“A rustic hotel surrounded by Picos de Europa National Park in the peaceful village of San Pelayo. Charming, warmly decorated rooms feature tile floors and wood furnishings. There's a cosy lounge with a fireplace, glorious gardens and an outdoor pool with amazing views. A magical mountain escape.”

Recommended for

  • Country Escape

    • Set in an idyllic spot surrounded by the Picos de Europa National Park with wonderful views across the extraordinary landscape
  • Total relaxation

    • A real home-from-home offering a cosy fire, a reading room and a beautiful, peaceful garden for the ultimate relaxing stay
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana, which houses the relic known as the Lignun Crucis the Cross of Christ
  • No restaurant

    • A Cantabria-style buffet breakfast is served at the property and there are several restaurants a short drive away
  • Wildlife Area

    • Nearby you can see roe deer, wolves and even some bears, as well as more than 100 species of birds
  • Great walks

    • Walkers will enjoy exploring the landscape, the mountains, the woods, and the villages
  • Other Activities

    • Teleferico de Fuente De cable car is a short drive from the hotel
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    • Most of the rooms have a balcony with spectacular views
  • Restrictions on children

    • Children older than 12 years are welcome
  • Owner managed

  • Romantic

  • Quiet

  • Less £

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Museums

  • Secluded setting

  • Views

  • Birdwatching

  • Charming

  • Disabled access

  • Village

  • Wine tasting

  • Inn

  • Cycling

  • Hills & mountains

Facilities

  • Rooms

    13 rooms in this hotel
  • No restaurant

    A Cantabria-style buffet breakfast is served at the property and there are several restaurants a short drive away
  • Swimming Pool

    The outdoor swimming pool has the majestic Picos de Europa as a backdrop
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    Most of the rooms have a balcony with spectacular views
  • Restrictions on children

    Children older than 12 years are welcome
  • Parking

    Free on-site parking is available
  • Library

  • Bar

  • Fireplace

  • Meeting Room

  • No pets

  • Views

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Disabled access

  • Garden

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Wifi

Activities

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana, which houses the relic known as the Lignun Crucis the Cross of Christ
  • Wildlife Area

    • Nearby you can see roe deer, wolves and even some bears, as well as more than 100 species of birds
  • Great walks

    • Walkers will enjoy exploring the landscape, the mountains, the woods, and the villages
  • Other Activities

    • Teleferico de Fuente De cable car is a short drive from the hotel
  • Museums

  • Cycling

  • Wine tasting

  • Birdwatching

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Other reviews

Posada San Pelayo Cantabria, Spain

Hidden in crinkled mountain foothills, this superb family-run country hotel blends beautifully traditional Cantabrian style with contemporary comforts, glorious views, warm personal service and easy access to some of the Picos de Europa’s outstanding scenery and activities.

Originally published by Isabella Noble, The Telegraph

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