Casa de las Doñas

Casa de las Doñas is a restored rural house in Enterrías, in the municipality of Cillorigo de Liébana in Cantabria, about 13 km south of Potes on the N-621 road. It is visited on a guided tour, and its rooms look just as the last residents left them.

What is Casa de las Doñas?

It is a 19th-century farmstead, restored to show the traditional architecture of the Liébana region and the everyday life of rural families. The house has been unoccupied since 1982, and its rooms have been preserved unchanged, without alterations. Visitors therefore see authentic furnishings rather than a reconstruction. Visitors often describe it as a step back in time: the interiors look as though the owners had only just stepped out.

What will I see on the tour?

The route covers the whole farm complex. You will see the family dwelling, a hayloft with a threshing floor, a bread oven, the livestock stables and the vegetable gardens. The standout room is the kitchen with its trébede, the iron trivet used for pots over the hearth, and the pantry. This shows how work and life were organised on a mountain farm, where the house, the animals and the crops formed a single whole.

How do I plan a visit?

Visits are guided only, in groups of up to 15 people, and last about 90 minutes. Because places are limited, it is wise to phone or check casadelasdonas.es before you travel and confirm a time. Prices and hours can change, so get current details from the organiser. From Potes you can drive south on the N-621; Enterrías lies along this route.

Why come here?

Casa de las Doñas shows a side of Liébana that the main trails do not: not grand palaces or churches but the daily life of a peasant family, from baking bread to threshing grain. Visitors praise it as a must in the region, and thanks to the small group the guide can answer questions and talk about the details of farm life.

When should I come and what can I combine it with?

Liébana is a mountain region at the foot of the Picos de Europa, so the visit combines well with other attractions nearby: a stroll around Potes or walks in the mountains. The house makes a good stop for a break from the trails, especially on days with poorer weather, since most of the tour takes place in farm buildings and gardens.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Casa de las Doñas?

In Enterrías, in the municipality of Cillorigo de Liébana (Cantabria), about 13 km south of Potes.

Can I enter without a guide?

No. Visits are always guided, in groups of up to 15 people.

How long does the visit last?

About 90 minutes.

Which room is the most interesting?

The kitchen with its trébede and pantry.