HPAR6, Santillana del Mar, North Spain
Though relatively new the purpose-built mansion house which houses the Parador de Santillana integrates perfectly with its surroundings right in the centre of the medieval town of Santillana del Mar - itself a National Monument.
Just off the main square the Parador is the perfect base to wander the cobbled, pedestrianised streets of this perfectly preserved medieval town and from which to discover the delights of coastal Cantabria. The beach is just 7km away and the lively seaside resort of Suances just a short drive. Comillas with its modernist architecture and San Vicente de la Barquera are within easy reach and the valleys inland are a delight to explore.
The hotel itself is small enough to feel cosy yet is spacious light and airy both in its common areas and the rooms, elegantly combining traditional decor with modern creature comforts. Given its central position the gardens are also a delightful surprise and the perfect spot to relax after a day's exploring.
27 rooms including doubles, twins, superior, superior plus and junior suite
All rooms have en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning & heating, satellite TV and telephone, hairdryer and minibar.
24 hour reception
Wi-Fi in all areas
Garage parking (extra charge - paid locally)
Laundry service
The hotel shares the elegant Gil Blas restaurant with its sister hotel of that name which serves traditional Cantabrian fare with a modern twist.
There's also a bar where drinks and lighter snacks can be taken.
Breakfast is an extensive buffet.
Santillana del Mar, about seven kms from the sea, is a beautiful village of grand old mansions, each with its coat-of-arms, and traditional farmhouses. It is justly popular with visitors as a cultural centre: there are two museums and often exhibitions of more than local interest while the wonderful Romanesque Collegiate Church holds concerts. It also has some very good pottery shops as well as stalls selling the local milk and cake (sobaos), and trinkets, and has a good choice of cafes and restaurants. In summer it is busy – but even then, the local farmers continue about their business, so that cows and carts mix with the camera-carrying tourists.
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