Villa San Simon

The villa

Nestled in the stunning Ria de Vigo in Galicia, northern Spain, this grand nine - bedroom villa combines timeless charm with modern comforts. Built in 1910 and thoughtfully renovated, the villa spans three floors, offering elegant spaces and breathtaking views.

On the lower ground floor, you'll find a spacious kitchen with a six - seater breakfast table, along with an en - suite double bedroom. The ground floor features a formal entrance leading to an open - plan lounge and dining area, both with large windows framing spectacular sea views. Antique touches, including mahogany furniture and period paintings, add character to the space. Two light - filled bedrooms and a bathroom with a shower complete this floor.

An impressive staircase leads to the first floor, where five more bedrooms—ranging from double to single beds—boast magnificent mountain or sea views. One bedroom includes an en - suite shower, with a shared bathroom for the others.

Outside, enjoy the lush garden with a terrace for morning coffee, a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and BBQ area for al fresco dining. The garden also features shady spots, vibrant flowers, a bamboo forest, and a small grotto. Kids will love the miniature house and games room with table football, billiards, and darts. For extra convenience, an annexe offers a bathroom, kitchen, and living area for two.

Although the villa offers peaceful seclusion, it's just a 10 - minute drive from Vigo and a 5 - minute drive to shops and restaurants in Redondela. With nearby hiking trails, wild beaches, and forest parks, it’s a perfect base for outdoor adventures.

Villa San Simon is located on the banks of the Vigo estuary (Ria de Vigo) in Galicia, on the northern coast of Spain. The villa overlooks the island of San Simon and is sheltered from the ocean by the beautiful Cies Islands. From the property, you can see lines of bateas dotted along the Ria. From these big wooden bateas (rafts), hang ropes where mussels and oysters grow. From the property's terrace, you can watch the mussel boats lifting the ropes and collecting the molluscs. And if that whets your appetite, it's only a short distance to the local tapas bar, where you sample fresh fish straight from the sea.

The surrounding area is also perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in nature and offers plenty of hiking and cycling trails. Walk or ride through the forest parks with their beautiful streams and rivers and soak up the views of the estuary. But for the best view of the Ria de Vigo head to the Monte do Alba Mountain Forest Park, a 25 - minute drive from the property. Climb to the top, and you'll be rewarded with sweeping views of Vigo and the ocean.

But for a truly memorable day out, head to Vigo's harbour and jump on a boat to the Cies Islands. This little archipelago is a national park and bird sanctuary and is also home to nine fabulous beaches. Rodas beach is the most popular of these beaches - it was once voted the best beach in the world! It's great for the whole family and the perfect place to relax. Children can safely swim in the crystal clear emerald waters or run free on the endless fine white sand. The more energetic can hike along the island's mountainous trails and enjoy spotting the resident yellow - legged herring gulls and guillemots. Once you've exhausted everything that the islands have to offer, enjoy a cool drink and bite to eat at one of the many beachside cafes before hopping back on the boat again.