Casona de San Pantaleon de Aras

A small country house hotel in Cantabria

Casona de San Pantaleon is a small hotel tucked away in a surprising location, surrounded by water and accessed by a small mediaeval bridge. The isolation adds to the sense of oneness with the environment; the mountains, the rivers and the valleys, yet in reality the hotel is easily accessible from the airports and ferries at Santander and Bilbao.

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The restoration and conversion has kept the Casona looking just like a casona (country house) should: big, square, rustic, and looking like it could withstand an artillery siege. The hotel sits in over an acre of land, planted with fruit trees and native species, washed on one side by a mill stream and on the other by the river Clarin.

The hotel has seven rooms, including three suites. They are spacious and individually designed to take full advantage of the 400 years of history that has gone into their making. They all have telephone, television, central heating and most have the option of twin beds or a double.

The heart of the house is the three storey hall and stairs with it's stone entrance arch and huge wooden door. The mixture of stone, brick, wood, plaster, ironwork and tiles bears witness to the long and varied history of the house. The dining room leads off from here, a cosy little space dominated by the stone entrance arch of the mediaeval tower at the centre of the house. There is also a lounge with a large old fireplace, another cosy place for reading, relaxing or chatting with friends.

Casona de San Pantaleon is in a handy position, not too far for a visit to Bilbao, and with ready access to all the beaches and marine scenery of the Cantabrian coast as well as the mountains of Cantabria. It's a little populated area of great ecological importance for its varied flora, fauna and geology.

Restaurant

Breakfasts and dinners are available in the Casona's restaurant, where the warm, friendly atmosphere is lulled along by soft music. Being in an area so renowned for its produce, it's natural that the cooking takes full advantage of the best products from the region: yoghurts and cheeses, outdoor-reared beef, anchovies, tuna, and don't forget the home-made cakes and biscuits.

A Word From the Owner:

"We would like to invite all our guests to share a moment with nature in the garden, or come inside and have a chat by the warmth of the fireplace."

Hotel Amenities:

IN THE HOTEL	IN YOUR ROOM
Lounge Library and board games Restaurant Bar service Porch terrace Gardens Private parking Bicycles	Telephone Television Hairdryer Central heating DVD player (suites) Music centre (suites) Safe (suites) Bathrobes (suites)

Nearby Amenities:

The Cantabria coast is only 6 km away, where there are numerous sandy beaches and spectacular cliffs.
Walking. Fabulous hiking routes, just about everywhere.
Quad bike treks in the Aras valley.
Horse-riding on the dunes at Laredo.
Canoeing on the river Asón.
Pot-holing and cave visits.

Places to visit:
This area of northern Spain is one of great ecological and cultural importance, with the nature reserves on the salt-marshes of Santoña and Noja, and the abundant wildlife of the Collados de Ason natural park.
Santoña, Laredo and Castro-Urdiales are historic fishing towns full of tradition and famous for their lively fiestas.
Santillana del Mar is less than an hour away.
Altamira Museum.
Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, also less than one hour by car.

 

What We Say:

The Cantabria coast is one of the lesser-known gems of Spain, and the Casona de Pantaleon in turn is a jewel in the crown of Cantabria. The work that has gone into the restoration is just fantastic. It has been so well planned that it doesn't look planned at all.

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Room Rates in Euros (2010)
	High Season	Mid Season	Low Season
	23 Jul - 22 Aug Easter, Xmas Public holidays	9 - 22 Jul 23 Aug - 12 Sep	Rest of the year
Double Room Puerta de la Torre. Situated above the entrance arch of the mediaeval tower. Antique and contemporary furniture. Small balcony onto the front of the house. (Photo) El Cuarto Secreto. During the restoration, a secret chamber was discovered that forms a part of this room. Decorated with Modernist and Art Deco furnishings and with a small balcony to the front of the house. (Photo) El Contador Real. amed after the first owner of the house, who was the "keeper of the royal purse". Antique furniture and a 19th century wash basin. Views of the mediaeval bridge, the gardens and the mountains. (Photo) El Arco. A big stone arch discovered during the restoration sets the tone for this room. View of the garden and river Clarin. (Photo)	€ 101.00	€ 80.50	€ 69.00
Double Room (single occ)	€ 80.80	€ 70.80	€ 55.20
Special Double Room Canal del Molino. Views of the mill stream and wood. Sofa-bed makes it possible to be used as a triple. (Photo) El Escudo. Situated in the 15th century tower where there is the family coat-of-arms. Huge stone walls. Sofa-bed makes it possible to be used as a triple. (Photo) La Huerta. The most romantic room, with a four-poster bed, balcony, views of the garden and river and a special bath open to the bedroom. (Photo)	€ 122.50	€ 101.00	€ 90.00
Special Double (single occ)	€ 98.00	€ 80.80	€ 72.00
Extra bed (3rd person)	€ 30	€ 25	€ 20
Prices are per room per night including breakfast (2 people) All prices are "plus VAT" (7% until 30 Jun 2010, 8% from 1 Jul) All rooms have a private en-suite bathroom Cot: Free Dinner: € 19.50 per person No pets allowed The nature of the house makes it unsuitable for disabled guests A credit card number is required to confirm a reservation. For bookings in high and mid season, a 30% deposit is required. Click Here For Currency Converter
Low Season Upgrade Weekday stays during Low Season have the possibility to upgrade from a standard room to a Special at no extra cost. Subject to availability.

Cancellations:

Cancellations should be received in writing (e-mail or fax) with at least 30 days notice before the arrival date. In that case, there is a charge of 5% of the deposit. For cancellations between 7 and 30 days, the charge is 50% of the deposit. For cancellations at less than 7 days notice the charge is the full deposit. In the case of low season, when there is no deposit, the charge for cancellation at less than 48 hours notice is equivalent to a one-night stay. Early departures and no-shows are charged the full amount of the booking.