Villa Gargantans Spain
Holiday Home Rental Description
Spectacular Villa Gargantans oozes warmth and colour. Think rural chic in a wonderful peaceful setting with green valleys, rugged mountains and beautiful white wild beaches. The villa is located in a hamlet Vilacova near the small town of Morana in Ponevedra, Galicia.
With its superb colourful decoration inside and out and its rustic charm, you cannot fail to feel at home in this delightful, interesting villa. The wonderful five bedrooms sleep up to 10 guests so it is suited to families or groups of friends.
The very pretty 8x4m pool is surrounded by lush gorgeous plants and trees. You can relax on the comfortable sun loungers in the glorious Galacian sun and marvel at the stunning views. The huge landscaped garden is simply beautiful and so pleasing on the eye. There is a barbeque for delicious summer dinners.
The house has been extended in various places, each one adding something special to this glorious villa. The original part has many lovely exposed brick walls, the kitchen is spectacular with its huge oven to prepare some delicious food and the dining area even has a chandelier! The living rooms are cosy with warm lighting and wonderful charm. One of the extensions houses a lovely dining area and yet more space to relax in. There is a quiet zone in the villa’s library.
There are three charismatic en-suite double bedrooms, one triple en-suite room and one single en-suite bedroom – all gorgeous with sumptuous furnishings and so appealing!
This truly is a beautiful, charming villa. You feel like you are lost in the middle of the countryside. If you are looking for an utterly alluring villa in a quiet peaceful location then this is the place for you! Vilacova is a tiny, pretty, very friendly hamlet near Morana in Ponevedra. It is very peaceful – 8km from the nearest town, 700m from a shop and 700m to the nearest restaurant.
You will be dazzled by the historical city of Pontevedra, known for its well-preserved old town and Gothic Santa Maria la Mayor Basilica. It is an inviting, small riverside city combining its history, culture and style into a lively place to explore the Rias Baixes. The interlocking plazas and cute lanes are thriving with shops, markets, cafes and tapas bars.
Vigo, south west of Vilacova, is also historic and home to Europe’s largest fishing fleet. Its central areas are full of intriguing corners, buzzing tapas bars, restaurants and clubs and it is the main gateway to the beautiful Illas Cies.
The epic Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail’s final stop is Santiago de Compostela. It is a unique city with magnificent stone architecture of which the famous cathedral is the jewel in the crown. The skirl of bagpipes wafts across plazas and the countless charming restaurants and bars specialising in fine delicious Galician seafood and local wines. You might think you were in Scotland. You will we wowed and charmed by this stunning city. Walking the whole of the most popular route of the pilgrimage takes about 30-35 days! Zamora is an attractive city in Castile and Leon, on a rocky hill near the border with Portugal and crossed by the Duero river. With its 24 Romanesque style churches of 12th and 13th centuries it has been called a “museum of Romanesque art”.
Other popular outings from this area are to the wonderful Porto and Braga in North Portugal. Braga is home to the oldest catherdral in Portugal and the attractions in Porto are endless.
Guests tend to fly into Santiago, Viga or occasionally Porto airports. At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting/childcare services
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!