This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Elsa S.
Apr 13, 2017
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Portugal Holidays Cottage Fully Equipped Terrace Barbecue air conditioning
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 41291.7 sq ft
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Explore the area
Arcos de Valdevez, Viana do Castelo
- Place, Centro Cultural de Vale do Mouro21 min drive
- Place, Corno do Bico Protected Landscape27 min drive
- Place, Giela Palace27 min drive
- Airport, Vigo (VGO-Peinador)64 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
About this property
Portugal Holidays Cottage Fully Equipped Terrace Barbecue air conditioning
Portugal Holidays COTTAGE in Peneda Geres National Park Sistelo (winner of the 7 wonders of Portugal Rural Villages contest) FULLY EQUIPPED TERRACE BARBECUE INTERNET air conditioning SALAMANDER, STUNNING VIEWS.
Come now and contact with the green nature, with the countryside / agriculture, peace / tranquility, escape from their daily routines. Discover new places, cultures and traditions, and authentic / genuine contact with the local population.
These comfortable cottage recently rebuilt maintaining the original architecture, is located in the North of Portugal (Minho), on the left bank of the River Vez, one of the sides of the Peneda Geres National Park.
GRANDMA´S HOUSE has:
- 1 large bedroom with 1 double bed, 1 sofa with two single beds and one private bathroom.
- On the same floor has 1 more bathroom. Large dining/sitting room with 1 double sofa bed;
- The KITCHEN is fully equipped with stove, toaster, coffee machine, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge / freezer.
- This house has CABLE TV, hi-fi system, DVD player, home cinema system with full surround sound, internet, air conditioning.
Outside Grandma's house has a TERRACE with BARBECUE, dining area and stunning views of the river Vez, the valley and the mountains.
- Bed linen and towels included.
The village of Sistelo has several HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS to visit, of which we highlight:
- FOOTPATHS that lead to secular Brandas of Sistelo, ideal for lovers of the contact with nature and the mountain;
- CASTLE SISTELO (civil architecture residential, eclectic), Fountain (infrastructural architecture, nineteenth century); Parish Church (religious architecture, and nineteenth-century vernacular), bridges (transport and communications architecture, eighteenth century).
- Sistelo is also famous for its 'SOCALCOS', which arose from the need to increase the agricultural area and counteract the slopes. These structures allowed the development of subsistence agriculture is extremely important for the survival of rural communities. You can see the 'Granaries', built in the seventeenth century, in order to dry the corn.
Come now and contact with the green nature, with the countryside / agriculture, peace / tranquility, escape from their daily routines. Discover new places, cultures and traditions, and authentic / genuine contact with the local population.
These comfortable cottage recently rebuilt maintaining the original architecture, is located in the North of Portugal (Minho), on the left bank of the River Vez, one of the sides of the Peneda Geres National Park.
GRANDMA´S HOUSE has:
- 1 large bedroom with 1 double bed, 1 sofa with two single beds and one private bathroom.
- On the same floor has 1 more bathroom. Large dining/sitting room with 1 double sofa bed;
- The KITCHEN is fully equipped with stove, toaster, coffee machine, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge / freezer.
- This house has CABLE TV, hi-fi system, DVD player, home cinema system with full surround sound, internet, air conditioning.
Outside Grandma's house has a TERRACE with BARBECUE, dining area and stunning views of the river Vez, the valley and the mountains.
- Bed linen and towels included.
The village of Sistelo has several HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS to visit, of which we highlight:
- FOOTPATHS that lead to secular Brandas of Sistelo, ideal for lovers of the contact with nature and the mountain;
- CASTLE SISTELO (civil architecture residential, eclectic), Fountain (infrastructural architecture, nineteenth century); Parish Church (religious architecture, and nineteenth-century vernacular), bridges (transport and communications architecture, eighteenth century).
- Sistelo is also famous for its 'SOCALCOS', which arose from the need to increase the agricultural area and counteract the slopes. These structures allowed the development of subsistence agriculture is extremely important for the survival of rural communities. You can see the 'Granaries', built in the seventeenth century, in order to dry the corn.
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- Pet friendly
- Outdoor Space
- Barbecue grill
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 3463
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Arcos de Valdevez
Located in Arcos de Valdevez, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Giela Palace and The Mill of the Pavement are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Centro Tesal Termas de Monção and Quinta de Soalheiro. Scuba diving and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.
Arcos de Valdevez, Viana do Castelo
What's nearby
- Centro Cultural de Vale do Mouro - 21 min drive - 13.8 km
- Corno do Bico Protected Landscape - 27 min drive - 17.7 km
- Giela Palace - 27 min drive - 21.5 km
- Chapel of Our Lady of Conception - 28 min drive - 22.2 km
- Old Monção - 35 min drive - 24.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bar Do Rio - 11 min drive
- Cantinho do Abade - 1 min walk
- Val De Poldros - 35 min drive
- Castelo do Sistelo - 1 min walk
- Tasquinha Da Ti'mélia - 1 min walk
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Reviews
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This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Bruno C.
Sep 17, 2016
Em comunhão com a natureza
Bruno C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra C.
Nov 9, 2015
Adorámos a estadia !
Alexandra C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Alicia Sánchez GarcÃa
Feb 2, 2015
Un estupendo lugar para hacer senderismo y turismo urbano
Alicia Sánchez GarcÃa
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
gabriel g.
Oct 6, 2014
Casa encantadora en un entorno de ensueño
gabriel g.
About the host
Hosted by Miguel Azevedo
We are mother and son of a family of five.
I am a 62 years old, Portuguese Teacher. My younger son, Miguel, is 32, graduated in the Biomedical Area and is searching for a job.
Meanwhile he is managing this business and we are happy to share the cottages with our guests.
I am a 62 years old, Portuguese Teacher. My younger son, Miguel, is 32, graduated in the Biomedical Area and is searching for a job.
Meanwhile he is managing this business and we are happy to share the cottages with our guests.
Why they chose this property
1. Comfortable family cottage recently rebuilt maintaining the original architecture (6 generations)
2. We chose this location because is positioned in northern Portugal, on the left bank of the River Vez, one of the sides of the Peneda Geres National Park, inviting us to climb through the mountains of walking in the footsteps of shepherds and their animals, we lead to secular Brandas de Sistelo, ideal for lovers of the contact with nature and the mountain.
The Vez River with Roman bridges and crystal clear water, is considered one of the cleanest rivers in Europe.
3. Finally the cottage is in a rural area that is quiet and safe, where you can contact with the green nature, with the countryside / agriculture, peace / tranquility, escape from their daily routines.
2. We chose this location because is positioned in northern Portugal, on the left bank of the River Vez, one of the sides of the Peneda Geres National Park, inviting us to climb through the mountains of walking in the footsteps of shepherds and their animals, we lead to secular Brandas de Sistelo, ideal for lovers of the contact with nature and the mountain.
The Vez River with Roman bridges and crystal clear water, is considered one of the cleanest rivers in Europe.
3. Finally the cottage is in a rural area that is quiet and safe, where you can contact with the green nature, with the countryside / agriculture, peace / tranquility, escape from their daily routines.
What makes this property unique
- Outside Grandma's Cottage has a Terrace with Barbecue, dining area and stunning views of the river Vez, the valley and the mountains.
- Grandma´s Cottage kitchen is fully equipped with stove, toaster, coffee machine, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge / freezer.
- Grandma´s Cottage has cable TV with 105 channels, hi-fi system, DVD player with some dvd´s, home cinema system with full surround sound, internet, air conditioning, salamander
- Grandma´s Cottage kitchen is fully equipped with stove, toaster, coffee machine, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge / freezer.
- Grandma´s Cottage has cable TV with 105 channels, hi-fi system, DVD player with some dvd´s, home cinema system with full surround sound, internet, air conditioning, salamander
Languages:
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
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