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Peaceful Asturias Mountain Cottage for Writing or Research

A Estrada, , Spain
Preferred Destination: Norway
Alternate Destination: Open to any destination

House
Available Dates:
From June 29, 2026 until May 15, 2027

Description

A peaceful 70 m² cottage in a small rural *aldea* in Asturias, surrounded by nature, forest, and wide mountain views. The house sits on flat land in a quiet hamlet with only a few houses, with forest directly in front of the property. The cottage has three bedrooms: two with double beds and one with a single bed. It is especially suited for a sabbatical, writing retreat, research period, creative work, remote work, or a slower rhythm of life in nature. This home is part of a foundation dedicated to the protection, regeneration, and responsible stewardship of land and ecosystems. Guests interested in connecting their research, writing, or retreat to reforestation or land regeneration may be able to cooperate with the foundation. Although the location is peaceful and rural, it is accessible by a new road that is not very steep and is easy to drive. Asturias Airport is about 35 minutes away. Salas is around 10 km away and Pravia around 18 km away, with restaurants, pharmacies, shops, and everyday services. A car is essential for this rural location. We may explore separate use of our car, subject to insurance, legal conditions, and availability. From the house, you can enjoy nearby hiking paths or drive around 45 minutes to Oviedo or Avilés for culture, restaurants, cafés, shops, and academic connections. Asturias is known for its green mountains, coastline, excellent food, friendly people, traditional cider culture, surfing, canyoning, hiking, and outdoor life. This is a simple, quiet, inspiring place for someone looking for nature, concentration, landscape views, and meaningful connection to land.

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
1

Offices
0

Size
70 m2

Suited For
5

Property Type
House

Availability

From June 29, 2026 until May 15, 2027

Minimum Stay

1 Week | Dates are flexible for this listing | Open to non-simultaneous exchanges

Comments: Availability is flexible and best suited for medium or longer stays, especially sabbaticals, writing retreats, research periods, or quiet remote work. Please contact us to discuss dates.

Location

House in A Estrada, , Spain

Closest University

University of Oviedo

Nearby Universities
University of Oviedo
Nearby Cities

Oviedo

Comments: A peaceful mountain cottage in rural Asturias, surrounded by forest and wide landscape views, yet close to Salas, Pravia, Oviedo, Avilés, the airport, hiking routes, coast, culture, and local food.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Countryside
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Near Mountains

Exchange Terms

Utilities are included

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: Reduced rates may be available for longer sabbatical, writing, research, or retreat stays. We are happy to discuss dates and length of stay.

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

Ask about the availability of a car

Comments: A car is essential for this rural location. We may explore separate use of our car, subject to insurance, legal conditions, and availability.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Exterior

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Appliances

Oven

Refrigerator

Washer

Comments: Quiet 70 m² cottage with 3 bedrooms, forest views, flat land, hiking nearby, easy road access, and towns within 10–18 km for shops, restaurants, and pharmacies.

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
4
4 Adults

Our Destination

Preferred Destination

Norway

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

Comments: Open to many destinations. My work is flexible, especially during the Northern Hemisphere winter months, so I can consider different locations and dates.

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
2


Bathrooms
1


Offices
0

Pet

I am bringing my pet

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

Car

I would like a car if possible

Comments: I have a very small 4 kg antiallergenic dog, very clean and respectful, travels in a bag. People can be 2 or 4, depending on the date.

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2026

Trust Score (7)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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Listing Owner

Member Since 2026

Trust Score (7)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
Connected Member
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