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Sustainable rebuilt windmill from 19th century in Ponte de Lima, North Portugal.

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The Ponte de Lima windmill with panoramic views
Relaxation wood deck facing south
Stay in a unique place
Enjoy the stunning views by day or night at our wood fired hot tub
Master bedroom with double bed

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 41291.7 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Top bedroom/living room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom First floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Service toilet ground floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sustainable rebuilt windmill from 19th century in Ponte de Lima, North Portugal.

Ponte de Lima Windmill is a rebuilt windmill from from late 19th century in a mountain just opposite to the center of Ponte de Lima, the oldest village in Portugal. The accommodation is immaculate and looks out onto the mountain and Ponte de Lima villages through large and 360 degree windows. Surrounding the windmill there is a mountain forrest of 1000 square meters part of the property secured all around. The windmill accommodates one family. TV and DVDs will keep the children happy when they are not running and exploring the windmill mountain. This is a green and hilly region of the yet-unspoilt Portugal. It is quiet but it has plenty of restaurants, bars and cafes nearby at reasonable prices. Sightseeing walks from the windmill in the green countryside and river are available from the property.

In 2019, we have rebuilt our windmill from late 19th century in Ponte de Lima, the oldest Portuguese village. See the video of the house and land here: https://youtu.be/I3I1YSCAx58 and stay in a unique place were modern meets heritage. In the renovation project we made all efforts to promote a sustainable lifestyle: granite for walls came from the property, we chose native plants, the water comes from a well in the ground and almost all energy needed is generated from the sun.

In 2024, we have completed a new road from the other side of the hill that allow easier access to windmill by car. The access is still steep when compared to a normal road but now all cars can make it to the top. You can park your car by the entrance of the windmill on the top of the mountain - please check the aerial photos to see the new road - the new road is not shown in the video and If you need more information please contact.

We have a wood fired hot tub next to the windmill on top of the mountain. This is perfect to relax and enjoy the views of north Portugal by day or nigh, during summer or winter! The hot tub heats up with by burning wood in the connected stove and allow you to enjoy the most of your time at the windmill.

The Windmill is in the most Northern part of Portugal, Minho, which is hilly and beautifully green. A place to get away from stressful life, to relax and regain energy. Luxury and cosy interiors and spacious exterior areas with high solar exposure make the Windmill a perfect place to enjoy the North of Portugal all year round. The beautiful mountain slope have many secret corners and you can find pine trees, oak trees, cork oak trees, olive trees and many others. The outside deck with relaxation area is secure and private with furniture, a parasol and BBQ 9both charcoal and Weber gas BBQ), in addition to the stunning views day and night. The local town of Ponte de Lima, the oldest in Portugal is gorgeous. Other villages in north Portugal such as Vila Nova de Cerveira, Valença (fortified town), Caminha are picturesque and interesting. Just a few minutes you can go from the river to coast, green countryside to historical towns, golf to surfing and to enjoy with nice food and wine. Ponte de Lima is famous for "vinho verde" from the grape "Loureiro" which is fruity and refreshing.

A drive into Spain for shopping and sightseeing and 'tapas' is very easy from the bridge at Valença (38km by motorway). Porto, Vigo and Viana do Castelo offers some astonishing shopping malls with all the international brands you could hope for under one roof. Of course Porto (less than 1 hour away) is the second capital of Portugal that is famous for Port wine, culture and historic sites. Nightlife is very good at beach places such as Caminha and Baiona, during summer and Vigo all year round.

New Year's eve at the windmill is something special! Ponte de Lima is known for the spectacular fireworks. At the windmill you can see the fireworks of the entire municipality. If you are considering spending New Year's eve in North Portugal this is the perfect spot.

Getting to Ponte de Lima Windmill: flying to Porto is the easiest way to get to Ponte de Lima. It will be necessary to have a car. We will provide detailed directions from Porto airport to the doorstep of the Windmill. It takes less than 1 hour to drive along an almost empty motorway with some spectacular views.

BA, TAP, Easyjet & Ryanair fly to Porto airport. Ryanair also fly to Santiago de Compostela and Vueling to Vigo in Spain which is just over 1 hour from the windmill (on motorway). Bilbao and Santander ferry ports are 7hrs drive to the North.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 17
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 55 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 96009/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Ponte de Lima

Located in Ponte de Lima, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Corno do Bico Protected Landscape and Parque do Arnado, while Dos Terceiros Museum and Casa do Conhecimento are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Jardim Labirinto and Centro de Artes e Cultura de Vila Verde. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo District

What's nearby

  • Torre de São Paulo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Largo de Camões - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ponte de Lima Bridge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Parish Church of Ponte de Lima - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Parque do Arnado - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Viana do Castelo Station - 29 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪taberna cadeira velha - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Kaiser - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Central - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Alameda - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tasca Das Fodinhas - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sustainable rebuilt windmill from 19th century in Ponte de Lima, North Portugal. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Sustainable rebuilt windmill from 19th century in Ponte de Lima, North Portugal.?

As of Mar 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sustainable rebuilt windmill from 19th century in Ponte de Lima, North Portugal. on Jun 20, 2026 start from $154, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sustainable rebuilt windmill from 19th century in Ponte de Lima, North Portugal.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sustainable rebuilt windmill from 19th century in Ponte de Lima, North Portugal.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sustainable rebuilt windmill from 19th century in Ponte de Lima, North Portugal. located?

This family-friendly Ponte de Lima vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Torre de São Paulo, Dos Terceiros Museum, and Largo de Camões. Ponte de Lima Bridge and Igreja de Santo António dos Frades are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great, place was comfortable, and location made for relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a fantastic get away. After traveling through hotels, guest houses and hostels - this felt like a real home. All the necessary amenities. Host was very responsive and patient with our questions. We are recommending the Mill to our friends as a unique, private, totally relaxing vacation. Loved the hot tub! Thank you Filipe for making us feel at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Windmill ar ponte de lima

We had a great stay in the windmill. Fantastic location, really comfortable place. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A magical oasis

If you long for a quiet little spot of nature, and your own little castle above Ponte de Lima, search no more, this is the place! We simply adored our week at Filipe windmill. The cool apéros on the terrasse, the great meals cooked outside on the BBQ, the star filled night skies…simply lovely.The house has all the modern fixings, a well equipped kitchen and a comfy living room with a view. I was the lucky one who got to sleep in the top floor: a 360 degrees view of Ponte de Lima, the valleys and surrounding mountains kept me up way past my bedtime.If Filipe’s place is available, go.You can thank me after!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, beautiful house

Well located to discover the north of Portugal and costa verde in Spain. Only reason not to give 5 stars is the challenging driveway. Host was fast to respond to any questions. Thanks Felipe!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super

Super
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to relax

The property is located on a steep hill on the quiet side of Lima river, which makes it a peaceful, yet not too remote spot. We enjoyed the view, the spacious rooms and the huge terrace. If you would like to bring your luggage or bottled, it takes a four wheel drive or a courageous driver.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and comfortable

We had a splendid stay. The house was just as described. All amenities described were provided. The owner, Filipe, is very responsive and helpful with any questions. We had no issues. We enjoyed the peacefulness yet close to town. As for the driveway from precious comments, yes it is steep, but we had no issues at all! We followed Felipe’s advice and we were fine.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renske V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extraordinary

The mill is beautifully decorated and very comfortable and luxurious; kitchen fully equiped (even with china!) Terrace overlooking beautiful garden, perfect spots for yoga! As it was quite hot, we used the tub for cooling down instead of as a hot tub. Most of the time there was a comfortable wind on the hill so it was very nice to come home at the mill after a warm day of sightseeing. At our arrival, a very nice vino verde welcomed us! Filipe was very easy to reach and very helpful. Would love to come back, for a little longer than one week! Thanks Filipe for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cath P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful relaxing setting

Nicely refurbished windmill in a beautiful setting. Great views. Driveway up to the main gate very steep. Would have liked some sort of information sheet in the house telling us things like where to put the rubbish etc. though we worked out everything in the end. We didn't get sent the up to date instructions about how to get to the house but we rang Filipe who was helpful
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet spot surrounded by nature

Surrounded by nature with stunning views. You really are alone up there so choose if you want to enjoy maximum privacy and quietness (birds, dogs in the distance, horses somewhere near) Short but very steep driveway up to the property gate but with good grip for the wheels so full speed and up you go. (It surely depends on your type of car and/or your driving skills. We were glad to have a little SUV.) Lovely interior. The photos show exactly what you get. Plenty kitchen utensils for cooking and storing the food for take aways. Very clean from top to floor. The terrace is big and a nice spot to sit, relax and sunbath but is not safe for very little children (or drunk adults) as it is fitted between rocks so that they could stumble and the railing is just metal posts and ropes so they could fall down into the bushes. Contact with the owner was very easy and messages were replied very fast. Very friendly and helpful all the way!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leonie B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Beautifully remote – potential is there for a wonderful property but....

Our holiday could have been wonderful but for a few unfortunate experiences, which can be put down to the lack of attention to detail and maintenance, such as: Getting to the property: Instructions for the key store are at the ‘old’ driveway; however the ‘how to get the property’ instructions are to the new driveway - the driveways are just under a mile away from each other. For information: UK Sat Nav devices and address details for Portugal do not appear compatible with local addresses/post codes. Even GPS co-ordinates don’t seem accurate. Google earth and research got us to this property. Using the property: No welcome/information pack of any kind. The cutlery drawer is ‘hidden’ within the pan/crockery drawer – discovered after contacting the owner on day 1. Water supply – this ran out on day 2 and day 6 of our stay, in the first instance the property owner took 20+ hours to restore (after multiple messages to the owner), the second instance 5 hours. On day 2 we were left no choice but to contact VRBO to seek alternative accommodation, who were responsive & supportive. Electric – whilst solar powered there is no storage capacity for the gathered electric; therefore there is a reliance on the grid. Overnight of day 7 of our stay, to midday of day 8 we were sporadically without electric (& water once more). Housekeeping & maintenance: The surfaces, linens & towels of the property were pristine; however, many devices (lamps /TV /audio) were unplugged – plugging them in meant finding substantial cobwebs and dust build up. The front & patio door locks were difficult to operate, everything appeared very worn and had to have a particular technique to use. The decking is in dire need of repair – with loose or lifted boards throughout the whole space.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La estancia ha sido fantástica, la casa es verdaderamente especial y está en un enclave fabuloso para disfrutar en pareja o en familia.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

magalie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pas de restaurants à 5mn à pied...Bien clôturé, ideal pour les chiens.Magnifique vue.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pia F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Mühle liegt wunderschön. Sie ist super ausgestattet, die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter mehr als super. Wir hatten 3 wunderschöne Wochen verbracht und kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Beatrijs D.

Liked: Check-in
Hwt vwrblijf was prima tot er een bosbrand uitbrak op slechts 3,5 km. Er bleek geen enkele informatie in het huis te zijn over wat je moet doen, waar je informatie kunt vinden, hoe je hoort of je geevacueerd wordt. De tv deed het niet waardoor we geen plaatselijk nieuws konden kijken. De brand brak om 23.00 uur uit en de verhuurder was onbereikbaar (niet onlogisch). De molen is omgeven door bomen en droge naalden oo de grond, één vonk is genoeg. De waterdruk is laag waardoor het 4 dagen duurde om de hottub te vullen die vol in de zon staat waardoor we hem niet hebben kunnen gebruiken, deksel van de hottub is gescheurd. De airco was zeer welkom en doet het goed in alle kamers. In het huis is gewn informatie over de omgeving, dat is zonde want dat voelt meer welkom. Bij aankomst was er water en een fles voor de port voor de volwassenen, op de eettafel stonden verse bloemen, dat was zeer attent. De molen vertoont wat mankementen: de kraan in de badkamer, het afvoerputje van de douche, de wasmachine. Mooie woning in een prachtige ongeving. Ponte de Lima is een aardig stadje, de tweewekelijkse markt is uitgebreid met een zeer uitgebreid aanbod. Aan de kant van de molen kun je kano’s en waterfietsen huren. Er is een zwembad. In de omgeving zit een avonturenpark met zipline, klimbos, boogschieten enz. Reserveer via de website, anders gaat het mis. Er zijn veel interessante steden in de buurt zoals Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto, Guimaraes, grote kledingoutlet bij Vila do Conde.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mooie ingerichte moderne windmolen met prachtig zicht.

Het was een mooie locatie en gezellig ingerichte windmolen met groot mooie terras. Alle comfort was aanwezig. Wij hebben genoten van de rustige groene omgeving met een mooie stadje op wandelafstand. Domein was volledig omheind, ideaal voor onze hond. Goed gelegen om het noorden van Portugal te ontdekken. Behulpzame en aangename eigenaar.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silvia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Windmühlenfeeling

Ein wunderschönes Feriendomizil. Tolle Ausstattung super Bett. Sehr zuvorkommende Vermieter due jederzeit erreichbar waren. Unser Urlaub hätte nicht besser sein können.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderbar restaurierte Mühle mit tollem Ausblick

Die Mühle war gut ausgestattet mit allem, was man so braucht und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Das Gelände ist weitläufig und sehr gepflegt. Man hat einen tollen Blick ins Tal auf Ponte de Lima, besonders bei Nacht, wenn alle Lichter an sind.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jurjen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Het was een mooi verblijf in de molen. Modern en alles wat nodig was was er. Je moet niet bang zijn

Genoten. Alles wat nodig was was aanwezig. Zeer mooi verblijf.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

esther c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Preciosa experiencia

El molino es un alojamiento excepcional. La limpieza es buenísima, la decoración está muy cuidada haciendo una estancia muy cómoda y agradable. El entorno natural es un privilegio. La comunicación con Filipe es muy rápida y eficiente. Hemos pasado una semana allí y no olvidaremos estos días en un alojamiento tan especial y tan bien cuidado. Muchas gracias Filipe por compartir tu casa con nosotros y hacernos disfrutar de esta experiencia
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guille A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Estancia única

El molino es espectacular, su entorno y vistas. El nuevo camino de entrada hace todo mucho mas facil
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chok c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plaisir

De très bon moment et un cadre sympa. Tranquillité assurée.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Boeie om Ponte de Lima

Gezellig huis op een prachtige locatie. De weg naar boven was even een uitdaging, maar hebben we uiteindelijk overwonnen. We hebben genoten van de hot-tub. Wat een uitzicht! Het huis is van alle gemakken voorzien en ligt centraal t.o.v. aantrekkelijke locaties. Het scheiden van toiletpapier vonden wij niks. Rondom het huis kwamen we roofvogels, hagedissen, katjes en zelfs een slang (ongevaarlijk) tegen.Het water werd uit een bron omhoog gepompt dus na twee douchebeurten koud. Even plannen dus wie wanner douchen verder super locatie en huis
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

yves m.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Séjour au moulin

Très belle propriété confortable. Il manque une cafetière et une essoreuse à salade. L accès en véhicule est à revoir nous n avons pas réussi à grimper la côte en voiture obligé de la laisser tout en bas. Avons quand même passé un bon séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

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