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Casa de Barqueiros

Barqueiros|Barcelos|Braga

We dedicated to let houses for self-catering since 1980. This houses are in Minho, the most beautiful part of Portugal.

With ist green valleys, terraced vines and wooded hills and miles and miles of beautiful, vistually unspoilt beaches, it is easy to see why.

From the rugged mountainous country to the east of the region, where the hills rise as high as 1200 m, the four rivers of the Minho, Douro, Lima and Cávado run down to the sea.

The countryside is fresh and lovely, the hills clad in pine and eucalyptus. The river valleys are enchanting.

Casa Barqueiros is a former rural house with an annexed farming building now been converted into a delightful accommodation with an indoor passage between the two on the ground floor.

In the main house there is an open plan fully equipped kitchen. It is separated by a small wall from the dining room.

In the corridor, there is a hand built double bed which is hidden by a curtain. There is also an independent bathroom.

Spiral staircase gives onto the first floor where there are four double bedrooms. Two of them have en suite shower room. The other two bedrooms share one bathroom.

On the former threshing floor, a few stairs from the dining room lead onto a cosy lounge decorated with traditional Portuguese furniture and featuring a fireplace.

On the first floor there are two ensuite bedrooms, one with a small double bed and the other with twin beds and a cot.

Both have French windows with pleasant views to the garden.

 For outdoor meals, there is a covered area with a barbecue, a table seating 14 people and a kitchen equipped with cooker, fridge/ freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.

 Next to it there is a small lovely house with toys for children.

In the garden there are also two children's football goal nets.

Few stairs lead down to the pool area surrounded by an extensive lawned garden.

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Address:Av. Ars. D. Duarte de Bragança, 111

4740  Barqueiros

Booking
 

phone and fax351 253 851 263

emailinfo@turismoparticular.com

websitehttp://www.turismoparticular.com/

Casa para férias no Gerês

Cova|Vieira do Minho|Braga

The House is located in the Protected Area and surrounding the Peneda-Geres, Place de Crasto-Cave on the left bank of the river Cávado-Albufeira, on the side of the County of Vieira do Minho, elected national ecological reserve by people who love nature to enjoy your holiday and weekends, with stunning views over the Serra do Geres, Albufeira, Shrine of St. Benedict and the Open Door to River Bridge Broth-Geres and Vieira.

Composed of 3 bedrooms with double bed, three bathrooms, two with shower and one with a bath, kitchen, dining room with fireplace, television, DVD and sofa bed.

The kitchen is equipped with gas cooker, extractor hood, electric oven, fridge-freezer, blender, microwave, espresso and filter plate, toaster, juicer, washing machine, crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils .

All rooms have central heating, bed linen is available, kitchen and bathroom.

Languages: German,  French,  Portuguese,  Galician,  Spanish,  Italian.

Situation: Close to the beach,  Mountains,  Tarmac entrance.

casa para ferias no geres

Address:Crasto (Gerês)

4850-122  Cova

Booking
 

phone and fax351 968744965

emailcasageres@hotmail.com

websitehttp://www.casadecasarelhos.com/

Leiras de Mondim

Pico de Regalados|Vila Verde |Braga

Holidays can rhyme with pillow, change of pace, go back to being fit.

To rediscover it all just enjoy the singing of birds, the smell of the flora and enjoy the beautiful nature landscape.

Make a getaway to Minho and enjoy a farm of leisure space environment that gives life to dream of living in harmony with nature.

Property located in an area of ​​unparalleled cuisine. Vila Verde, capital of the cock on the floor.

These are the main reasons to come spend a weekend or week vacation in our farmhouse situated in the heart of the tourist destination, where you can enjoy unparalleled views and distant landscapes that fill the pulps of the eyes.

Situated on the slope of the mountain, offering stunning views of the landscape, an exhibition of Sun magnificent, natural ponds of water cascade and unparalleled silence.

100% wooden house consists of kitchen and living room, bathroom, two bedrooms, one with double bed and 1 extra bed, ourtro with 2 bunk beds, furnished house with air conditioning (hot and cold), stove, TV, DVD, wifi, fridge, stove, oven, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, iron, hair dryer and washing machine.

Outside: Garden,  Barbecue,  Terrace,  Swimming pool,  Car-parking facilities.

Inside: Air-conditioning,  DVD or video,  Washing machine,  Microwave,  Heating,  Dining room,  Kitchen,  Shared bathroom,  Fireplace,  Television,  Lounge.

Services: Internet access,  Pets allowed,  (public) Restaurant,  free WiFi access.

Languages: English,  Portuguese,  Spanish.

Situation: Mountains,  Tarmac entrance,  Outside the village,  Signposted.

Leiras de Mondim

Address:Lugar da Cabeça de Cão N-379

4730-550  Pico de Regalados

Booking
 

phone and fax967 266 061

emailgeral@leirasdemondim.com | leirasdemondim@gmail.com

websitehttp://www.leirasdemondim.com/

Casa da Ponte do Porto B&B

Pousada|Braga

Located on Cávado River banks, the restored Casa da Ponte do Porto offers rural-style architecture combined with a modern feel and an outdoor pool.

Rooms mix exposed stone walls with an elegant décor.

All room rates include a breakfast served in the breakfast room with large windows overlooking the countryside. The property overlooks a Roman bridge.

Casa da Ponte do Porto includes a pool table for guests’ use, as well as table games.

Guests can borrow a book from the library and enjoy it while relaxing in the shared living room with a tiled stove.

Peneda-Gerês National Park is located less than 25 km from Casa da Ponte do Porto, and Caldelas hot springs are 12 km away, and 10 km from Braga city.

 Outside: Garden,  Vegetable garden,  Terrace,  Swimming pool,  Garden furniture,  Car-parking facilities.

Inside: Selection of games,  Air-conditioning,  Hi-fi,  Heating,  Dining room,  Rooms with en-suite bathroom,  Fireplace,  Television,  Library,  Lounge.

Services: Internet access,  Breakfast available,  Information about the area.

Languages: French,  Portuguese.

Situation: Tarmac entrance,  Isolated area,  Outside the village,  Access by public transport.

Casa da Ponte do Porto

Address:Avenida da Ponte do Porto, 47

4710-730 Pousada

Booking
 

phone and fax253-339326 Mb: 962427337

emailcasadapontedoporto@gmail.com

websitehttp://casadapontedoporto.wix.com/casadapontedoporto

Casa do Eido da Devesa

Bárrio|Ponte de Lima|Viana do Castelo

Country house with typical architecture of the region (XVII), located in Ponte de Lima. It is a small hill with panoramic views and excellent exposure.

It has 6 double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, two with whirlpool, sauna for six people, pool, bar and parlor.

Outside: Garden,  Barbecue,  Swimming pool,  Garden furniture.

Inside: Selection of games,  Air-conditioning,  DVD or video,  Hi-fi,  Washing machine,  Microwave,  Heating,  Dishwasher,  Dining room,  Television in the rooms,  Rooms with en-suite bathroom,  Fireplace,  Television,  Lounge,  Sauna.

Services: Internet access,  Laundry service,  Breakfast available,  Lunch service,  Dinner service,  free WiFi access.

Languages: French,  English,  Portuguese,  Spanish.

Situation: Close to the beach,  Tarmac entrance,  Outside the village.

Casa do Eido da Devesa

Address:Lugar da Devesa

4990-540 Bárrio

Booking
 

phone and fax351 258 757 467 Mb 939 531 372

emailinfo@casadoeidodadevesa.com

websitehttp://www.casadoeidodadevesa.com/

Casa da Avó

Sistelo|Arcos de Valdevez|Viana do Castelo

Sistelo is a villa situated in North of Portugal, set in the foothills of the Peneda Geres National Park, on the left side of the river Vez.  

​​It´s the ideal  place for those who appreciate peace and tranquility, as well as a direct contact with nature​; follow branda de sistelo hiking trail.

Escape the city monotony. Peace, tranquility and quiet environment;  climb up the mountain by winding paths following the footsteps of shepherds and their cattle towards the greatest altitudes.

Grandpa Cottage (2 bedroom, sleeps 4/6)

Bedroom 1: double bed.

Bedroom 2: Twin bed.

1 Bathroom with shower wc & wash basin.1 Bathroom with bath and shower, wc & wash basin.

Large dining/sitting room with log fire and 1 double sofa bed..

Kitchen fully fitted, oven, microwave, dishwasher,fridge/freezer, wash machine, tumble dryer.

Home cinema with full surround sound system.Flat screen TV. Hi-Fi system, DVD player.

Grandma Cottage(1 bedroom, sleeps 2/6)

Bedroom: double bed and a sofa with two single bed.

1 Bathroom with shower wc & wash basin.

1 Bathroom with bath and shower, wc & wash basin.

Large dining/sitting room with log fire and 1 double sofa bed.

Home cinema with full surround sound system. Flat screen TV.Hi-Fi system, DVD player. Internet access.

Kitchen fully fitted, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer.

Outdoor space with BBQ and dining area

Veranda looking out over the river and valley.

Services: Internet access,  Cot available,  free WiFi access.

Languages: French,  English,  Portuguese.

Situation: Mountains,  Bathing area in lake / river.  

casa da avo

Address:Igreja

4970-645  Sistelo

Booking
 
phone and fax

emailcasassistelo@sapo.pt

websitehttp://countryvillage.wix.com/northportugal#!overview/mainPage

Vistadouro

Peso da Régua|Vila Real

Offering a hilltop location 50 metres from Douro River, Vistadouro is a 3-bedroom house in Peso da Régua.

It features a furnished balcony with river views and free WiFi access.

This air-conditioned unit features a modern décor throughout, and the living room includes a flat-screen TV and a sofa. There is a dining area with an 8-seater dining table.

The kitchen has the necessary utensils to prepare meals, and guests will find a grocery store for their basic needs 200 metres away.

A little further, the Municipal Market lies 10 minutes’ walking from Vistadouro.

Outside: Terrace.

Inside: Air-conditioning,  Microwave,  Television in the rooms,  Rooms with en-suite bathroom,  Kitchen,  Television.

Services: Internet access.

Languages: Portuguese.

Situation: Quite central,  Tarmac entrance,  Bathing area in lake / river.

Vistadouro

Address:Rua Jose Vasques Osorio

5050-280  Peso da Régua

Booking
 
phone and fax

emailalvistadouro@sapo.pt

websitehttp://vistadouro.wix.com/site

Quinta de São Vicente

Geraz do Minho|Póvoa de Lanhoso|Braga

The house is located in the midst of land that has been farmed for centuries by the same family and exemplifies the typical architecture of the Minho region.

It is surrounded by stables, outhouses and farm buildings, some of them adapted to their modern functions.

The most valuable building, however, is the chapel, which dates from 1623 and possesses a curious retable of the same period.

The house, shaded by a huge bougainvillea, has a glassed-in veranda, which is now the sitting room, and a wide porch with wooden pillars and railings, where you can sit and enjoy the view.

The house was converted in the 1980’s to “rural tourism” and still produces excellent “vinho verde”.

There is a popular saying that: “If you go to Geraz to taste the wine, you will surely return another time”.

Qunita de S. Vincente has traditionally furnished accommodation that includes heating and a private bathroom.

Some have a dining area and kitchenette with a fridge and stove.

A daily breakfast is served in the dining room or enjoyed outside terrace surrounded by bougainvillea plants.

Wine is produced on site and there are variety of fruit trees on the property.

Outside: Garden,  Barbecue,  Vegetable garden,  Swimming pool,  Garden furniture,  Car-parking facilities.

Inside: Selection of games,  Hi-fi,  Heating,  Dining room,  Television in the rooms,  Rooms with en-suite bathroom,  Kitchen,  Television,  Library,  Lounge.

Services: Pets allowed,  Breakfast available,  Dinner service,  free WiFi access.

Languages: French,  English,  Portuguese,  Spanish.

Situation: Outside the village.

quinta de sao vicente

Address:Lugar de Portas

4830  Geraz do Minho

Booking
 

phone and fax351 253632466       

emailinfo@quintasaovicente.com

websitehttp://www.quintasaovicente.com/

Casa do Côto

Oliveira|Arcos de Valdevez|Viana do Castelo

House with old furnace inserted inside.

This charming house is situated in a place of calm and serene environment, thus providing a refuge from the stresse of day.

This little treasure is located in the Parish of Oliveira in the municipality of Arcos de Valdevez.

A county located in the Portuguese Alto Minho and surrounded by magnificent scenery, as the park Peneda - Gerês.

In the parish of Oliveira, you can enjoy the tranquility, comfort and serenity of the beautiful landscapes and a magnificent surroundings, ideal to do some hiking, mountain biking and among others.

The house has: 2 bedrooms, 1 WC, 1 kitchen, 1 dining room, 1 lounge.

Outside: Garden,  Barbecue,  Car-parking facilities.

Inside: Air-conditioning,  Washing machine,  Microwave,  Heating,  Dining room,  Kitchen,  Shared bathroom,  Lounge.

Services: Pets allowed,  Guided walks,  Breakfast available,  Dinner service.

Languages: French,  English,  Portuguese,  Spanish.

Situation: Close to the beach,  Mountains,  Tarmac entrance,  Outside the village,  Access by public transport.

casa do coto

Address:Figueiredo

4970-225  Oliveira

Booking
 
phone and fax

emailcasadefigueiredo@hotmail.com

websitehttp://casa-de-ferias5.webnode.pt/

Casa de Santa Ana

Afife|Viana do Castelo

Minho is one of the most beautiful and welcoming Portuguese counties.

Afife has very nice beaches and green fields. The House of Santa Ana is placed at Afife between the ocean and the mountain.

Dª Maria room

Major room with large balcony. Double bed. Panoramic sightseeing (ocean and mountain). TV set, frigo and microwave. Private bathroom. Central heating.

Jasmim room

Kitchenet and two sofa-bed. Sightseeing over the ocean.Private bathroom.

d'Avó room

Room with sightseeing over the sea and the mountain.Couple bed (room Avó) Double bed (room Netos).Bathroom shared . Central heating.

Studio T1

TV satellite, couple bed, two sofa-bed and American kitchen equipped with refrigerater, vitroceramics plate, toaster, among others utensils.

Outside: Garden,  Terrace,  Swimming pool,  Garden furniture,  Car-parking facilities.

Inside: Heating,  Television in the rooms,  Rooms with en-suite bathroom,  Fireplace,  Television,  Lounge.

Services: Internet access,  Breakfast available,  free WiFi access.

Languages: French,  English,  Portuguese,  Galician,  Spanish.

Situation: Close to the beach,  Outside the village,  Signposted.

Casa de Santa Ana

Address:Lugar da Armada

4900-012  Afife

Booking
 
phone and fax

emailcasa.santa.ana.ter@gmail.com

websitehttp://www.casa-santa-ana.web.pt/

Quinta de Malta

Durrães|Barcelos|Braga

Quinta de Malta is a stately rural tourism house with a total of 10 double bedrooms, all with bathroom en suite, TV, telephone, internet access, air conditioning and mini bar.

It is laid out in 2 fully equiped apartments, 2 king size suites with 2 bedrooms each, and independent double rooms.

Therefore the house can adapt to any accommodation requirement our guests may have.

The common areas have been converted in leisure areas, sitting rooms, mini gym, games rooms and meeting rooms with large screen and “data show”.

The house is surrounded by wide gardens, with swimming pools for adults and for children, as well as a tennis court.

The farmland surrounding the house is filled with vineyards where grapes traditional to the regions are grown.

Nearby, you can find the sea, with its famous beaches, some of which perfect for all sorts of water sports.

Inland and in the region you can find excellent natural conditions for all sorts of outdoor activities, such as nice strolls, hiking, horse riding, golf etc,

Breakfast

Our breakfast “buffet” is composed by many different delicacies, prepared almost always at our house.

Breakfast is served between 09h00 am and 10h30 am in the Eira Room. Breakfast is included in the price of the stay,

Dinner Service

If you wish you can request dinner service, by booking the day before.

The menu is fixed, and will be prepared, always when possible, with our farm products. It is composed of an aperitif, a starter, main course, and dessert.

Wellness

Sauna close to the pool we have created modern changing room facilities, where you can find the sauna.

Perfect for relaxation and unwinding, the sauna offers many health benefits as well.

Mini Gym

Close to the pool and the changing rooms, we have created a mini gym equipped with several cardio fitness machines. The access is free.

Events & Meetings

In addition to our accommodation facilities, the Quinta is prepared to welcome small events, conferences and “corporate team meetings”, in a privileged, flexible and exclusive environment.

Quinta de Malta

Address:Rua Senhora do Loreto, 152

4905-070  Durrães

Booking
 

phone and fax351 258 773 773

emailreservas@quintademalta.com

websitehttp://www.quintademalta.com/

Casa da Penas

Geraz do Minho|Póvoa de Lanhoso|Braga

Four beautifully renovated farmhouses for rental in Geraz do Minho, Northern Portugal.

The recently restored farmhouses are perfect for families and at very affordable rates.

They are located at the edge of the beautiful Geres National Reserve and only 15KM from Braga, Portugal.

Casa das Azeitonas Sleeps 4+

The house is on two floors and is very spacious and comfortable.

The house has been renovated to a very high standard with all modern utilities but it still retains its original ambience and period style.

Casa da Borboleta Sleeps 5+

This was the original farmhouse and is the largest of the four. The house is on two floors with direct entrances to the courtyard and swimming pool area.

Casa do Forno Sleeps 4

Casa da Forno is a particularly pretty house with its own large private garden surrounded by fruit and olive tress, overlooking the valley.

Casa da Colméia Sleeps 4+

The house has been renovated to a very high standard with all modern utilities but it still retains its original ambience and period style.

Outside: Garden,  Barbecue,  Terrace,  Swimming pool,  Garden furniture.

Inside: DVD or video,  Hi-fi,  Microwave,  Heating,  Dishwasher,  Dining room,  Rooms with en-suite bathroom,  Kitchen,  Television,  Lounge.

Services: Laundry service,  Babysitting,  Local products on sale,  free WiFi access.

Languages: German,  French,  English,  Portuguese,  Dutch.

Casa da Penas

Address:Rua da Santa Tecla 111

4830-320  Geraz do Minho

Booking
 
phone and fax

emailheidi.depraetere@crosslang.com

websitehttp://www.casa-minho.com/

Casa do Morangueiro

Entre Ambos-os-Rios|Ponte da Barca|Viana do Castelo

An extremely comfortable and incredibly well equipped holiday villa with private swimming pool, children’s playground, air conditioning, large lawns and pool house ideal for alfresco dining.

This luxurious house is located in a small village on the border of Portugal’s only National Park – the Peneda Geres – which has a spectacular scenery and a wide variety of flora and fauna. In addition to the private swimming pool, guests have a private playground area with a football goal and a basket hoop – a delight for children and adults.

Accommodation (a single storey house) for 6 guests in 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms:

To the left of the entrance hall is the excellent fully fitted kitchen, with storage room and dining table for 8 people.

French windows opening onto the covered terrace facing the main entrance. A door leading out to the garden.

Storage room. To the right of the front door the entrance hall opens into the living room with comfortable seating, open fireplace, cards / board games table and satellite TV.

A door opens into the bedroom area. Leading off the small corridor is a double bedroom with queen size bed and ensuite shower room.

There is a second bedroom with twin beds and ensuite shower room.

At the end of the corridor is the master ensuite bedroom with queen size bed and ensuite jacuzzi bathroom.

Outside: Beautiful extensive garden with orange, lemon and lime trees.

Balcony overlooking the swimming pool and river at distance.

Annex with open plan kitchen and shower room. French windows leading onto the pool terrace and barbecue area. Tables and chairs ideal for outdoor dining.

The swimming pool is 10 metres long and 4,5 metres wide.

The depth is from 60 centimetres to 1,70 metres. The views from the pool and surrounding lawns and terraces are outstanding.

Private swimming pool, air-conditioning, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, central heating, satellite TV, music centre, swings, playground area with football goal and basket hoop, barbecue, garage.

Casa do Morangueiro

Address:Tamente - S. Miguel

4980-315  Entre Ambos-os-Rios

Booking
 

phone and fax351 258817161 |351 968870301

emailreservas@casadomorangueiro.com

websitehttp://casadomorangueiro.com/

Casa da Janal

Vimioso|Bragança

Casa da Janal is a Rural House,typical from Trás-os-Montes region, in Vimioso, next to the river Angueira.

It is a pretty place where you will be able to have the full contact with the Nature.

The House has the first floor, where stands the kitchen and common room, on the first floor, they are the two rooms and a bedroom.

The house has some equipment that can be used by the guests.

Outside: Garden,  Garden furniture,  Car-parking facilities.

Inside: DVD or video,  Heating,  Dining room,  Television in the rooms,  Kitchen,  Shared bathroom,  Fireplace,  Television,  Lounge.

Services: Pets allowed,  Breakfast available,  Cot available,  Information about the area,  Activities for children,  Local products on sale.

Languages: English,  Portuguese,  Galician,  Spanish.

Situation: Mountains,  Isolated area,  Outside the village,  Signposted.

casa da janal

Address:Lugar da Janal

5230-338  Vimioso

Booking
 

phone and fax214 108 656|Tm: 963 786 581|966 297 466

emailemilia.pimentel@sapo.pt

websitehttp://www.casadajanal.com/

Casas do Rio

Cossourado|Barcelos|Braga

At Casas do Rio you will find peace, tranquility, the chirping of birds or the murmur of the water, in a very nice and welcoming location.

In the rooms you will feel comfortable, and you can walk outside in the green landscape, sit under the trees, or admire the Swan Lake or the river, where our land lies.

We only have 6 rooms, ensuring our guests privacy and tranquility.

Inside

Cosy rooms with heating, flat screen TV, mini bar and modern bathrooms. The suites also have a fireplace, sofa and music in the bathroom. You will always find a welcome gift.

Living room with small library, bar, music and television. It also has a fireplace that you can light yourself during the cold winter days. Free wifi.

Dining room overlooking the garden.

Games room with snooker, pool table, football table, darts, ping-pong, board games... or an artist corner for drawing and painting.

Outside

Sit on a park bench or a tree swing, while gazing at the river Neiva. Go fishing or take a swim in the river.

Listen to the chirping of birds, read a book, pick some fruit, or go to peek at the newborn chicks or ducklings.

You can play football on the grass or in a small foortball pitch, play basketball, badminton or ping-pong.

Enjoy the swimming pool and lay on a hammock in the sun or the shade of a beautiful chestnut tree. The pool is in total privacy.

On warmer days, breakfast can be served outdoors, beside a small fountain.

Buffet Breakfast, which have earned praise from those who have visited us, are served in the dining room overlooking the garden, or near a small fountain outside.

Lunch and dinner is served in a very homely manner.

The wood fire and food take hours to prepare as it is done with utmost care and therefore if you would like to be served please make the request 24 hours in advance.

Casas do Rio

Address:Travessa de Navió - Cossourado

4750-407  Cossourado

Booking
Special offers
phone and fax

emailgeral@casasdoriobarcelos.com

websitehttp://www.casasdoriobarcelos.com/

 

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