Casa Cándida

A strikingly symmetrical design lends an instant air of grandeur to the sweeping grounds of this substantial family home and makes Casa Cándida an eye-catching and comfortable base for a holiday near the golden sands and charming fishing villages of Galicia’s beautifully unspoilt southern coast.

Just a 10 minute drive from the sandy bay of Playa America, the local hamlet of Vilariño de Arriba has quickly become a favoured spot for our guests. We were therefore delighted to view this latest discovery there and as we walked onto the terraces that flank both the ground and first floors of the property, we could not fail to be impressed by the extensive grounds that stretched out ahead of us. Between colour-filled flowerbeds and beautifully tended shrub borders, wide lawns weave their way towards the 12-metre swimming pool and a court for games of paddle*, beyond which an extensive vista of wooded hills and rolling meadows forms the most restful of backdrops.

With such scenic rural views to be enjoyed from the house and garden, and a wealth of idyllic beaches an easy drive away, a holiday here can make the most of both coast and country.  Just 600m from the house, a local restaurant offers visitors the chance to sample typical cuisine in an essentially rural village environment and yet at the same time the Caribbean-like sands of Playa America are only 3.3km away.  Also of great appeal is the layout of the house itself, which offers flexibility for sharing families and large groups.

Designed by a local family to create independence for its own various generations, the property cleverly incorporates two individual houses, each with its own entrance door, four bedrooms, a kitchen and living room.  Completely symmetrical in layout, they both open out onto the grounds via patio doors from their living areas, enabling residents to enjoy the substantial grounds and facilities together or retreat to independent quarters if desired.