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House |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Cabranes in Villaviciosa

From £295 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4 out of 5

7 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car essential, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

Newly renovated, La Casa Blanca is to be found in a beautiful and tranquil hilltop setting that is virtually traffic free. There are gorgeous walks through woods and valleys direct from the house. The area is a veritable paradise for nature lovers and the trails also showcase traditional Asturian architecture and a culture that is largely untouched by modern life.

Also, as a base for exploring the many attractions of coast and mountains that Asturias has to offer, La Casa Blanca is ideally situated. The famous Rodiles beach is 30 mins from the house, with tens of other beaches & coves all within 45 mins. Likewise, Cangas de Onis, the 'Gateway to the Picos' is at 45 mins.

La Casa Blanca provides spacious, well-equipped accommodation internally and a large garden with bbq, garden furniture and organic fruit & veg in season - perfect for kids to play in, adults to relax in or dining al fresco.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
A Sony Playstation 2 with a selection of games is also supplied.
Satellite tv with BBC, ITV and English radio stations.
A selection of dvds, cds and books are available for your use at the property.
A wide selection of local information is provided at the property - including walking guides, detailed maps, information on climbing, surfing and many local attractions.

Further details outdoors:
There is a brickbuilt barbecue in the garden.
There is an outdoor table tennis table.
We can hire surfboards with soft surf racks for your car.
Bodyboards also available for hire.
Bicycles available for hire.

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Views down the valley

 

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Double bedroom

 

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Newly fitted bathroom

 

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Large, sunny lounge

The North Spanish Coast / Asturias Province region

Asturias, on Spain's Green Coast or 'Costa Verde', remains a hidden gem, unsullied by the excesses of mass tourism and ripe for exploration by the traveller in search of a holiday off the beaten track. This is a region of dramatic beauty, from the stunning limestone coastline to the breathtaking magnificence of the Picos de Europa mountain range.

Asturias does not suffer the harsh lack of water that much of the rest of Spain does - it is verdant and green thanks to a more temperate climate. It is still a thousand or so miles south of the UK though and thus generally a few degrees warmer than the south of England.

Whatever you are looking for from your holiday, Asturias has lots to offer you. If you are the active type, there is plenty to exercise you - be it walking, horse-riding, climbing, canyoning or surfing. For nature lovers there are birds of prey circling the mountain skies and an abundant flora and fauna. For those simply seeking relaxation there is a tranquility to the countryside that transports you back in time.

The Villaviciosa / Cabranes area

Cabranes is a rural county of rolling valleys peppered with traditional Asturian villages with their horreos (wooden stilted granarys) and 'huertas' (veg allotments) - a living lesson in olden farming methods! There are many beautiful walks with an abundance of flora and fauna to be spotted.
The county town of Santa Eulalia is famed for its Rice Pudding Festival at the beginning of May but most weekends there is a fiesta of some description in one of the local villages, be it in celebration of San Juan or of local cuisine.
From here you are well-positioned to explore the many beaches of the Asturian coast (30mins to Rodiles) or equally to head to Cangas de Onis (35 mins) gateway to the Picos and base for all kinds of adventure activities - canoeing, climbing etc.
The town of Villaviciosa is a bustling market town (20mins from La Casa Blanca) on an enviromentally protected river estuary. It has many bars, restaurants and of course the famous sidrerias (cider is the regional drink and a very special ritual!)
It is on this estuary that the famous beach of Rodiles is to be found - famous both for surfing and beauty.
For cultural events, nights out and shopping the capital of Asturias, Oviedo (55mins) and the beautiful coastal city of Gijon (45mins) are within easy reach.

How to get there

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Easyjet fly from London Stansted to Asturias airport (Oviedo) - an hours drive from La Casa Blanca.
Ryanair fly from London Stansted and Liverpool Airports to Santander - under 2 hours drive from La Casa Blanca.
Ryanair also fly direct from Dublin to Santander - under 2 hours drive.
Aer Lingus fly direct from Dublin to Bilbao - 3 hours drive.
P&O Ferries sail from Portsmouth to Bilbao.
Brittany Ferries sail from Plymouth to Santander.
Car rental is available through Avis, Europcar, Hertz or Atesa at the airports.

Activities near Villaviciosa

Reviews

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24 Oct 2011

“A perfect home-from-home for a family holiday with small children - very welcoming and very relaxing” We've been to stay at La Casa Blanca 3 times now (2008-2010). We're all looking forward to heading back in summer 2012. The property is wonderfully secluded so children can be allowed free rein; it's also quite a simple establishment in terms of the amenities which again is great with young children - you don't need to worry about them breaking too many things. Both the owners and the other villagers are very welcoming which makes it really feel like a home from home - the owner's pets are an optional extra which our kids loved! The nearest beach is only 35 mins drive away and it's wonderful (very clean with nice amenities too).

22 Oct 2011

“True rural Asturias, but within easy reach of beaches, restaurants and shops” 20 minutes drive into the foothills of the Asturian mountains you find yourself in the middle of a true Spain - a small and very rural village and a fabulous rustic house on three levels. Ritchie and Mary could not have been more welcoming and helpful and the house was quiet and comfortable with all the amenities you could need. A hermetically-sealed villa it isn't, but it has character, views, location and charm. Not to be missed if you like authentic Spanish living. We would recommend trips to Rodiles beach, to the Mountain lakes and Llanes on the coast - as well as a dozen other amazing sights in this quiet part of the country. If you haven't yet tried Green Spain, you won't go far wrong if you start here.

10 Oct 2011

“Beautiful location, friendly and helpful hosts.” This is the second time we have visited this delightful house and once again we had a terrific time. The location is quite simply stunning with views of forests and mountains all around. Dinners outside in the garden were a particular delight and the peace of the surroundings is only disturbed by the gentle sound of cowbells and the occasional 'ola' from the very friendly neighbours. The house, which is nicely appointed and very well maintained, makes a great base for exploring the mountains and coastline of Asturias and is a 20 minute drive from the fabulous beach of Rodiles. Richie and Mary are wonderful hosts and have a wealth of local knowledge - their friendly advice and help with how to get the most out of this lovely part of Spain has made both of our holidays in this area very memorable indeed.

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09 Oct 2011

“Great house in tiny Village, experience life in Asturia's” The house is spread over 3 floors. It has a garden area for eating and relaxing. The views are amazing. The rooms are spacious and clean. Enjoyed the TV and selection of DVDS. The owners are close by and very helpful and knowledgeable about the region, particularly outdoor sports - surfing/climbing. Lots of information provided in the house too. The village is small and friendly very very Spanish. Think this is only holiday let. Perfect peaceful getaway but within easy reach of some amazing beaches and places to visit. Recommend Oviedo for browsing, history and food and local beaches - Rodiles is blue flag, sandy beach with excellent facilities.

08 Oct 2011

“Great place to stay” Location perfect for mixing beach holiday with mountain walking. Owners very helpful and friendly especially when we had the odd mishap. Kids loved the ping pong table and the DVD collection. We found great places for river swimming and will definitely return to discover more in this area.

08 Oct 2011

“breathtaking scenery with comfortable, at home accomodation and caring hosts” Easy journey from the airport culminating in a windy climb up to the village which has the most spectacular views and friendly atmosphere. The children played with the neighbours in the village; we were made to feel part of this life for the 2 weeks we were there and especially made very welcome by our hosts Richie and Mary who were extremely accomodating and friendly. We had everything we- and the children needed for a most comfortable stay in this idyllic part of the country. Everything was clean and tidy. This property was close to amazing beaches- great for relaxing with the kids - with loads of other wonderful outings such as the dinosaur museum and the valley of the bears bike ride. A must location for families or couples looking for a relaxing, rural / beach holiday or for the more adventurous - a brilliant base for outdoor activities such as climbing, walking, surfing.

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01 Oct 2011

“Beautiful area but poor property” The house was not very clean, particularly the kitchen. We did not use various items as they were just so dirty and had to clean other items ourselves before we could use them. The worst... more

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Guestbook for La Casa Blanca

'We rank our stay at La Casa Blanca as one of our best holidays and the boys still describe it as “awesome”.
We absolutely loved the Asturias region - there was so much to see & do in an area of outstanding beauty. The location of the house was ideal …fabulous views… peaceful.. most attractions 30/40 min drive, supermarkets a short ride. The house provided all the facilities a family needs (even a Playstation, which certainly kept our youngest occupied whilst we attempted to light the barbecue!!) We would all love to return one day.'
The Streeflands, Wales

'We will never forgot our vacation to Asturias. We have so many incredible memories. I have pictures all over the house so that we will always remember our fabulous trip. The people, food, beaches and all the history. We loved your home and your neighbors. It was really hard to leave. We are definatley planning another trip to Asturias.'
The Torres family, California

'We want to thank you both for helping us to have a great holiday in La Casa Blanca. You supplied everything that we could possibly have needed, and it was good to have the advice, maps, etc. We thought the scenery in the Picos was spectacular - one of the most beautiful places we've been to in the world.'
R & E Murphy, Dublin

'Thanks for the wonderful holiday we had in La Casa Blanca. It certainly gave us something to think about in terms of where we might end up in a year or two if we do end up in Spain as we expect.'
G & B Moran, Yorkshire

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Winter	6 Oct 10	2 Apr 11	295£ 295	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring	2 Apr 11	2 Jul 11	375£ 375	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer	2 Jul 11	1 Oct 11	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
	16 Nov 11	2 Apr 12	295£ 295	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Apr 12	2 Jul 12	375£ 375	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Jul 12	30 Sep 12	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Half-term weeks, Easter and Christmas/New Year are all classed as Peak Season and charged accordingly.

A booking deposit of one third is required at time of booking, with the balance falling due 8 weeks before your holiday is due to start.

Our preferred payment method is via bank transfer.

Availability

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4 years listed You are contacting Mary Ryan Landline +34 669 738192 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in Spain and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This house has received 7 reviews from previous guests.