This well-communicated hotel boasts a tranquil setting just outside the city of Gijón, in ... more
Spain's beautiful region of Asturias, as well as great facilities and lovely design.The Villa de Gijón is a cosy hotel with modern rooms, boasting satellite TV, a...
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Advantages: location, comfort, relaxed atmosphere Disadvantages: no hotel car park
We spent two nights here last August during our second holiday in Asturias ("we" being my husband and myself and our 3 children then aged 5,11 and 12) and had a fantastic time. The idea was to see a bit of Gijon before heading into the hills for a week's self-catering in a former shepherd's home now converted and with all mod-cons. In fact it was the owner of the cottage-rental company we used who suggested this hotel.
As it turned out we wished we had spent longer in Gijon as it is a super city with plenty to see and do. The hotel Asturias makes a great base as it is an easy stroll to the beaches, marina, headland, old fishing quarter, aquarium, museums and shops. Set in the Plaza Mayor (Main Square) we had wondered about noise at night from neighbouring bars but I can honestly say it was not a problem - and our rooms had balconies ...
cep19 28.01.2008 (27.01.2008)
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Advantages: Idyllic location, great for hikers Disadvantages: Rooms are too warm and a little gloomy
(and had good AC) and the Villa Turistica de Priego is designed with the needs of ramblers in mind, rather than soft, lazy gits like me (my hill-walking days have long since taken a hike).
Speaking of hiking, this place is ideally situated for that particular pastime with any number of trails leading directly from the hotel. In fact, I wish I'd known about it when I did do a bit of hiking, it would've been perfect
Having said that, we really only wanted somewhere quiet, where we could lounge by the pool, have a nice meal, and perchance sink a few beers without breaking the bank. In that respect the hotel fulfilled all our requirements.
And although I found the room to be on the spartan side regarding creature comforts, it was very clean and well looked after.
So, if you're looking for some home comforts in a bright and airy room ...
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Full name Aston Villa Football Club
Nickname(s)' The Villa', 'The Villans', 'Villa', 'The Lions'
Founded 1874[2]
Ground Villa Park
Aston
Birmingham B6 6HE
England
(Capacity 42,640)
Chairman Randy Lerner
Manager Martin O'Neill
League Premier League
2007-08 Premier League, 6th
In 1982 Aston Villa won the European Cup. In fact English clubs won it six years in a row and dominated Europe, Forest and Liverpool winning 5 more, a couple of UEFA Cups thrown in for good measure. England will have the most winners in the competition when Manchester United beat Chelsea in the Moscow final with a totals of 12 victories. Football is coming home and those European glory days are returning for British football with an English club making the last four Champions League finals. Aston Villa could well be involved in winning the big ...
thedevilinme 17.05.2008 (19.12.2009)
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