Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 8 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Ideal for walkers as we are on the Camino de Santiago, cyclist, bird watchers (eagles regularly swoop around the valley in front of Casa Lavender). Lots of adventure activities in the Picos de Europa which we can book in advance for you. Beautiful surfing beaches (surf hire available) with lifeguards during the summer months. World heritage churches to visit. Cathedrals and modern Gijon city to visit. Dinosaur coast with real dinosaur footprints and a museum. Cider making factories and a museum as Villaviciosa is the cider making region for the whole of Spain. Truly an outstanding area of natural beauty and as yet not touched by mass tourism.
The large and airy hallway with log burning stove gives access to the modern and spacious shower room, with extra wide level entry shower and heated towel rail. The hallway also leads to the master bedroom and the open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. This in turn gives access to the second bedroom. All areas are heated and the wide kitchen window offers fabulous views over the valley towards the estuary at Villaviciosa.
View from the Kitchen
Casa Lavender from the front
Lounge Area
Private Guest Garden
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/52349
The North Spanish Coast / Asturias Province region
Asturias has a temperate climate, cooler than the south and yet typically warmer than England. It is lush and green, that's why it is called the Costa Verde and very beautiful. It is a hidden gem, a little bit of paradise. Villaviciosa is the heart of the cider making for Spain and it is not unusual to hear bagpipes, yes thats right, as Asturias has close Celtic links.
The pilgrims trail to Santiago de Compostela runs through Villaviciosa, a route that has been trodden for more than 1000 years by those wishing to visit the remains of St James the Apostle in the far west of Galicia and to top all this it has beautiful architecture in the cities of Oviedo and Gijon and sweeping sandy beaches. What more could you ask for!
Villaviciosa / Valdedios area
Attractions to visit: • Beaches with plenty of parking and fully boarded pathways and picnic area. • Cider - Villaviciosa is the heartland of cider making for the whole of Spain. • Cider Factory - www.gaitero.com • Cider Museum - www.museodelasidra.com • Royal Family - their holiday home is in Asturias, the son being the Prince of this region. • Ancient Celtic - dating back to the iron age & seen in the regional dress & bagpipe playing. • Picos de Europa (national park) which translates to the peaks of Europe. A complete outdoor experience with glaciers, limestone, bears, wolves, lynx, buzzards and choughs to see. • Gijon is set on the beach and has a sweeping bay, modern architecture, fashionable eateries and a great aquarium not to mention the great Sunday market. • Oviedo is a clean, pretty and stylish city with a cathedral and plaza well worth a visit. • Ribadesella with its "Casas de Indianos", large villas built by returning Asturianos who made their fortune in the West Indies and then came home to show off their newly made wealth by building beautiful homes along the beachfront here. • Dinosaur Museum - www.museojurasicoasturias.com • Camino de Santiago - www.caminoasantiago.com
Activities to do: • Walking • Fishing and canoeing at El Puntal with promenade on the Estuary. • Horse riding can be arranged at Asturcon Equestrian Centre including riding for people with mobility problems. • Cycling • Bird watching • Sea Fishing • Coarse Fishing • 2 local Golf Courses • Kayaking • Hang gliding • Quad biking • Indoor municipal swimming pool • Surfing
How to get there
Santander Airport for Ryan Air and British Airways/Iberia
Asturias Airport for Easyjet, Air Berlin and Iberia
Seaports of Bilbao and Santander for Brittany Ferries, P&O, Transmediterranea Ferries
Autovia Route A8
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Asturias: 70 km
Railway:
Gijon: 20 km
Ferry:
Santander: 150 km
Activities near Villaviciosa
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
Single beds (4), Cots (1), Dining seating for 5, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Please check with the owner regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Wheelchair access, Parking space
Further details indoors: We can offer you a welcome pack of essentials with tea, coffee, eggs, bread, butter, milk, bacon, juice, heinz beans, a variety of fresh fruit and toilet rolls for €20 to be here when you arrive. Also guests travelling with babies need not worry about bringing loads of parafernalia! We can buy locally most of what you would want to bring and save your excess baggage costs. Locally we can obtain huggies nappies, aptimil or cow & gate milk, (although under different brand names). Alternatively why not log on to www.bebebel.com who offer a delivery service for these items.
Further details outdoors: We have a private guest garden with patio lighting, barbeque, seating and loungers for those who want to relax and enjoy the view with a good book and a glass or two of vino! There are bicycles available to borrow for the more energetic.
Conditions
• 20% deposit paid on booking by cheque, provisional bookings held for 5 days. • Remainder to be paid for 4 weeks prior to holiday date. • Electricity charged at metered rates, typically €5-10 per week.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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325£325
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Christmas 2008 (21 Dec - 6 Jan) is charged at £400 per week.
Easter 2009 (5-19 April) is charged at £450 per week.
Contact owners regarding prices of half term weeks.
Refundable security deposit to be paid at time of balance payment for breakages.
Electricity is charged additionally.
Preferred payment is by sterling cheque.
Guestbook
Our first visit to Asturias and we were not disappointed. Breathtaking scenery and views – Mirador del Fito (chose a clear day to get the best views), hair raising roads, not so much other drivers as wandering cows or horses or goats or all three on a good day! Not to forget the Basilica at Covadonga. Enjoy the peace and quiet – just cow bells and birds. Thank you. Brian and Beccy Surrey
Had a lovely week. Time went by too fast. So much to see and do – we needed another week. The mountains are beautiful, the beaches are spectacular. The people are friendly, if only I had the language. Slept very well. Enjoyed the town, more to it than you first imagine, loved the fruit and the fish. Siobhan is very helpful and Matthew is a gracious host. Brendan and Teresa Co. Louth
In just one day we have seen so much and realize we have much more to do in the time we have, therefore another visit must be arranged in the not too distant future. The Lewtas Family
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Name:
Siobhan Taylor
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