House in Galicia
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Casa Portela is a stone farmhouse situated on an old Royal Way overlooking the Miño valley and Portuguese mountains. From the walled garden, a bridge leads to the terraced finca and pool. Tucked away above a pretty river valley the house lies in an idyllic spot, the perfect place to get away from it all and relax in the sun. The land is managed organically and covered in fruit, nut and other native trees. Seasonal fruit is available year round including cherries, peaches, grapes, oranges and raspberries. Plenty of garden furniture is provided along with croquet/badminton sets and boules. The saltwater pool (9m x 4.5m) is for sole use of guests.
The house has a large well equipped kitchen and dining room. It has been restored rustically, exposing the granite stone and old beams and has a traditional Galician fireplace. The kitchen leads outside to the walled garden where there is a dining area and BBQ. The living room has fantastic views down the valley. It´s a cosy place with comfy chairs and sofa, lots of books, games and satellite T.V. All three spacious bedrooms have en-suite bathroom and shower.
Staying at Casa A Portela gives you the opportunity to explore a part of Spain and Portugal almost untouched by tourism... Discover historic spa towns, try rafting on the river Miño, explore the rugged scenery of Peneda-Geres Nationl park or check out the beautiful beaches on the Rias Baixas coast. Closer to home, a signed walk from the house leads you through breathtaking countryside, crossing back and forth over the river through ancient cork oak woodland, past stone water mills, pretty hamlets and up into hills where wild horses roam. Or maybe a glass of local Albariño wine by the pool sounds more appealing... You could even go for a 10 min stroll to a local vineyard where they will show you around and you can sample their wine, they also offer Spanish classes in the winery.
A brochure covering lots more local beauty spots, walks, places of interest, activities and other general information is available for guests in the house.
The house has a large well equipped kitchen and dining room. It has been restored rustically, exposing the granite stone and old beams and has a traditional Galician fireplace. The kitchen leads outside to the walled garden where there is a dining area and BBQ. The living room has fantastic views down the valley. It´s a cosy place with comfy chairs and sofa, lots of books, games and satellite T.V. All three spacious bedrooms have en-suite bathroom and shower.
Staying at Casa A Portela gives you the opportunity to explore a part of Spain and Portugal almost untouched by tourism... Discover historic spa towns, try rafting on the river Miño, explore the rugged scenery of Peneda-Geres Nationl park or check out the beautiful beaches on the Rias Baixas coast. Closer to home, a signed walk from the house leads you through breathtaking countryside, crossing back and forth over the river through ancient cork oak woodland, past stone water mills, pretty hamlets and up into hills where wild horses roam. Or maybe a glass of local Albariño wine by the pool sounds more appealing... You could even go for a 10 min stroll to a local vineyard where they will show you around and you can sample their wine, they also offer Spanish classes in the winery.
A brochure covering lots more local beauty spots, walks, places of interest, activities and other general information is available for guests in the house.
Amenities at Country House in idyllic location with private pool
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Galicia
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests loved the beautiful house, stunning views, peaceful surroundings, and great host. They enjoyed the pool, activities in the area, and felt well taken care of by Paul.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
Quiet country life, with as much or as little to do as one could wish. The loudest noise (apart from the small dog next door) was birdsong.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
We had a wonderful stay at this lovely property. Paul met us to show us around and was very kind and helpful with any queries we had. He is very knowledgeable about the area.The view from the pool is fantastic. It was very hot during our stay so it was used every day! The house has a few different seating areas so there is always some shade available. The area has lots to see and do. We spent two days exploring the nearby Portuguese national park, and caught a train up to Santiago de Compostela for a day trip. It was a very relaxing place to stay and we would definitely book it again if returning to the area. Thank you Paul.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2024
We had an excellent holiday, the accommodation was exactly like the photos, the pool and view even better than the photos!! Paul helped us with finding places to visit and recommend places to eat. Overall an excellent place to stay, we will be back!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2024
This is a lovely rustic converted farmhouse in the Spanish hills between A Caniza and Arbo near the Portuguese border. It has a lovely swimming pool with stunning views down the valley.
Paul is a friendly and accommodating host.
Thoroughly recommended holiday house.
Note: Access is steep.
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Top rated by guests
9.9Outstanding
(29 Ratings)
Guests loved the beautiful house, stunning views, peaceful surroundings, and great host. They enjoyed the pool, activities in the area, and felt well taken care of by Paul.
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