Auberges de jeunesse à Lavín

JohnGunther États-Unis

If you want remote and super rural, this is definitely the place for you. Far away from any population centers, it's set in the hilly southwest section of pastoral Cantabria. Self-built over 4 years by owner Cris, her husband, and a friend, it's obviously a labor of love. Very rustic, yet comfortable and modern, it's like living in your own mountain cabin. Excellent views, dormitory rooms (each with a loft), one private room, guest kitchen, wood stove, wood interior and furniture -- you'll love it. They can accommodate 20 guests and the price is cheap! (I paid €17 in late October). And, for that price, Cris comes up from her home in the nearby village and prepares breakfast. Mine was toast with jam and tomato spread, hot drinks, fresh fruit and nuts from the trees outside, local butter, and good conversation. Notably, she did this even though I was the only guest! This part of Cantabria, Soba, has lots of outdoor activities, including caving. If you like extreme rural, don't miss Albergue Soba. I drove 15 km of poorly paved farm road by turning off CA-662. If you don't enjoy that the way I do, approach from CA-256 instead.

Tania Allemagne

Stuning views on the mountain landscape, the place is really nicely done, super clean and we were warmly welcomed by the host, even coming later then planned, he was extremely nice to acomodate everything for us. Beds are super confortable and we had overall a really pleasent stay. Our kids loved also the sweet cute dog from the owner. Freshly squeezed orange juice in the morning was awesome, and they managed to offer us plant based milk. We didnt try the food at dinner as we came late and you need to make reservation until 5, but the smell was divine :)