Villaviciosa holiday barn letting, Valdedios with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Brand New Barn Conversion (barn)

Home description

Ideal for walkers as we are on the Camino de Santiago, cyclist, bird watchers (buzzards and other birds of prey 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 main door leads to open plan living accommodation, with lounge area, eating area and rustic style kitchen. Doors to bedroom and shower room lead from main living area. Both bedroom and living room have views of open countryside. All rooms have electric heaters and the lounge has the added bonus of a log burner for chilly winter evenings with a good book and a glass of wine.

Casa Lavender's Private Guest Patio	View from Garden, Bedroom & Lounge
Bedroom	Rustic Modern mix

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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

Activities near Villaviciosa

Facilities

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. We also do service washes for those on stays of more than a few days.

Further details outdoors:
There are bicycles available to borrow for the more energetic and a patio garden with seating for two to enjoy the sunsets over the valley but don't take our word for it, look at our testimonials page on our website for added piece of mind that you will have quality accommodation, a warm welcome and a memorable holiday at Casa Lavender.

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.
• Small winter heating supplement to be paid between months of September and May inclusive.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring from	1 Apr 09	23 Jun 09	275£ 275	0-	0-	3 Nights
Summer 2009 from	23 Jun 09	7 Sep 09	425£ 425	0-	0-	3 Nights
Autumn 2009 from	7 Sep 09	21 Dec 09	275£ 275	0-	0-	3 Nights

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

Easter 2009 (5-19 April) is charged at £325 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 for Brand New Barn Conversion

As this is our second apartment and new this season, here are a few comments about our 2 bedded unit from last year.

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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