GETTING THERE

Brittany Ferries (brittanyferries. ie) offers crossings from Portsmouth or Plymouth to Santander or Bilbao. You can also travel from Cork to Roscoff, France using the PETS Travel Scheme. One-way pet prices cost from €44 from Ireland and €55 from France. To book Casa Amarilla, visit vineridgeretreats.com/casa-amarilla or call 01622 808318. Seven-night rentals start from €1,430.