Quiet villa with pool and garden near river, beaches and Portugal

The pool needs quite a lot of tiles replaced and cleaned. The handrail and ladder in to the pool are seriously loose. Outdoor furniture needs replaced. The property is tired and needs a lot of attention."

I have sent an email outlining my concerns regards Sarah"

Hi, House setting is great, owners were brilliant and can't be faulted. House and equipment however could do with an update; cutlery, plates etc need renewing as we only had 3 bowls for a 6 person house for example. The showers all need descaling as weren't very good. Garden furniture was old and in need of replacing. No major issues, just some updates in what's provided"

When we made our initial enquiry Ana was very helpful providing us with information and advice that we were confident of booking. The information and service was impeccable. The property was superb; its location, facilities, privacy - everything about it made it a wonderful holiday. The owners were very keen to ensure we were welcomed and had everything we needed."

Had a great time, thanks"

Preciosa casa muy cómoda para ir en familia por.su amplio espacio , tanto en el interior como en la finca , excelente piscina"

One the best houses I’ve ever been. Clean, quiet and extremely comfortable, with all the things you may need to have a great stay. Thank you to Elena and her mother Concha who gave us wonderful products of her orchard. The pool area is amazing and also all the Baixo Miño is a location incredible with great climate, gastronomy and places to visit. The main problem is that time runs very fast but we are planning to get back next summer. We love this place."

Loved the villa, which was well equipped with all we needed. Loved Galicia - all the delicious food and wine! Lots of nice places to eat in walking distance (be warned portions are very large (not the tapas portions I am used to) and we over ordered on a number of occasions!). We landed in Santiago de Compostela at 4:30pm and had a very quick and smooth exit from the airport so arrived at the house at 6:30pm, not the 8:00pm the travel company had predicted. The hosts were very accommodating for our early arrival."

Really relaxing location with friendly hosts next door and river walks nearby. Within 10 minute walking distance of a rural town with shops and bars and restaurants (o candil recommended). A Guarda is great as is the coastal drive up to Baiona). This the the region for Albariño wine- the festival is in Cambados each August and the vineyards are all around. We call this area the Spanish Cornwall (green and lush). Beware insurance to Portugal. Car hire in Santiago does not include this so book beforehand wisely"

The setting of the villa couldn't be better if you want peace and quiet. The view from the pool is extraordinary and the pool itself is perfect. The house is clean and well stocked with everything you could possible need. The hosts were incredibly friendly and helpful. Not only did they suggest a number of places for us to visit, they also provided us with fruit and veg from their garden and a gorgeous bottle of wine. A highlight of our stay was a walk to the river, where we could swim (briefly!) and there are plenty of wonderful places to visit nearby in both Spain and Portugal. If you want a family holiday with a difference that's off the beaten track, this villa fits the bill perfectly."

The house was lovely and we all had a wonderful time! The check-in process was easy, with the directions to the house getting us there with no problem. I would highly recommend anyone considering a holiday here to do it!"

Lovely spacious villa with great pool and gardens. Very comfortable for a family of 4-6. Well positioned to explore Galicia and easily accessible from Porto."

The villa has met our expectations based on your descriptions. We had a good time! The owners made a friendly introduction and the location is ideal for trips around the border and visits to the beaches. Just ons tip: the outside table and chairs are at their end of life. New ones would be a good investment. Good to say that the booking procedures and information send to us by Rustictravel was outstanding."

This is a wonderful property. Lots of space, rustic furnishings and epuipeed with everything you need. The location is terrific, there is so much to do and see within easy reach on either side of the border.For us stand-out visits were Pontavedra, Valenca, Baionia. Caminha has a gorgeous square and the best ice cream in the area. There are so many beautiful little towns in the area you would be hard pushed to find one you didn't like. The Galacian sea-food we had high expectations of, and they were exceeded. The Octopus and baby squid (however cooked) are stunning. The bronze age encampments in both Galicia and Portugal are well worth a visit. As are the monasteries near Braga.. When we were here (September) there had been a lower than average rainfall so water pressure was a bit low (most noticeable in the shower, and a bit of cavitation in the pipes when taps were running). It wasn't a big issue and didn't impair our enjoyment of the property. The hand over and departure were smooth as you like, the directions given are excellant. Heartily Recommended"

Really nice house, spacious and well maintained. Owners live next door and supplied us with fresh vegetables! Quiet and pleasant location within walking distance of local shops and cafes. We were very satisfied with the experience and would recommend it to others. An electric kettle would have made it even better!"

We had a wonderful time at this place. It was simply everything we hoped for, amazing location, lovely garden -with a great pool- and a lot a lot of things too see. We would recommend too go to the sea at night to watch the sunset, and make sure to visit Portugal aso well."

We had a fantastic time in Galicia - the weather was excellent, everyone we met was so friendly and welcoming and there was lots to see and do. We would love to come back to the area, The villa was excellent - spacious and generally well-equipped. Everyone enjoyed the lovely pool and garden and we made good use of the barbeque as well. Thanks also for the very good admin and information. So all in all a memorable holiday - would definitely recommend your company. Many thanks."

We had a wonderfully relaxing holiday in this lovely area. The villa and pool were lovely and the boys (aged 7 and 10) loved a walk down to the local river to play on the rope swing with a quick stop off at the play area en route. There is so much to see and do in this area, we enjoyed visiting the local beautiful towns, had some memorable walks with stunning views and lots of delicious meals out, our favourite being at the local restaurant O'candil which is within easy walking distance. The owners next door are very welcoming, kindly providing us with fresh produce, in fact everyone we met were so friendly and kind despite us relying on our phrase book and sign language for conversation! If you want a peaceful, beautiful holiday, I'd definitely recommend this villa!"

Just to let you know that everything was perfect, from the property, location, your descriptions and the hospitallity of the owners. We did say thank you to Concha and Juan on leaving, but my Spanish is enough to say just that. Please pass on our thanks for their hospitallity, delicious home made wine and warmth to our children - on arrival at 9.45 pm Concha met us and when saw our daughter rushed back to her house to get her a packet of biscuits! We couldn't have asked for a nicer welcome after long travel with Children."

We have really enjoyed our stay here in this beautiful villa. On the war, days we enjoyed time at the pool and when the weather was not on our side, we relaxed by the fantastic burning fire. The Cies Islands were amazing, a must for any holidaymaker. Villa Nova is lovely for a family with children. There is a park, water fun and you can hire bikes, go-karts and trikes. Bicena is lovely for an evening stroll, streets are buzzing and everyone is happy. The villa fitted all our needs. Mucho gracias for the wine, fire wood, eggs and tomatoes - yum-yum! Perfect! Sad to say goodbye"

We had a fantastic holiday here. The house is very well equipped, the owners did their utmost to ensure we had everything we needed. They even organised a replacement for the broken dishwasher. Tomino is a lovely village with an amazing bakers and lovely restaurants and everyone was lovely to us. The kids really loved the pool and the nearby river with a rope swing. We very much hope to go back."

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home with us. We had a fabulous time and we loved the area you live in. The local people are very friendly and we had no trouble getting our message accross in English. A tip for English speakers - most tourist information places (turismo´s) have English brochures and information. Loved O'Candil restaurant (highly recommended). Thank you to Elena´s parents for the wine - a lovely gesture! The children enjoyed the pool and we enjoyed lovely afternoons sitting outside sipping vino! Thank you again"

We were very happy with our holiday in Spain. I was impressed with the smooth administration provided by Rustical Travel including the booking system and information about the holiday arrangements etc. The holiday accomodation was excellent and we liked the local area. I do hope it will be possible for us to visit this part of Spain again next year."

What a fantastic holiday! We had a lovely week at this property after we had a week trekking Picos. We can highly recommend Camino Nova and Tomino for pastries and fresh bread in the morning. We had a great time on Cies too but could have spent longer than the morning we booked for - worthwhile spending the full day there. Baiona is lovely and so was Valença - definitely a place for towels and sipping a coffee / sprite. Kayaking was also great just doen the river from Tui. La Guardia had great ice cream although the place is a bit sad at the moment. Thank you for the loan of the casa!"

Thank you for a grat week! A great holiday home, we loved the pool! We made trips to A Guarda, Baiona, Vila Nova, Tui, Valença, a wonderful forest walk at Monte Aloía (just outside Tui) and a day ar Firas beach. One of the highlights was the raft swim at the river...fantastic! Thank you to Elena and family for their wonderful hospitality. Lovely peaceful place. Thank to you all"

We have enjoyed a wonderful two weeks here - perfect villa, pool and weather! Your hospitality has been so warm and welcome - thank you! Drinking wine in the garden where the grapes are grown is a delight - as were the gifts of produce from the garden. So tempting just to enjoy days by the pool...Vila Nova, Baiona, Vigo and A Guarda made for a fantastic holiday. Happy family times and lovely to meet some of your wonderful family too. Best wishes"

I am very happy with your service at Rustical Travel - I will surely recommend your agency to friends and family!"

Thank you so much for the lovely villa. We have had an amazing time around the pool and the local area. It´s been great. The weather was brilliant!"