Savour fresh Atlantic seafood matched with the best Galician wines; gaze over a green valley alive with Albariño vineyards. Or sip a glass by the pool – this is all about life’s pleasures. The century-old stone buildings cluster beside their namesake chapel in an untouristy, vine-ringed village, ten minutes from sandy Rías Baixas beaches by fast motorway. Nacho and Julio, from Madrid, have added two smart bedroom blocks, three rooms above the restaurant, a salon with open fire, a library with local artists’ works, a vine-shaded patio. Rabbits scamper between fruit trees, a renovated horreo (grain store) teeters on high stilts, a hammock swings gently on the terrace. Nacho is passionate about good taste and finer details: the chocolate on the pillow, the colourful wall behind each bed, the beautifully restored furniture – La Colonial has a four-poster. But for many the star attraction is the restaurant, which has a reputation (and many awards) for top-notch Galician market cooking. In summer, Madrid’s residents decamp here for beaches and wine tours; Nacho will point you to the quietest and best. Enjoy.
A hidden gem in a beautiful part of Spain. We spent 6nights here with our daughter and son-in-law so able to cater for a wide age range. Although hidden Sam Amaro is within easy driving distance to the local highlights, these were happily pointed put to us by Nacho who was always more than happy to answer our many questions! Food and beverges were well above average and served by happy, smiling staff. In fact all the staff members were excellent. Thank you all