Hostel in La Gandara with equipped apartments, a seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub and mountain trails nearby.
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Viviendas Turisticas El Carrascal is a hostel in La Gandara, Cantabria, with a seasonal outdoor pool and mountain views. Its accommodation includes apartments of various sizes and a studio, with options for couples and groups of up to five people.
The units have a private bathroom and a kitchen or kitchenette. Depending on your accommodation, you’ll find a hot tub, washing machine, microwave or dishwasher; there’s also a flat-screen TV and views of the garden, pool or mountains. Outdoors, there’s a garden, terrace and barbecue, as well as a pool open from 1 June to 1 October. The property offers free WiFi and free public parking nearby. Pets are allowed on request, and charges may apply.
La Gandara gives you access to waterfalls, viewpoints and walking trails around Soba. The Gándara River Waterfalls are 370 m away and the Collados del Asón Interpretation Centre is 460 m away. Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is 31 km away.
There are three accommodation options: a 35 m² One-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment, an 85 m² Apartment and an 85 m² Studio with a king-size bed and sofa bed. All have a private bathroom and kitchen, so you can prepare meals during your stay. Maximum occupancy ranges from two to five people, depending on the option you choose.
The differences lie in the layout and amenities. The largest apartment has two bedrooms and a dishwasher, while the studio combines an open-plan layout with a double bed and sofa bed. The Deluxe Apartment has a private hot tub. The different units offer mountain, garden or pool views; you’ll also find amenities such as a washing machine, microwave, coffee machine and dining table. Beds and occupancy vary by category.
At 35 m², this apartment is the most compact option and has one bedroom. Its distinguishing feature is the private hot tub, alongside a kitchen equipped for preparing meals. Views of the garden, pool or mountains round off a stay designed for two people.
This 85 m² apartment is the option with the highest capacity, with two bedrooms and space for up to five people. Its kitchen includes a dishwasher, and the bathroom has a bathtub and shower. The layout includes a living room; the unit overlooks the garden or pool.
Although it also measures 85 m², this studio differs from the apartment in its studio layout and maximum occupancy of two people. It has an equipped kitchen, washing machine and tumble dryer, as well as a bathroom with a bathtub and shower. Views of the pool, garden or mountains add variety to the space.
Your stay combines outdoor spaces with ways to enjoy the surrounding area. There’s a garden, terrace and outdoor dining area, as well as a barbecue. The outdoor pool is open from 1 June to 1 October, and there’s also a hot tub. If you want to explore the area, activities include hiking and walking tours.
The property has free WiFi and free parking. Facilities include wheelchair-accessible areas and a unit on the ground floor. Families can make use of the indoor play area and board games or puzzles. Pet bowls and a pet basket are also provided; pets are allowed on request, and charges may apply. The units have a kitchen, private bathroom and flat-screen TV, with amenities such as a washing machine, coffee machine and fridge.
La Gandara, in the municipality of Soba, has a mountainous setting to explore on foot, with small villages to visit in the area. The Gándara River Waterfalls are 370 m from the accommodation and the source of the Gándara River is 1.1 km away. La Gándara Viewpoint is 660 m away, while Villaverde and Astrana are 980 m and 990 m away, respectively. Restaurante Rufaco is 400 m away.
The Collados del Asón Interpretation Centre is 460 m away, and La Gándara Viewpoint is a place to stop and take in the valley scenery. Salto del Asón is 1.9 km away; Collados del Asón is 4.6 km away. Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is 31 km away and Bilbao Airport is 52 km away. The accommodation offers free public parking nearby, with no reservation required.
The waterfalls, viewpoints and trails make walking and hiking some of the area’s main activities. You can visit the source of the Gándara River and continue to Salto del Asón, or stop at the Interpretation Centre before exploring Collados del Asón. If you want to swim in the property’s pool, it’s open from 1 June to 1 October; the hot tub and terraces offer other ways to relax after your excursions.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff’s attentiveness and also highlight the cleanliness. Feedback on the facilities and comfort is somewhat more moderate, while the overall experience reflects a satisfying stay for those looking for nature and practical amenities in La Gandara.
Rates at Viviendas Turisticas El Carrascal vary depending on the season, accommodation type and dates you choose. To see the current price for your stay, you can check the rates available for your dates here.
Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is 31 km from Viviendas Turisticas El Carrascal, and Bilbao Airport is 52 km away. The accommodation’s address is La Gandara de Soba, 39806 La Gandara, Spain. If you’re arriving by car, free public parking is available nearby and no reservation is needed. Check-in starts at 15:00.
The Gándara River Waterfalls are 370 m from Viviendas Turisticas El Carrascal, and the Collados del Asón Interpretation Centre is 460 m away. La Gándara Viewpoint is 660 m away and the source of the Gándara River is 1.1 km away. You can also visit Salto del Asón, 1.9 km away, or Collados del Asón, 4.6 km away.
Viviendas Turisticas El Carrascal allows pets in its apartments on request, and charges may apply. The stated fee for the stay is €50, payable in cash on arrival at the property. Pets are not allowed in the King Suite with Spa Bath.
The minimum stay at Viviendas Turisticas El Carrascal is two nights. This requirement applies to the length of your booking, whether you choose the One-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment, the Apartment or the Studio with King-Size Bed and Sofa Bed.
The outdoor pool at Viviendas Turisticas El Carrascal is open from 1 June to 1 October. The property also has a hot tub and terrace, so there are other places to relax on the property outside swimming hours.
At Viviendas Turisticas El Carrascal, people under 18 can only stay when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. There are family rooms and an indoor play area, as well as board games and puzzles.
Viviendas Turisticas El Carrascal offers a 35 m² One-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment, an 85 m² Apartment and an 85 m² Studio with King-Size Bed and Sofa Bed. Maximum occupancy depends on the category: two people in the Deluxe Apartment and studio, and five in the Apartment.
Check-in at Viviendas Turisticas El Carrascal is available from 15:00 to 00:00, and check-out is between 11:30 and 12:00. The property asks you to let them know your expected arrival time in advance.