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Casita del Norte |
Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain |
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O Curralino is a lovely old stone farmhouse standing on an acre and a half of mixed meadow and woodland situated in the middle of a beautiful, peaceful valley in the province of Pontevedra. It has two independent parts available for rent. Both cottages have terraces and views of mountains, forests and vineyards. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Mountainous / Romantic / Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 2 |
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Guests:
| 5 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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O Curralino is a lovely old stone farmhouse standing on an acre and a half of mixed meadow and woodland situated in the middle of a beautiful, peaceful valley in the province of Pontevedra. It has two independent parts available for rent - Casita del Norte, with two bedrooms and Casita del Sur with one bedroom. Both cottages have terraces and views of mountains, forests and vineyards, and the property adjoins a woodland of oak and chestnut on either side of a small river, ideal for cooling off on hot summer days. Mount Acibal, just behind O Curralino, has miles of tracks perfect for walking or mountain-biking. O Curralino is situated 55 minutes from the airport at Santiago de Compostela, and 25 minutes from the beautiful and unspoiled medieval town of Pontevedra. The beaches of the Rias Bajas are within half an hour, where there are many choices ranging from protected coves to ocean facing surfing beaches. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Atmospheric tapas bars abound in the streets and plazas of the old town of Pontevedra and the villages that line the coast, where delicious regional specialities can be sampled. Across the valley in the village of Amil the fiesta of Los Milagros De Amil occurs on the second weekend in September, where wooden platters of octopus are served with large bowls of wine, and the dancing goes on till dawn. The property adjoins a woodland of oak and chestnut on either side of a small river, ideal for cooling off on hot summer days. Mount Acibal, just behind O Curralino, has miles of tracks perfect for walking or mountain-biking. O Curralino is situated 55 minutes from the airport at Santiago de Compostela, and 25 minutes from the beautiful and unspoiled medieval town of Pontevedra. The beaches of the Rias Bajas are within half an hour, where there are many choices ranging from protected coves to ocean facing surfing beaches. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Getting to your holiday in Galicia: Santiago de Compostela International Airport is 55 minutes from O Curralino, La Coruna Airport is 90 minutes away, and Porto (Portugal) about 2 hours. Ryanair flies to Santiago de Compostela from London Stanstead, Liverpool, Frankfurt and Rome. Ryanair flies to Porto from London Stansted, Liverpool, Bristol and Dublin. Clickair ( Iberia) flies to La Coruna from London Heathrow. TAP (Air Portugal) flies to Porto from London Gatwick and London Heathrow. |
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Nearest airports:
| Santiago de Compostela (55 minutes) 50km |
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Nearest train station:
| Pontevedra (20 minutes) 22km |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Santander |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Caldas de Reyes/Morana |
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Car Hire:
| Essential |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Information in house |
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Nearest beach:
| Half and hour, many |
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Nearest shop:
| Morana - 7 minutes drive |
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Nearest market:
| Pontevedra (20 minutes), Morana, 1st & 3rd Friday |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Roger Stewart |
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Contact Phone No. |
+34 986538207 / +34 677053306 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Beach within 30km / Birdwatching / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
CD Player / Cot / Highchair / DVD player / Linen provided / Log Fire / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
This is a two bedroomed cottage with a well appointed kitchen/dining area, and comfortable lounge. There are two bedrooms; one with a double bed, the other with a choice of either three singles, or a double and a single (the cottage sleeps 5). Both bedrooms have beautiful views.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Garden / Parking / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
In front of the cottage is a garden with a small stone table and seating area, ideal for catching the last of the evening sun. The kitchen at the back of the cottage leads onto a patio with a shaded seating/dining area and lawn, where you can enjoy views of the valley from the comfort of your sunlounger. If you want beautiful countryside and a taste of real Spain, then come on holiday in Galicia!
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Further Details |
Galicia is an autonomous region in the north-west of Spain, divided into four provinces namely A Coruna, Pontevedra, Lugo and Orense. Pontevedra is home to the Rias Baixas, coastal inlets similar to fjords boasting not only the best weather in the region, but also incomparable seafood and the world class white wine, Albarino. The coastal district of Pontevedra where O Curralino is situated has a landscape that has been described as one of the last remaining examples of medieval strip farming in Europe, with a patchwork of vineyards, pasture, maize and vegetable fields.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Booking:A non-refundable 25% deposit is required at the time of booking, with the remaining 75% payable a month in advance of your holiday in Galicia. The deposit and balance can be paid either by bank transfer (UK account) or cheque.
A 70 pound/100 euro deposit is required to cover any damages; refundable on leaving providing there is no loss or damage.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / Other rental properties on site / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Casita del Norte |
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I would recommend this property for a peacful holiday. It is clean and comfortable and well equipped. It is a delight to sit outside and eat under the vine covered pagoda looking at the view of the mountain. We enjoyed walking, days out at the coast and going to the markets. In the evening, Bar Giao is a short walk away and you will be made welcome with tapas with your beer. For livelier entertainment, Pontevera is reached along good roads.We will return soon.
K & G, Cheshire, UK, Oct 2008 
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The information on the website is accurate, and that provided by the owners before the holiday and at the cottage was very helpful. The old farmhouse has been beautifully restored and was immaculate. The gardens are interesting and there is a lovely view of the surrounding fields and hills. If you like a quiet, relaxing holiday, this would suit. The main roads through the area are excellent, though the local roads quite challenging. I would recommend this property to anyone who will appreciate the peace and quiet of rural Spain, and is happy to drive off to Pontevedra, Santiago or A Corunna for interesting historical and architectural gems.
S & P, Norfolk, UK, Sep 2008
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