"Fervenza" is a local word meaning a "waterfall". This ancient watermill (with records going back to the 16th century) has been restored as a hotel and restaurant that carefully preserves the atmosphere of an old Galician country house and which stands out for offering an authentic rural holiday experience. Hand-woven linen curtains, old wooden beams, exposed stonework and chestnut-boarded floors are just some of the delightful features you will find. A television is not.
Lost in the solitude of the forest, for those who venture just a little further off the beaten track than most, Casa Grande da Fervenza offers hospitality and good fare. The guest rooms are not huge, but they really portray Galician country living, and there is plenty of space to settle down and relax in the rest of the hotel.
This is rural tourism at its best, without sacrificing comfort. In 2007 the hotel owners won the National Forest of the Year award for the care and conservation they lavish on their land. Hill-walking routes start and end right by the hotel. In the evenings you may even be lucky enough to see otters at play in the river.
If there is a price to pay, it's the driving distance. You will drive a long way to get here, and you will find that some of the "local" amenities are a few miles away. But driving in Galicia is another pleasure in itself.
Meals
Traditional Galician cuisine with a twist of contemporary creativity. Specialities like Vilalba chicken are cooked in the old wood-fired oven where once the miller's wife would have baked her bread. The restaurant is well-renowned in the area for its lovely dining room, fine cooking and extensive wine list.
Out and About
River beach only 50 metres away.
Horse riding, 17km away.
Golf (20 km).
Various historic towns and historic sites nearby, including the 12th century city walls in Lugo. The coast is 85 km away where there are beaches and the famous "rías" of Galicia.
Rafting in the canyons of Sil (65 km).
Double RoomBeautifully decorated double room in a rustic style. Each room has an en-suite bathroom, heating and wifi.
Special Double RoomDouble room with en-suite bathroom, heating, wifi and a mini-bar. Views to the woods or the meadows.
Family room 2 adults + 2 childrenDownstairs a double bedroom and en-suite bathroom, plus a mezzanine floor with 2 single beds for children accessed by wooden steps.
Room Facilities: TV, telephone, fan, heating, en-suite bathroom, mini-bar.
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