Villa Dalias, a private pool house for groups in Asturias
Villa Dalias con Piscina Privada is a large holiday house in the village of Manzanedo, in Villaviciosa (Asturias), with a garden, a temperature-controlled pool and play areas. It suits families and groups of friends wanting space and nature close to the beach, although cleanliness divides opinions.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Villa Dalias is and how to get there
Villa Dalias is in the village of Manzanedo, in Villaviciosa, in the heart of Asturias. It is a house in the countryside rather than a village accommodation, so the usual way to arrive is by car. The address is Aldea Manzanedo, number 67.
Several guests point out that the location is good for getting to the beaches of the centre and east of Asturias. The description of the house names Rodiles as a beach a short drive away, and the centre of Villaviciosa is also close. For me it is a quiet base from which to set out each morning and return to a garden in silence.
What Villa Dalias is like inside and out
It is a spacious house, designed for groups, with plenty of outdoor space and several play areas. According to its description it mixes a modern design with rustic touches, and reviews agree it is very well equipped.
- The pool. It is private and, according to several guests, the temperature can be adjusted. It is what comes up most in the good reviews.
- The garden. Large, with a barbecue, a terrace for long meals and a children's play area. There is plenty of room for children to run around.
- The play areas. A games room in the basement is mentioned, another spacious one in the attic, plus a jacuzzi.
- The basics. Equipped kitchen, living room with fireplace, Wi-Fi, private parking, washing machine and TV, according to the description. Several guests add that the mattresses are very comfortable.
What guests highlight about Villa Dalias
On Google it has 4.5 out of 53 reviews, and most are enthusiastic. The space, the pool and the hosts' hospitality come up repeatedly.
Many went as a family or with friends and talk of a clean, spacious house with everything a large group needs. Several mention an easy and trouble-free arrival, and attentive treatment from both the host and the person who welcomes guests. Quite a few families say they would go back, which counts for a lot in a house of this kind.
What to know before booking
The drawback of Villa Dalias lies in cleanliness and maintenance. The more critical reviews, which are a minority, talk of cobwebs, damp and a house that needs more care for what it costs. They are few, but they describe something serious and I would not dismiss them.
One of them also says that a compensation promised after a problem never arrived. Here is how I see it.
| The best | What to know |
|---|---|
| Private pool with adjustable temperature | Several critical reviews mention a lack of cleaning |
| Large garden and play areas for children | Damp and little maintenance are mentioned |
| Plenty of space for a group | A car is needed to get around |
| Attentive hosts, according to many guests | One complaint mentions compensation not honoured |
My advice is to write to the host before booking and ask about the current state of the house. If anything is not as in the photos when you arrive, tell them that same day and put it in writing.
Who Villa Dalias is for and who it is not for
I would choose it for a family holiday with children, or for a group of friends who want a pool, a garden and a barbecue without leaving home. It makes most sense if the plan is to spend many hours in the villa itself.
I would not recommend it to anyone expecting hotel service with guaranteed flawless cleanliness, nor to anyone wanting to get around on foot, since it is in a village. Nor to anyone looking for total silence, because a house designed for groups and children tends to have some lively atmosphere.
What to do around Villaviciosa
From Villaviciosa you have beaches, walking and cycling routes, and countryside for anyone who just wants to switch off. Guests talk about beaches both in the centre and east of Asturias. Villaviciosa is also cider country, a good plan for a quiet afternoon.
If you prefer to sleep in a city, you could look at the Hostal Campoamor, in Gijón, or the Casa Oviedo Centro, in Oviedo. And for something rural and smaller there are the Apartamentos Rurales El Capricho De Carrio, in Pola de Laviana.
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