Galicia holiday cottage: Vila de Cruces, Pontevedra

We spent one week in Casa Luisa at Easter this year, and LOVED IT! Everything about it is good. The location is lovely, with beautiful views, yet easily accessible (no long, windy dirt roads to get to it, but a short, well-paved road). The house itself is well-built and magnificently decorated, equipped with everything (and more) you might need for a comfortable stay. On warm, sunny days, you can relax in the porch, sitting on the lounge-chairs, and just absorb the beauty of the country-side surrounding it. On rainy days (there's always some of those in Galicia!) you can be just as comfortable inside the house, with plush sofas, plenty of reading material, warm heating, and a lovely JACUZZI (a great PLUS!). If, after relaxing for a few days, you get the urge to do some tourism, the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela is just 30 minutes away on a brand-new highway. A special ode should be dedicated to the owners of Casa Luisa, Karen and Michael, who made our stay there EVEN MORE pleasant! They were there whenever you needed them, took care of our slightest need, and ON TOP OF IT they were friendly and fun to be with. We wished our stay there had never ended, and were sad to leave them. I have already recommended the place to several work colleagues and friends, and we are certainly looking for another date to go back. I should also point out that the house looks just as great in real life as in the pictures.In fact, the picture of the front of the house does not do justice to the actual size of the garden. Also, the whole property is fenced in, so it's perfect if you take your dog (like we did).
I cannot think of anything I did NOT like (except for having to leave!!). I feel tremendously grateful to Karen and Michael for their generous disposition. THANK YOU!

We had a fantastic holiday here and would definitely recommend it to anyone. The cottage is beautiful and contains everything you need and more - it is probably the best property we have stayed in (and we've stayed in a few!) We travelled with our 15 month old son, and the cottage was perfect for us - he had no problems with the steps in the property and loved sitting outside on the terrace to have his dinner - as did we, as the views are amazing. Karen and Michael were brilliant hosts, and their kindness certainly added to our holiday - and of course Mutley the dog was a welcome visitor (our son loved him!).
We will definitely return one day soon (especially as a pool is to be added!) - my parents are already asking if they can come too!!

Absolutely fantastic house with a cracking view , in a thouroughly authentic setting.
Perfect for those seeking to avoid organised tourism.
Unforgettable & original stay.
Can recommend the canoing.
Delightful hosts.