Douro Valley Holiday Villas

17th Century farmhouse set in 25 acres of gardens, with superb views over the Douro River, reached by a lovely winding track through the grounds. The property, with its orange, lemon and olive groves, has been in our family for several generations and the many prints, sketches and photographs lining the walls tell their own history of the Port Wine region of Portugal. The property is 70km from the coast and Porto (home of the Port Wine cellars and with its town centre designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site). The house has been fully modernised whilst still retaining its unique charm and atmosphere. This is the place for the ultimate relaxing escape, where you will enjoy total privacy whilst taking in the most magnificent views. Nearby, there is also a thermal retreat which offers spa treatments. There is plenty to see and do whilst exploring the area, including the delightful, historic towns of Amarante, Braga, Lamego and Regua. A car is essential to get the most from your stay in this idyllic setting, but there is a regular train service between Porto and Pocinho, stopping at Regua and Pinhao along the way, where you can alight and enjoy a river trip, or simply sit at a waterside restaurant and relax. In addition, your host will be delighted to arrange guided sightseeing or wine tasting tours throughout Douro Valley’s Port Wine producing estates and also give information on local amenities, shops and restaurants. There is also a possibility of transfer from/to Porto airport by previous arrangement.

This charming cottage, to resemble a mountain chalet is located on a slope of Montemuro, facing the source 4km away from the River Douro. Its bold architecture, recreates an indoor and outdoor space very cozy, with a touch of coolness in summer and warmth in winter. The entire property has excellent exposure from its private pool has become a beautiful landscape Cabrum valley, a tributary of the Douro. The whole outdoor area is distributed in three terraces, possessing several fruit trees, gardens and a centennial oak will give a shadow property refreshing, inviting the contact with nature. The house is 4 KM from Caldas DE Aregos, a spa on the river Douro. The location is peaceful and quiet ideal for a family holiday.

In 16 acres of private property, you can make invigorating walks on the paths and trails through dense forest areas. While appreciating the resevoir dam lagoon Carrapatelo, on the Douro River, you can admire our free range Garrano horses. You can get to the Upper Douro Valley - the traditional Port Wine region - using the Douro Railway (10 min away). We are next to the mountains of Aboboreira, Montedeiras and Montemuro, close to the municipalities of Marco DE Canaveses, Baião and Cinfães, guests at the guesthouse are always two steps away from invaluable heritage landscaped culture. Porto is one hour away, Guimarães is just 40 minutes away. Around the guesthouse there is a large garden, perfect for reading a book in the hammock suspended under the orange trees, for playing with children or for preparing a barbecue at the end of the day … The house is provided daily with freshly baked bread, cheese, coffee, tea, hand-picked fruit, jams and other treats, so you can have breakfast at any time.