400 Y.O traditional Galician Cottage With Private Pool
Tranquil Setting, Spectacular Views, Award Winning Beaches,Vineyards, Forests and charming villages.
Sleeps up to 6 (2 Bedrooms)
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Nestled beneath the vine clad mountains, the stunning Southern Rias Baixas, Albarino wine growing region, the perfect location to relax in this spacious, comfortable cottage with stunning gardens, large floodlit pool. Beautifully maintained and equipped to an exceptionally high standard. 5 min drive to N. Portugal. Spectacular scenery, ideal base for walking, riding, wine appreciation, water sports and artists. Superb location for easy access to finest award winning beaches (Isles de Cies, one of the top 10 beaches in the world and a haven for nature lovers), delicious sea food restaurants and tapas. Organic micro climate providing flavoursome produce and wines of the highest quality, still at affordable prices. Colourful markets. Plant filled courtyard, shaded BBQ areas for alfresco meals and a marquee to share happy, relaxed dining. Space for children to play happily and a lawned area by the pool with sunbeds and hammocks for sunbathing.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 19 May 2012 - 16 June 2012 | £2000 | 7 | ||
| 16 June 2012 - 15 September 2012 | £2500 | 7 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 15 December 2012 | £2000 | 7 |
Pilgrims Cottage (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2/6) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 January 2012 - 19 May 2012 | £700 | 1 | ||
| 19 May 2012 - 16 June 2012 | £900 | 1 | ||
| 16 June 2012 - 15 September 2012 | £1400 | 7 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 3 November 2012 | £700 | 1 | ||
| 3 November 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £500 | 1 |
Notes on prices
For smaller groups/families renting the villa there is a discount.
Changeover day
Changeover day, in summer is Saturday. The rest of the year we are very flexible. Arrival, any time after 5pm and departure time 9am to facilitate cleaning please in the summer months, out of season again we are flexible to accomodate flight times.
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Pilgrims Cottage (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2/6)
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| Bedroom 1 twin beds with en-suite bath/shower, WC, (room for cot)Bedroom 2 Double bed and comfortable sofa bed if required in family room with adjoining wet/shower room, basin and WC. Galleried sitting/dining area, flower filled courtyard with BBQ and Marquee for family suppers. Laundry room. Fascinating Kitchen with original features, bread oven, churrasqueiro and range, gas cooker, fridge/freezer and granite work/serving area. Pilgrims Cottage is delightfully cool in summer and warm in winter. A rare opportunity to stay in one of Galicia's unique and historic cassitta's. Spacious, cool comfortable furnishings a truly cottage experience, ideal for guests wanting to explore our beautiful region,read, relax, cook. Very peaceful and private a delightful base ideal for a relaxing break great in spring and autumn. The family bedroom ideal for 3-4 children. After dining in the courtyard slip into the walled pool garden for a floodlit swim. The pool is not shared! | |
Notes on accommodation
Spacious, cool comfortable furnishings a truly cottage experience, ideal for guests wanting to explore our beautiful region, read, relax, cook. Luxury self-catering and (B&B out of season). Full CH, also a wood burning stove and free logs making this an ideal winter/Christmas choice. Above the average self catering property, equipped to a high standard. Os Bravos welcomes families, groups and couples alike. Secluded and secure, it is a haven of tranquility, but perfectly situated for access to all that Galicia and N. Portugal have to offer. The cottage is particularly suitable for guests looking for a secluded, cosy away from it all break. Excellent daily rates.
The en-suite bedroom has plenty of space for a cot if required.The sitting room has 2 sofas one of which is a double sofa bed which can be utilized if required. Beds can be arranged to suit the needs of the family/group.
Accessibility
The cottage is all on one level, the grounds also however many restaurants/bars in this area are well adapted for wheelchair users and the beaches have excellent facilities. We have welcomed people here with mobility problems and they have had a most enjoyable holiday.
Outside
Beautiful walled, well maintained, mature grounds with separate pool area, (completely fenced) a haven for many bird species with shaded corners, cooling fountain, specially designed 'tranquility garden' with many exotic species of plants, ideal for reading, relaxing, meditating, but with plenty of space for recreation. Sole use of lovely swimming pool amongst flora and fauna with breathtaking mountain and vineyard views, (11 metres with jacuzzi) and separate paddling pool for little ones. Many fruit trees and a kiwi fruit plantation provide both properties with organic fruits most of the year. A table and seating area, herb garden and in the shade of the large plum tree in the cassita courtyard there is a BBQ, seating & Marquee Private, secure parking .Both our properties are ideally suited to families however only one of the properties are rented out at a time so as to ensure peace and quiet for our guests and total privacy.( unless both properties are required for one family/group)
Coast/Beach
La Guardia, a wealth of beaches with blue flag status, 15 mins drive. Baiona, Samil, Patos, Playa America, all offer a host of amenities, free parking, safe bathing, water sports (a surfers heaven!) 20 mins from Os Bravos. Take a ferry to islands off Baiona, discover 1 of the top 10 beaches in the world.Cies. Paradise. Galicia prides itself on clean, safe beaches, sandy bays, rock pooling, little coves and hidden places, unspoilt and nearby. Soft white sand,clear turquoise sea, even dolphins.
Golf
Ponte de Lima, Ria de Vigo and Mondariz golf courses are all approximately 30 - 40 mins drive.They all welcome guests.
Special interest holidays
Os Bravos is situated in the heart of the S. Rias Baixus ,(Ruta del Vino), Albarino wine growing region, surrounded by bodegas/vineyards, large and small. An ideal center for wine tasting and visiting the world famous O Rosal wine fiesta in July. At Os Bravos guests can also enjoy comparative tastings in a relaxed atmosphere with a wine expert on hand to help maximise enjoyment if required.
The Port lodges in the Douro valley (Vila Nova de Guia) are also well worth a visit.
Travel
Fly to Vigo 20 mins drive from Os Bravos.OR Oporto 50 mins drive. Santiago De compostella 90 mins . Ferries arriving at Santander, Bilbao For info. re Airlines/ferries servicing these routes do call. Vueling (to Vigo)Easyjet,Clickair, Tap Air and Ryanair,Aer Lingus are the main providers, do check the Internet and press for offers . We recommend car hire but local, reliable taxis can be arranged to collect and deliver to airports. Bus service 10 mins walk.Train stations Valenca and Tui.
Distances
Tomino 5 min drive 20 min walk, good facilities. Estas /Figuero15 min walk, friendly bars/shop. Tui medieval town,impressive cathedral, market on Thursday. Vigo city/port ,theatres, galleries and restaurants. La Guardia - langoustine capital just 15 min drive, a must for seafood lovers. O Rosal famous for wine 15 min drive. Baiona, lovely beaches & castles. Santiago de Compostella , just 90 mins,by car. So much to do and see. Portugal just a 5 min. drive across the R.Minho! Braga 30 mins drive.
Further details
Nearest village shop (well stocked) 15 min walk. Figuero also friendly bar with outside terrace, walk through the cool forest (15mins), past the 'fortaleza' to this extraordinary village , relax in the village square (3 bars and a shop) with a glass of Albarino, or visit the magnificent church of San Campio de Lonxe, a famous place of worship and healing, also a refuge on the Santiago Way. 5 min drive (Goain and Tomino) have good local supermarkets fresh meat, fish and deli. Superb weekly markets. Banks 5 min drive , with cash points. Internet cafes too. Many bars, restaurants and taperia's offering excellent value for money. Fresh bread delivered daily to the house and cottage. Fresh fish delivered too.Good value restaurants close by, all offer a 'takeaway service'. Superb local produce, fresh, healthy and organic. A feast from the sea and flavours unrivalled. This really is a gastronomic delight. La Guardia (harbour town)is called the Langostine capital of Europe, with fantastic well priced restaurants. In Galicia, there is something tempting on offer to eat, see, or do 12 months of the year. From bodega visits and informal, comparative tastings at Os Bravos to lazy days on the stunning islands of Cies and Ons. For the more active, kayaking/canoeing, surfing, windsurfing and hobbiecats. Culture/art is all around, from the medieval town of Tui to the celtic site at Santa Techla, Santiago de Compostella is also a must (just 1.5hrs drive). So, in the spring come and marvel at the wild flower meadows, the rushing streams and the wild pony roundups , in summer enjoy the glorious beaches and long sunny days (the large house is available June/July/August) the cottage is unavailable then) , in autumn help with the harvest of the vines, marvel at the colours, a perfect time for artists and walkers. In winter explore Vigo, enjoy the stylish shopping, numerous art galleries and classic architecture, theatres, museums and spa's, return to Os Bravos for log fires and Rioja!
Booking notes
We are happy to pencil in any dates you may be intersted in, booking can be made by phone or email, confirmation by email/phone when 10% deposit only will be required, the balance 8 weeks prior to your holiday. Payments by direct transfer or cheque if preferred.
A free case of wine will be given to any guests booking prior to 29/2/2012 !
Guest comments
Thank you for your great hospitality and for borrowing your hidden paradise. Ludger and Carolein, Holland. What a find, superb hosts, peaceful setting and amazing surrounding area, Judith and Karl could do no more to make us so welcome, a huge thank you. Janine and Hugh Rees. Thank you ever so much for such an enjoyable stay in os bravos the pool was lovely and we had many lovely swims, thank you for being so kind and for your great hospitality, we loved it all. Don, Helen, Doug, Calum, Ellie, Rob, Naomi, Joe and Majella.This place is filled with grace and serenity. The Berrill family, Ireland.
We have had our best holiday ever,Marianne and Brian Hughes,Graystones. Ireland
House swap
House swap considered.
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Property Ref S10270
Judith Goater and Karl Abreu
Tel: (Spain) + 34 986 623 337
Mob: (Spain) + 34 685 640 082
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