Galician Country Homes is a family orientated business created to give a sales and related services of rustic properties throughout Galicia.
The North West of Spain and more specifically Galicia is a paradise forthose who love peace and a different lifestyle, and live authentically in rural communities. Definitely a way of life closer to its natural origins, living in stone houses as years ago. Really the restoration of old houses is not excessively expensive, The walls are normally sound and this makes the restoration much easier.
Mark Adkinson the owner has lived in Galicia for over forty years. He and his wife Rosi have restored their own house themselves (nobody else took part).
Mark works in rural Galicia for the last few decades directly in contact with its people and culture. He now feels to be completely Galego. He speaks several languages including Galego (with a slight Manchester accent…) So you have the opportunity to have a guide, somebody who will help you find your future home, a friendly expert to help to control the restoration of your houses and certainly a friend in the future.
What is more Mark is very well known in Galicia for the battle that he is putting up in favor of the Galician ecology as the President of AEMS (Rivers with Life Galicia) an association that won the National Ecology Prize for its defense of the Spanish rivers and their flora and fauna.
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Galician Country Homes (www.galicianrustic.com) will find your dream house in rural Galicia. We can find you accommodation and take you to see the houses that you wish to see, etc. Whenever possible we will help you ask for subventions, etc. to fix up or to restore your houses. If you need a project we have architects and technical services collaborating...
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Investing in Galicia today is investing in a healthier future, life quality, tranquility and welfare. Galicia is booming, the climate has changed in recent years to the point that Galicia has no longer winters that it once had, and summers are warm without being too hot now. In Galicia it sometimes seems that time stops: lying in a field of...
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This is our house in Rábade, Lugo. When we bought it several years ago, it was a complete ruin; many properties in rural Galicia are in a similar state. It took twenty months, but we did all the work on the house ourselves, so we know exactly how much work goes into a restoration project, how much it really costs, how long it...
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We will always be there to assist you. Before and after buying, we will be available to suggest solutions to any problems… And many times even if you don’t buy from us. We don’t understand service in a different way. And we are proud to be able to mark the difference with others.
Where can I find some good, cheap and nice curtains…? Who can fix these windows without costing a fortune? What can I offer my hotel clients if I set it up in this area? How and with whom can I contract Internet? Can I find somebody trustworthy to help with cleaning? If I need more land, what would be the normal price? …
Not everything starts and ends in a notary with a signature. We are there before and afterwards to hold your hand. You’ll never walk alone.
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The difference between our recommendations and others is quite simply: our clients DO EXIST and are willing to give emails, phone numbers, etc. Please feel free to contact them if you have any doubts about the veracity of what is written here.
(Extract from the article that appeared in El Progreso, 20/02/2021) "You get a lot for the little money you pay for a house," says Bianca Cragg, a boat captain from Athens. That's how she came into contact with the firm...
05/02/2021 We arrived in Galicia a year ago with the idea of being able to realise a life project. Despite the pandemic, we began a journey full of enthusiasm and the desire to go ahead with everything.Fortunately and "by...
(02.01.2021) "I don't want this hard year that most of us have suffered to end without thanks, whom I consider at this point a good friend: Rosy Costoya. I met Rosy through a friend of my mother's who recommended her...
(02.01.2021) "No quiero que termine este duro año que hemos sufrido la mayoría de nosotros, sin agradecer, a la que considero a estas alturas una buena amiga: Rosy Costoya. Conocí a Rosy a través de una amiga de mi madre...
01/10/2020 From the minute we got in touch with Mark and Rosie about our move to Galicia they have been absolutely amazing! The advertisement of the property (pictures and videos) were completely accurate. Despite being extremely busy they continually take...
(21.08.2020) I should give a great compliment for the help and friendliness that I received from Mark and his lovely wife. And for the the time they spent with me. They did a great job. With love, Victor van Kilsdonk
"We purchased our Spanish property with Mark and Rosy acting as agents in August 2019. Throughout the entire process, much of which was quite complex, we enjoyed a highly professional, friendly and efficient service, including expert guidance through notaries, local...
31/01/2020 Familia compradora agradecida. «Siempre hemos pensado que por encima de los negocios o del dinero se encuentran las personas y los valores. Rosi Costoya, nos ha hecho sentir los valores, la amabilidad y la profesionalidad que tiene y nos...
02/01/2020 Agradecidos por estar a su lado todo el proceso. "Thanks to you at Galician Country Homes we are settling into our new home in Galicia... When we tentatively searched for our retirement home we found all the best affordable...
13/05/2019 Agradecidos por el trato recibido, nos recomiendan. "Queremos agradecer a Rosy y a Marc su trato cercano y amable, su trabajo y su dedicación hasta conseguir la venta satisfactoria de nuestra propiedad. Desde este momento les recomendaremos a todos...
24.04.2019 "Hemos vendido esta semana una casa en Rábade, Lugo. El trato y la dedicación de esta agencia (GCH) han sido completos. Pacientes, esmerados... hemos quedado muy satisfechos." José María Blanco Corredoira jmbc1968@hotmail.com
22/09/2017 Grateful for the company's help on searching tax information. "We briefly worked with you before your illness, and you have been an ideal person to work with. The purpose of this note is to say that you have been missed, and we...
06/09/2017 Grateful for the company's help." Mark has been providing us with professional advices and kind assistance in the process of straightening the legal paperwork for our property. A very valuable and great help! Thanks again! " Barbara and Patrick Wilcox
21/09/2007 On relocating to Spain, Galician country homes made everything really easy. Our sale went through with no complications and Mark has been invaluable since then, helping us find workmen, sorting out our phone and getting us lots of discounts...
13/11/2007 We met Mark a year ago when we first moved to Spain, having purchased a large house here in Galicia. As we couldn't speak Spanish we were trying to buy gas heaters and bottles without papers (impossible). The shop owner...
04/12/2007 Mark has fulfilled his promises and has far exceeded our expectations; he is always on hand to answer any queries or problems. Thanks to Mark we have found an amazingly beautiful house with neighbors to match and a lifestyle...
31/01/2008 Thanks so much for taking care of us Mark when we were over this Christmas. We wanted to tell you that we are so happy that you are there to help us though the complications of re-locating ourselves and...
07/05/2008 I work for a charity in London who manages a couple of refuges on the pilgrim routes through Spain to Santiago de Compostela. Having recently retired from work I was looking to buy a property in Galicia in order...
12/12/2008 Although we did not buy our property (an old watermill) from Mark, we luckily found his great website. At short notice he kindly came over at the weekend to give generously of his time. His advice was really helpful...
29/01/2009 Title: Green Spain region Message: to FCarlos Hola from northern California! Washington is beautiful, we actually planned on moving there until we discovered Galicia. you will find the climate very similiar to yours, wet lush green forests rivers mountains...
30/04/2010 A needle in a haystack If you’re looking for a needle in a haystack, based on our experience, Mark should be able to help you find it. We just got back from our first visit to Galicia and spent three amazing...
29/12/2008 Recientemente pedí a Mark que me ayudara durante un día en Galicia, comenzamos en un pueblo que me había gustado en un viaje anterior, pero donde Mark nunca había estado. Llegamos a las 9 de la mañana antes de...
26/12/2011 Dear Mark, I thank you for your Christmas wishes and wish both you and your family a very Happy Christmas and New Year. I would also like to use this opportunity to thank you once again for finding me...
28/04/2012 Gracias Mark! Mark agradezco enormemente tu atención y asesoramiento ya que cada problema que ha surgido tú le dabas solución. No puedo más que recomendar tus servicios ya que eres una persona imparable y especialmente motivadora para la gente que...
02/11/2012 Dear Mark, At the stage of now having reached the end of the whole process of the acquisition of our property in Galicia we would like to thank you very much indeed for all your many services, supports and...
08/11/2012 Hola Mark, Estamos muy contentos de haberte conocido y de haber compartido contigo un día maravilloso. Queremos agradecerte especialmente tu amabilidad, atención y hospitalidad. No es muy habitual que un agente inmobiliario trate a sus clientes con tanto esmero....
10/01/2013 Hi Mark Thank you Sooo much, you've renewed my faith in estate agents ! What a breath of fresh air to liase with someone who actualy seems to want to sell a property and seems genuinely interested in their...
20/09/2013 Después de buscar una casa rural en Galicia durante varios meses, tuvimos la oportunidad de conocer a Mark. Nos gustó su entusiasmo, dedicación a su profesión, y su cercanía como persona. Es obvio que a Mark le mueve no...
25/08/2014 Not only does Mark Adkinson have a remarkable variety of excellent rural properties to show, but he will entertain you with his extensive knowledge and obvious love of Galicia... It is also very positive to know that Mark involves himself in numerous & valuable protection of...
28/02/2016 Linsay Stevenson Después de casi un año de vivir en la casa que adquirí a través de Mark, estoy totalmente feliz. Veo que, el tiempo que invertí viendo muchas propiedades, las comparaciones y comprobaciones que me llevaron a la...
24/09/2015 Dear Mark, We would like to thank you for your time and efforts. You have been incredibly helpful when we where looking at properties in Galicia. Not only did you show us some great properties and took the time to explain...
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