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    Cantabria · Spain

    PAS Rural Coliving

    12–20 people · 12 private rooms

    Wooden Cabins

    Cozy wooden cabins nestled in lush green mountains provide an authentic rural living experience with mountain views from windows.

    Garden Animals

    A large garden populated with chickens, rabbits, cats, and other animals creates a charming farm-like atmosphere that guests find delightful.

    River Access

    The nearby Pas River offers opportunities for swimming, bathing, and peaceful walks along its banks for natural recreation.

    Social Entrepreneurship

    A focused community of purpose-driven entrepreneurs and social impact project developers creates meaningful professional networking and collaboration.


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    About PAS Rural Coliving

    PAS Coliving offers wooden cabins in the mountains in a village with less than 100 inhabitants. Located in Cantabria's Valles Pasiegos, the space features six wooden cabins accommodating up to 20 people, a garage converted to an open coworking space, and a small farm filled with gardens, fruit trees and colorful orchards. The coliving provides high-speed fiber optic internet and is only 40 minutes from Santander.

    Origin story

    PAS Coliving was born from the founders of Hola Ghana, who were building schools in Ghana and returned to Spain to continue building their rural coliving space. After many years of living a nomadic life and spending 15 years exploring the world across England, the United States, Germany, India, Ghana, Switzerland, Canada and Colombia, Oscar and Lulu returned to Cantabria and settled in Villegar in the heart of the Valles Pasiegos.

    The space takes its name from the Pas River, which runs through the valley and gives its name to the region and its inhabitants, the Pasiegos. They discovered the history of these transhuman cattle farmers who had between 5 and 10 cabins and moved up to 20 times a year with their dairy cattle between pastures of different heights.

    Community philosophy

    PAS Coliving operates as a non-profit organization with an essence focused on exploring ways to make the economy more inclusive. They design pricing and contribution systems that allow for socio-economic diversity to access every service and experience, using a generosity-based pricing model where colivers with greater financial capacity contribute more (1,200€), those with average income pay market-based contributions (980€), and those with lowest income can access the experience contributing less (790€).

    The community emphasizes cooking together every night to create authentic relationships, using fresh ingredients from their garden and saving leftovers for the chickens. They organize workshops, seminars, trainings and retreats with companies and NGOs, and are active as hosts and partners in Erasmus+ programs. The space invites neighbors to be part of the project and organizes seed talks, awakin circles, hiking, workshops and other activities every week.

    Their philosophy centers on promoting practices of collective support that transcend dehumanized market paradigms, with love and connection as the main forces of their work. They believe in contributing time to the project, following the principle that "the true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit."

    Hosts

    Oscar, a native of Cantabria, is part of a couple who have embraced rural living for over ten years. After spending 15 years exploring the world – England, the United States, Germany, India, Ghana, Switzerland, Canada and Colombia – they returned to Cantabria, settling in the heart of the Valles Pasiegos. Fueled by a lifelong passion for nature and a desire to contribute positively to the lives of others, they co-founded The Social Circle, because of their commitment to building change makers communities.

    Oscar, an entrepreneur since the age of 21, has dedicated more than a decade to social innovation, founding Hola Ghana and The Social Circle, designing volunteer experiences, financing cooperation projects, teaching and mentoring people on topics as purpose, sense of life, conscious leadership or social entrepreneurship and making more than 20.000 connections, to arouse awareness and generate social capital.

    As a family, they cherish their life in the countryside, raising their daughter Lucía amidst the beauty of the Valles Pasiegos. Their passion for nature and community extends to their role as your hosts. They are dedicated to ensuring you have a wonderful and enriching experience during your stay.

    Lulu, originally from Colombia, is part of a couple who have embraced rural living for over ten years. After spending 15 years exploring the world – England, the United States, Germany, India, Ghana, Switzerland, Canada and Colombia – they returned to Cantabria, settling in the heart of the Valles Pasiegos. Fueled by a lifelong passion for nature and a desire to contribute positively to the lives of others, they co-founded The Social Circle, because of their commitment to building change makers communities.

    Lulu, passionate host and community builder, certified Agile Coach for social projects with extensive experience, has led a sustainability incubator at a Latin American university, facilitator of social innovation learning and art of hosting experiences. Their diverse backgrounds and shared values create a dynamic and committed partnership for social transformation.

    As a family, they cherish their life in the countryside, raising their daughter Lucía amidst the beauty of the Valles Pasiegos. Their passion for nature and community extends to their role as your hosts. They are dedicated to ensuring you have a wonderful and enriching experience during your stay.

    Lucía is the daughter of Oscar and Lulu, being raised amidst the beauty of the Valles Pasiegos. She is mentioned as part of the family that creates the magical touch of the place with her purity, helping to bring colivers to another level of reflection about their role as social transformers.

    Rating

    9.4/10 Excellent
    Based on 33 reviews

    Key Points

    Community Depth

    The vast majority of guests describe meaningful connections with other residents, with many mentioning feeling part of something bigger and experiencing genuine friendships. The community attracts people focused on social impact and personal growth.

    Return Desire

    Multiple guests express strong desire to return or have already returned multiple times, indicating the community creates lasting positive impressions. Several guests extended their originally planned stays.

    Shared Activities

    Guests regularly engage in group activities including cooking together, hiking, meditation, river swimming, and skill-sharing sessions, demonstrating active community participation beyond casual interactions.

    Potential Issues

    Stay Duration

    While many guests stay for 2+ weeks (31% of those mentioning duration), only one review mentions a stay of 4+ weeks (6 weeks). Most documented stays are in the 2-3 week range, with one shorter 5-day stay mentioned.

    Key Points

    Host Recognition

    The hosts Oscar and Lulu are mentioned by name in the overwhelming majority of reviews, with guests consistently praising their personal involvement, generosity, and dedication to creating meaningful experiences.

    Community Building

    Hosts actively create an environment that fosters connections between guests through their values, energy, and facilitation of shared experiences. They empower residents to co-facilitate activities and contribute to the community.

    Values Transmission

    The hosts successfully transmit their values of generosity, service, and social transformation to the community, creating a culture that attracts like-minded individuals and encourages personal growth.

    Key Points

    Space Quality

    The facilities receive consistent praise for being well-maintained, comfortable, and fully equipped. The wooden cabins and coworking spaces are described as cozy, clean, and ideal for both living and working.

    Multiple Space Types

    The property offers diverse spaces for different activities including private cabins, shared coworking areas, kitchen, gardens, and outdoor spaces, allowing for both privacy and community interaction.

    Gathering Activities

    The spaces facilitate full-house gatherings including shared meals, presentations, and social activities, demonstrating that the layout supports community cohesion.

    Natural Setting

    The property is surrounded by beautiful nature including gardens, mountains, and proximity to a river, which enhances the overall experience and provides additional spaces for community activities.

    Key Points

    Workspace Quality

    The coworking space receives consistent praise for being well-designed, functional, and comfortable. It offers flexibility to work both indoors and outdoors with mountain views, creating an inspiring work environment.

    Internet Reliability

    Multiple guests specifically mention that the internet is fast and reliable throughout the property, which is essential for remote work.

    Work-Life Balance

    Guests successfully balance focused work with community activities and nature, indicating the space supports productivity while maintaining the coliving experience.

    Key Points

    Kitchen Facilities

    The kitchen is mentioned as being in ideal condition with proper elements, though specific details about equipment and supplies are limited in reviews.

    Cooking Together

    Multiple guests mention cooking and sharing meals together, indicating the kitchen facilitates communal cooking activities and serves as a gathering space.

    Local Food Access

    The rural location provides access to local food products and nearby restaurants, complementing the self-catering facilities.

    Key Points

    Cabin Comfort

    The cabins consistently receive praise for being comfortable, cozy, and fully equipped with everything needed for daily living.

    Cleanliness Maintenance

    The property is described as clean and well-maintained, with facilities kept in perfect condition.

    Peaceful Environment

    The atmosphere is described as calm and peaceful, contributing to a comfortable living experience without disturbances.

    Key Points

    Peaceful Atmosphere

    The environment is described as calm and peaceful, which supports good sleep quality. No guests mention any sleep disturbances or noise issues.

    Cabin Privacy

    The cabin structure provides private sleeping spaces separated from common areas, with guests mentioning the comfort and coziness of their accommodations.
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    Work

    Main workspace
    A garage that has been converted to an open coworking space with wood and trestles. You can open the door on sunny days to enjoy natural light and the mountains of the Pasiegos valleys.
    Alternative workspaces
    Private and shared rooms in wooden houses include a studio to work in for days when you work from the room instead of the coworking space

    Equipment

    Internet

    Fiber
    1000 Mbps
    High-speed fiber optic Internet connection with cables and network interface cards available to work as if you were in the office. You can send huge files, stream music and 4k videos at the same time in multiple devices.
    Wi-Fi coverage
    WiFi works very well everywhere throughout the property

    Meals

    Community dinnerEvery day
    Communal cooking every night to create authentic relationships using fresh ingredients from the garden, with leftovers saved for the chickens

    Groceries

    The coliving is located in a village with less than 100 inhabitants, 40 minutes from Santander. They grow fresh ingredients in their own garden which are used for communal meals.
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    Activities

    Community Cooking

    Cook together every night using fresh ingredients from the garden to create authentic relationships. Guests consistently mention shared meals as a highlight, with collaborative cooking fostering deep connections and community bonding.

    8 mentions in reviews

    Hiking

    Access to numerous mountain trails and natural parks for hiking in the Valles Pasiegos region. Popular activities include moonlit hikes to La Piedrona and exploring the lush green hills and mountains surrounding the coliving.

    6 mentions in reviews

    River Swimming

    Take refreshing dips in the Pas River with natural pools and swimming spots. The nearby Pas River offers perfect opportunities for cooling off and connecting with nature.

    4 mentions in reviews

    Nature Immersion

    Deep immersion in nature with mountain views and fresh air in the Valles Pasiegos. Guests describe the location as feeling like a rainforest with spectacular natural surroundings that facilitate reconnection with nature.

    15 mentions in reviews

    Biking

    Greenway for biking along the river PAS through scenic countryside. Guests enjoy bike rides along the river and exploring the beautiful Cantabrian landscape on two wheels.

    3 mentions in reviews

    Wildlife Observation

    Observe and interact with local farm animals including cows, sheep, and goats during hikes, plus enjoy the company of adorable cats, rabbits, chickens and even hedgehogs on the property.

    4 mentions in reviews

    Rooms

    Single Room

    Single bed
    Up to 1 guest

    Wooden cabins with mix of private and shared rooms. Each cabin includes balcony, small kitchen, and studio workspace for working from room.

    Double Room

    Double bed
    Up to 2 guests

    Wooden cabins with mix of private and shared rooms. Each cabin includes balcony, small kitchen, and studio workspace for working from room.

    Location

    Villegar, Cantabria, Spain

    PAS Coliving is located in Villegar, a small mountain village with less than 100 inhabitants in the Valles Pasiegos region of Cantabria. The accommodation sits on a small farm filled with gardens, fruit trees and colorful orchards, surrounded by the mountainous landscape of Green Spain.

    The Pas River runs through the valley and is central to local life, featuring bridges, natural pools, a greenway, and historic spas. The area is known for its transhuman cattle farming heritage, where the Pasiegos people historically moved between mountain pastures. The location offers access to numerous mountain trails and natural parks for hiking, and is only 30 minutes from the nearest beach along Cantabria's 220-kilometer coastline with over 70 beaches.

    Getting Around

    Not walkable
    Small village with less than 100 inhabitants, limited local services
    Reviews: Guests mention a bar/restaurant next door and ice cream shop 15 minutes walk away in next village
    Greenway biking
    Greenway available for biking along the river PAS
    Destinations: River PAS greenway for biking and running, mountain trails and natural parks
    Reviews: Guests enjoyed bike rides along the river and mountain routes, with easy access to natural trails
    Bus service
    Bus connection to Santander available from the area
    Destinations: Santander city center and regional connections
    Reviews: Guests report good bus access with 45-minute journey to Santander despite remote location

    Policies

    Stay restrictions

    30 nights minimum