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Luxury house with private pool and panoramic jacuzzi, on the doorstep of Gerês

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A stone house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A modern house with a balcony, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and dense forest.
A modern room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a black massage chair, a small table with a lamp, and a digital device on the massage chair.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a modern house in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside table, a window, and a wall decoration.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Caldelas Amares
  • Place, Caldelas Spa
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Braga Cathedral
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Bom Jesus do Monte
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Luxury house with private pool and panoramic jacuzzi, on the doorstep of Gerês

Private estate/pool/sleeps 6. In the heart of Minho
A dream home that combines rustic elegance with contemporary charm. Features a panoramic indoor hot tub, spacious private gardens, private parking for 3 cars, a private pool, satellite TV, 2 fully equipped kitchens, 3 en-suite bedrooms, air conditioning, a fireplace, two excellent balconies with spectacular views of the valley, and an outdoor barbecue with a patio and side table.

The house offers free internet access, air conditioning, a fireplace, two floors, 3 en-suite bedrooms with private bathrooms, two spacious lounge balconies overlooking the landscape and the pool, 2 fully equipped kitchens, and 2 bicycles available for free use, allowing you to explore nature trails and visit the rich natural and architectural heritage that characterises the Minho region.

In addition, the house features an outdoor barbecue with a table and chairs for 6 people, lounge chairs and umbrellas by the pool, and swings for the children.

The property is fully walled, ensuring complete privacy for our guests.

The house is strategically located between Gerês (a designated Natural Heritage Site) and Braga, allowing for quick trips to various points of interest in the region, such as the natural lagoons of Gerês, the unique architectural heritage of Braga, or a visit to Porto.

The airport (Porto) is located 65 km from the house, with highways providing easy access.

In the surrounding area, you can sample the region’s Vinho Verde wines, go on a sports adventure, savour traditional Minho cuisine, or go horseback riding.

Private parking (the house is located on a private farm). Free bicycles on-site.

With complete privacy, nearby you can enjoy extreme sports, go paragliding, visit the Gerês region, take a trip to Braga or Guimarães, or cross the border into Spain.

Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto) is located 60 kilometres away, where visitors can take a direct bus between the airport and Braga, with buses running every hour.

Check out my hometown at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3BFvno24NE, and here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7yNcJxP7RA

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NOTE: WE OFFER TEMPORARY RENTAL CONTRACTS

NOTE: WE OFFER RENTAL CONTRACTS

A dream home that combines rustic charm with contemporary style. Featuring a panoramic indoor hot tub, spacious private gardens, private parking for 3 cars, a private pool, satellite TV, 1 fully equipped kitchen, 3 bedroom suites, air conditioning, a fireplace, two excellent balconies with superb views of the valley, an outdoor barbecue, a terrace, and a coffee table.

The house features free Internet access, air conditioning, a fireplace, two floors, three suite-style bedrooms with private bathrooms, two large living room balconies overlooking the pool and the surrounding landscape, two fully equipped kitchens, two bicycles available for free use, and it’s perfect for exploring nature trails and visiting the rich natural and architectural heritage of the Minho region (Portugal).

In addition, the house features an outdoor barbecue with a table and chairs for 8 people, pool loungers and umbrellas, and swings for children.

The property is fully enclosed, ensuring complete privacy for our guests.

The house is strategically located between Gerês (a designated natural heritage site) and Braga, allowing for quick trips to various points of interest in the region, such as the natural lagoons of Gerês, Braga’s unique architectural heritage, or a visit to Porto.

The airport (Porto) is located 65 km from the house, with highways providing easy access.

Nearby, you can explore the Vinho Verde region, go on a sports adventure, enjoy the local Minho cuisine, or go horseback riding.

Private parking (the house is located on a private farm). Free bicycles available on-site.

With complete privacy, nearby you can enjoy extreme sports, paragliding, visit the Geres, head to Braga or Guimarães, or cross the border into Spain.

Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto) is located 60 km away, where tourists can take a direct bus between the airport and Braga, with a travel time of one hour.

For an additional fee, we can arrange private transport from the airport to the port and on to our accommodation (up to 7 people).

To sign a rental agreement:

Reservations: 50% of the total amount must be paid
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 5449/AL
Property # 11206448
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.
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
On-site 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
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

About the area

Amares

Amares is home to this holiday home. Caldelas Spa and Feitosa Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Garrafas Riverside Beach and 4 Caminhos Picnic Park. Consider Quinta Lago dos Cisnes for a night out or Centro de Artes e Cultura de Vila Verde if you're travelling with kids.
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Caldelas Amares

What's nearby

  • Caldelas Spa - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Minho University - 19 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Braga Cathedral - 19 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Braga Municipal Stadium - 20 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Bom Jesus do Monte - 26 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Ruilhe Station - 30 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quinta da Praia Verde - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Recanto da Minhota - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lisan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bamboo & Coconut - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Barros - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury house with private pool and panoramic jacuzzi, on the doorstep of Gerês have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury house with private pool and panoramic jacuzzi, on the doorstep of Gerês?

As of 14 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury house with private pool and panoramic jacuzzi, on the doorstep of Gerês on 21 Jan 2027 start from £290, 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 Luxury house with private pool and panoramic jacuzzi, on the doorstep of Gerês pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Luxury house with private pool and panoramic jacuzzi, on the doorstep of Gerês?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury house with private pool and panoramic jacuzzi, on the doorstep of Gerês?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury house with private pool and panoramic jacuzzi, on the doorstep of Gerês?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury house with private pool and panoramic jacuzzi, on the doorstep of Gerês located?

This family-friendly Amares holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Caldelas Spa and Garrafas Riverside Beach. Centro de Artes e Cultura de Vila Verde and Casa do Conhecimento are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great villa with lovely pool and gardens. Perfect for relaxation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Break

Fantastic villa in a rural setting with superb views and a great swimming pool Perfect for chilling out as well as seeing some of the landmarks near y
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise!

We simply loved this house! Indoors it has got everything you need but most spectacular is the garden with the pool, the views, the space, the orange- and lemon trees and the great bbq-area. So highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful house with stunning views across the valley. Pool and barbecue are were perfect. The town is walkable although it’s a bit steep walking back! There’s a bakery, butchers, small supermarket and a bar/pizza place. Easy travel to Braga and the coast - both less than an hour away. Fantastic!
Bom Jesus
View from the house
Gorgeous sunset from the balcony
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic holiday accommodation

We had a wonderful stay at Fontainha house. The setting is idyllic, it’s very peaceful and the surrounding views are stunning. The pool and gardens are wonderful, and the house was equipped with everything we needed. Our hosts were very accommodating and helpful with providing local information and we took up some of these suggestions for trips out and about. It was a beautiful part of the world to explore and a lovely house to come back to and enjoy each day.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet place

All information and pictures showed precisely what we found. Good communication and cooperation from owner. Car is recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

We enjoyed our stay at this nice holiday home. It is situated on the hill side with a beatifull view. The pool area is great. The small village of Caldelas is reachable by foot in 15 minuttes, if you are in good health. There is 2 small grocery stores, a cafe/bakery and a butcher. A hike up the mountain is recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location

Far from Porto

The place was nice but hard to find and an hour from Porto. There was 1 towel per person, not much toilet paper. There were no garbage bags, soap for washing, paper towels, dish towels, instructions for what to do with garbage, and I could go on. When the hot water stopped working we contacted the host but heard nothing from her. When we were first arriving we were lost. She just kept giving us the address (which we had). Then she texted us multiple times about the jacuzzi that we didn't even go near. The house itself needs updating. It is in a beautiful spot and is comfortable inside. The pool is lovely as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sitio ideal para desconectar y descansar
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5*

Casa muito limpa com vistas espetaculares. Os proprietários muito simpáticos e disponíveis. Voltaremos de certeza.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superbe

Vue exceptionnelle, maison propre et très agréable
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

schön - aber klar renovierungsbedürftig

Haus & Lage sind im Grundsatz wirklich schön, allerdings diverse Einrichtungsgegenstände mittlerweile mehr als in die Jahre gekommen bzw. renovierungsbedürftig & auch grundsätzliches Equipment fehlte (bspw. Mülleimer, Zitronen-/Orangenpresse, .. Womit wir uns am wenigsten wohl gefühlt haben, war der im ganzen Haus sehr vernehmliche, muffige Geruch & diverse Feucht-/Schimmelstellen. Fazit - ein wirklich sehr schönes Haus mit einem tollen Außenbereich - aber der klaren Notwendigkeit einer Renovierung!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Belle résidence

Très bon séjour, la maison est en adéquation avec les photos, l'accès est difficile et en pleine forêt mais l'endroit est reposant et la maison bien équipée,les suites sont parfaites. Je recommande
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Petit coin de paradis

Parfait pour se détendre en toute tranquillité
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Praktische woning, mooi uitzicht

Woning is zeer praktisch, groot terras met buitensalon en mooi uitzicht, surplus zijn het zwembad en de jacuzzi, beiden eveneens met mooi uitzicht. Eigenaars verwelkomden ons hartelijk en gaven een rondleiding in het huis plus goede tips om de streek te verkennen. We hebben een zeer aangename vakantie doorgebracht met als enig klein minpuntje de weg naar het huis die zeer smal is.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mucha tranquilidad

Tiene una vista muy bonita, esta un poquito aislado para mi gusto pero en 15 min en coche estas en Vilaverde, y en media hora en Braga. Creemos que a la casa le falta mantenimiento no funcionó el horno ni el extractor de humos , la piscina de noche no se encendía, aún así disfrutamos la estancia.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Agradeço teu comentário, mas quero esclarecer que os fornos estão a funcionar, um a gás outro a eletricidade. A exaustão estava a funcionar antes de entrares na casa. Quanto a piscina, basta ligar o interruptor, deixei o contato para qualquer ajuda, estou sempre disponível. Obrigado
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful house, very much privacy, and very nice (committed) owners. A superb experience.

See above
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Séjour formidable et reposant

Maison superbe et spacieuse, piscine et jardin magnifiques, vue panoramique extraordinaire. Vacances de rêve. Les photos sur le site reflètent parfaitement la réalité. Chaque soir on assiste à un magnifique coucher de soleil. Maison excentrée : calme absolu mais l'accès est un peu compliqué. Contrairement à ce qui est indiqué dans les équipements, il n'y a pas de lave-vaisselle : vraiment dommage. Le réglage de l'eau chaude est hasardeux.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice house and beautiful vieuw!!!

Very nice house withe everything you need.Beautiful garden and perfect pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Well Furnished, Clean Villa in a Private Location

Five of us stayed at House of Charm for a week and had a great time (even if the weather didn't live up to promises) The villa is clean and has been furnished to a nice standard. There is good air conditioning in each of the three bedrooms and the upstairs livingroom/kitchen. The balcony has a fantastic view over the hills and the pool is well maintained. There are essentially no direct neighbours so we felt like we could make noise by the pool and wouldn't be disturbed. A car is an absolute must. There is a local 'corner shop' 15 mins walk away that sells the very basics. I recommend speaking with the helpful host before leaving Porto airport as I originally got the villa location wrong, which was not helpful in the dark at midnight. The single road leading up to the house is steep and must be taken slowly - our rental car couldn't make it with 5 people plus luggage! We really enjoyed the city of Porto (about 1 hour away) as well as the National Park to the North. The Villa owners were very helpful and quickly responded to our messages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for your appreciation. It was a pleasure to receive them in our house. We look forward to welcoming you again someday.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Super séjour merci

Super maison bien situé et bien équipé dommage qui y a pas de lave vaisselle. Nous avons passé de bonnes vacances je recommande
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent house!

Situated in a beautiful envirinnement. Ideal location to discover North Portugal.The service was perfect.Excellent house!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Casa fantástica soberba com todo o conforto

Obrigada D. Joaquina pela simpatia e parabens pela bela casa que tem, tudo muito limpinho com muito bom gosto adorei evou voltar. Recomendo nota 1000
Archival

8/10 Good

Sejour très agréable

La maison est conforme aux photos et indications, bien Agencée et entretenue avec deux parties reliées par un escalier intérieur la première où se situe cuisine séjour, chambre sdb avec wc +2eme wc + jacuzzi ( super) et terrasse et 2eme partie où se trouve un 2eme espace avec cuisine séjour 2 chambres avec sdb wc et terrasse sur les chambres Bel espace de jardin et belle piscine ( précision sur la piscine qui est à 1.40 dès les escaliers....et tout le long très important si il y a des enfants en bas âge Joacquina et son mari nous ont laissé une maison avec tout le confort même une machine Nespresso super pour nous qui sommes amateurs de café Ne manque à Mon avis qu un lave vaisselle dans cette maison prévue pour plusieurs personnes Mais la tranquillité se mérite et pour y accéder il faut emprunter un chemin pavé et étroit qui monte !!! Nous nous y sommes sentis a l aise et nous la recommandons Merci encore à Joacquina pour sa gentillesse Patricia
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely House ideal for larger family group

We really enjoyed our stay at Fountainha house. The owner Joaquina and her daughter were lovely and helpful and welcomed us to the house and said goodbye when we left. The house itself was equipped with everything you would need for your stay. Everything was well maintained and everything worked. There are different spots within the grounds to eat relax depending on the time of day and the weather. There is a fabulous view across the valley and there is a magnificent picture window which allows you to enjoy it at any time of day. The pool is great and we were able to use it every day. The location is handy for sightseeing trips in all directions and we were able to enjoy both coast and mountains from here. We are a couple in our 50's and can recommend Fountainha house to any age group. I can well imagine that larger family groups with children of all ages would appreciate the facilities the house offers.

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Hosted by Joaquina Cerqueira

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