Casona Agara

Just back from visiting this area and staying here for a week's walking and cycling holiday with a social/activity group (SPICE with Walkwise walk leaders). The vibe is very much a feel at home one and the owner Rob makes every effort to ensure you relax...his home cooking is ridiculously good too! Great place to use as a base to explore the local hills and coastline, or just relax and enjoy the peace and quiet with his two dogs.

I had a fabulous five-night stay at this excellent hotel in September. The host, Rob, was very welcoming and he collected me from the station and took me to the airport at the end of the stay. He also prepared delicious meals, mainly using produce from the garden! It's in a beautiful valley with wonderful walks, and spectacular views. Rob even took me on a hilly bike ride.

Recently stayed at Casona Agara for 2 nights mid week and can honestly say what a find. Recently refurbished bedrooms and bathrooms are clean, comfortable and to a good standard. Lots of space to relax in whether you want to be in a group or find a quiet corner to read a book. If you have a meal inclusive package you’re in for a treat with homely, nutritious food plentifully supplied and a well stocked bar and wine cellar of local varieties.
Don’t get me wrong this place isn’t the finished article yet and the owner has plans to continue to refurbishment but nothing that will stop your enjoyment.
The local area is great to explore too with wonderful local restaurants and stunning scenery on the doorstep.
I never thought about a break in northern Spain before and gave this a go as flights from the UK to Santander are great value if you time it right but having done it once I can’t wait to return.

Had a wonderful few days at Casona Agara, such a welcoming and homely hotel, with lovely bedrooms, comfortable beds and luxury linen. The food was wholesome & plentiful and you were made to feel very much at home and welcome to use the facilities as your own.
Would highly recommend, in fact so much so I am going back again in a few weeks.

Had a short break here with a small group in March. Rob, the owner, was very welcoming and took us out to see the local area. The accomodation was very good, the food and drink was excellent and the company was fantastic.

Had a lovely stay, so relaxing and welcoming. Robert was a welcoming host and showed us around the local countryside. Great company, great views, peaceful and quiet.

I had an absolutely wonderful stay here in September. I can only describe it as a rustic manor with excellent accommodation, rustic open hearth fire, amazing hospitality and food to die for. Stunning vistas, beaches, riding facilities, walks within easy reach. Definitely worth a visit

Restaurante de comida casera, excelente el cocido montañes, las alubias con chorizo, el escalope de ternera, la tarta de queso y el arroz con leche como postre.
Cantidades muy generosas y bastante bien de precio, muy recomendable para venir con la familia.
El camarero joven es muy agradable y majo.

Comimos como nunca. Los platos de cuchara son espectaculares, sobretodo el cocido montañés. El trato familiar y cercano. 10 sobre 10. Ya estoy deseando volver. Parada obligatoria si visitas Cantabria. De postre la tarta de queso al horno y paseito por Bárcena Mayor que está al lado y es uno de los pueblos más bonitos de Cantabria.

Platos de cuchara a 6€ buenas carnes, buenos postres. Lugar muy acogedor sobre todo en invierno que tienen una chimenea enorme encendida, que da un calor al local maravilloso

Buenísima comida y trato excelente. El cocido montañés, la tarta de queso y la leche frita son platos que hay que degustar aquí.

Posiblemente una de las mejores Casas Rurales en las que haya estado.Entorno espectacular,a la casa no le falta de nada,tiene de todo y más…Limpísima,muy cuidada y muy acogedora.Y que decir de Roberto,su dueño,nos lo puso fácil en todo momento,todo fueron facilidades y eso que éramos 11 adultos,6 menores y varios perros…Se la recomiendo a todo el mundo…Darle las gracias a Roberto por todo….Fin de semana de ensueño

Comida casera bien preparada. Un lugar tranquilo con una estupenda terraza, incluso tiene columpios para los niños. El trato muy agradable.

Hemos llegado fuera del horario de cocina y mis niñas tenían ganas de un buen cocido montañés y el dueño no dudó en abrir nos las puertas y servirnos un inmejorable cocido. Muchas gracias!!

Cocido montañés espectacular, las carnes exquisitas, toda la comida muy buena, los postres riquísimos y el trato excelente.
De 12 sobre 10

Magnífico menú, los platos de cuchara soberbios, carrilleras tiernas y melosas... Y la tarta de queso al horno, cremosa y semifundida, es un espectáculo.

No busques pijadas ni deconstrucciones, aquí guisan en serio.

100% recomendable.
Alojamiento rural acogedor, cálido y excelente.
El entorno exclusivo.
Rob, el mejor de los anfitriones.

La mejor cocina de la zona. Trato excelente y máxima calidad. Imperdible el cocido Montañés y la tarta de queso al horno.

Servicio muy atento y comida casera de calidad. Muy recomendadas las croquetas, las rabas, el cocido y la tarta de queso.

El cocido montañés es espectacular.
Dejaros un sitio para los postres. La tarta de queso es una delicia.