Casa do Concello is set in the small village of Arnado in the El Bierzo district of León. It is an old farmhouse, around 120 years old, which has been restored preserving, as far as possible, the original structure and materials (walls, roof, chestnut wood floors, niches, etc.) The front of the house used to witness the public council meeting, which is where it gets its name.
The adjoining building is an ancient chapel, with almost 400 years of history, which has been converted into a “lareira” (the place where we have the firewood oven or lar), where you can roast pork or have a “magosto” (roast chestnuts) or simply sit and have a nice conversation around the fire. There is also a porch or “sobeira” with a large table and two benches where you can enjoy your lunch or dinner.