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Helguera Palacio Boutique & Antique is a 17th-century palace hotel in Las Presillas, Cantabria, operated as an adults-only Relais & Châteaux property. Owned by interior designer Malales Martínez Canut, the hotel features 11 rooms and suites with views of the Pasiegos valleys and showcases a collection of antiques, many available for purchase. The combination of historic architecture, curated interiors, and rural setting appeals to travelers seeking cultural immersion in northern Spain's countryside.
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The hotel sits in Las Presillas within the Pasiegos valleys of Cantabria, a landscape defined by rolling meadows separated by low stone walls characteristic of the Santander region. The setting offers both quiet reflection and opportunity for exploration—cycling or walking trails wind through the countryside, inviting visitors to engage with the rural environment surrounding the property.
The property comprises 11 rooms and suites, each named after a historical figure from Spanish or English nobility. Accommodations include a Junior Suite, standard Suite, Suite with Terrace, and Deluxe Room. All rooms feature views of the surrounding Pasiegos valleys.
The hotel restaurant is led by Chef Renzo Orbegoso Hinojosa, whose cuisine emphasizes creative preparation of fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.
The wellness area incorporates a heated indoor pool and unheated outdoor pool positioned to frame the surrounding landscape. Additional facilities include a sauna, hammam, hot tub, and fitness room offering complimentary gym access. Guests can arrange on-site yoga sessions, massages, group cooking classes, and wine tastings.
The region supports a range of outdoor pursuits, including biking, mountain biking, hiking, nature trails, horseback riding, fishing, and water sports such as sailing and surfing. A 9-hole and 18-hole golf course operate nearby. The property can arrange visits to regional wineries for tastings, cheese production sites, and paleontological caves.
The adults-only policy (guests aged 16 and older) makes the hotel suited for couples and history enthusiasts. Interior design aficionados will appreciate the owner's curated antique collection, portions of which are available for sale. The property accommodates group stays and events with 2 meeting rooms capable of hosting up to 80 persons.
Editorial verification: Helguera Palacio Boutique & Antique is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The property is a restored 17th-century palace with a curated antique collection and is exclusively owned and designed by interior designer Malales Martínez Canut, offering a distinctive blend of historic architecture and personalized aesthetic.
No. The hotel is exclusively for guests aged 16 and older, making it an adults-only retreat.
The hotel offers 11 rooms and suites, including a Junior Suite, standard Suite, Suite with Terrace, and Deluxe Room. All rooms are named after historical figures and feature views of the Pasiegos valleys.
Chef Renzo Orbegoso Hinojosa creates cuisine centered on fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.
The property features a heated indoor pool, unheated outdoor pool, sauna, hammam, hot tub, and fitness room. Guests have access to complimentary gym facilities and can arrange yoga, massages, cooking classes, and wine tastings.
Yes, pets are welcome in at least one room and in common areas, subject to an additional charge.
The Pasiegos valleys support biking, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, and water sports including sailing and surfing. Nearby golf courses (9-hole and 18-hole) are available, as are visits to local wineries, cheese production sites, and paleontological caves.
Helguera Palacio Boutique & Antique is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Helguera Palacio Boutique & Antique is in Las Presillas, Spain. Address: Vargas, Las Presillas, Cantabria, 39679, Spain.
| Location | Las Presillas, Spain |
|---|---|
| Address | Vargas, Las Presillas, Cantabria, 39679, Spain |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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