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Viviendas Rurales El Covaju

Apartment

Barrio Medio Aceñaba

hotel
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Why people book this hotel

Great location
12 mentions

The location is absolutely breathtaking, offering unparalleled mountain views an…

Incredible location, fantastic and helpful hosts, unforgettable mountain views, …

Pool
11 mentions

Beautiful setting, great pool, amazing old, rustic property

Great place to explore the picos from and come back and relax by the pool

Comfortable rooms
7 mentions

33, a large 3 bedroom end of terrace house spread over 3 floors

The bed was comfortable and the shower was good

Friendly staff
5 mentions

The hosts were incredibly warm, welcoming, and attentive, ensuring we had everyt…

The staff were very kind and helpful

Good value
3 mentions

Reasonable size apartment

Good value for money in high season in mid August

Clean rooms
2 mentions

The accommodation itself was spotlessly clean, incredibly comfortable, and beaut…

The house was super clean and they changed our bedding and towels after 4 days

Overview

El Covaju is a 19th-century rural property in the heart of the Liébana region of Cantabria. It includes free parking, an outdoor pool and an outdoor sauna. These well-equipped apartments are set in El Covaju’s rural housing complex. Each offers a seating area and a kitchen with a fridge, kettle and microwave. Spacious gardens surround the Viviendas Rurales El Covaju. Barbecues are possible here. Breakfast can be provided upon request. El Covaju is a short drive from the Puerto de Piedrasluengas and the Picos de Europa. The Mozarab Santa María de Lebeña Church can be found nearby. The local area is ideal for hiking and horse riding.

Traveller reviews

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Luis

solo_traveller

June 18, 2026

10

Amazing stay at Covaju. This is a very special place right in the heart of the Picos de Europa National Park. The location is absolutely breathtaking, offering unparalleled mountain views and a perfect sense of peace and tranquility. It serves as the ultimate base for exploring the surrounding trails and natural beauty of Northern Spain. The accommodation itself was spotlessly clean, incredibly comfortable, and beautifully maintained, perfectly blending rustic charm with all the modern amenities you could need for a relaxing stay. What truly sets this place apart, though, is the exceptional hospitality. The hosts were incredibly warm, welcoming, and attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed and providing fantastic local insights that made our trip even more memorable. If you are looking for an authentic, high-quality, and unforgettable escape into nature, look no further. Highly recommended—we cannot wait to return!

N

Neil

extended_group

September 12, 2025

10

We will be back. Again;.

Perfect, as it is every time we have been.

A

Agata

family_with_children

August 29, 2025

8

Perfect rural retreat for mountain lovers seeking peaceful and quiet break amidst undisturbed nature.

Incredible location, fantastic and helpful hosts, unforgettable mountain views, peaceful and quiet, worth visiting to experience undisturbed nature.

R

Rosalind

family_with_children

August 25, 2025

8

Beautiful setting, great pool, amazing old, rustic property. Wonderful place to stay and plenty of walks from the house.

L

liz

family_with_children

August 16, 2025

9

A beautiful rustic rural property and peaceful. Great place to explore the picos from and come back and relax by the pool. The staff were very kind and helpful.

C

Claire

family_with_children

July 24, 2025

10

Very comfortable house in a peaceful location.

We stayed in no. 33, a large 3 bedroom end of terrace house spread over 3 floors. The view from the 2nd and 3rd floor windows are spectacular, the rooms very comfortable and nicely furnished. Top floor is luxurious with 4 post super king bed, walk in wardrobe and a large modern en suite. We found the beds very comfortable. The house was super clean and they changed our bedding and towels after 4 days. The complex is tasteful, clean and elegantly landscaped. The pool was warm and it was a treat to swim with such a spectacular view of the mountains. We often had the pool to ourselves. Location was good for us and not too far from Potes and the places that we wanted to visit. The staff were incredibly helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The combination of this wonderful house, the Portsmouth to Bilboa ferry (we allegedly saw 500 dolphins) and the wildlife and wilderness of the Picos Mountains, this has been one of our favourite holidays. We loved our stay here.

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Rebecca

family_with_children

July 11, 2025

1

Avoid - ant and rodent infestations, unkempt and old rooms.

The area is absolutely beautiful and so is the pool. But the actual houses are horrific.

R

Rita Moore

couple

October 28, 2024

9

Beautiful!

I really wish we stayed longer! The Viviendas El Covaju are such charming houses, beautifully nestled in the mountain, with amazing views. The perfect getaway to rest involved in nature.

H

Heather

family_with_children

September 14, 2024

7

Beautiful location.

Lovely peaceful location. Pool was lovely and warm. Nice place to stay , rustic feel . Reasonable size apartment.

S

Suzi

couple

September 2, 2024

8

The view from the apartment was wonderful. The location is great - only ten minutes to Potes by car. There was a small pool with sun loungers, barbeque area, and washing facilities. The bed was comfortable and the shower was good. The staff were very friendly. Good value for money in high season in mid August.

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Renshaw

family_with_children

August 31, 2024

10

Beautiful escapism in a tranquil setting.

Incredible surrounds, absolutely peace and tranquility. Great communal facilities- pool/seating/bbq. washing facilities available if needed. Need a car.

P

Pavel

family_with_children

August 20, 2024

10

Very nice location in nature and quiet place. Excelent view. Spacy appartment. Nice garden with swimming pool.

I

Isla

family_with_children

August 11, 2024

9

Lovely stay in beautiful location

Lovely relaxing and peaceful location in the hills outside Potes. Easy to reach nearly walks and towns. Beautiful area - lovely walks with super views. Took the Fuente de cable car and great hike down - not overly busy even though August and lovely weather. Potes a very pretty town. Great to come back to peaceful location and cool off on the pool.

I

Inga

family_with_children

August 2, 2024

7

We very much enjoyed our stay as a large group with family friends. Very friendly and helpful staff, beautiful, rustic h

Beautiful building with fantastic setting in the mountains, very charming

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Ruth

family_with_children

July 24, 2023

9

Superb location, good value

Location is beautiful. Access to walking and cycling. Swimming pool is lovely. Short drive to Potes if you want more activity and shopping

H

helena

couple

July 18, 2023

8

Beautiful location!

Beautiful location in the mountains. Close to Potes.

E

Elen

family_with_children

July 6, 2023

8

Great pool. Lovely views

F

frank

solo_traveller

September 6, 2022

9

Would go again!

It was a lovely place, Owls every night, Cow bells in the field below. Nothing to fault really.

F

Franciscus

family_with_children

August 10, 2022

10

Quiet place for ultimate nature holiday

Great location and very cosy, high quality accommodations. The quietness is awesome!

N

nagisa

family_with_children

July 15, 2022

10

it was perfect!

beautiful house with beautiful gardens. location is great, 15 drive to Potes village. apartment had all the facilities needed for a comfortable stay with 2 young children.

Facilities

Activities

Canoeing, Hiking, Horse riding

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

Heating, Indoor fireplace, Pets allowed, Family rooms

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor pool (seasonal), Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Garden

Parking

Free parking, Parking, Street parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool, Swimming pool

Safety features

Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas

Apartment

This apartment has a fireplace, microwave and DVD player. Pets are allowed.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Duplex Apartment

This apartment features a view, DVD player and microwave. Pets are allowed.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Duplex Apartment

This apartment features a dining area, flat-screen TV and DVD player. This unit does not accommodate pets.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Duplex Apartment

This apartment features a microwave, dining area and kitchenware. This unit does not accommodate pets.

Max 10 guests 120 5 bedrooms 1 bathroom
Duplex Apartment

This apartment has a sofa, microwave and kitchenware. This unit does not accommodate pets.

Max 9 guests 100 4 bedrooms 1 bathroom
Maisonette

This apartment has a microwave, kitchenware and kitchen. This unit does not accommodate pets.

Max 4 guests 50 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom
Maisonette

This apartment features a DVD player, kitchenware and microwave. This unit does not accommodate pets.

Max 5 guests 50 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom
Maisonette

This apartment features a flat-screen TV, microwave and fireplace. This unit does not accommodate pets.

Max 5 guests 50 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom
Maisonette

This apartment has a kitchen, kitchenware and fireplace. This unit does not accommodate pets.

Max 4 guests 50 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom
Maisonette

This apartment features a kitchenware, DVD player and microwave. This unit does not accommodate pets.

Max 5 guests 50 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom
Two-Bedroom Apartment

This apartment has a dining area, sofa and kitchen. Pets are allowed.

Max 4 guests 50 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom
Two-Bedroom Apartment

This apartment features a kitchenware, DVD player and dining area. Pets are allowed.

Max 5 guests 50 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 09:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThe check out time during the summer season (July and August) is at 10:00am. Rest of the year remains the same. Please note pets can only stay in some specific apartments and this will be mentioned on the aparment description. Pets are subject to availability with an extra charge of EUR18 per pet for one night stays and EUR25 per pet per stay for longer stays. Please note the payment for the reservation is made upon check-in.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 12:20 PM

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