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Village house at the gates of the Douro Valley: Casa Dona Fonseca

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A wooden staircase with metal railings and black accents.
A stone building with a balcony and a large glass door.
A cozy living area with a sofa, a small ottoman, and a wooden table with two glasses of white wine. A colorful striped pillow rests on the sofa, and a black and white street scene artwork hangs on the wall.
A reception area with a stone wall, a wooden floor, and a sofa with colorful cushions.
A stone building with a balcony, windows, and a door.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

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1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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SOUTO MAOIR, Vila Real
  • Place, House of Ferdinand Magellan
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Epordouro - Vinhos e Azeites do Douro
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Quinta do Crasto
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vila Real (VRL)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Village house at the gates of the Douro Valley: Casa Dona Fonseca

Old stone workshop where my ancestors made hooves, olive wood, we have fully restored keeping the charm of the stones outside, and giving a resolutely contemporary inside, in comfort and the area time.
a ground floor with an open kitchen, a sofa, coffee maker, kettle, hob, fridge ...
upstairs, an open and bright bedroom with a large cathedral ceiling, a 140 x 190 bed with memory foam mattresses, separate toilet, a bathroom with a large shower and quality fittings, a dressing room, a chest of drawers and a flowered balcony;
all mixing tradition and modernism, you will enjoy your stay.
Go on the Porto Wine Route and discover the spectacular landscape of the Douro valley, dotted with its small white villages, and its olive and wine properties called Quinta.
Cross and walk the streets of stone walls of this small village, and its paths leading to vineyards and olive groves
Let yourself be won by the charm of its welcoming and typical population of this region, listed as World Heritage of Humanity ...
All accessible from Casa Dona Fonseca.
We have also selected for you a lot of good addresses, restaurants, outings, inrattables, not to be missed, board games, good bottles of wine, all this is waiting for you!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1562131a
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
This property accepts cash
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
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

Sabrosa

Located in Sabrosa, this holiday home is near a water park and on a river. Bread and Wine Museum and Museu da Vila Velha are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Quinta do Crasto and Epordouro - Vinhos e Azeites do Douro. Natur Waterpark and Centro Cultural de Tojais are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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SOUTO MAOIR, Vila Real

What's nearby

  • House of Ferdinand Magellan - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Church of Sabrosa - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Epordouro - Vinhos e Azeites do Douro - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Quinta do Crasto - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Natur Waterpark - 16 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Regua Station - 27 min drive
  • Vila Real (VRL) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quinta Da Avessada - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Cêpa Torta - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Solar 1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vista D'Ouro - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Village house at the gates of the Douro Valley: Casa Dona Fonseca pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Village house at the gates of the Douro Valley: Casa Dona Fonseca?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Village house at the gates of the Douro Valley: Casa Dona Fonseca?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Village house at the gates of the Douro Valley: Casa Dona Fonseca?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Village house at the gates of the Douro Valley: Casa Dona Fonseca located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Epordouro - Vinhos e Azeites do Douro, Quinta do Crasto and Church of Sabrosa. House of Ferdinand Magellan is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely country town location.

Excellent country town location, modern, well equipped for nice meals, great neighbors and hosts were very helpful and friendly. Everything we needed was close by. Quiet town.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay in the Douro Valley

Tidy, small, likely comfortable for 2 people only. Friendly owners. In a quaint village just off the main road so very peaceful. Just the way we like it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Merci encore pour votre gentil petit mot et votre visite. Jamais déçus par les canadiens; à bientôt peut-être.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Room comfort

Très décevant

Le logement est minuscule, et contrairement à ce qui est indiqué il n'y a pas 2 salles de bain. Aucune fenêtre ne possède de volet, les toilettes et la douche sont dans la chambre principale en mode ouvert. Le samedi soir il y a réunion au bar juste sous les fenêtres jusqu'à 3h00 du matin donc obligé de dormir les fenêtres fermées sans clim, et réveillé à 05:00 pa r le coq, les chiens et à 07:00 par le boulanger....
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beau logement

Logement propre et fonctionnel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2021
Pedro et Séverine et leurs enfant forment une charmante famille, respectueuse des lieux. Je recommande
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visitar o Douro e fazer parte da aldeia

Fomos recebidos de uma forma muito acolhedora e simpática, sendo o Sr. José bastante prestável e estando sempre disponível. Aldeia muito pitoresca e típica do Douro vinhateiro com a sua amigável e calorosa gente. Sendo disso o exemplo perfeito o café e mercearia junto à habitação. Reconstrução da casa muito bem conseguida e com todas as comodidades disponíveis para uma agradável estadia. Localização ideal para descobrir e visitar muitos dos pontos e locais de interesse espalhados pelo Douro. Experiência a repetir futuramente, com certeza!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Escapadinha pelo Alto Douro Vinhateiro

Eu e o meu marido adoramos a estadia nesta linda e pacata vila. A casa é tal e qual a descrição do anúncio, muito acolhedora, limpa e é muito confortável apesar dos proprietários terem mantido as características originais. está com muito bom gosto. Adoramos e haveremos de voltar. Recomendamos vivamente! Rosa Maria e João.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ruhe pur

Wenn man die von Herzen kommende Freundlichkeit der Portugiesen kennenlernen möchte ist man in diesem kleinen Dorf gut aufgehoben.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
merci beaucoup Stefan et Brigitte, au plaisir de vous revoir
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Merveilleux

Très belle accueil, propriétaires au top, magnifique location que je recommande à tous ceux qui veulent visiter la région avec un village atypique, villageois très accueillant
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
merci encore pour votre visite, ce fût un plaisir!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely rural stay

My husband and I loved this little abode in a very rural small old village. Our balcony overlooked the cafe/mini market/bar which was the social hub of the village. By midweek in our stay, we were exchanging greetings with each arriving and departing customer. You can walk on stone paths for miles amongst grape vines, olive trees and smaller vegetable tracks. The vistas are unbelievably expansive. The village is extremely rural and yet all the Douro Valley high spots are within an easy drive. You must have a car. Although the apartment is also small, it fit our needs perfectly. And was well equipped. We highly recommend this place for active visitors who like rural living and getting to know the local people.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very modern and comfortable with amazing balcony

Very rural location but with amazing balcony from where to watch this villages day to day life. Unmissable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Modern restauriertes Steinhaus

Jose und Aline empfingen uns sehr freundlich in ihrem gepflegten Häuschen. Die Lage im alten Ortskern lässt in das Dorfleben eintauchen und der kleine Balkon lädt zur Entspannung ein. Ein idealer Ausgangspunkt für vielfältige Ausflüge und Unternehmungen ins Douro-Tal. Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
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8/10 Good

Un très agréable séjour dans le village authentique de José et Aline

Accueil très chaleureux de José et Aline. Je leur souhaite beaucoup de réussite dans leurs projets futurs. Leur huile d'olive est délicieuse, n'hésitez pas à la goûter et vous balader dans les environs pour découvrir les vignes et les champs d'oliviers. Le Nord du Portugal est magnifique. Sans hésitation, je vous conseille de séjourner dans cette petite maison arrangée avec beaucoup d'élégance.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

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