Penamellera Baja Espiona Sanctuary Hotels

"Hotel was acceptable, with clean rooms and ample breakfast. There is a feeling that it’s overdue a significant refurbishment, but comfortable stay overall. Important note: this might be a cultural difference, but the inclusive spa visit makes flip-flops AND swimming cap mandatory - if you don’t have your own upon arrival the hotel requires you to purchase both from the spa reception. This is somewhat unusual for a 4-star hotel in my experience, so worth specifically mentioning. "

"Stunning location, stunning views, lovely room (mountain view sitting room well worth the extra imho) and the silence in that valley is deafening. Breakfast simply superb, this is a quite extraordinary place to unwind and totally decompress from the real world. Wonderfully convenient for beaches and the Picos. Ample parking on site, lovely gardens and terrasse with chairs, tables and loungers. Ssssh! Don’t tell anyone!"

"Hemos pasado unos días extraordinarios. El lugar estupendo y el trato excepcional. Seguro que repetimos "

"We stayed for 9 nights at Casa Nel. Nel contacted us before we arrived with details for access by phone. The house is remote, and we had some GPS blips finding it, but in the end, it was easy enough. The house is a two-storey hand-crafted building, possibly a converted barn. It is fitted out with modern appliances, but in a sympathetic way to the building's form. There is a first-floor sitting room with wide aspect windows of the Picos. It is like being in a tree house sitting there watching the weather and the mountain. Outside, there is a well-planted mature garden around a lawn, and there is a large covered area with a BBQ, seating, table, and chairs, and outdoor washing and laundry facilities. It is very private."