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

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Casa Lavender (barn)

Home:52349
Sleeps up to:5   (2 bedrooms)
Rates:£190 to £550
Nearest beach:Rodiles: 10 km
Will consider: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
View from the Kitchen
Casa Lavender from the front
Casa Lavender from the front
Lounge Area
Lounge Area
Private Guest Garden
Private Guest Garden
Photo Gallery

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


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


Facilities

Luxuries:Log fire, DVD player
General:TV, Video player, CD player, Table tennis
Standard:Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:Dish washer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (2), Shower rooms (1)
Furniture: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 £Convert to:
PeriodFrom
To
Weekly
Nightly rate Minimum 
stay
WeekdayWeekend
Autumn from 7 Sep 081 Nov 08£ 325--3 Nights
Winter from 1 Nov 081 Apr 09£ 190--3 Weeks
Spring from 1 Apr 0923 Jun 09£ 325--3 Nights
Summer 2009 from 23 Jun 097 Sep 09£ 550--3 Nights

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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To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/52349

Contact details for home 52349

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Name:Siobhan Taylor
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