Spacious Traditional Restored Stone House in Rustic Area, Large Balcony with Fabulous Views
Peaceful Location Convenient To Facilities, 1km From Town, 5 mins drive to Laredo Blue Flag Beach
Sleeps 7. 2 En-suite Bedr'ms.1 Double Bed Living R
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Stone house restored in traditional style with all mod cons. 6km drive from Laredo beach. Spacious interior, wooden beams, pine floors, exposed stone walls, 2 balconies, new kitchen and 2 en-suite bathrooms. On a hill overlooking town and local area with fantastic views. Nearby a traditional Spanish town with a weekly market. Cafes, bars, outdoor public swimming pool. Choice of 7 beaches locally within 15 mins drive. Local highlights include fishing villages of Santona, Castro. Santander Safari Park. El Karpin dinosaur park. Activities: Unesco Caves, Altamira cave paintings, hill walking, cycling, canoeing (River Ason) and quad biking. Water sports, surfing, windsurfing. Aquarium, Guggenheim Museum and Portgulette Bridge, Bilbao. Boat trips in Laredo and Santander. Many local traditional fiesta throughout the summer and bull run in September. Great quality local fish, fruit, cheese and meats.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 31 March 2012 - 14 April 2012 | £500 | 4 | ||
| 14 April 2012 - 26 May 2012 | £475 | 4 | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 23 June 2012 | £500 | 4 | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 28 July 2012 | £575 | 7 | ||
| 28 July 2012 - 25 August 2012 | £650 | 7 | ||
| 25 August 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £475 | 4 |
Notes on prices
2011 prices based on 2 sharing, £100 supplement for 3 or more persons. Extra charge 100 euro Cash payable to local representative on collection of the keys, not refundable. (100 euro is = 40 for cleaning plus 60 euro for keys and changeover). Also we require a breakages cheque of £100, returned when you vacate the house.
Changeover day
In high season July a August, changeover day Saturday, other times of year flexible, although we may have to amend the price for overlapping weekends. Min 1 week booking. 100 euro cash is payable to representative for keys, this is non-refundable.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 has double bed, own en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 also has its own en-suite bathroom. Bunk beds (2 single) and 1 single bed. 1 folding bed & a cot. Living room: Large double sofa bed (sleeps 2). This room spans the entire upstairs area. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with shower and wc. En-suite bathroom to bedroom 2 with shower and wc. Also has access to hallway as the house's main bathroom. |
| Kitchen: | New modern fitted kitchen. Cooker / oven, hob, toaster, electric kettle, fridge-freezer, washing machine and microwave. |
| Utility Room: | Airing cupboard. Stores extra towels, bed linen, duvets, pillows, sweeping brushes. We have a baby buggy and baby high chair. Some buckets, spades & surfboards too. |
| Living Rooms: | Upstairs is a very large spacious open-plan living area with TV and fireplace. It has 3 double-doors opening to 2 balconies. Dining area with table and 6 chairs. 2 large sofas, one of which can be converted to a double bed. |
| Other: | Entrance hallway with stairs. 2 very large balconies which you can sit out in and admire the fantastic view of the town and surrounding countryside. Table and chairs available for the balcony or for sitting outside on the terrace. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All towels and linen are included, however please feel free to take your own if you like. The house is cleaned for guests arrival and cleaned after your departure. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave washing machine iron/ironing board tv central heating cot high chair |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
Suitable for families (2 adults, 4 children)/1 or 2 couples sharing. We have a baby cot, pushchair and highchair which we keep at the house. Living and sleeping accomodation are spacious and airy. Both bathrooms are fully tiled, with shower and WC. Fully fitted modern kitchen with all mod cons. Spacious balconies for sitting out in and enjoying the panoramic views. Located in a private area on a cull-de-sac, only 1km from the town and facilities. NB there is no swimming pool at the house. However we have a good OUTDOOR swimming pool (1 children and 1 adults) in nearby town, 1km away. Public pool, only 2 euro for the day! The pool is located alongside a park (for picnics etc) by the river. Facilities for sun bathing and drinks/bar and food by the pools. The pools are open summertime only (21st June to end of September). There is also an indoor public indoor swimming pool in Laredo town (about 10 mins from the house), this is open all year round.
Accessibility
The house has stairs and so is not suitable for wheelchair users or infirm. Car hire recommended, as it is a very steep uphill walk from the town. To avail of all the local sights it is best to have a car as bus and rail transport is slow and infrequent.
Outside
No swimming pool at the house, however we have 2 public outdoor swimming pools (1 children and 1 adult) in nearby town, 1km away. Great value! All day use of the pool costs 2 euro p.p! The pools are located beside bar/restaurant and adjoin a park/picnic area beside the river. NB Pool only open summer 21 June - 30 September. Our house has a new balcony with fantastic views overlooking town and surrounding countryside. Lovely to sit out in the evening and enjoy the view. We have provided garden chairs where you can sit outside. There are nice walks beside the house, local paths through the woods, and church and village (dating from 17c). Note we do not have cultivated lawns. We are in rural farming location with rough terrain. This house is located in a traditional hilly rural farming community, surrounded by nature and animals, goats, sheep, dogs, cats, donkeys and cattle, very authentic! The neighbours are retired people who keep allotments and grow their own organic vegetables.
Coast/Beach
Lots to do for all age groups. Near Laredo beach, large beach and resort. Old Town has nice restaurants. Our House is located 30 min from Santander. 20 mins to Castro Urdiales, historic town with nice beach. 1 hour drive to Santillana del Mar, San Vicente, Comillas & Suances lovely traditional towns. Kids will love the Cabarceno Nature Reserve in Santander (1000 animals) and El Karpin dinosaur theme park. Beautiful country drives through the hills and valleys, unspoilt countryside.
Golf
Local courses in Laredo and Noja (about 20 min drive). The most famous is Real (Royal) Pedreña, the home of Severiano Ballesteros, RIP. Other courses include Santa Marina Golf and Club de Golf La Cuesta.
Skiing
Puente Fe cable car in the Picos mountains. Skiing in Picos d'Europa in winter (about 1.5 hours drive west).
Special interest holidays
Canoeing (river Ason), bird-watching, hill-walking, golf, horse riding, hiking, climbing, white-water sports and both sea and fresh water fishing. Sailing, kite-surfing, windsurfing and diving are available in Laredo, Noja and Santona beaches. Cycling is very popular, ask at local tourist office for routes and map.
The cooking in the region is well known for its fine and simple ingredients. Excellent organic meat and vegetables available at the weekly market.The area also produces great cheeses and cider.
The region is famous for its caves, in particular the cave paintings and Palaeolithic art of the Altamira caves. 9 local caves in Cantabria province have been added to the Unesco’s World Heritage List.
Travel
Santander 23 miles. Bilbao approx 37 miles. Biarritz 120 miles. Flights to Bilbao with Easyjet and Iberia. Clickair flights from Gatwick to Bilbao. Flights to Santander from Stanstead with Ryanair.
Direct flights Dublin to Santander (Ryanair) and Dublin to Bilbao (Aer Lingus). Dublin to Biarritz, Shannon to Biarritz. Ferries from Plymouth to Santander, Portsmouth to Bilbao.
Car hire recommended.
Distances
1km to Ampuero town. 6km to nearest beach & resort. 30 mins drive Santander, large town with numerous beaches and activities. 40 minutes drive to Bilbao city. 1.5 hours drive to San Sebastain. 1 hour to Burgos on the Camino de Santiagio route. 2 hours drive to Rioja wine country. 2 hour drive to the French border and Biarritz.
Spain post code: 39849 search for Google maps
Further details
Ampuero town has 3 supermarkets, 12 bars, a number of banks and restaurants. It has 1 internet cafe. There is a a municipal swimming pool (outdoor) in the town, small pool for kids. Local activities: Hillwalking in local area. Pony trekking in Laredo. Windsurfing and kite surfing on local beaches. Bird watching in Santona. Bull fighting in Ampuero, Santona. Bull run (similar to Pamplona) in September. Fiestas in Laredo in August and in Ampuero in September.
Booking notes
Please contact us by email, We will provisionally reserve your dates for 7 days whilst you are confirming your flights/ferry. Once you have confirmed that and you would like to proceed, we require 25% non-refundable deposit (25% of full rental amount) by bank draft postable to the owner's home address. The final balance is due 6 weeks prior to your departure. Refundable damage deposit of £100 by cheque.
Guest comments
We had a fantastic time in Spain and would thoroughly recommend the area and the house. The scenery in the locality is simply stunning! We rented a car so found it very easy to get to lots of nice beaches and spend some time in the bigger towns. The house was ideal for us and very well-equipped, with everything we needed. AG 2010
So good we came back a second time ! What a lovely house and beautiful surroundings. We especially loved the balconies where we sat outside in the evenings having a glass of wine. We found it an ideal base for touring and getting from the airport.. BK 2010
What a beautiful house it is with views to match! We thought the house was very well equipped compared with other properties we have rented. It is the first time we have visited Cantabria, having been put off by its reputation for rain. Fortunately, we had excellent weather. We thought the coast was stunning and the inland scenery around Ampuero rivalled that of the Picos and the roads were much quieter!
House swap
Yes, will consider swap with house in Normandy July 2012.
Owner profile
About the owner
We are parents of 2 children ages 7 and 9. We holiday in Cantabria as we never get bored here! We like to soak up the sun at Laredo and Santona beaches, walking & cycling in the hills, having lunch in the fishing villages, swimming in the local outdoor pool, having a picnic by the river, enjoying the fantastic quality meats, cheeses and freshly caught fish and seafood, shopping in El Corte Ingles, dancing at the late-night fiesta in the town square, taking the kids to the local safari park and the Dinosaur park, visiting UNESCO caves, and visiting Guggenheim Museum and Puente Colgante in Bilbao, as well as enjoying the sites and fiestas in the local villages and city of Santander.
Why the owner chose a home in this location
1. Beautiful coastline with fantastic mountain scenery, all in one location! only 6 km from Laredo's fantastic beach, and minutes drive from local hills.
2. Choice of excellent clean beaches, unspoilt and uncrowded.
3. Weather - Pleasant climate, warm, pleasant and never too hot.
4. Our house is in a rural location, beside a traditional town and yet within 30 mins drive of cities of Santander and Bilbao.
5. Great local food, freshly caught fish, excellent fruit and veg, cheeses and meats.
6. Spectacular scenery and views from our house.
7. To experience the 'real' unspoilt Spain.
Unique benefits of the property
Stone house restored to traditional style with all mod cons, en-suite bedrooms and large balconies. Quiet area, away from traffic. Spacious house. Safe and secure area on a quiet cul de sac. Great location as we have easy access to beaches, motorway. local towns and cities of Santander and Bilbao.
Multitude of things to do and see in the area to suit all tastes.
For booking and further information
Property Ref S7515
Mary
Tel: (Ireland) + 353 469 542 860
Mob: (Ireland) + 353 871 311 877
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