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Casa Grande De Rosende, North West Spain Luxury Hotels, North West Spain

Hotel Description
The Manor was built in 1511 by the Díaz Varela family in the enclave of Rosende.One of the descendants of the lineage , Carlos Recarey Díaz Varela , attained the viceroyalship of Mexico , later returning to his homeland to fulfil different public offices (such as royal tax collector and governer of Lugo).It was he who undertook the extension of the initial building towards the end of the 18th century. The decoration of the chapel and drawing rooms, with exceptional frescos painted by Juan Bernardo Castinandi , a Galician painter trained in Rome, which lend a unique courtly palace air to the Manor , dates back to this period. The Díaz Varela family has had a significant presence within the cultural world on both sides of the Atlantic. Outstanding amongst the latter inhabitants of the house were Roberto Díaz Varela, newspaper editor of "La Marina" of La Havana, Dalmiro de la Válgoma y Díaz Varela, chronicler of Monforte de Lemos and perpetual secretary of the National History Academy, or Elena Quiroga, one of Galicia's most relevant writers, also a member of the Language Academy. The Manor is known by the name of "The Misses' House" within the area owing to the sisters who lived there at the middle of the last century and who were the last of the Díaz Varelas to dwell there. The original L-shaped ensemble was extended at the end of the 17 hundreds, conferring a characteristic 18th century look to the whole building. Its access then developed into a large courtyard, around which the ensemble of the various agricultural outbuildings was established, and surrounding the whole, the actual village of Rosende emerged, thus converting the courtyard into a square. At the same time, a paved courtyard was built at the back, enclosed by an austere outbuilding which housed the stales. The building has been renovated, entirely maintaining its original constuction with thick granite walls, hundred year old chestnut floorboards , which rest on solid beams and rustic moulded wooden ceilings. On the same principle, the original furniture of the Manor has been preserved, which provides a unique authenticity that takes one back into an unforgettable 18th century atmosphere: the chapel, the sun lounge, the hearth, together with the ample wine cellars and other nooks , show visitors the noble charms of this manor house which seems to have stood still in time.

Luxury Hotel Accommodation
However, combined with this genuine atmosphere all modern conveniences are provided. Thereby, nine double rooms, all with en suite fully equipped bathrooms, television and telephone, are available at the Manor House. The spacious common ares, with two dining halls and three drawing rooms, enable one, in addition to resting, to arrange business meetings and dinners. In the house , one can enjoy a buffet breakfast with a variety of home made sweetmeats, home cured cold meats and home grown fruit and vegetables, and also an evening meal chosen from a typical local menu and consisting of three courses and two desserts. The walled enclosure surrounding the house harbours over 10.000 square metres of vineyards and gardens, an idyllic setting for resting and enjoying nature. The well equipped sports facilities linked to the house -with a swimming pool , tennis courts and football field amongst other things- round off the whole complex. In the vincinity, various other options for active tourism , such as canoeing, are available. Guests from the Manor House may also make use , free of charge, of the Green Fee (9 holes) at the local golf course , about 10 Km away. The Manor House also provides a laundry service and welcomes pets.

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