Come and discover Asturias (Northern Spain), from this unique self catering holiday accommodation, with stunning Picos de Europa views and natural tranquility.
Pulieru is the perfect place to switch off and unwind. At the same time, located between the mountains and Asturian coastline there’s no shortage of places to explore. In addition the local market town of Cangas de Onís is only 10km away, with all the amenities you need to have a great stay.
- The farmhouse and attached barn were restored in 2021 to create a special place to stay.
- Pulieru sleeps 2-6 people and has two double bedrooms (each with en-suites), plus a spacious lounge with full size fold down bed and third bathroom.
- Offering a spacious and light home, with a clean modern finish but mixed with some old features of the original farmhouse.
- Designed to make the most of all seasons, for instance there is a large balcony and private garden for the summer and equally important – underfloor heating and a toasty wood burner for cooler days.
100m
2 – 6 people
2 ensuite bedrooms + lounge and 3rd bathroom
Balcony & private garden
Underfloor heating & log burner
The setting
You’ll be surrounded by nature and rolling hills, in an ideal location for visiting the mountains or the rugged Asturian coastline. After a day exploring you can retreat to your warm and cozy traditional home, renovated in 2021 to a modern standard with efficient aerothermal under-floor heating, modern glazing and a wood burning stove. From your toasty vantage point you’ll be able to watch the changing landscapes through the enormous windows of the lounge, kitchen/diner or covered balcony on the upper floor, the balcony is perfect for an alfresco breakfast.
The living space
The lounge has books, games and good wifi to enjoy Netflix and Spotify on the smart TV and bluetooth speaker, so you can really feel at home. There is also a fully equipped kitchen with low energy appliances (oven, induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and washing machine).
Bedrooms
Pulieru is ideal for 2-6 people, with flexibility for couples, families or friends. Two ensuite bedrooms are located downstairs, one in the house, and one in the adjoining former barn, each has the option of one super-king-sized bed (180 x 200cm) or 2 single beds (90 x 200cm). The large lounge has a real fold-down king-sized bed (160 x 200m), not a sofa-bed, and it’s own shower-room.
Outside
The private terrace in front of the house, with bbq and outside kitchen is a great spot to watch the sun go down, accompanied by the gentle jangle of Asturian cow bells (and possibly a gin and tonic).
Other useful information
Family items such as a travel cot, high chair, stair gate and baby bath are also available if required.
The house is totally self-contained, not connected to other buildings and is solely for the use of one group of guests at a time. It is part of a traditional farm that also has a beautiful original barn, a small workshop and another restored barn 50 metres away from the main house, where the owners (Ben and Jen) live. The buildings sit on 2.5 hectares of pasture and woodland which you’re welcome to explore.
During the renovation it was important to us to retain traditional features. For this reason you’ll find a blend of old and new, for instance modern grey windows alongside rustic wooden pillars on the balcony and chestnut joists that have been repurposed as furniture. Access to the farm is via a 200 meter gravel track – good for standard cars, but sporty cars with low ground clearance will need to take extra care.
Upstairs Kitchen – Diner
- A large room with vaulted ceiling and floor to ceiling sliding doors leading to south facing, covered balcony
- Fitted kitchen with granite worktop and stainless steel sink
- Low energy appliances – dishwasher, washing machine, oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge and freezer
- Toaster, kettle and utensils
- Large table to seat 6 people
- Original details such as stonework wall, original beam and balcony pillars
Upstairs Lounge
- A large room with vaulted ceiling and large south and west facing windows perfect for afternoon sun
- Large flat screen Smart tv with Netflix
- Bluetooth speaker
- Comfortable sofas and chairs
- Wood burning stove
- A selection of books, dvds and games
- Fold down double bed (160 x 200cm)
- Separate wardrobe
Upstairs Entrance area
- The main entrance is accessed via a couple of steps made from the original stone stairs
- The hall area has a large coat cupboard with washing machine, clothes dryer and hoover
Upstairs bathroom
- Contains sink, toilet and shower with thermostatic control, eco toiletries and hair dryer
- Offers a bathroom for guests staying in the lounge
- Original stone window surround and sink stand made out of repurposed chesnut roof joists
Downstairs bedroom (house)
- Can be a double or twin room with king size bed (180 x 200cm) or 2 singles (90 x 200cm)
- High quality mattress, fibre duvet and pillows and 100% cotton bed linen
- Wardrobe, bedside tables, chair and full length mirror
- South facing windows with shutters, views to mountains, garden and old barn
- Ensuite bathroom has large sink, large walk in shower with thermostatic control, steam free mirror
- The sink stand is made out of repurposed old chesnut wood
- Eco toiletries and a hair dryer are provided
- Whilst not in the bedroom there is an outside door at the bottom of the stairs, giving access to the terrace area
Downstairs bedroom (barn room)
- Can be a double or twin room with king size bed (180 x 200cm) or 2 singles (90 x 200cm)
- High quality mattress, fibre duvet and pillows and 100% cotton bed linen
- Wardrobe, drawers, bedside tables, and full length mirror
- South facing windows with shutters, garden and terrace views
- Original stone walls
- Direct access into garden and terrace
- The back of the bedroom has a large sink with mirror, hair dryer and eco toiletries
- The ensuite bathroom has a toilet and large walk in shower with thermostatic control
Outside
- Large covered balcony
- A small private garden provides outside seating and bbq area
- Pulieru sits in 2.5 hectares of traditional pastures and old woodland which you’re welcome to explore
Other
- 4G wifi
- Insect nets on all windows
- Cots, high chairs, stair gates and kids plastic crockery available to families
- Non smoking
- No pets
- Pulieru is accessed via a small, windy country road, the last 2km of road is a single track tarred road
- The last 200m is a gravel track which is fine for standard cars but sporty cars with low ground clearance may struggle
Please use the ‘check availability’ to confirm exact prices for the dates you are looking for.
Low season (Nov – March, excluding Christmas & Public Holidays)
- from €140 per night for 2 people
- 4 night minimum stay
- 10% discount for 7 nights or more
High season (July – August)
- from €280 per night for 2 people
- 7 night minimum stay
- 5% discount for 14 nights or more
Mid season (all other dates)
- from €175 per night for 2 people
- 5 night minimum stay
- 10% discount for 7 nights or more
Extra people
- €20 per person per night
- Children under 2 years old are free
Non refundable
- 10% discounts for non refundable bookings
- Lowest prices
- Flexible check in/out subject to availability
- Support a local, independent business
- Communicate directly with us for any extra information you need
You can reserve the dates of your stay on the booking portal below for 48 hours, if reservations are made within 14 days of arrival dates will be held for 24 hours.
Once reserved, we will contact you with payment details and ask you to accept our booking terms and conditions to confirm the booking.
Standard bookings can be cancelled with a full refund up to 14 days before date of arrival.
Asturias is an area in Northern Spain. Due to the fact it’s little known outside of Spain, when you visit, it feels like you’ve discovered a very special secret!
The region is simply stunning with its snow-capped Picos de Europa mountains and rugged coastline, dotted with white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. For these reasons, it’s not the Spain that generally comes to mind – think more Dolomites or Alps crossed with a coastline not dissimilar to Cornwall.
The local area is begging to be explored by foot, car, motorbike, mountain bike or road bike. Local highlights include the Lakes of Covadonga and surrounding routes in the Picos de Europa National Park, the Basilica of Covadonga, the peak of Monfrechu (which you can walk to directly from Pulieru), Cangas de Onís with its Roman bridge and Sunday market, the Fitu Viewpoint, the Ruta del Cares, Bulnes, Sotres and Ponga Natural Park, and that’s just the mountain area! Don’t forget the rugged Northern coastline with gorgeous beaches such as Playa del Cuevas, Playa de Vega, Playa Torimbia, Playa de Po, the inland beach of Playa Gulpyuri and the fishing towns of Ribadasella and Llanes.
Lots of activities are also possible, such as nature tours, bird watching, wild swimming, kayaking, canyoning, rafting, surfing and paddle boarding. There are also some great restaurants waiting for a visit.
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Hi – we’re Ben and Jen!
A mutual love of travel and music brought us together well over a decade ago. At that time Ben had just returned from three years working all over the world in the adventure tourism industry, and Jen from a trip to Alaska. We were returning to work in our less glamorous careers, Ben as a professional engineer in the auto industry, and Jen as a logistics manager for a large distribution company.
Soon after meeting we went away for short breaks in Madrid, and later for the San Mateo music festival in Oviedo, Asturias’s capital. Both are fantastic places, but Asturias excited us immediately. In fact before we landed, as the descent into Asturias airport gives some stunning views of Asturias’s dramatic coastline and the snow-capped Picos de Europa mountains (the mountains that now dominate the view from our home at Pulieru).
In 2012 we went big on travelling and took a year-out to drive our Land Rover from our home in the UK to Cape Town. This was every bit the adventure we had been dreaming of. We took the eastern route and took it slowly, enjoying each part of the journey. In particular we loved the kind people and desert skies of Sudan, the remote routes of Ethiopia and Kenya, the amazing world music festival in Zanzibar, and the high and snowy mountains of Lesotho.
After returning to our careers in the UK, the dream a more simple life, closer to nature grew and Asturias was in our minds again. Through 2014 – 2016 we visited Asturias many times, considering the idea of a move. We also got our backpacks out for trips to Colombia and Cuba, opportunities to explore and build on our basic Spanish skills. Finally, in May 2017, we decided that we just had to try it. In the space of a week we handed in our notices at work, sold our house and bought our camper van (Munja)! We drove out of the UK in June 2017, not expecting that we’d basically be living in Munja until 2021!
After looking at more than fifty properties we found, fell in love with and made an offer on Pulieru after three months, and finally got the keys a year later. After that we had ‘fun’ navigating Asturian planning rules, learning new skills in building renovation and the art of finding good tradesman in a different language for the 33 long / short / exciting / terrifying / frustrating / challenging / life changing and oh yes satisfying months it took to complete the project.
Pulieru has been open for a few years now, however we’re just as excited as the first year, to share this special corner of the world. We hope you’ll come and stay!
We’re super excited for what you’ll discover and would be happy to offer any help or advice you need to make the most of your stay. If you’d like more information about Pulieru or the local area please get in touch.
hola@pulieru.com
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