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VILLAS AND MANOR HOUSES IN PORTO AND NORTHERN PORTUGAL |
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range of self-catering villas and manor houses
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the North of Portugal.
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the area a number of fishermen's buildings have been converted into fish
restaurants. Other places to visit include the old sailing port of
Viana do Castelo, the Peneda-Geres National Park, the walled town of Valenca
and, Vigo, Baiona and Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Also, the
Portuguese cities of Braga, Guimaraes and Porto.
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Casa
do Sino, Apulia, Alto Minho
Casa
do Sino is situated on a hillock in a small lane behind a long, sandy beach
backed by sand dunes. An unusual feature of the house is that most
external walls are curved and the personality of the owners is fully reflected
in the thought that has gone into this unusual property. There are
2 golf courses near the house, Estela is an 18 hole championship course
and Quinta da Barca is a 9 hole course. 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms. |
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Moinho
Vello & Moinho Novo VD 408M, Paradela - Barcelos
These
two identical windmills have been restored to the highest standard to give
unusual 3 bedroomed accommodation with two swimming pools. The tower
of the mill has been converted to provide two bedrooms each with a double
bed and an en-suite shower room. Access is by a spiral staircase
outside the room. The ground floor of the mill is now the entrance
hall with the staircase going to the bedrooms above. A sofa bed in
the entrance hall provides an additional bed for one adult or two children. |
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MINHO - BRAGA/AMARES |
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Amares
- 10 miles from Braga, the religious capital of Portugal and 15 miles from
the National Park of Peneda Geres. The golf course at Ponte de Lima
is about 15 miles away.
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Casa
Montariol VD 133J, Braga - Amares
This
attractive cottage has given its name to one of the wines produced at the
nearby winery from the grapes grown in the vineyards surrounding the cottage.
A walk through the 30 hectares of beautifully tended vineyards brings you
to the wide River Cavado. It makes a very pleasant walk down to its
banks with the vines covering the estate road and then along to the weir
and the old water mill. 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms. |
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Casa
do Marco, Self-Catering Villa, Marco de Canaveses, near Braga
Self-catering
villa with 3 Bedrooms, independent kitchen, living room and 2 bathrooms.
Constructed in 1875 and renovated in 2000. Sleeps 5-7 persons |
| Lanheses
- in the Minho region of Northern Portugal. Known as the Costa Verde,
this is a rich and fertile land of forests and mountains with green terraces
of vineyards and maize stretching down to the golden beaches of the Atlantic
Ocean. It is an area steeped in tradition where mass tourism is unheard
of, and life in the countryside has changed little over the years. |
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Quinta
de Casal Maior VN 113L, Minho - Lanheses
This
delightful house was built in the mid 18th Century and is a fine example
of a large estate farmhouse of the period. Recently restored by the present
owners, it offers spacious, comfortable and stylish accommodation.
Quinta do Casal Maior is situated on the outskirts of the village of Lanheses
in the Minho region of Northern Portugal. Known as the Costa Verde, this
is a rich and fertile land of forests and mountains with green terraces
of vineyards and maize stretching down to the golden beaches of the Atlantic
Ocean. It is an area steeped in tradition where mass tourism is unheard
of, and life in the countryside has changed little over the years.
7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms |
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Casal
do Outeiro VD 701H, Lousada
The
original house was built in the 14th century and records show that it was
owned by the family of Martim Gonçales Alcoforado to whom D. João
I, king of Portugal, gave the local lands in 1390. The house was
partially destroyed by fire and remained derelict until the recent restoration.
The ancient kitchen chimney, in which it is possible to stand inside, is
now a feature in the very large guests' sitting room with a high barn construction
ceiling. Nowadays, guests have no need to prepare food in the traditional
manner, a wooden unit opens to become a kitchenette for the preparation
of snacks. 4 bedrooms 4 bathrooms. |
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located near modern fast roads leading to the old sailing port of Viana
do Castelo, the Peneda-Geres National Park, the walled town of Valenca
and, Vigo, Baiona and Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The Portuguese
cities of Braga, Guimaraes and Porto are to the south, also by motorway.
Ponte de Lima golf course has been described as 'championship golf at municipal
prices' and also has an excellent restaurant. The recently
expanded airport at Porto is within easy reach by car. Low fares to this
airport are now offered by a number of airlines. Alternatives, are the
Spanish airports of Vigo and Santiago de Compostela which are reached by
motorway. |
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Casa
do Olival VN 119H, Minho - Ponte de Lima
An
elegant house in the rural surroundings of the Lima Valley - sleeps up
to 8 persons. The garden, created from a former olive grove, offers
views over the vineyards in the river valley and towards the high lands
of Serra d'Arga. The house is furnished to very high standards to give
comfort and elegance. It has central heating which is available at an extra
charge. 4 bedrooms 4 bathrooms. |
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Quinta
de Luou VN 117G, Minho - Ponte de Lima
A
very comfortable stone built house which has recently been refurbished
to a very high standard. The property is set amid a working vineyard with
splendid views over the valley to the National Park. Sleeps up to
7. |
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situated for exploring the Minho region, the Peneda-Geres National Park,
the walled town of Valenca and Vigo, Baiona and Santiago de Compostela
in Spain. Also, the Portuguese cities of Braga, Guimaraes and Porto.
A trip to nearby Barcelos market is not to be missed. Held every Thursday,
it is one of the largest in Europe. You can buy anything from a pair of
socks to a yoke for your ox and, it is a great place to soak up the true
market atmosphere and practice your haggling skills. There are a
number of excellent golf courses in the area. The recently expanded
airport at Porto is within easy reach by car. Low fares to this airport
are now offered by a number of airlines. |
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Casa
de Santo António VN 134J, Orbacem - Nr. Viana do Castelo
Luxury
house in a beautiful area of Northern Portugal with lovely garden and swimming
pool - sleeps up to 10 with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. The house is
situated in a small village in the hills of northern Portugal with spectacular
views down the valley to the distant sea. The village uses
traditional farming with small fields with the grape vines hanging
over the surrounding granite walls. |
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Casa
de São Cristovão VN 114J, Minho - Nr. Viana do Castelo
This
beautifully restored house is situated on the Quinta da Portela farming
estate. This large walled estate has extensive vineyards and also grows
kiwi fruit. The Quinta is in the Minho region of Northern Portugal. It
is an area of river valleys, lush green terraced hillsides of vines and
maize, dense forests of pine and eucalyptus, and granite mountains. 8 kilometres
to the west of the property is the Atlantic ocean with golden beaches and
crashing breakers, a surfer’s and windsurfer’s paradise. Sleeps up to 10. |
Bragança
- of interest because of its castle, seat of the Braganza family, the royal
family of Portugal (1640–1910). The city is ideally located near
the border between Spain and Portugal.
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Castle
Houses and Apartments, Bragança
A
range of high standard houses and apartments in Bragança city -
sleeping from 2-10 persons. Villas consisting of ten rooms - 4 bedrooms,
independent kitchen, 3 bathrooms, 2 living rooms and balconies. Apartments
consisting of 5 rooms - the smallest flat; 7 rooms - the largest flat.
View of the town and the mountains. Ideally located in the border
between Spain and Portugal. The city with 800 Years of History, and one
of the oldest and best preserved Castles of Portugal. |
| Chaves
- located 12 km. south of the Spanish border, just 22 km south of Verín.
The town has always had great historical importance, being the site of
an important Roman garrison and later being in the forefront of resistance
during the Napoleonic invasions of the early nineteenth century.
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Casa
de Eiriz, Bed & Breakfast/Self-Catering between Vila Real and Chaves
"Casa
de Eiriz", is a recently renovated XVII century rural manor house in the
North of Portugal, halfway between the cities of Vila Real and Chaves.
It is now open for tourism on a bed and breakfast basis or as a self-catering
unit. “Casa de Eiriz” is a rural manor house that has always belonged
to the Madureira e Castro family (Souza Magalhães de Madureira e
Castro). The first known written document indicates that the first owner
of the “Casa da Quinta de Eiriz” was Mateus de Magalhães Ferraz,
captain in the XVII century war between Portugal and Spain, who became
a sheriff in Vila Pouca de Aguiar and died in Eiriz in 1717. |
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