Secluded, lovely stone country house.

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The house sits in a large garden on a quiet country lane

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

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Dryer
Fireplace
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Pontevedra, GA

Monastery of Santa Maria in Armenteira
‪12 min drive‬
Playa de Areas
‪15 min drive‬
Silgar Beach
‪21 min drive‬
Vigo (VGO-Peinador)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Os Salgueiros (the willows in Galician) is a lovely stone country cottage situated in an oasis of green.
Placed at the end of a lane, at the the foot of the forest of Mount Covelo, surrounded only by vines, with views of the sea, this is the perfect holiday hide away. The cottage gives you the feeling of being in the middle of no where, yet is only minutes from the village of Samieira with bars, restaurant and a shop, Combarro is 5 mins, Raxó 10 mins, Sanxenxo 15 mins and the wonderful city of Pontevedra only 15 mins.

There are two lovely beaches within walking distance situated on a quiet no through road where you will find a restaurant and tapas bar. There is also a boardwalk from the harbour wall that takes you to yet more beaches.
The cottage is situated right on the edge of the forest and a stroll in the early morning or evening is not to be missed, there are also many paths that climb the mountain and offer views of the Ria De Pontevedra and the Atlantic Ocean at its most beautiful. If you are a serious walker there are miles to explore.

The cottage has a large farm house kitchen, lounge, with wood burner, conseravatory, three bedrooms (sleeps 6), and 2 bathrooms. The beautiful garden backs right onto the forest and is filled with fruit trees - lemons for your gin and tonic, oranges for breakfast.The are two sun terraces to the front and a large covered bbq area.
There is parking for two cars. Pets are welcome and the forest is perfect for walking the dog.

Property manager

Sally Wills

Languages

English, Spanish

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Poio

Located in Poio, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Pontevedra Marina and Campo de Golf Meis are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ría de Barosa Park and Praia de Raxó. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pasaron Stadium or Paris Dakart Sanxenxo. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

Pontevedra, GA

What's nearby

Pontevedra Town Hall - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
Monastery of Santa Maria in Armenteira - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
Praza de la Pelegrina - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
Playa de Areas - 15 min drive - 7.8 km
Silgar Beach - 21 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

Arcade Station - 19 min drive
Vigo (VGO-Peinador) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tinta Negra - ‬4 min drive
‪Mirabous Café - ‬4 min drive
‪O Peirao - ‬4 min drive
‪Casino de la Toja - ‬4 min drive
‪Asador O Remo - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded, lovely stone country house. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded, lovely stone country house.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded, lovely stone country house.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded, lovely stone country house. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Praia de Raxó and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Santa Mariña. Monasterio de Poio and Playa de Areas are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

30 July 2017

Thoroughly recommended!

Comfortable, clean and well-equipped cottage full of charm and character and in a lovely peaceful setting. Sally and John were great hosts and full of helpful advice. We were lucky with the weather but the one drizzly day we had made us miss the luxury of a DVD player. Just a thought... Overall though it was a lovely spot and thoroughly recommended

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Antonio V., Don Benito

6 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Regreso a Galicia

Hemos estado muy a gusto en la casa 🏡 . Se encuentra bien situada si quieres estar en la zona de las Rias Baixas ya que está cerca de toda la zona y a unos minutos de Pontevedra . Está en plena naturaleza pero a la vez cerca de la carretera de la costa . Bonita casa muy bien cuidada por Sally y su marido. Excelente zona exterior . Es un poco incómoda ya que se encuentra a diferentes alturas pero te acostumbras en poco tiempo. No la recomiendo si van personas mayores por los diversos peldaños de los tramos de escaleras que separan las habitaciones. Bien decorada y tiene de todo para sentirte a gusto. Muy bonitas las diversas estancias, especialmente el comedor con vistas al jardín . Gracias Sally

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G., Barcelona

16 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Estancia ideal

La casa es tal cual se ve en las fotos, muy bonita con un bucólico diseño que nos ha encantado. La ubicación es muy buena pese a tener que hacer un poco de caminito hasta llegar a la casa lo cierto es que no oyes nada excepto pajaritos Nos ha encantado la casa y nos hubiéramos quedado más tiempo si dudarlo, de verdad que no solo es bonita sino que es amplia y muy cómoda, y nosotros que valoramos el tema del interiorismo me parece una casa muy bien ideada. Los anfitriones encantadores y sus recomendaciones muy muy acertadas. Conclusión: estancia en Chancelas ideal

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Silvia S.

10 Aug 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantástica casa en entorno inigualable

La casa tiene un entorno único, maravilloso, en medio de la naturaleza y muy cerca de la playa y pueblecitos como Combarro y Sanxenxo. Es una casa muy bonita con un enorme jardín, pero con escaleras para acceder a cada estancia. Aunque la casa tenía muchos detalles, el precio nos ha parecido algo elevado comparado con otros de la zona. Por lo demas, todo perfecto para pasar unos días de vacaciones.

10/10 Excellent

MARTA P.

22 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfecto!

He disfrutado con mi familia de una semana estupenda. La casa es preciosa y tanto el jardín como el entorno es inmejorable para disfrutar de unos días de desconexión. Los dueños muy hospitalarios y atentos, un encanto. Esperamos volver!

10/10 Excellent

Carola D.

12 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sitio encantador

La casa y la ubicación es maravillosa. Casa llena de detalles con unos caseros muy atentos. Recomendable

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

adam

27 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful getaway with stunning views

We had a really relaxing family holiday in this home away from home in a very unspoilt part of Galicia. Friendly hosts, a spacious clean and cosy house with massive garden and many lovely beaches close by. A real hidden gem.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty S.

5 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy house

We had a lovely time at this house, which is in a very nice location up on the hillside away from the busy coast. The house is very comfortably furnished and well equipped and the owners were very helpful. The only downside was that my husband hit his head a few times on low doorways, I think a tall person would need to take extra care!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

JOHN S.

29 July 2019

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the perfect hideaway!

just spent two glorious weeks here! brought our two energetic boxers who loved the huge garden a d hiking trail literally outside the gate. so secluded and peaceful yet minutes away walking to the beach. if you want to escape this your destination

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

1 May 2019

A beautiful traditional Galician stone cottage!

A wonderful stone cottage with beamed ceilings, and floors set over several levels, situated in beautiful lawned garden, adorned by lemon and orange trees filling the evening air with a wonderful fragrance. The cottage was light, airy and spotlessly clean. All the towels and bed linen were of a lovely quality and plentiful. Additional blankets for all beds also provided. Every room was very tastefully furnished and such attention to detail, useful items everywhere. Bathrooms with lavatory paper, cotton wool pads, soap and shower gel all provided. Boxes of tissues, little dishes of sweets, pretty candles... I could go on! A carton of milk, orange juice and some beers all awaited us, in the fridge. Tea bags, sugar and some basic store cupboard items too. Whilst cottage is in a small village, it was very close to main roads and motorway links, taking no time at all to explore the local area. We visited: O Grove, Sanxenxo in one direction and Pontevedra, Vigo and Baiona in the other! Sally and John were warm, helpful, kind and informative hosts. Were keen to share information of the local area, points of interest and good restaurants. Always received a very prompt response to any queries we had. We very much enjoyed our stay at this super cottage and hope to return. We recommend highly.

Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pascal M., Lot et Garonne

3 Oct 2018

Charme et confort

Accueil superbement gentil de Sally et de son epoux. La maison est confortable, bien équipée même pour des hôtes qui cuisinent beaucoup. Literie excellente, calme quasi absolu, on ne peut que regretter un peu que la municipalité laisse les lumieres de la rue allumees toute la nuit, absurdité onereuse et contraire à une bonne gestion de l'energie. (Pourquoi ne pas éteindre de 11h pm à 5h am? Les oiseaux nocturnes et les batraciens s'en porteront que mieux!) Nous avons passé une tres tres bonne semaine dans cette maison et nous garderons un vrai bon souvenir. Merci.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

MAria B.

28 Aug 2018

Muy buena

Excelentes anfitriones que están perfectamente disponibles para lo que puedas necesitar. La casa muy bien acondicionada y prevista de todo lo necesario. Limpia, cómoda y acogedora. La conexión a internet no es demasiado buena, pero así se descansa más! Muchas gracias Sally y John

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo H.

22 Aug 2018

Aislado, tranquilo pero muy cerca de todo

Perfecto para desconectar y estar muy tranquilo. Agradable jardín para veladas . Cocina estupenda. A 5 minutos de Combarro, a 20 de sanjenjo y cerca de ogrove . Muchas playas cerca .

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

31 July 2018

Lovely house above pretty village by the Rias Bajas

Two weeks around Combarro never seems long enough. The village is old, traditional yet full of life. Yes it is full of tourists, like us, but it does not lose its Galician feel. You won't hear many English voices. The sea feels ever present for sailing, beaches and the food. Easy access to Pontevedra (thriving small city) and the important cathedral city of Santiago de Compostela. If you are here over summer you are likely to encounter at least one fiesta in the locality which will be celebrated vigorously and noisily. The house is just a few minutes drive from Combarro which lends it a seclusion from the hubbub, or you can enjoy a half hour walk through the woods to get there. Inside it is cool, light and has everything you need. If you want to cook, no problem, and enjoy eating in the pretty garden. It was spotless on our arrival and Sally had left provisions to tide us over until morning. Night times are silent except for the cicada and, wonderfully, a nightjar. Anything to recommend? Parents may leave their electronics behind but young adults might enjoy an uprated internet connection if it is possible. Otherwise perfect!

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

27 Mar 2018

Tolles ruhiges Ferienhaus mit allem was man benötigt

Das Haus ist wirklich schön! Sehr gemütlich eingerichtet, alles sauber und gut ausgestattet. Der Garten ist groß und eingezäunt was gut für uns war mit Hund. Die Vermieter sind wirklich sehr nett und sofort erreichbar wenn man eine Frage hat. Wir waren im März da, das Wetter war leider nicht so toll und wir mussten jede Menge heizen um das Haus warm zu kriegen aber es gab noch eine extra Ladung Feuerholz und elektrische Heizungen und damit ging es. Die Umgebung ist sehenswert, Wald, Strand, Felsenküsten und wunderschöne Altstädte. Mit dem Auto alles gut zu erreichen.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michael C.

20 Aug 2017

Countryside and beach lovers paradise.

Lovely secluded property though not far from amenities and wonderful beaches. Limited height of some rooms could be an issue for persons of above average height. WiFi could do with higher broadband capacity. Our holiday was very relaxing and the property added to a thoroughly wonderful Galician experience.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

7 Aug 2017

Lovely house in a beautiful peaceful place. Would highly recommend

Very relaxing place to enjoy the area. Choice of safe beaches all close by and larger surfing beaches about 25 mins away. Pontevedra also nice to visit. House v.clean and well kitted out. The hosts are very nice and helpful. Garden lovely as well

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dick O.

4 July 2017

Sfeervol, goed geoutilleerd, smaakvol ingericht. Geweldige tuin en mooie ligging.

Sympathieke eigenaren en een prima ontvangst. Veel tips voor de omgeving, zoals een leuke tappasbar.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jarrod K.

15 Aug 2016

Peaceful, modern but characterful house with lovely garden in beautiful location.

We had a lovely stay and had a warm welcome from the hosts who were very helpful during our holiday and gave us lots of local recommendations of places to eat and things to do. The house was clean and well maintained and we enjoyed the peaceful gardens (our son particularly enjoyed his job as lemon picker for the G&Ts) as described in the listing. My 72 year old father in law found the narrow and steep stairs between the floors tricky but was happy with the bedroom on the lower ground floor with the adjacent bathroom. The highlights for us were sea kayaking at Raxo and exploring the old town at Combarro sampling all the fabulous seafood and albarino wine.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hope R.

12 Aug 2016

Charming house in great setting!

We had a lovely stay here! The house is quaint and in a beautiful, quiet setting with fantastic views. The owners were very helpful and always available to answer questions. The property was super clean and well equipped. Would definitely recommend!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

29 July 2016

Beautiful peaceful home - recommended!

This is a really great place to stay if you want to get away from it all. We visited with friends for a week and loved the property and surrounding area. The house has been furnished to a very high standard and also has a rustic, country feel. John and Sally met us nearby and drove us up to the house, and gave us lots of good ideas for local attractions and good places to eat. They'd also left us charcoal for the BBQ and a bottle of local wine. Thanks Sally for recommending the Island of Ons instead of Cies, we loved our trip there, and the fiesta in Combarro was fun. We loved hanging out in the garden with the fruit trees, and the BBQ saw a lot of action that week. Amazing beaches just a short walk away and its easy to explore the coast line from there. Thanks again, we hope we'll be back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

31 Dec 2015

Galicia - Amazing !

My boyfriend and I visited Galicia for the first time last month and absolutely loved the area. We flew to Santiago (stunning city) where we spent a couple of days and then drove down to nearby Pontevedra for a very nice week exploring the area and relaxing. The house is very comfortable and wonderfully secluded with fantastic views of the bay. Sally and John were very welcoming and gave us some good tips for places to visit. These were particularly helpful for the couple of bad weather days we had when we explored inland and tried our hands at karting. The local beaches are wonderful but we particularly liked Areas beach and Sanxenxo where you can get a boat to the beautiful island of Ons - a must do! The local resuatuants are excellent, lots of very fresh and delicious seafood to try. Thanks very much Sally, John. We had a fab stay and will definitely be visiting Galicia again!....

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

30 Dec 2015

A wonderful stay in Galicia

We are a family of four and stayed Os salguieros for a week at the end of July. Sally and John gave us an attentive welcome, ensuring that we were very well informed for the duration of our stay. The cottage was immaculate and well equipped (and very quiet); every need had been anticipated by the generous owner. The cottage is within easy driving distance of a host of places to visit. We particularly enjoyed Pontevedra (lovely historic centre, great municipal museum and good for night time strolls), Santiago de Compostela, A Lanzada beach and a boat trip to the Island of Ons. A big thank you to Sally, John

About the host

Hosted by Sally Wills

The cottage is owned by John & Sally Wills

After several holidays here we fell in love with Galicia, and 11 years ago, decided to move here with our 2 children, and dogs.

Why they chose this property

Galicia has become much more accessible with flights to Galicia with Ryanair, Easy Jet and Vueling, you can leave home in the morning and be eating tapas by lunchtime!

Holidays in Galicia, unlike the rest of Spain, are relatively new, so be sure to bring your phrase book, but to the Spanish it has been a very well kept secret, with beautiful beaches, historic towns and wonderful green countryside, it´s no wonder that this is where the Spanish choose to spend their holidays.

Pontevedra has its own micro-climate - warm all year and much drier than further north, so it's definitely not just a summer destination, it's perfect for holidays and short breaks all year round too.

Food in Galicia comes mainly from the sea, with wonderful fresh mussels, crab, squid and not forgetting what Galicia is famous for, pulpo (octopus drizzled in olive oil and sea salt) you have to try it!

What makes this property unique

We live locally and are able to help with all aspects of your holiday, where to go, what to do and where to find some real hidden gems.

If you are a fisherman or just fancy having a go at catching your dinner we can provide all the gear and bait you will need. From May to the end of September the Ria offers excellent sea bass fishing and we can tell you excactly the best spots to fish from. Or even spend a day in our boat take out on your own, or with us as your guide, the children will love makeral fishing.

We can also do a bit of dolphin spotting if you at the same time.

Because we live locally we are on call for any problems that might arise during your stay,

Languages:

English, Spanish

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