Romantic Galicia - Try the Casa Grande Do Soxal

As expected the hotels in Galicia and Northernwhere the dining room can be found is more than
Spain are extremely spacious very clean and150 years old. The complex has all the attributes
comfortable. The categorisation for the hotels isof a first class hotel, still conserving its rural spirit.
awarded on a star system and these areWith regards to the actual facilities that the Pazo
allocated by the regional tourist authorities.has to offer they are as follows: 5 double rooms,
Those searching for luxury will just head straight2 special double rooms, 3 single bedrooms, all
for the exclusive hotels and "Paradors" whilstrooms have ensuite facilities..
even the family run "casas rurales" are excellentAll usual mealtimes are observed at this Pazo and
places to stay and escape the hustle and bustlethey are, Breakfast Lunch and Dinner.
of the city.As well as the individual room facilities, this Pazo
In this article we are going to take a look at thehas the following shared amenities and facilities:
Casa Grande do Soxal.Dining room, Restaurant, Lounge.
The Casa Grande can be found at Soxal, CesurasOutside you can find the following amenities for
- Betanzos - A CORUÃ'Aguests: Gardens, Vegetable gardens.
As of the time of the writing of this article theThe immediate geographic location for this Pazo is
contact telephone number for The Casa Grandeas follows: Savour a home cooked meal beside
is +34 981 781 557 and the fax number isthe great fireplace, walk in the garden or sit down
unknown.for a chat in the lounge, these were the activities
At the time of the writing of this article, theenjoyed by the original inhabitants of Casa Grande
manager to contact for information would bedo Soxal, when the house was dedicated to
unknown and The Casa Grande has the followingagriculture. Guests at the complex can breathe in
number of rooms: 11.the same peaceful atmosphere as two centuries
Casa Grande do Soxal stands in the parish ofago.
Bragade, a few kilometres from the town ofWith regards to the scenic location for the Pazo,
Betanzos. Situated next to the Sanatorio Park andit is extremely well located. Nearby, the Sanatorio
the River Mendo, the hamlet has all the typicalPark, the River Mendo and numerous valleys in
charm of Galician rural life, where time passes atthe region allow the visitor to undertake mountain
a slower pace. Local history, nature, and culture allwalks, horse riding or observe the local flora and
come together in an area where it is very easyfauna. Historical Celtic settlements, churches,
to lose your sense of time.chapels and the town of Betanzos can be visited
Like all Pazos, there is a fair amount of historywithout having to wander too far away from the
surrounding the building and in this case it is thehouse..
following. Casa Grande do Soxal is a touristIf the above are not enough for either you or
complex made up of three old farm labourers'your family then you will find within close
dwellings, a corn granary, a bakers' oven and aproximity the following facilities; Pony Trekking,
barn. The oven has been turned into a wine cellarHiking.
and the barn into a guest lounge. The main house