Hotel Rural La Posada El Sestil

The winding ride up to this tiny village was great on our motorbikes. The final stretch to the hotel needs first gear, but the hosts had sent us a useful map and video showing how to get there. It's a lovely small rural hotel with fantastic views, about 20 minutes outside Potes, including roughly 10 minutes on the Potes triangle route. That distance keeps it quiet and away from Potes' heavier tourist traffic. The couple running it were warm and helpful, and good at using Google Translate. Breakfast was a nice continental spread with different items each day. Dinner was good value, with enough choice for a few nights, and they catered for my coeliac diet with gluten-free food. I'd recommend it.

The rooms were comfortable, the views stunning, and the family running the hotel gave us a warm welcome. The food was excellent, too. It's hard to call it a hidden gem and then tell everyone to go there. So, if you're after a tourist hotspot, head to the Picos. If it's breathtaking scenery, delicious home-cooked food, and genuinely friendly hospitality you're after, come here. Actually, scratch that, just go to the Picos and don't ruin this place. Excellent.

The breakfast was delicious, and the couple who own the place were incredibly kind, going out of their way for guests. They even helped us get wasps out of our room. We had an amazing stay at this bed and breakfast, tucked into the mountains amid beautiful peaks.

The owners were generous and really kind. When we ran into a few problems, they were ready to help and made sure we were as comfortable as possible during our stay. For a mountain break where you can disconnect, this is a lovely spot. Five stars plus for the view, atmosphere, and food. ¡Muchas gracias!