Finca Museo Marqués de Valdecilla
Estate and house museum of the indiano (Spaniard who made his fortune in the Americas) Ramón Pelayo de la Torriente, with the Casa Blanca, restored houses and gardens in Medio Cudeyo.
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About the museum
The Valdecilla estate in Medio Cudeyo was the home of Ramón Pelayo de la Torriente, Marquis of Valdecilla. A native of the village and a merchant with businesses in Cuba, he sold his companies in 1920 and returned to live in Valdecilla until his death in 1932. His best-known work was the Casa de Salud (hospital) that bears his name, today the Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla.
In 2003 the Medio Cudeyo town council acquired the estate, some 15 hectares of meadows and woodland, which had been badly neglected. The main house, the Casa Blanca, is now a museum that presents the legacy of Ramón Pelayo and recreates the main rooms of a well-off family from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with some of the original furniture. It also has a projection room, a multipurpose hall and a room for temporary exhibitions.
The grounds include other restored buildings: La Casuca and the Casa San Rafael, which show rooms and décor from the first half of the 20th century, and La Solana, a house in traditional Cantabrian mountain style. El Garaje, the former coach houses, is used as classrooms, and La Cabaña, the former stables, is used by the escuela taller (training workshop) of Medio Cudeyo.
Highlights
- Casa Blanca, the marquis's residence, now a museum
- Recreated rooms of an indiano family from the early 20th century
- La Casuca and Casa San Rafael, with settings from the first half of the 20th century
- Estate of about 15 hectares with gardens, free to enter
- Guided visit of the museum and the estate
Permanent exhibition
- Museo Marqués de Valdecilla (Casa Blanca) – Recreation of the main rooms of Ramón Pelayo de la Torriente's residence, with some of the original furniture and spaces on his legacy.
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de Medio Cudeyo
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €2Children aged 4 to 12, pensioners and unemployed people |
| Children & teens | €2Reduced rate for ages 4 to 12. |
| Seniors | €2Reduced rate for pensioners and retirees. |
| Groups | –Groups of more than 15 people must contact the museum by phone or email. |
| Guided visit (museum, La Casuca and Casa San Rafael) with free route around the estate | €6 |
| Guided visit, reduced rate | €4 |
Museum admission (Casa Blanca): €3; reduced, €2. Guided visit with free route around the estate: €6; reduced, €4. Free admission for residents registered in Medio Cudeyo, for members of Amigos del Centro (with accreditation) and for children aged 0 to 4. Tickets are bought at the museum reception or on the municipality's tourism website.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Good to know | The guided visit covers the museum, La Casuca and the Casa San Rafael, and is completed with a free walk around the estate. It leaves at 11:00 and 17:00 (17:30 on the extended hours) and requires prior booking by phone or online. Please arrive at the museum reception 10 minutes early and wear flat shoes to protect the floors. |
