Los Balagos - Country Cottage Overlooking the Asturian Coast
Cottage with 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3, Garden
This small stone cottage is ideal for couples looking for a cozy getaway in rural Asturias on the Costa Verde. It has a large double bed and a single bed in the loft above with great views of the farming valley below and the Cape Peñas' lighthouse and ocean in the distance. It is one of the original cottages on an organic farm, completely renovated to make a comfortable holiday retreat.
Los Balagos has been thoughtfully restored. The cottage is divided into two stories. Upstairs, under the high-beam wooden ceiling and loft is the bedroom and sitting area, the en-suite bathroom and a wood burning stove with plenty of firewood provided. Down the outside stairs is the nicely equipped kitchen and dining area.(Note: Low ceiling in kitchen maks it uncomfortable for anyone over 6'3" (190cm). A terrace wraps around the front and side of the house and there is a private garden area in front with an ocean view for evening meals and sitting out. Behind the cottage is the organic vegetable garden.
Three more vacation homes are found on our place. El Pajar, sleeping 2, is next door and La Cumbre (2-6 with special rates for couples) is in front and El Balcon (2) is just up the hill. The owners (Spanish and American), live across the way to the side. Happily there is plenty of space and parking for all with separate garden areas for each cottage.
We invite you to spend time here relaxing and walking the old paths leading off the property to include the Camino de Santiago, an old pilgrim route, or spend your days exploring the many beaches and villages along the coast. We are happy to translate and help make reservations for you. We enjoy sharing our love and knowledge of the area.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Luarca, North West
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Asturias Airport (OVD) - 30 mins
Nearest Port:
Cudillero - 20 mins
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Novellana - 6 kms
Nearest Restaurant:
Novellana - 6 kms
Nearest Beach:
San Pedro - 10 kms
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village, Watersports
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom. The bedroom and sitting area upstairs are comfortably furnished with a large double bed and two armchairs. There are plenty of reading lamps and a wood stove for chilly weather. Loft bed sleeps one.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom. En-Suite, the bathroom is fully tiled in blue and white with a small bathtub and shower. The window opens to the vegetable garden behind.
Kitchen:
Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Iron. The kitchen is nicely equipped with 3 gas rings and microwave oven. Tiled in blue and white with an easy chair it makes another sitting area. NB: Kitchen ceiling is low, noone over 190cm(6'3")please.
General:
Real Fire, House Linen, Towels Provided. The wood stove and an electric heater in chilly weather are all the heat you need. Plenty of firewood provided and AC is not necessary! Bath and beach towels provided as well as quality bed linens.
Dining:
Seating for 4. The dining area is downstairs in the kitchen although there is a wooden table to take upstairs or outside if desired with an additional dining area in the garden. The kitchen table seats 3 or 4.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. There a lots of walks off from here. English and Spanish books are available as well as wildlife guides and topographical maps. We have some CDs and DVDs available.
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. There's plenty of privacy and outdoor space on this hilltop farm.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Not Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Smoking Allowed.
We prefer not to have small children (under 6) in July and August. The loft bed is suitable for children who can climb the ladder and can be trusted not to fall.
Local activities in and around Luarca, North West
Stay home and enjoy our peaceful setting or in just 10 minutes find yourself choosing a beach or a restaurant. In 20 minutes you can visit the fishing ports of Cudillero or Luarca, both offering a variety of places to eat and shop. Go inland and visit the more traditional areas where dairy farming is still a way of life. Throughout the summer every town has its festival dedicated to its patron saint with live bands, children's activities and competitions. Market days are not to be missed in certain towns and the flea market in Gijon and Oviedo on Sundays can be fun.
In the area, you'll find horseback riding, walking trails, wildlife viewing, hunting, fishing, Celtic ruins, museums, sightseeing, shopping, swimming, snorkeling, surfing, canoeing and kayaking. Boat tours leave out of Cudillero. We will help you make any arrangements.
The cities of Avilés, Oviedo and Gijon are all less than an hour away by car for nightlife, museums, cultural events and shopping. You may also take the train in.
Asturias has numerous natural parks all of which are worth a visit. Somiedo, Muniellos, Redes and Picos de Europa. The Folk museum in Grandas de Salime is a wonderful look into the past and well worth the 2 hour drive.
Brittany Ferries
Brittany Ferries will bring you from Plymouth to Santander. 2.5 hours away by car.
Easyjet will bring you to Asturias, Bilbao and Madrid from London Stansted for less than you think. They also now connect Madrid to Asturias with more than one flight a day. We are just 30 minutes from the Asturian airport.
GPS W 6º16'58", N 43º32'26" We are in Western Asturias between the fishing ports of Cudillero and Luarca. Full instructions on how to get here will be provided upon confirmation of reservation.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
Euro
UK Pound
US Dollar
1 Sep - 15 Sep 2008
€455.00
£358.27
$712.95
16 Sep - 30 Sep 2008
€385.00
£303.15
$603.27
1 Oct - 31 Oct 2008
€315.00
£248.03
$493.58
1 Nov - 23 Dec 2008
€280.00
£220.47
$438.74
24 Dec - 6 Jan 2009
€350.00
£275.59
$548.43
7 Jan - 5 Apr 2009
€300.00
£236.22
$470.08
6 Apr - 12 Apr 2009
€350.00
£275.59
$548.43
13 Apr - 31 May 2009
€315.00
£248.03
$493.58
1 Jun - 30 Jun 2009
€350.00
£275.59
$548.43
1 Jul - 31 Jul 2009
€455.00
£358.27
$712.95
1 Aug - 31 Aug 2009
€525.00
£413.39
$822.64
1 Sep - 15 Sep 2009
€455.00
£358.27
$712.95
16 Sep - 30 Sep 2009
€385.00
£303.15
$603.27
1 Oct - 23 Dec 2009
€315.00
£248.03
$493.58
Rental Notes: Note: We live up a steep unpaved road which sometimes presents a challenge the first time up. Everyone seems to get used to it but if you can't manage there is space to leave your car at the bottom and walk up.
This property has 3 other vacation rentals sleeping 2 and 2-6 and can be rented in conjunction with Los Balagos should you wish to vacation with a larger group or another couple. In July and August check-out time is 10:30 am and check-in is 4 pm. For short stays of 3 nights or more outside our high season please contact us.
A baby cot and bedding is available.
A Welcome Pack is included in the price. It consists of wine, coffee, teas, bread, milk, sugar and eggs (when our chickens cooperate).
As of Jan 2006 you need a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to receive any necessary healthcare while in Spain. www.ehic.org.uk or 0845 605 0707.
This unit is situated in or next to other properties
should you wish to holiday with a larger group.
The additional units are:
La Cumbre (Sleeps 6) - Comfortably Restored Farmhouse in Coastal Asturias
El Pajar (Sleeps 2) - A Sunny Comfortable Cottage for Two
Los Balagos (Sleeps 3) - Country Cottage Overlooking the Asturian Coast
El Balcon (Sleeps 3) - Enjoy Stunning Ocean Views From Your Balcony
Guestbook
"A beautiful place and great hosts. Every day an adventure, with fantastic scenery even before you left the house! We won't tell too many people - a purely selfish thought! The house was very comfortable, cosy and welcoming!" - Angela and David, June 2006
"It's 10pm and we're writing this outside with the soft sound of cow bells in the field in front of us. We've had a superb time, greatly helped by our incredibly friendly hosts, Lynn and Pepe (and Mandrio the dog). We are sad to leave tomorrow." - Judith and Max, June 2006
"Los Balagos has been a truly fantastic place to stay-both as a place to relax and unwind and also a place from which to explore the most incredible countryside, beaches and small mountain villages. Lynn and Pepe have been great hosts." - Steve and Dawn, June 2006
"A simply stunning location. Found it on the internet and everything is just as described only better- great accomodation, fantastic scenery, super hosts. Notes and advice were very useful. Pepe's a real treasure!" - Ann and Piers, UK,2007
"A wonderful place to unwind, a fantastic location and equally fantastic views and people. We came here to surf and relax. The surf could have been better but the relaxing part was spot on...Would highly recommend it to friends." - Tim and Sophie, France 2007
"We came for a bike race not expecting to find too much else to excite us. We discovered a really delightful place: the beautiful province of Asturias with its eye-opening scenery and friendly welcoming people, a charming place to stay run by a couple of equally charming hosts, and an awe-inspiring (for we city dwellers) access road where I discovered unknown driving skills! Enjoy!!
" - Roger and Christine, France 2008
Availability of Los Balagos
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
28 January 2006
Property listed since:
15 February 2006
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