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by Scott James, Sco

In this article we are going to take a look at the Casa Grande do Soxal.

Casa Grande can be found at Soxal, Cesuras - Betanzos - A CORU'A

As of the time of the writing of this article the contact telephone number for Casa Grande is +34 981 781 557 and the fax number is unknown. If you wish to contact them via email their email address is soxal@pazosdegalicia.com and they do not appear to have a website at this particular time.

At the time of the writing of this article, the manager's name to contact for information is unknown and Casa Grande has the following number of rooms: 11.

Casa Grande do Soxal stands in the parish of Bragade, a few kilometres from the town of Betanzos. Situated next to the Sanatorio Park and the River Mendo, the hamlet has all the typical charm of Galician rural life, where time passes at a slower pace. Local history, nature, and culture all come together in an area where it is very easy to lose your sense of time.

Like all Pazos, there is a fair amount of history surrounding the building and in this case it is the following. Casa Grande do Soxal is a tourist complex made up of three old farm labourers? dwellings, a corn granary, a bakers? oven and a barn. The oven has been turned into a wine cellar and the barn into a guest lounge. The main house where the dining room can be found is more than 150 years old. The complex has all the attributes of a first class hotel, still conserving its rural spirit.

With regards to the actual facilities that the Pazo has to offer they are as follows: 5 double rooms, 2 special double rooms, 3 single bedrooms, all rooms have ensuite facilities.

All usual mealtimes are observed at this Pazo and they are, Breakfast Lunch and Dinner.

As well as the individual room facilities, this Pazo has the following shared amenities and facilities: Dining room, Restaurant, Lounge.

Outside you can find the following amenities for guests: Gardens, Vegetable gardens.

The immediate geographic location for this Pazo is as follows: Savour a home cooked meal beside the great fireplace, walk in the garden or sit down for a chat in the lounge, these were the activities enjoyed by the original inhabitants of Casa Grande do Soxal, when the house was dedicated to agriculture. Guests at the complex can breathe in the same peaceful atmosphere as two centuries ago.

With regards to the scenic location for the Pazo, it is extremely well located. Nearby, the Sanatorio Park, the River Mendo and numerous valleys in the region allow the visitor to undertake mountain walks, horse riding or observe the local flora and fauna. Historical Celtic settlements, churches, chapels and the town of Betanzos can be visited without having to wander too far away from the house..

If the above are not enough for either you or your family then you will find within close proximity the following facilities; Pony Trekking, Hiking.

All in all, not one to be missed.

In this article we are going to take a look at the Pazo de Trave.

The Pazo can be found at Galdo - 27. 850 Viviero - Lugo

As of the time of the writing of this article the contact telephone number for The Pazo is + 34 982 598 163 and the fax number is + 34 982 598 040. If you wish to contact them via email their email address is trave@pazosdegalicia.com and they can be found on the internet at www.nosnet.com/trave.

At the time of the writing of this article, the manager to contact for information would be Fina Ramallal and The Pazo has the following number of rooms: 18.

The Pazo de Trave is located on top of a small hill that overlooks and dominates the Landro Valley. The View takes in the Viveiro Estuary to the Xistral mountain range in the Viveiro parish of Galdo. This particular locality of A Marina is a perfect microcosm of Galicia. It combines the rich history and the dynamism of the small towns with the noble historic past. The region also offers the perfect mix of cultural possibilities, wildlife heritage and a good selection of "gastronomic possibilities" - i.e. a good range of interesting places to eat for the visitor.

Like all Pazos, there is a fair amount of history surrounding the building and in this case it is the following. The original central tower of the Pazo dates from the XV Century and is perfectly conserved. The construction is in a U shape and boasts an interior patio, a walled estate and a garden. Outside the walled enclosure, the visitor can find a wood with vegetation indigenous to the area. Each of the rooms is named after one of the family ancestors or a person of noble ranking from the history of Viveiro that was somehow linked to the manor house.

With regards to the actual facilities that the Pazo has to offer they are as follows: 2 suites, 2 special double rooms, 14 double rooms, Ensuite bathrooms, TV and telephone.

All usual mealtimes are observed at this Pazo and they are, Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

As well as the individual room facilities, this Pazo has the following shared amenities and facilities: Restaurant, 2 libraries with chimney, Conference room, Snooker table, Exhibition room, Sauna. Gymnasium..

Outside you can find the following amenities for guests: Swimming pool, Gardens, Picnic area, Tennis court, Vegetable garden.

The immediate geographic location for this Pazo is as follows: The Pazo is situated in the small hamlet of Galdo; the Manor House also has within its grounds a wood full of indigenous vegetation which is ideal for walking tours and the study of wild animals and plants. Without leaving the Pazo you can enjoy reading in the library, admiring its painting collection or the exhibition of heraldic shields that are self explanatory concerning the history of the building itself.

With regards to the scenic location for the Pazo, it is extremely well located. Owing to their relative near proximity and beauty, an absolute must for the visitor is a visit is to the Valdeflores Monastery or the Romanesque San Pedro church. The Cantabrian coast is less than 3 kms away from the house, where the visitor can find fine sandy beaches and clear water..

If the above are not enough for either you or your family then you will find within close proximity the following facilities; Cycle and walking tours, Hiking, Boat trip in the river Landro. Surfing or Body boarding..

All in all, not one to be missed.

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