Beautiful house situated in a small village in the mountains of northern Portugal, which uses traditional agriculture as main activity. Orbacém is a rural paradise, 6 km from the sea, which allows easy access to sleepy fishing villages and coastal markets Ancora and Moledo.
Casa do Pinhal was decorated and furnished in traditional style to create a warm and comfortable environment.
The ground floor has a living / dining room with two double doors opening onto a terrace for outdoor dining. There are tables and comfortable outdoor chairs to accommodate up to eight people.
Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, electric stove and oven, etc. A door leads out to the garden.
There is a short flight of stairs to the dining room / living room that leads to the first floor where are three bedrooms. Two with two single beds each and one married.
One bedroom has a private bathroom and doors leading to a balcony with a spectacular view of the valley.
There is a full bathroom and bath to be shared by the other two rooms.
garden
Outside there is a garden around the house and a covered barbecue area. The pool is 10, 00 meters by 5.00 meters and the depth is 0.90 to 1.75 meters in the deep end. The surrounding garden of the house has about 2500 m2 of area and is divided into several areas and levels. This provision creates different environments and crannies, ideal for sunbathing or rest. There is still an area of about 800 m2 orchard (orange, fig, quince, etc.) that allow you to be more in touch with nature and rural area.
The house is about 12 kms from the small fishing village of Ancora, where there are shops, bars, beaches and restaurants. Both north (+ 10 kms) to the south, the entire coastline is made up of beautiful beaches.
Location
About 14 kilometers away is the old town of Viana do Castelo. A similar distance to the north is the small town of Caminha where you can find nightlife and bars. The Golf is available in Ponte de Lima about 25 kms away.
The city of Porto is 45 minutes away (65 kms)
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 760/AL
About the area
Caminha
Located in Caminha, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Vila Praia de Ancora Beach and Moledo do Minho Beach, while Biennial Art Foundation of Cerveira and Museu do Traje are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Centro Cultural de Viana do Castelo and Gil Eannes. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Vila Praia de Ancora Beach - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
Republic Square - 16 min drive - 11.6 km
Moledo do Minho Beach - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
Church of Santa Marta de Portuzelo - 20 min drive - 22.6 km
Foreigners and Borders Service - 21 min drive - 22.9 km
Getting around
Vila Nova de Cerveira Station - 30 min drive
Vigo (VGO-Peinador) - 75 min drive
Restaurants
Camipao Parque - 12 min drive
Casa dos Caracóis - 13 min drive
Café Paraíso - 12 min drive
Café Oceano - 12 min drive
Taberna 349 - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Casa do Pinhal - Orbacém have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Casa do Pinhal - Orbacém ?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa do Pinhal - Orbacém on 20 May 2026 start from £209, 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.
Is Casa do Pinhal - Orbacém pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Casa do Pinhal - Orbacém ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Casa do Pinhal - Orbacém ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casa do Pinhal - Orbacém ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Casa do Pinhal - Orbacém located?
Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Republic Square, Torre do Relogio de Caminha and Caminha Igreja Matriz. Vila Praia de Ancora Beach and Moledo do Minho Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We really enjoyed our stay at the house. The selling point for us was the garden and pool. The garden is very big and it is very well maintained. The house is situated very quiet. No noisy neighbours around.
The inside of the house can do with a little bit more attention here and there. The sofa was quite low I struggled to stand up all the times. Unfortunately the washing machine broke down during our stay. The owner offered us that the housekeeper took our laundry to the local laundry service. Which we appriciated very much. Afifi beach is a very beautiful beach to visit. Aldi and Continente Bom Dia is about 10 km away in Vila Ancora de Praia. We visited a lot of towns like Braga, Ponte de Lima, Vila Ancora de Praia.
Huset ligger smukt og der er meget roligt. Der er nem adgang til og fra Porto lufthavn. Og det er nemt at køre til de nærliggende strande. Vi nåede ikke så mange af de nærtliggende byer, da der var så skønt ved huset ;-).
Bolig kan bestemt anbefales, hvis man ønsker en rejse til det nordlige Portugal.
Vi er en familie på 6 med 4 store børn - huset var perfekt til os.
Pool er ren og meget velholdt. Området ved pool er skønt og dejligt med poolhåndklæder. Meget naturlig skygge på grunden - dejligt, da der var varmt i den uge, vi var i huset.
Nøgle udleveret af housekeeper og ikke udlejer.
Der manglede desværre en gæstebog, men udlejer besvarede tålmodigt alle spørgsmål via mail.
Huset - særlig køkkenet - mangler lidt en brush-up, men det er stadig dejligt, og der er meget charme. Køkkenet kunne godt bruge nogle større gryder og pander, så der nemmere kan laves mad til 6 personer.
Indkørsel er smal, så vi parkerede på vejen, da en 7 personers bil har svært ved at komme igennem lågen. Det gik fint at parkere uden for lågen.
God wifi-forbindelse - bedst i stuen, men det er helt ok.
Alt i alt havde vi en rigtig dejlig ferie :-).
Nous avons passé un séjour en famille très reposant dans cette ancienne maison traditionnelle idéalement placée pour découvrir le nord du Portugal. Nous sommes prêts à y revenir !
Lovely setting in the hills, and well located for visiting other parts or north Portugal and Galicia.
Villa was well laid out, kitchen could be better equipped but we coped! Was warm during the stay but you can relax around the pool and do some nice walks! Ideal property in my view, would love to live there!
Una casa grande con mucho campo para nuestra mascota,el encantado y nosotros también ya que la piscina es grande y ni un ruido,si quieres desconectar del trabajo y la ciudad,es la casa perfecta,el dueño muy amable y nos dio todas las facilidades,somos viajeros y nunca repetimos casa pero esta fijo que repetimos.
Bonita casa de campo situada en zona rural de Portugal a 15 m de las playas de Ancora y Caminha. Un jardín para disfrutar y relajarte. Entorno rodeado de bosque. Valoramos mucho la ausencia de ruido de tráfico. El propietario Rodrigo nos atendío en todo momento y nos orientó sobre las actividades a realizar por la zona. Para repetir
Javier E.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patricia P.
3 Aug 2020
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Casa de sonho
A casa está localizada num sítio maravilhoso onde a vista é soberba. O espaço exterior é perfeito com uma piscina muito bonita, de dimensões generosas e enquadrada por um vasto jardim. Diria que em relação a este aspeto seria dificil ser melhor.
A casa é confortável com uma decoração tradicional de muito bom gosto.
A cozinha poderia estar mais bem apetrechada mas tem o necessário. No nosso caso faltou uma máquina para tostas. Os baloiços referidos não estavam disponíveis.
Na envolvente não há comércio. Para ir ao supermercado optámos por ir a VP Âncora, a 10 km.
Em termos gerais, recomendo, sem dúvida, esta casa. O espaço exterior é de sonho! Os jantares lá fora a ver o pôr-do-sol vão deixar muitas saudades.
Espero poder voltar para o ano com as crianças que aqui foram muito felizes!
Patricia P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2020
Boa tarde, Patricia. Obrigado pelo seu comentário. Realmente os baloiços tiveram uma avaria em Julho e não tive tempo de os repor. Como estavam perigosos, optei por retirar. Contamos com a sua visita no proximo ano.
Hemos pasado unos días muy agradables, sobre todo por el exterior de la vivienda, con jardín cuidado y amplio y una zona de piscina perfecta. La zona es bastante tranquila, y a 20 minutos en coche se llega al pueblo de Vila Praia de Áncora, que cuenta con buenas playas. El propietario, Rodrigo, muy atento en todo momento.
Todo perfecto! La casa es una maravilla, situada en una zona increíble. Muy tranquila y con todas las comodidades. Con niños pequeños, la piscina separada de la casa ha sido la mejor opción, muy recomendable.
Tanto el recibimiento recibido como el contacto con Rodrigo han sido impecables.
Daniel N.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Gracias Daniel. Me alegro por saber que la experiencia en Portugal ha sido tan buena. Muchísimas gracias.
Verified
8/10 Good
Barnaby L.
26 Jul 2018
A gem of a house nestled in the hills, 10 minutes from the beach
The house is solid stone and stays cool in the heat. It's tastefully decorated with classic dark wood and terracotta floors. The bedrooms are all comfortably large, the bathrooms are clean and function well with adequate hot water for a family. There is covered parking for two cars; a real benefit in the heat. The pool is properly maintained without using too much chlorine. There is a beautiful church only five minutes or so by foot. The gardens have green lawns and offer enough space for guests to find their own little corner to snooze away the afternoon. We stayed with a two year old and other than normal supervision, there was no need for special attention; the pool is entirely shut-off with a gate, and there is a swingset, a wendy-house, and a model ride-on tractor. The weather in this region is cooler than I expected, which makes sleeping comfortable. There is often an ocean mist in the morning, which burns away by lunchtime. The beaches are incredible, even on the weekend you can find your own patch of sand. There are acceptable restaurants, good snacks and beach shops along the front in VP Ancora. The local towns are worth a visit, with historical sites and a nice market in Viana do Castelo. The only thing that could have made this stay better would have been a more modern washing machine for clothes, but we managed OK nonetheless. Really, an exceptional week, with a warm personal welcome from the owner. It can be a little tricky to find, even with GPS. The best way is to use the church ('Igreja') as a landmark.
Barnaby L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Good morning,
Thank you very much for your nice commet. It was a pleasure to receive you and your family here. I can see that the plastic truck on-mower is the star of the house. Just to inform you that we are having the lowest july temperature of the last 30 years. We hope to receive you again,
Best regards
Hemos pasado la primera semana de julio, el tiempo no nos acompaño mucho, pero la casa, y su jardin y piscina son un remanso de paz y tranquilidad.
Destacar la variedad de flores, arboles y arbustos. La piscina ideal separada del resto, sobre todo cuando se viaja con niños.
Y para destacsr tambien tanto el check in, como y sobre todo el check out, q fue tofo un lujo.
Gracias. M@ luisa& familia
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival
8/10 Good
CECILE C.
31 Aug 2017
Location idéale pour des vacances au calme aucuns bruits
Calme idéal
Tranquillité à 100%
Jardin magnifique et piscine au top!
Semaine optimale en famille
Je vous la conseille vivement
CECILE C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Merci pour votre commentaire
Je vous espere au proxaine anée
Merci
Archival
8/10 Good
Jens J.
21 Aug 2016
Schöner Urlaub im Norden Portugals
Wir haben im Juli 2,5 Wochen in diesem schönen Ferienhaus mit einem wundervollen und sehr großen Garten verbracht. Der Garten ist in verschiedene Ebenen unterteilt und bietet sehr viele schattige Plätzchen. Es sind ausreichend Liegen und Sitzgelegenheiten vorhanden. Auch für Ballspiele war ausreichend Platz. Der Pool ist sehr schön groß. Auf der Terrasse, mit herrlichem Blick ins Tal, gibt es einen Tisch für 6 Personen.
Das Haus liegt auf einem Hügel, abseits größerer Straßen. Also sehr ruhig.
Das Haus liegt ca. 15 Fahrminuten von Ancora entfernt. Dort findet man auch den nächsten größeren Supermarkt und natürlich den Strand. In Ancora gibt es verschiedene Restaurants.
Als Basis für verschiedene Ausflüge ist das Haus sehr gut geeignet. Bis nach Porto sind es ca. 80 km, bis nach Santiago de Compostela ca. 150 km (Achtung: Beim Grenzübertritt nach Spanien Zeitumstellung beachten.)
Jens J.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
David Y.
14 Aug 2014
Beautiful villa in quiet rural location
This is a beautiful villa set in some lovely gardens. The sea is just visible from the balcony when the weather is fine. The property is clean, well furnished and comfortable. The owner showed us around the property on arrival and left a small welcome pack which was an unexpected surprise. The pool was excellent and would be particularly good for families with children as is was quite shallow at one end. There are minimal amenities locally in the village, but it was in a beautiful peaceful setting and a joy to wander about. Supermarket and beaches are only 15 mins drive away. We enjoyed the local Ancora river and in the end wished we had had the time to explore more if its beautiful pools and cascades. The Quinta d'Arga restaurant in Dem, also about 15 mins drive, was excellent for a blow out steak washed down with frothy Vinho Verde.
David Y.
About the host
Hosted by Rodrigo
Rodrigo is the sales manager of a transport company and multinational logistics and Isabel teaches English and German language and literature. We have two children, 2 and 7 years. Both love to meet new people and travel with their parents. We live in Porto, a beautiful city on the Douro River, known for its famous wine cellars and Oporto, as well as its romantic scenery, friendly people, unforgettable cuisine and charming streets. On weekends we like to go to the beach, sailing, or having long dinners with friends in our cozy quiet home in Caminha
Why they chose this property
Very quiet and beautiful in about 45 minutes from Porto
What makes this property unique
It has a garden all around the house with about 2500 m2. Pool 10 x 5 meters and a depth of .90 to 1.75 meters. It also has a fruit trees orchard with 800 m2 that allows interaction with nature and the products of the earth. The house is about 12 kms from Vila Ancora Beach, and Moledo do Minho. Ali has bars, shops, beaches and restaurants.