Casa La Roza

Circled by mountains, forests and the Zardón river, you’re in a very special spot for outdoor adventures: come to hike the hills, launch a canoe down the Sella (location for an annual international canoe competition), explore the Picos de Europa National Park or simply sit back and listen to birdsong in the lovely gardens.

The house, built from traditional Asturian stone, has been niftily renovated. Bathrooms are modern and swish, the bang up-to-date kitchen with a big communal table will be a joy to cook in while underfloor heating and a wood-burner in the living room keep you toasty whatever the weather. Books, artworks and big windows fill the house with colour and light.

Warm up in the sauna after a surfing session then fire up the barbecue as the sun melts over the hills and the stars fill the sky – dine on the terrace or covered eating area. Bedrooms are soothing and you’ll sink into bed feeling that all is right with the world.