The entire house is rented to a single family or group and has 5 bedrooms, air conditioning in all rooms, 2 kitchens, 3 bathrooms, a jacuzzi, and an outdoor pool heated to 30 degrees Celsius year-round, all private and exclusive for one family or group. Maximum 14 people.
NEW: Now with two foosball tables and a ping-pong table!
Video here: https://youtu.be/v6uBG6WN0gI
Located in one of the greenest and most picturesque areas of this valley, surrounded by a forest of oaks, cork oaks, and pines that create a relaxing atmosphere.
5 minutes from one of the 5 best beaches in Europe: Foz do Minho and Vila Praia de Ancora.
This is a romantic spot where you can hike, spot wildlife (rabbits, squirrels, and with luck eagles, herons, and otters by the river), go canoeing, and adults will have a large "pool" in the summer because the river is 400 meters away and shallow.
The property is completely independent and exclusive. It has free parking for 5 cars inside, in the garden.
The house is equipped with all comforts. It has 5 bedrooms, all with double beds, one with an extra single bed and another with a triple bunk bed, accommodating up to 14 people. There are 3 full bathrooms with hot showers, and another solar shower next to the pool. Outside there is a large surrounding lawn area and a barbecue. However, it is ideal for 10 adults and 4 children.
The main kitchen has an island, sofas, and a TV, allowing it to be used as a living room and to keep company with whoever is cooking.
The covered outdoor terrace has a table for 12+2 people.
All 5 bedrooms have at least one double bed, 3 of them with flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Wi-Fi and private bathroom.
Nearby: Beach, Surfing, Water sports, Sea/Ocean, Sailing, Mountain biking/biking, Cultural sites, Fishing, Forest, Windsurfing, Hunting, Canoeing/Kayaking
The rental refers to the entire property (two adjoining stone houses, forming one). It is not shared.
REFÚGIO POOL HOUSE:
River beach 400 meters away (walkable). The sea beach is 1.5 km away. Walkable.
Supermarkets 3 minutes away.
Cool in summer, as it is partly stone, has very effective air conditioning inside. There is a baby cot. Electric bicycles are also available for rent, by reservation.
Outdoor area with garden furniture for al fresco dining. The house has the charm of stone. Young people and adults usually enjoy it.
1 km from restaurants and 2 km from the Continente supermarket.
Easy access allows visits to the north or south: Viana do Castelo is a city you can't miss. To the north you can visit Moledo, Caminha and take the ferry to Spain where you can visit Monte de Santa Tecla with its hill forts and from its summit observe the spectacular views of the Minho River estuary.
It is 45 minutes from Porto airport.
Ideal for rest, walks, retreats and leisure.
Parking for 5 cars inside the farm, with an electrically controlled gate.
Outdoor equipment: garden table(s), garden chair(s), parasol, sun lounger(s), stone barbecue.
Independent chalet, only externally made of stone, very welcoming, cool in summer, warm in winter, has heating, small stereo system, wifi, and cable TV with 200 channels. The kitchen is very well equipped with dishes, glasses, cutlery, corkscrew, sink, washing machine, and pots and pans; it has a refrigerator, large freezer, induction hob, electric oven, microwave, electric grill, toaster, and Dolce Gusto capsule espresso machine. The chalet has two tables for 14 people, also outside.
It has a laundry room with a washing machine and drying area.
The house, an old shed of traditional Minho architecture from the late 19th century, restored and adapted, is located on a small farm near the Âncora River, with leafy banks, beautiful watermills and ponds where trout can be fished.
An area of great scenic beauty and rich monuments, as well as beautiful beaches 2.5 km away (Moledo, Forte do Cao; Afife...), just off the A28 motorway and the fine white sand beaches of Paço and Carreço. Good gastronomy as part of the Vinho Verde Wine Route.
Takeaway available nearby, daily specials.
You don't need to bring bed linen or towels.