May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
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.
Views down the valley
Double bedroom
Newly fitted bathroom
Large, sunny lounge
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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.
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
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.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Asturias (Oviedo): 70 km
Railway:
Infiesto: 15 km
Ferry:
Santander: 150 km
Activities near Villaviciosa
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
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.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Peak Season
31 May 08
30 Aug 08
415£415
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30 May 09
325£325
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Our preferred payment method is via bank transfer.
Guestbook
'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
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