Posada Aire de Ruesga

A small rural hotel near Santander

Between the sea and the mountains, enjoying a most privileged position in the Cantabrian hills, we find the Posada Aire de Ruesga. For many years the seat of the Villa-Setién family, this was the birthplace of Don Jerónimo de Villa Setién y de la Lasta Zorrilla, who went on to become the governor of Jepusclusa in Mexico. Today, it has been the object of a rigorous restoration to provide a hotel that offers an unforgettable welcome.

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You enter the hotel through a massive stone doorway, with the elaborate coat-of-arms of the Villa-Setién family carved into the wall above. Inside you find a comfortable lounge with reading area that was once the stables to the house. Outside, there are terraces and verandas to enable guests to sit and enjoy the views all around, including the nearby 17th century church of San Esteban de Mentera. Beyond again, the gardens extend to 6000 m2, planted with a variety of native and exotic species.

Aire de Ruesga has ten spacious bedrooms, each decorated and named to reflect a particular cultural or regional theme. Guests might choose between the majestic colonial style of the Aire Colonial, the flavour of the Far East in the Aire Oriental or perhaps keep things closer to home with the distinguished elegance of the Aire Inglés. Whatever, each one has been appointed with painstaking care. The Superior rooms have their own separate sitting area, and the Suite also has its own balcony.

This is a location of pure mountain air, close to the Natural Park of Collados de Asón, twenty minutes from the beaches at Laredo, and mid-way between the cities of Santander and Bilbao. As well as finding your own entertainment in the mountains or villages or on the coast, the hotel is able to arrange such activities as paintball, quads and white-water canoeing.

Restaurant:

The restaurant is a sympathetic addition to the original house, designed with large windows to fully appreciate the exceptional views beyond. The menu changes seasonally, offering a variety of dishes from typical Cantabrian mountain fare to haute cuisine.

A Word From the Owner:

"We think this is the perfect, romantic place to enjoy tranquility, beautiful scenery, the sea and the mountains, still within easy reach of some interesting cities."

Hotel Amenities:

IN THE HOTEL	IN YOUR ROOM
Bar Restaurant Lounges Terrace Large garden Swimming pool (new in 2008) Bicycle hire Horse-riding Quads Car park	Telephone Television Heating

Nearby Amenities:

Walking & hiking routes start nearby, and there are thousands of possibilities in the surrounding mountains.
Equally, the area is ideal for cycling.
Caving. There is a network of caves nearby, and many others in the surrounding area.
Horse-riding.
Golf (local course under construction)
Beaches (the beaches near Laredo are just 20/25 km away)
For parties, the hotel is able to organise all manner of activities such as paintball, quads, fishing, horse-riding, caving, canoeing, cultural weekends, gastronomic weekends, etc.

Places to Visit:
Collados de Asón Nature Park
Santuario de la Bien Aparecida (7 km)
Cave Paintings at Covalanas
Altamira Caves near Santillana del Mar
Laredo (30 km)
Santander (45 km)
Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao (77 km), but don't restrict your visit to Bilbao to just the Guggenheim

What We Say:

Aire de Ruesga is a traditional Cantabrian country house ("casona"), listed as a building of special historical interest, with some of the best views in Cantabria. It's an excellent base for exploring the mountains and countryside of Cantabria.

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Room Rates in Euros (2010)
	High Season	High Mid Season	Mid Season	Low Mid Season	Low Season	Easter
	16 Jul - 31 Aug	1 - 15 July 1 - 15 Sep	15 - 30 Jun	16 Sep - 23 Dec	1 Feb - 31 Mar 5 Apr - 15 Jun	1 - 4 Apr
Double Room	€ 92	€ 82	€ 75	€ 72	€ 70	€ 90
Superior Double	€ 112	€ 102	€ 95	€ 92	€ 90	€ 110
Colonial Suite	€ 142	€ 132	€ 125	€ 122	€ 120	€ 140
Minimum stay: 2 nights at weekends, 3 nights at Easter
Prices are per room per night including breakfast All prices include VAT All rooms have private en-suite bathrooms Extra bed (3rd person): € 20 per night (double room) Up to 2 extra beds are possible in a Superior double room A credit card number is required to confirm a reservation Click Here For Currency Converter
10% Discount Discount available on all stays of 5 nights or more between 26 October 2009 and 31 May 2010.

Cancellations:

Cancellation must be received in writing (fax or e-mail) no later than 48 hours before arrival. Cancellations after that time will be charged a one night stay.