Hotel Spa Relais & Châteaux A Quinta da Auga

This 18th-century paper factory has been restored following principles of environmental sustainability to create a unique eco hotel, which opened in 2009. Guests can enjoy a stay surrounded by greenery, but with all the luxuries that a hedonist traveller expects from a four-star hotel, such as high gastronomy, impeccable service and high-quality spa treatments. Its Salón da Fonte, with its large windows leading directly to the hotel entrance courtyard is ideal for celebrating weddings or holding fashion shows and large-group meetings. Facilities available to guests in this air-conditioned, 45-room historical hotel include a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, lift access, a hairdressing salon, games room and TV lounge. Guests may also relax in the café or bar, dine in the restaurant and make use of the WLAN Internet access, room and laundry services, car park, garage and a bicycle hire service.

The thick forest welcomes visitors in a friendly environment and ensures quietness in each of the unique bedrooms tastefully decorated with works of art and antiques and an exquisite French touch. Each room features an en suite bathroom with shower, bathtub and hairdryer, as well as a double bed, direct dial telephone, TV, radio, Internet access, a safe, minibar and individually regulated air conditioning and heating.

The attractive and authentic menu invites guests to sample high-quality exquisite Galician cuisine with a personal style only found in these outstanding chefs' recipes. A continental breakfast buffet is served each morning and à la carte options are available for lunch and dinner. Restaurant Filigrana is closed on Sunday evenigs and on Mondays all day.

Guests may take a dip in the heated indoor swimming pool, relax in the sauna or steam room, and choose from a selection of spa and massage treatments (fees apply to all activities). Guests may also explore the local area by bike or go for a round of golf on the course, situated around 1 km from the eco hotel.

** Private car park, 14.00 ? a day, to be paid directly at the hotel ** free wi-fi ** For guests under 16 YO access to the spa must be booked in advance, and must be accompanied by an adult.