certainly be going again. Views are spectacular and the scenery beautiful. The perfect honeymoon!! 10/08/06" - Ian Gaskell "Had a super time. House and surrounds are really beautiful and peaceful, just what we were after. You have decked the house out beautifully!! Eagles, vultures and wild deer on the nearby hill too. We loved it and will be spreading the word. 10/08/06" - Emma Mongan "We loved the house & river. Slept for 2 days on arrival. Adore the kitchen. Adore the garden. Books, DVDs etc nice touch. Sofas sooo comfy!! Saw 2 Pine Martens!! The area and house are a great find, and we would love to stay there again. 21/08/06" - Mary Cloake "The house is lovely, we really enjoyed staying there. The boys loved playing in the stream and found some baby salamanders. It was wonderfully quiet and only the buzzards woke us mornings. Thanks for everything, it was a lovely two weeks well spent." - Helen Snaith, Southampton, 09/08/07 "We had a super time. The house offers a real hideaway and a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the UK. Thanks again for letting us share your wonderful home in the beautiful area of Asturias." - The Jackson Family 25/8/07 "A beautiful house in a beautiful location, many thanks. Thank you for your help with directions etc. Canoeing down the river Sella on Sunday was the fantastic highlight. Left the house as we found it, PERFECT!!" - Anne Cockcroft
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Contact details for home 48301
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Mark Wederell
Tel:
+44 (0)1934 642302
Mobile:
+44 (0)7974 429517
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Advertiser joined: 28 Jan 2008 This property added: 28 Jan 2008
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