Casa dos Artesans – Ribeira Sacra

Holiday cottage in rural Galicia (sleeps 2 - 5). Experience spectacular scenery, rural life, wine, art and Spanish craft. Learn basketry or textile weaving on holiday or visit the nearby craft workshops. "Lovely furnishings, colours ... and comfy beds" (client comment).

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Casa dos Artesans rustic cottage and spectacularly beautiful location in north Spain….

casa dos artesans
la casa antes de rehabilicaión
Casa dos Artesans prior to restoration (2001)


casa dos artesans por detrás con pequeño jardín

The back entrance leading through the small garden




snow in cristosende

Winter view showing Casa dos Artesans, situated on the edge of the picturesque hamlet of Cristosende, A Teixeira, Ourense, Galicia




cristosende village panorama

Panoramic view of Cristosende with the spectacular River Sil Canyon below it


vida cotidiana en Cristosende


misty morning

The magic of morning mist in the River Sil canyon, viewed from Cristosende

espantapajaros en Lumeares

Traditional village scarecrow display at Lumeares hamlet (5 mins drive or 40 minutes walk from Cristosende) in summer 2010


cereixas



garden with patio

private garden and terrace at Casa dos Artesans


circular walking routes lluis walking to barxacova

Walk from Cristosende down to the River Mao, through woodlands, vineyards and by the river itself. Guests will find instructions for this, and other local walks, in Casa dos Artesans



el burro de Cristosende

The Cristosende donkey is often seen grazing in the village fields



penalba Cristosende


Artesanía textil de calidad a la venta en Crisotende

Unusual, classy texiles from AC Estudio Textile make for a unique reminder of your stay. On sale directly from the studio just 30 metres from Casa dos Artesans. Visitors staying at Casa dos Artesans do not need to book an appointment. Other visitors to the area - please phone T.669 600 620 for an appointment to visit.



Artesanía de cestería en Cristosende

Lluis Grau, basketmaker in Cristosende, specialises in unusual baskets from north Spain. His work is on sale in Cristosende. Guests at Casa dos Artesans - no appointment necessary. Other visitors - please telephone for an appointment to visit the workshop T.+34 69 600 620.