Casa Grande Do Bachao

This place was a real gem of a find. It provided exactly what we were looking for in our short 4 night honeymoon. Surrounded by nature, the grounds and buildings, although not huge, provided plenty of diversity and interest. The pool was greatly appreciated during the heatwave at that time and we very much enjoyed the honesty bar and games room. It was relaxing and well-placed to make day-time excursions, though we found that we were very happy to stay mostly within the grounds enjoying the facilities and resident pets. The restaurant was exceptional. The décor, service and food was excellent. We will definitely return!

This was our last stop in a road trip between Portugal and Spain. As we left the main road a fearful feeling came over us! It was like “where are we going?”. It seemed it was taking us to nowhere. But, we are glad we chose this place. It’s beautiful and peaceful! It’s is surreal to be so close to a 1700/1800’s house. I hope this beauty finds its way into the future.

We spent two nights In Santiago de Compostela during our mini road trip across Spain with our little dog and chose the Casa Grande do Bachao, located about 20 - 25 minutes’ drive from the centre of the old city. It sounded like a great alternative to the usual hustle and bustle of a city centre hotel and our choice could not have been better as this place is a haven of tranquillity and relaxation, especially after a long hot day of driving. Casa Grande do Bachao is a cluster of old monastery buildings which have been beautifully modernised to provide a most charming and relaxing retreat with many original features tastefully incorporated. It is set in rolling countryside, surrounded by dense woodland and the Tambre river which can be reached easily for a leisurely stroll. The atmosphere throughout the property is calm and welcoming with a handful of individual rooms and common areas to relax in. Our dog-friendly room was beautifully appointed and very comfortable although lacked air conditioning, whereas some other rooms appeared to have it. A delicious Spanish style buffet breakfast is provided and we also took up the option of the evening meal which is a fixed menu with meat and fish being served at 9.30pm on alternate nights. There is also a choice of reasonably priced wines available. The property owner, Javier who is an excellent chef, prepares the dinner and afterwards, makes a point of chatting to each guest in the dining room. There is a lovely sitting area with tranquil views, an ideal setting for a pre-dinner drink from the self-service honesty bar. This property is a hidden jewel and we have no hesitation in recommending it. Hopefully we will get the opportunity to return.

Such a beautiful, peaceful location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Amazing dinner, actually I think it was the best meal we had during our holiday. We only wish we could have had sunshine the entire time in this stunning location. We would love to go again.

We found and booked the hotel through ***********. The hotel is like a hidden gem in the local mountains. Great breakfast and dinner. Good outdoor pool. We got a room in the roof structure without an air conditioner, so it was not very pleasant to stay there when it was +30 outside during the day. At night, you could sleep by opening all the windows. Rather weak wi-fi internet and no mobile communication zone, but maybe you don't need it either?

This is a converted former monastic settlement tucked away inside a dense serene forest location 3 Kms from its nearest neighbour and some 14 Kms from the city of Santiago. Blessed with fine weather and blissful calm the main sounds of the day are the buzz of insect life, the rustle of trees and the rippling pool and fountains. The place is a small hive of walkways and buildings dedicated to various uses from accommodation to lounges and dining. There are multiple coves and groves to find your own quite space and in any case there are only 13 bed rooms throughout the complex so it's never too busy. The landlords keep a soulful cat and two gorgeous sweet and friendly dogs. The rooms and common areas are delightfully decorated with old and antique furnishings, the beds we had in a room over an orchard were excellent for a comfy sleep crisp sheets, fluffy big towels, strong shower water in a really good sized bathroom and lovely rituals soaps. The breakfast is an array of delious cured meats, cereals, fruits, juices, copious hot coffee, and truly sublime moist and tasty cakes and pastries...in fact the breakfast offering is really a great surprise. You can also dine at 9.30 at night with a fixed menu based on available ingredients. We dined both night chose excellent wines from a short but sufficient wine list. The food offerings including langostine salad and a saffron infused mussel soup, mains of fresh cod with a potato fondant and entrecot of slow roast beef on a jus of redberry fruits with forest shrooms were wonderful meals to enjoy each day after touring the coastal villages. Honestly, this place is so charming, peaceful and relaxing I wish I could keep it a secret. Will definitely come back..I'd love to experience it in winter. And there is one other matter..the hotel runs an honesty bar policy. If you take a drink, you just record it in a book and pay when you settle the full bill. This approach tells you something about the culture of this place... valuable and really special. And it is also worth acknowledging the fact that the chef maitre gives individual attention t the guests while Vicente and his colleagues provide outstanding professional service. I've read some of the very few negative reviews and I can honestly say these must be from people who can never be pleased...if u venture to this location with an open heart and an appreciation for evidence of hard work and passion, this place simply cannot disappoint. A treasure.