Casa da Vila in Piñeiro?

trecile · Jun 18, 2024

I've called and booked this for my stage from A Pobra do Brollón, and was wondering if anyone has stayed there.

I saw this post from @Mrs. Bloem who was planning to stay there in April.

Mrs. Bloem said:
I just planned my stages for my walk in April and booked Casa rural Da Villa in Piñiero, my stage starts at A Proba do Brollón that day. The Casa is also mentioned on Gronze

I was wondering how it was. Is it easy or hard to find?
I had wanted to book Torre Vilarino, but they are full for my date.

peregrina2000 · Jun 18, 2024

I’ve never been there, but gronze says it is on the Lu-P-4112. If you look at this wikiloc track, you can see that the 4112 crosses the Invierno right where the big water fountain is in Piñeiro. Benches and a big trough. Maybe ask them which way to go on 4112 when you are at the fountain.

jungleboy · Jun 19, 2024

Seems pretty straightforward.

trecile · Jun 19, 2024

I see that there are a few (all positive) reviews on Gronze, including one from @Mrs. Bloem.
And it does look like it's easy to get to.

Casa Rural da Vila | Comentarios y Recomendaciones | Gronze.com

Comentarios y Recomendaciones de Peregrinos sobre Casa Rural da Vila en el Camino de Santiago

www.gronze.com

pinkwadingbird · Jun 19, 2024

I stayed there last fall when I walked the Invierno. When I made the reservation they told me to call when I reached a certain location (can't remember the details) and they would give me final directions. When I reached that point and took out my phone to call, I was not able to get a phone signal, probably due to the remote location. As luck would have it a car pulled up to a nearby stop sign. In desperation I flagged down the driver to ask if he would call for me. This person not only spoke English but also was friends with the owners of the Casa Rural.He very kindly offered to drive me there. I remember thinking that it seemed to be a lot farther away than I anticipated and was seriously grateful for his help. Not to dissuade you from staying there. It's a lovely place.

Clay7011 · Jun 19, 2024

trecile said:
I've called and booked this for my stage from A Pobra do Brollón, and was wondering if anyone has stayed there.

I saw this post from @Mrs. Bloem who was planning to stay there in April.

I was wondering how it was. Is it easy or hard to find?
I had wanted to book Torre Vilarino, but they are full for my date.

I stayed there last month and it was the highlight of walk from Madrid to SdC.
Was not at all hard to find but you will probably have to call when you get there.
The owner has a winery and it was great

jungleboy · Jun 20, 2024

@trecile can you also let us know what you thought of Piñeiro once you stay there, so we can decide to stay there ourselves or try to book / push on for Vilariño? Reports above sound promising!

trecile · Jun 20, 2024

jungleboy said:
@trecile can you also let us know what you thought of Piñeiro once you stay there, so we can decide to stay there ourselves or try to book / push on for Vilariño? Reports above sound promising!

I will. I'm staying there Saturday night.
@Clay7011's post is certainly encouraging!

jungleboy · Jun 21, 2024

trecile said:
I had wanted to book Torre Vilarino, but they are full for my date.

Combination of Saturday night and the weekend of San Xoan, I suppose.

trecile · Jun 21, 2024

jungleboy said:
Combination of Saturday night and the weekend of San Xoan, I suppose.

Yes, I'm probably lucky to have a reservation at Casa da Vila!

Mrs. Bloem · Jun 21, 2024

Yes I stayed there this April and it was verry good. The owner owns the winery at Belasar where you walk the next day. Highly recommended.

trecile · Jun 21, 2024

Mrs. Bloem said:
Yes I stayed there this April and it was verry good. The owner owns the winery at Belasar where you walk the next day. Highly recommended.

Did you have to call them when you were close? And if so from where?

Clay7011 · Jun 21, 2024

trecile said:
I've called and booked this for my stage from A Pobra do Brollón, and was wondering if anyone has stayed there.

I saw this post from @Mrs. Bloem who was planning to stay there in April.

I was wondering how it was. Is it easy or hard to find?
I had wanted to book Torre Vilarino, but they are full for my date.

i know you are enjoying the Albergue in A Pobra do Brollon
Would recommend an early start so that you can have lunch at Casa de Vila.
Almost everything he serves comes from his farm and the wine is great

Mrs. Bloem · Jun 21, 2024

trecile said:
Did you have to call them when you were close? And if so from where?

I sat behind the casa, at a small house near the pool when I called them. Took about ten minutes before the owner arrived

trecile · Jun 23, 2024

My stay at Casa da Vila was nice. The room and ensuite bathroom were large and comfortable. I used Google Maps for directions and it was easy to find. I sent a WhatsApp message when I left Monforte de Lemos with my ETA, which was between 13:30 and 14:00. I was not offered lunch, but was asked when I'd like to have dinner.

There was a small group also staying at the Casa - seemed like a family group with some kids. Being a pilgrim I had requested dinner earlier than the others - at 7:30 pm. The cook made me vegetable soup, tortilla, salad, and chorizo with bread, wine from the owner's vineyard, and dessert. @jungleboy - if you and Wendy stay there you'll want to ask if they have vegan options.

It was a good place to stay because it split the distance between A Pobra do Brollón and Chantada more evenly than other options. Tonight I'm in the excellent Albergue Dpaso in Chantada.