Casa Rural Sofía, views over the valley and quiet in Hermigua
Casa Rural Sofía is a country house in Hermigua, on La Gomera, with a courtyard, terrace, equipped kitchen and private parking. It has views over the valley and the sea and suits couples, families and walkers who want quiet and a base for Garajonay, best reached by car.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Casa Rural Sofía is and how to get there
Casa Rural Sofía is on El Tabaibal street, in Hermigua, in the north of La Gomera. It sits on high ground, with the valley at its feet, and several guests describe it as very peaceful. It has private parking at no cost, which is welcome on an island of mountain roads.
According to the property description, Santa Catalina beach is 1.9 km away. La Gomera airport is 35 km away and the property arranges a paid transfer. Garajonay National Park is 18 km away, so the house works as a base for walking.
What the house is like inside and out
Casa Rural Sofía is a complete house with a courtyard, terrace and views of the village. It is designed for cooking and living as if at home: equipped kitchen with fridge, oven, microwave, coffee maker and kettle, plus satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.
- The kitchen. Several guests stress that it has everything you need, with plenty of utensils.
- The decor. Some describe it as lovely, cosy and spacious.
- The terrace. From it you see the Hermigua valley and the sea, and you hear the waves.
- Pets. One review says the house accepts them.
What guests highlight
Casa Rural Sofía has 4.6 out of 5 on Google with 45 reviews, and almost all of them are five stars. The comments always revolve around the same things.
- The views. Over the Hermigua valley and the sea. One guest calls them magnificent.
- Cleanliness. Several reviews say everything was spotless on arrival.
- The owners. Attentive and available throughout the stay. One couple tells how they were given fruit.
- Tranquillity. You hear the waves and not much else.
Another advantage is the practical location: one guest explains it is close to the supermarket, services and restaurants, yet on a terrace above the sea.
What to know before booking
There is one very negative review, with one star, posted a few months ago. Its author admits the island is beautiful, the spot unbeatable and the house very pretty, but describes the management and the experience as dreadful. The text I have is cut off, so I do not know exactly what happened.
| What guests like | What to know |
|---|---|
| Views and silence | High ground: better to go by car |
| House equipped for cooking | Not a hotel: there is no reception or restaurant |
| Attentive owners according to almost all reviews | One review criticises the management |
| Private, free parking | The airport transfer is paid |
My advice is that, before booking, you clarify in writing the arrival, the key handover and what the stay includes. That covers the only drawback that comes up.
Who Casa Rural Sofía is for
I would choose it for a quiet escape as a couple, for a small family or for anyone travelling with a pet. Also for walkers who prefer a house with a kitchen to eating out every day.
It is not the choice if you are looking for nightlife, a pool or hotel services. If you want to compare with another island, you can look at Casa Nine con Piscina, on La Palma.
What to do near Hermigua
From Casa Rural Sofía you can walk down to Santa Catalina beach or head up towards Garajonay National Park, two very different plans a few kilometres apart. The property also helps with renting bikes and cars.
The best thing about Hermigua is that it combines valley, sea and basic services within reach. If you enjoy unhurried days, cooking at home and watching the valley from the terrace, this house fits the bill.
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