Casa Ames

The villa

Casa Ames is a generous and welcoming rural villa, ideal for large gatherings, with space for up to twenty - five guests across eleven comfortable bedrooms. Just 7 km from Santiago de Compostela, it offers sweeping views over Galician countryside and vineyards, combining the ease of access to city sights with the peace of a quiet village setting. A private pool and expansive garden provide plenty of space to relax outdoors.

Inside, the house balances classic charm with modern comfort. Antique - style furnishings and thoughtful design create a series of warm and varied living spaces - from the inviting lounge with a chesterfield sofa by the fireplace to a more refined dining room perfect for celebrations. The large, professional - style kitchen is ideal for group cooking, or for enjoying meals prepared by a private chef. A light - filled conservatory adds a relaxed alternative for casual afternoons. The eleven bedrooms offer each guest a sense of privacy and comfort, many with views and natural light that set a peaceful tone for the day ahead. Outside, the grounds are made for easy living; guests can dip in the pool, unwind on a lounger, enjoy a barbecue, or take in the garden from the shady porch. Casa Ames is located just outside Santiago de Compostela, in a small village surrounded by rolling vineyards and farmland. Guests are only a short drive from the city's famous cathedral, markets, and restaurants, while also enjoying easy access to the beaches and hiking trails that define Galicia’s dramatic Atlantic coast.

Casa Ames sits on the outskirts of Santiago de Compostela, just 7km from the historic centre of this breathtaking city. Although Galicia remains largely off the typical tourist trail of Spain, the many sights and wonders the area has to offer are truly awe - inspiring.   

Awarded World Heritage Status by UNESCO, Santiago is considered one of the most beautiful urban areas in the world. From its historic centre to the architect - designed playgrounds and epic Cathedral, there is so much to see and do. History, nature, leisure, and gastronomy all work in unison to create the vibrant atmosphere Santiago is renowned for. Several of the majestic buildings date back to medieval times, with markets and world revered restaurants hidden among the narrow winding streets and squares.

The famous Cathedral, Saint Sign of Santiago, should be right at the top of your list, with a viewpoint at the top from which you can enjoy a panorama across the city rooftops. The Cathedral Museum stretches over four floors, incorporating the Cathedral's large 16th - century Gothic - Plateresque cloister. You can enjoy the large section of Maestro Mateo's original carved - stone choir (destroyed in 1604 but pieced back together in 1999), an impressive collection of religious art (including the Botafumeiros in the second - floor library), the lavishly decorated 18th - century sala capitular, a room of tapestries woven from designs by Goya, and, the Panteón de Reyes, with tombs of kings of medieval León.

Gastronomy must be one of our favourite aspects of any holiday, and Santiago's food market does not disappoint! With around 300 - odd stalls displaying masses of fresh produce, you can pick up all your favourite ingredients and some snacks to keep you going through the day! Tetilla cheese, cured meats, sausage, fruit, and empanadas, are all classic local delicacies, so make sure they are on your lists. Tucked away around the market, you will also spot some intimate wine bars serving up wines from the region, perfect for tasting some local grapes and picking a bottle or two to take back to the villa to pair with your homecooked dinner.

A few more stops for your travel list, Fervenza do Toxa, one of the highest waterfalls in Spain, is a must - visit. We also highly recommend a trip to El Pazo de Oca, one of the most beautiful gardens in the world!