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Galica's only bull ring is here and the tradition of bull fighting is still strong.
Casa Camboa
Vilacoba, Galicia
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£ 2,898
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Accommodation
At a glance
- Sleeps 10
- 3 Double Bedrooms
- 1 Single Bedroom
- 1 Twin Bedroom
- 5 Bathrooms
- WiFi
- Ground Floor: Entrance hall with original kitchen hearth. Kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher). Dining room (access to conservatory/ garden room). Cloakroom. Front and rear conservatories. Utility room (washing machine). WiFi. Central heating throughout the house.
- First Floor: Sitting room (TV, DVD, CD). Double bedroom with en suite shower room. Single bedroom with en suite bathroom. Twin bedroom with en suite shower room.
- Second Floor: Spacious double bedroom with en suite bathroom (sloping ceiling). Spacious double bedroom with en suite bathroom and additional single bed (sloping ceiling).
- Outside: Wide tiered lawns. Open patios. Poolside shower. Private parking. Gas barbecue.
- Private swimming pool (10m x 5m) with Roman steps and flanked by wooden decking.
To learn that the owners' occupation was interior design came as no surprise to our vetting team as we wandered from one beautifully furnished room to the next in this impressive country house.
The restoration of the 100 year old property has incorporated materials of the finest quality. Handmade tiles line the walls of the attractive bathrooms, plump sofas and soft lighting combine to create a cosy sitting room and the dining room opens onto a light conservatory where further cushioned seating and tables are designed to take advantage of the picturesque views.
The overall effect is without a doubt one of comfort, and yet the accommodation is not precious, the solid furnishings being refreshingly uncluttered. Equally charming is the setting. The typically local village of Vilacoba, with its traditional stone buildings and vineyards, lies to the back of the house and its small shop and bar can be reached on foot. To the front, wide tiered lawns sweep down to form a sheltered arc beyond the swimming pool terrace, the views beyond this incorporating a scene of lush woodland on rolling slopes. In the background, the pleasant sound of the nearby river can be heard as it meanders its way through the valley below.
A good range of amenities and a restaurant can be found in the nearby town of Moraña, which is 5km away. Also close to hand is the historic town of Pontevedra with its attractive old quarter and nearby sandy beaches, which can be reached by way of a 30 minute drive.
- Internet provision is via a satellite connection.
- Property Licence No. TR000084
Pricing & Availability
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Location of Casa Camboa
Locality
Great Things to Do Near Casa Camboa
Pontevedra is not only a feast to the eyes, but also the taste buds!
Try some Iberian pork, some delicious Spanish cheeses or the unforgettable home smoked salmon from the Meson area situated behind the Town Hall.
Sample the seafood at O Grove...
For late season visitors to Galicia, indulge yourself at O Grove which becomes seafood party central during the first two weeks of October! Seafood menus, stalls on the quayside, cookery demonstrations and delicious local wines, O Grove has them all. Expect fresh langoustines, crabs, shrimp, octopus and squid plus inshore and deep sea fish. Plus barnacles, a local delicacy.
Spend the day relaxing in the sunshine by the pool...
Ennjoy the peace and quiet of your garden - take some good books and relax!
Try some tasty tapas in Portonovo...
Sample some traditional food a la Gallega with skate and floury potatoes all delicately cooked in a deliciously rich sauce.
Take a boat trip to Ons Island and see the contrasting coastlines...
Craggy rocks to the West with steep cliffs and caves, and fine white sandy beaches to the East. During summer months boats leave from many of the mainland towns - the journey lasts around 40 minutes.
Wend your way to the preserved fishing village of Combarro...
See the famous view of its horreos (grain stores) lined up in perfect formation overlooking the banks of the Ria of Pontevedra. Stop for a tapa in one of the tiny tavernas whilst there.
Visit the pretty town of Pontevedra, Galicia's smallest provincial capital, for sightseeing, shopping and tasty tapas...
During the 16th century it was the capital of Galicia and an important port too (Columbus' ship the 'Santa Maria' was built here). As a result it has a fascinating historical centre, both beautiful and well preserved with a maze of lanes, arcades and delightful stone flagged squares.
Cambados, is a peaceful seaside town about 40 minutes' away by car and possibly one of the prettiest in Galicia...
Not only possessing admirable architecture, it is also in the heart of a prime wine production area and has many specialist shops selling the local produce.
Mingle with the locals at a traditional festival...
Wild horses near this area are rounded up in a grand festival of 'La Rapa das Bestas' - the Capture of the Beasts which takes place in A Estrada over several days of the first weekend in July. The stockbreeders gather to tame, brand and groom the animals following a tradition dating back to the 16th century.
Minlge with the locals at the salmon festival held in May in A Estrada...
If there is one dish which can be identified with A Estrada above all others it is the salmon. It forms the basis of more than hundred recipes - pasties, croquettes, roasted, or with sauce.
Have a go at windsurfing at La Lanzada beach between Sanxenxo and O Grove...
A spectacular beach, backed by sand dunes, from where you can still see the ruins of an old tower-fortress which was once part of the defense system of Santiago de Compostela.
Galicia has many thermal springs with reputed medicinal qualities...
The Thermal Village in Cuntis dates back to Roman times and many have claimed to have rid themselves of their aches and pains over the years. Now a new spa has been built which you can try for yourselves.
Pop down to the market in nearby A Estrada...
Go on Wednesday mornings for a fine range of fresh foods and local produce from the area. - there's another in Cuntis on Saturday mornings too.
Relax in the elegant surroundings of the house or sit in the shade of one of the three camelia trees in the garden...
As the evening cools down move into the conservatory where you can still take advantage of the lovely views.
Pick up some hand made pottery...
Pay a visit to the gallery displaying Sargadelos ceramics in A Estrada. With exceptionally attractive figurines, plates and jewellery of a design unique to this part of Galicia you will find it hard to resist bringing home a piece!
Visit the old town in Vigo with its streets of oysters and basket sellers...
Have a shopping spree in any of four different shopping centres, and take in the museum which has around 300,000 square metres of parkland surrounding it.
Go West to La Toja, home to a 'Balneario' of spas and thermal waters...
Take the bridge over to the island to take the waters, renowned for their healing effects on the skin. Buy some of the toiletries made with the local minerals in the little shop on the island, which also serves as a fascinating museum. Try to visit the artisan market too.
Visit nearby Amil to see the pretty little chapel of the Virgin of the Miracles where mass is held every day...
It is a pilgrimage site too based on the belief that a miracle was performed here in the 18th century.
Watch for the Cruceiros as you drive around the countryside...
Made of stone, they are generally found at the entrance to churches or on crossroads and are respresentative of Galician culture and art. They are also full of legends and offer amongst many other things, protection for the weary traveller.
Nearby
Towns/Villages
| Moraña | 10 mins | |
| Pontevedra | 30 mins | |
| Combarro | 30 mins | |
| Sanxenxo | 35 mins | |
| Santiago de Compostela | 50 mins | |
| O Grove | 50 mins | |
| Baiona | 1 Hr 10 mins |
Beaches
| Playa de Silgar | 35 mins | |
| Playa de As Sinas | 40 mins | |
| Playa de Lanzada | 40 mins | |
| Playa de Liméns | 1 Hr |
Airports
| Vigo | 45 mins | |
| Santiago de Compostela | 1 Hr | |
| A Coruña | 1 Hr 30 mins | |
| Porto | 2 Hrs |
ports
| Santander | 5 Hrs 15 mins | |
| Bilbao | 6 Hrs 15 mins |
