This beautiful and quiet country house is located a few minutes away from Amarante and the Douro River, with easy access to the UNESCO valley and the city centre of Porto. The house is situated in the Serra da Aboboreira mountain range and the village of Amarante is nearby.
A lovely village of great natural beauty, famous for its food, wine, cultural heritage and sights. It is home to the Michelin-starred restaurant Casa da Calçada. It is in the wine zone of the Douro (Régua) and Vinho Verde regions. The house blends into the natural surroundings and boasts beautiful mountain views.
The house has two large bedrooms with king-size beds and double beds, each with their own bathroom on the first floor. There is also a spacious living room with a wood-burning stove and wood heating, a bookshelf with books on art and nature, and complete field guides. The kitchen is spacious and fully equipped, and there is a complete bathroom on the ground floor next to a cellar and laundry room. There is also an outdoor area on 1500 m² of private land where guests can relax and enjoy the magnificent mountain views. The property is surrounded by a 10-hectare farm. It is ideal for families looking for a peaceful break to explore this unspoilt region.
The house includes bed linen, towels, and unlimited 100 MB fibre internet and international TV.
There are two bedrooms for four people and a baby bed is available on request. The house has double glazing and two complete WCs. It has a wood-burning stove, a fridge, a coffee maker, a toaster and wood-burning central heating and electrical heating.
There is also a vegetable garden, compost and fruit trees.
There is a barbecue and a bread oven for making bread and pizza, and an exterior kitchen. There is a garage with space for two cars, a motorhome, a mobilhome or a large vehicle.
There is natural spring water of a high quality from the mountains.
There are two equipped kitchens, one indoor and one outdoor, as well as a washing machine.
The house is sustainable, using 90% recycled energy.
The surrounding area is a protected 10 hectares with rivers, wild animals and endemic plants.
There is a restaurant serving traditional Portuguese food 5 minutes' drive away, as well as a typical grocery store. Access by bus is 5 minutes' walk away.