Casa Chan, Galicia

This large old stone detached house, set in its own enclosed grounds (2000 square metres) with a swimming pool, in the hamlet of Barcela with other houses around, has very recently been restored and renovated to maintain its original charm combined with modern elegance.

Beautifully, thoughtfully and artistically designed, furnished and decorated by its owners, with great attention paid to detail, the use of stone, wood, glass and iron blended with many pieces of antique furniture make this a very special house indeed.

In addition to the main house which comprises three bedrooms, the living room and the kitchen, there is a separate outbuilding where there is a fourth double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom.

Spacious and light, the large windows give onto the delightful garden with fruit trees and huge centenarian camelias, and to vineyards and gently rolling hills beyond. A truly peaceful, country spot, just a few kilometres away from the imposing River Minho which makes a natural border between Spain and Portugal in southern Galicia.

Please note: the pool is not enclosed and the internal design may not be ideal for toddlers (please study the photo gallery and give us a call if you have any doubts).

Accommodation Description

Front gate opens into large enclosed grounds, part gravelled, part laid to lawn (2000 square metres) with swimming pool (not enclosed), fruit and other trees and lovely views of the surrounding countryside and hills beyond. Gravelled area by the house with garden furniture.

From the gravelled area, front door opens into open plan entrada with a bathroom and wood staircase which goes up to the first floor. Off the hall is the large kitchen/diner with a glass door that opens onto the sitting/dining out area in the garden.

The staircase which leads from the entrada takes you to the first floor with a very large open plan living/dining room with windows all around with fantastic views, a gallery and a door onto a terrace and exterior staircase which leads down to the garden. Part of the floor is glass, looking down onto the kitchen.

Off this there is a passage; from this one double bedroom with access to outside upper terrace, one twin bedroom and a bathroom, and a further staircase taking you to the top floor.

On the top floor is the very spacious master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a sitting area, a dressing room, tea making facilities and windows all around with wonderful views.

In a separate building, ten metres from the house is a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom.

Licence number: VT-PO-14

Booking Seasons
High	Easter; July; August	£1850
Low	Rest of Year	£1500
Christmas and main public holidays are charged at mid or high season rates.

Beautiful Ribadavia, a short drive from Barcela

Barcela

Getting There

The Rias Bajas region in the south of Galicia is well served by air:

Flights:
From Heathrow to A Coruña with Vueling (BA);
From Gatwick to Santiago with Easyjet;
From Stansted to Vigo or Santiago with Ryanair;
From Dublin to Vigo with Ryanair or Santiago with Aer Lingus.

For the more southerly properties flights to Porto in Portugal may also be a good option:
From Heathrow with BA;
From Gatwick with Easyjet or TAP;
From Stansted with Ryanair;
From Luton with Easyjet;
From Manchester with TAP, Easyjet or Ryanair;
From Bristol with Easyjet;
From Edinburgh with Ryanair;
From Dublin with TAP and Ryanair.

NB Flights are not included but we can advise on routes and timetables

Good motorway links now make ferry travel a possibility though you may need to consider stop-overs depending on sailing times (see our selection of hotels)
(Vigo is 5 hours 30 mins from Santander)

Ferries: Plymouth or Portsmouth to Santander or Bilbao – 7 sailings weekly. Ireland to North Spain - 2 sailings a week.


Please ask us for advice on ferry crossings, timetables and flexible start dates to fit with the crossings.

Getting Around

If travelling by air we recommend renting a hire car to make the most out of your visit to the area. If you prefer to use public transport please consult our expert staff for advice on which properties are more suitable.

If coming on the ferry you will use your own vehicle - we recommend that you ensure that insurance and breakdown cover are in place. For full advice on how to prepare the vehicle etc see the Brittany Ferries website

In either case we will provide full instructions to arrive at your holiday accommodation, complete with GPS co-ordinates.

Reviews of this property

"Fantastic holiday
We were a group of 8 family members and from the first contact with Casas Cantabricas the experience was easy and every interaction was helpful,timely and made the whole experience wonderful. The villa was lovely in a great setting, very well equipped and very special . The setting in the vineyards was peaceful and relaxing,and the owner was helpful but not intrusive.There was plenty of space for everyone to be able to relax in their own way . Fantastic." (Client 2018)