Villa for sale in Salas, Asturias

A rare opportunity in northern Spain: a historic palace hotel for sale in Asturias, in the green heart of western Asturias. Dating back to the 16th century, this Spanish palace estate now operates as a charming boutique hotel and wedding venue. It is surrounded by more than 10 hectares (25 acres) of gardens, meadows and native woodland, with sweeping views over the Arango valley.

Five centuries of history
The estate has witnessed some of the great chapters of Spanish history. It was a Trappist convent and the headquarters of Napoleon’s troops under Marshal Ney during the Peninsular War. Later it became the residence of distinguished figures of 19th-century Spanish nobility and politics. In the 1940s it was home to the Duke of Abrantes, who painted the murals that still crown the chapel walls.

A walled estate with historic gardens
The estate is enclosed and largely surrounded by a crenellated stone wall. Inside lies a true historic garden: promenades, stone staircases, fountains, sculptures and a magnificent avenue of century-old oaks that was once part of the Way of St James. At the palace entrance, a fountain of Roman tradition overlooks the valley.

Boutique hotel in operation
The hotel occupies the main manor house, built around a beautiful inner courtyard with a traditional Asturian gallery.
• 17 spacious double, triple and family rooms, all en suite, with heating, TV and telephone. Some have private terraces and all enjoy views of the gardens, the chapel or the valley.
• Reception, café-bar, dining room, lounge and kitchen.
• Hotel and restaurant licence in force.

Private 17th-century chapel
A consecrated chapel of approx. 250 m² (2,690 sq ft), with barrel vault, ribbed stone vaulting over the altar, upper choir and part of its original altarpiece. It is a perfect setting for religious weddings on site.

Wedding and event halls
• Grand Hall: bright and spacious, with dining and dance areas for around 200 guests. Recently refurbished, with large windows overlooking the landscape.
• Stables Hall: set in the former palace stables, with exposed stone walls and wooden beams. It seats 120 guests at round tables and has a bar lobby and direct access to a large terrace.
• Each hall has two restrooms and its own fully equipped, operational commercial kitchen.
• Covered pergola with valley views, inner courtyard and landscaped gardens for outdoor ceremonies and receptions.

The estate also includes a centuries-old hórreo (traditional Asturian granary), parking for 20 cars and over 2,100 m² (22,600 sq ft) of registered built area.

It is suited as a boutique hotel, country hotel, wedding and corporate event venue, retreat centre or a grand private residence with history.

Location: on the Way of St James
Asturias, northern Spain, a few minutes from a medieval. It has easy access to Oviedo, Avilés, the Asturian coast and Asturias Airport (OVD). Asturias is one of the most important regions on the Camino de Santiago (Way of St James): it is the birthplace of the Camino Primitivo, the oldest of all pilgrim routes, which has Salas as one of its classic stages, while the Camino del Norte runs along the coast. For a hotel, this brings a steady flow of pilgrims and travellers all year round.