Absolutely brilliant. Deserves special mention for location and value. Visitors in 2002 loved this wonderfully quiet 17th-century manor house in a hamlet among the foothills of the Picos de Europa. Earlier reporters wrote of the Swiss proprietor, Leo Benz, and his Spanish wife, Isabel: They deserve to go straight to heaven for giving so many guests a glimpse of paradise. They are charming and helpful. Hearty Asturian cooking by Leo Benz's brother, Carlos, is accompanied by a `good wine list'. `Excellentt service' (meals are taken outdoors in summer). The fixed-price menu is of a high standard. One of the most marvellous views from a villabedroom that we have ever enjoyed: Our bedroom was a bit small, but well equipped. Our bathroom was spacious and spotless. Swallows swoop over the small swimming pool, nicely sited, with views, in the `limited but attractive grounds. The parrot kept our child amused.

Nigel and Joann Burch are warm hosts at their small rural villain a beautiful, peaceful location offering great walking, wildlife and scenery in the soaring Picos de Europa. Their old priest's house stands in its own small farm on a rocky outcrop on a mountainside a magnificent setting. The large lounge and terraces have wide views across the valley. The pretty villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms) have wooden floors and shutters, exposed stone walls, and iron bedsteads; all have a bath a plus for walkers. Outside are steeply terraced garden, sheep, goats, apple orchards. We ate well from a short menu, says a visitor this year, who was impressed by the extremely good value. Another guest wrote: Dinner is simple, with exceptional puddings, a wonderful selection of Asturian cheeses. Wines are well chosen and good value. The Burches will advise on local restaurants and outings. The Sueve Reserve is nearby; also fishing; and the sandy beaches of the Cantabrian coast are just 12 kilometres away.