Hotel Torrecerredo

If you like small - owner-managed places brimming with character - run by caring direct -unpretentious - humorous hosts with great food - views and wildlife - the lived in - the unexpected - the artistic - and even the eccentric - look no further - However if you prefer commercialism -5 star ratings - cold-efficient managers - luxury bedrooms - fancy doormen - and anything swirly - murky - frilly or sickeningly cutesy - look elsewhere - The Hotel Torrecerredo is situated a stones throw from the village of Arenas de Cabrales - on the northern limit of the Picos de Europa National Park - It offers excellent access to both the mountains and nearby coast - Just a short drive from the Jewel in the Crown of walking in Spain - the Cares Gorge - 30 minutes from Covadonga and just over an hour to the cable car at Fuente De - this relaxed establishment with its friendly staff - welcomes you in its truly distinctive style - Each of the 19 en-suite rooms has been individually decorated and is equipped with TV- telephone and - for the colder months - central heating - After an active day there is a pleasant garden bar from where you can enjoy eye-catching views of the towering peaks just a few kilometres to the south - including the highest peak in the Cordillera Cantabrica-the Torre de Cerredo - Each day the hotel offers a different set menu including local specialities such as Fabada Asturiana - chickpea stew and the famous blue cheese -Queso Cabrales - All evening meals are served in the panoramic dining room - Breakfast is buffet style and includes cereals - fruit juices - eggs - ham - cheese - toast and fresh fruit - This well-known hotel is run by Spanish and English partners - Pilar Saiz and Jim Thomson - They have a wide experience of activities and tourism in Spain - For guests with an adventurous streak they can facilitate an extensive variety of adventure activities including walking - climbing - canyoning - canoeing - caving and mountain biking