Casa Carballo Region: Galicia Sleeps: 6 Overview The newly restored Casa Carballo is located in the tranquil town of Mondariz, south east of Pontevedra and 35 minutes by car from the glorious Rias Baixas beaches. The countryside location is stunning and perfect for those that love nature and exploring the wild and scenic beauty of Galicia. It is located close to the fabulous seaside town of Vigo and north of Porto. You can easily cross the border and visit two countries on the same trip. Casa Carballo enjoys its gorgeous stone structure and has been carefully renovated to make it into a comfortable holiday home with fabulous contemporary features. It enjoys a wonderful garden with a private jacuzzi where you can relax and enjoy the fantastic valley views. The villa is over 200 years old and its ancient charms have been incorporated into the stunning renovation. With two lovely bedrooms, it can sleep 4 guests though there is a sofa bed that can be used to increase this to 4 adults and 2 children or 5 adults. It is very comfortable and guests are provided with bathrobes, natural and vegan toiletries and ecological cleaning products. Mondariz is a peaceful town with good shops, restaurants and cafes as well as the prestigious Mondariz Spa where you can enjoy the precious thermal waters and gorgeous, indulgent treatments. Close by, you will find beautiful river walks and an 18-hole golf course. The area is popular for horseback riding and adventure sports such as rafting, kayaking and canyoning. The dazzling sandy beaches of the Rias Baixas are perfect for days out and watching the gorgeous sunsets. Booking Casa Caballo gives you the opportunity to combine beaches with hiking, horse riding, river activities, sightseeing of historic buildings, dining in style and enjoying this famous wine region. Beautiful valley views can be enjoyed from the comfortable open plan living area which is drowned in sunlight. The squishy L-shaped sofa sits in front of the modern woodburning stove, intricately carved wooden furnishings and the villa’s large television. The contemporary kitchen, in a lovely cool blue shade, is located the other side of the central staircase and offers excellent appliances for your self-catering break. The staircase leads to two cosy bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with twins that are next to each other. Both bedrooms enjoy exposed stone walls, modern furnishings and gorgeous ceilings. They share a beautiful Page 1 shower room which boasts a large contemporary shower as well as a delightful, ancient stone sink. Outside, the lovely garden offers alfresco dining using the villa’s barbecue, lounging and a fabulous wooden jacuzzi with hydrotherapy and chromotherapy. You just need a chilled bottle of fizz and you are ready to go! Facilities Ideal for Kids • Ideal for Teens • Wi-Fi/Internet • Pets Welcome • Hot Tub • Walk to Restaurant • <1hr to Airport • Hairdryer • Satellite TV • Working Fireplace • Heating • Cot(s) • Fenced Grounds • Rural Location • Walking/Hiking Paths • Wine Tasting • Golf Nearby • Outstanding Landscapes • Outdoor Pursuit & Activities • Tourist Towns & Villages • Historical Sites Page 2 Interior & Grounds The Villa Cozy restored House with garden and private Jacuzzi located in the quiet town of Mondariz, 35 mins by car from the beaches of the south coast called Rías Baixas. The house is over 200 years old and it has been recently restored using stone and wood. There are 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, and it can accommodate up to 6 people Ground Floor - Ample living room with satellite TV, stove and sofa bed - Open plan dining room for 4 people - Fully equipped kitchen with stone oven and access to the garden First Floor - Bedroom with double bed (200 x 200 cm) - Bedroom with two single beds (90 x 200 cm) - Shower room Exterior Grounds - Large terrace and garden area - Outdoor dining - Various sun loungers - Private parking - Hot tub Additional Facilities - Wi-Fi connection - Central heating - Hair dryer - Satellite TV - Coffee maker - Washing machine - Dryer - Crib Tourist Registration Number: VUT-PO-005679 Page 3 Location & Local Information Casa Carballo enjoys the best of both worlds. It is peaceful with stunning valley views yet very close to the shops and restaurants of the quiet town of Mondariz. Mondariz is south east Vigo and Pontevedra, Vigo being the closer. It is 35 minutes by car from the glorious Rias Baixas beaches and close to the border of Portugal. It is very easy to combine your holiday in Galicia with a trip to Porto. Perhaps you will fly there and spend a few days in the beautiful, vibrant city before arriving at Casa Carballo. The Rias Baixas are a series of four estuarine inlets, the Ria de Muros e Noia, the Ria de Arousa, the Ria de Pontevedra and the Ria de Vigo. The Rias are rich in marine life and are beautiful to explore. They boast more towns, villages and restaurants than other stretches of the Galician coast. Guests will enjoy superb seafood and can visit the lovely towns of Pontevedra and Vigo as well as the quaint albarino wine capital Cambados and trips to the offshore islands. The Rias Baixes beaches are stunning with a good range of watersports on the larger beaches and peace and intimacy on the hidden little coves. Though chilly, the waters are generally calm. Playa de la Lanzada, one of Galicia’s best beaches offers over 3km of dazzling white sand and clear blue sea backed by stunning dunes. The sky lights up in all shades of pink, orange and red at sunset. The picturesque Playa Area das Pipas enjoys delightful rocks and tide pools and is lined with fragrant pine trees. The beaches on Illas Cies are spectacular. Pontevedra is a beautiful, well-preserved old town. Brimming with beautiful buildings, interlocking narrow lanes and picturesque plazas, it combines history, culture and style. It is a great place to shop, dine and sightsee. The town’s Gothic Santa Maria la Mayor Basilica is stunning. Cambados, the capital of the albarino wine country, is actually a fusion of three medieval villages, Fefinans at the north end of town, Cambados proper in the middle and the fishing quarter of Santo Tome in the south. It is comprised of ancient streets lined with beautiful stone architecture and sprinkled with inviting taverns and restaurants. Sanxenxo is often called the ‘Marbella of Galicia’ and boasts a busy leisure port, a long attractive waterfront and lots of tourist amenities and restaurants. You will mostly find Spanish holidaymakers in Sanxenxo. A popular place to visit is Ermita de San Sebastian on the Isla de la Toja. It is a dreamy place with millions of scallop shells adorning its beautiful little church. You may also want to look at the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail and Santiago de Compostela. This interesting city enjoys magnificent stone architecture and a famous cathedral. The skirl of bagpipes Page 4 might make you think you are in Scotland. The town’s charming restaurants and bars specialise in fine delicious Galician seafood and local wines. Local Amenities Nearest Airport Vigo Airport (33km) Nearest Ferry Port Vigo Ferry Port (45km) Nearest Village Mondariz (650m) Nearest Town/City Porrino (32km) Nearest Restaurant Cuevas Restaurant (1km) Nearest Bar/Pub Bar Carlos (750m) Nearest Supermarket Eroski (12km) Nearest Beach Do Val River Beach (2km) Nearest Golf Mondariz Golf (4km) Nearest Tennis Vilasobroso Tennis Court (4km) Page 5 What Oliver loves… What you should know… The restoration of the cute Casa Carballo is in sympathy with the building’s The glorious renovation is newly completed so guests are thoroughly spoilt in this immaculate villa ancient history, yet provides wonderful modern living As well as visiting the coastal towns, you will enjoy fabulous countryside and some wonderful wineries to visit. The region’s The location is wonderful, so peaceful yet within easy access of the Rias albarino wine is delicious! Baixas’ sensational beaches and the fabulous towns of Vigo and Pontevedra The villa does not have a swimming pool but it does have a very classy jacuzzi with hydrotherapy and chromotherapy. What a You can easily combine your holiday with a trip to the fabulous town of Porto treat! Page 6 Terms & Conditions - Security deposit: €150 paid in cash to the owner upon arrival and refunded upon departure, subject to full inspection. - Arrival time: 4 pm - Departure time: 10 am - End of stay cleaning included?: Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. - Linen & towels included?: Bed linen, bath and pool towels are included in the rental price. - Energy costs included?: Yes, included in the rental price. - Heating costs included?: Yes, included in the rental price. - Internet access?: Wi-Fi internet access included in rental price. - Minimum stay: 7 nights - Changeover day: Saturday during high season. - Pets welcome?: On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. - Smoking Allowed?: Not permitted. - Tax: Tourist Tax included in the rental price. - Insurance: Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, personal belongings, public liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. Page 7.