About this property
Five-bedroom Villa Lerez is a beautifully-restored, 200-year-old, school house in Galicia, Spain. Thanks to its original features and rural location, this family-friendly retreat exudes rustic charm. The villa is set between tree-lined forests and mountains near the Rias Baixas – the region’s four longest coastal inlets. Here, the mix of pretty villages, sandy beaches and top-notch eating options – especially the famous fresh seafood – make the destination a family holiday favourite.
Perfect for rest and relaxation, the villa is in a quiet and private location, surrounded by trees. It flaunts a big pool – lined with cushioned sun loungers – and has plenty of grassy spots for children to play on, or adults to sprawl out with their favourite holiday read. Throw in a terrace area with alfresco dining table and chairs, too, and you can see why Villa Lerez is high on our must-stay-at list.
Inside, the villa features exposed stone and brickwork for a traditional, farm-like feel. Don’t think it skimps on modern facilities, though. We’re talking a fully-equipped kitchen and comfy living and dining room. The villa is split into two sections and can sleep 12 guests. Split into the main house and a separate cottage, both have a kitchen and living facilities to work together or separately – making it ideal for families or groups of friends who are sharing.
To keep younger kids entertained, Villa Lerez flaunts a wooden playhouse with toys, books and games, too. There’s also a washing machine for a hassle-free holiday, plus two barbeques so you can cook up a storm in the warm Mediterranean sunshine – you can pick up your produce in Pontevedra.
Apart from its supermarkets, shops and restaurants, nearby Pontevedra also has a well-preserved old town that you can explore. Livelier Vigo and the quaint Albarino wine capital of Cambados are must visits, too, and can easily be reached from this villa. At the latter, you can book winery tours for sampling the region’s finest and learning about the local wine-making history.
Villa Lerez is in Pontevedra, Galicia. This relatively untouched gem is different to other Spanish hotspots like Barcelona and the Costas, thanks to its green valleys, rugged mountains and wild beaches. Think bagpipes playing and baroque cathedrals, too – so, you might feel more like you’re in Scotland than Spain. Top places to visit include Santiago de Compostela – the capital of Galicia.
The villa is 2km away from the nearest stretch of sand – River Beach – and is 20km from Pontevedra. The town’s renowned for its historic old town. Stand in the shadows of the churches and wander through the charming squares here, before sampling local cuisine in one of the bars and restaurants. Fresh seafood like octopus, or other Galician specialties like Empanada Gallega – a large pie usually filled with meat – are on the menu. Then, wash it down with a glass of Albarino wine.
More worth-exploring cities include Vilanova de Cerveira and Caminha. You could also make tracks for Vigo, Porto or Tui. The latter is a Romanesque and gothic village that’s steeped in history. Take in the cathedral and churches there, before heading to the mountain of Aloia nearby. If you climb to the top, you’ll be rewarded with views of Vigo estuary and the Louro valley below.
Accommodation
The Villa
Villa Lerez is a 4 bedroom villa, with a 2 bedroom detached cottage. Found near Rías Baixas and set between several mountains, forests & rivers – this is a perfect match for those who want to explore by foot.
Ground Floor
- Communal bathroom
- Dining & living area
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Bedroom with twin bed (90 x 200 cm)
- Bedroom with double bed (150 x 200 cm)
First Floor
- Bedroom with double bed (150 x 200 cm) and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with twin bed (90 x 200 cm)
- Communal bathroom
Cottage
- Bedroom with double bed (150 x 200 cm)
- Bedroom with twin beds (90 x 200 cm)
- Communal bathroom
- Dining & living area
- Well-equipped kitchen
Exterior
- Private swimming pool, with Roman steps & ladder access (10 x 5 m)
- Barbecues
- Lawn area
- Outdoor dining & furniture
- Pergola
- Playhouse
- Poolside shower
- Private parking
- Sun loungers
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Iron
Tourist License Number: TR-PO-166
Reviews (4)
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Natalia R
A perfect house where you can spend good times and disconnect. It is full of beautiful routes around where to get lost in this paradise that is Galicia. The house is very complete, with 2 kitchens, they have everything. Washing machine, clotheslines, pool towels, all impeccable and very clean. The pool is a luxury in the middle of nature. A good place to spend a week with friends and forget about everything.
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Donna
The photos of this holiday villa looked gorgeous, but the reality is even better! We flew from Dublin into Santiago and it was only just over an hours drive to reach A Lama. We were able to stop at a supermarket on the way in the nearby village. The owner was there to greet us and show us around, also to show us places of interest on the map. Also leaving us a bottle of very nice local wine! We loved everything about the villa, it is homely and cosy, the girls loved their pretty downstairs bedroom with en suit, and our upstairs bedroom was also very cosy. The gardens are so beautiful, private and tranquil! the girls were thrilled that there was no time limit on the swimming pool, and as the garden lights up and looks so magical after dark they often were swimming til late! We also enjoyed eating our meals at the lovely big table in the garden and chatting as the sun went down. My other favorite part was sitting on the balcony overlooking the courtyard and reading in the evening. It was also fantastic to have use of the washing machine, especially after adventurous days out nearby horse riding, kayaking, river beach and taking a ferry out to the Islands. There is so much to do in the gorgeous surrounding areas, then relaxing in the garden when we came home made this the perfect place for adults and teenagers, just perfect!
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Robert
This gorgeous house is not only oozing with character and charm, just outside a village with views over the valley, but is the most comfortable house I've stayed in on holiday. Everything you could want is there, as well as information on the area. Patricia was wonderfully welcoming and enthusiastic and eager to please. The house is decorated in quirky and artistic style- like staying in a friend's house rather than a holiday house. The pool and garden are extensive and private. Photos don't do this property justice. You will be pleasantly surprised.