Beautiful and authentic country house in the Alto Douro wine region

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A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of a hillside town.
A table set with breakfast items on a balcony overlooking a scenic landscape.
A cozy living room with a grey sofa, a television, and decorative items like vases and flowers.
A garden with a variety of flowers and a small pool in the background.
A pool table in a room with stone walls and a wooden staircase.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Dive under the open sky
    Relax and unwind in the top-rated outdoor pool, offering a refreshing retreat under the sun.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Alijo, Vila Real
  • Place, Duoro River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Vale do Tua Interpretive Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vila Real (VRL)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Alijó

Located in Alijó, this cottage is in a rural area. Vale do Tua Interpretive Center and Bread and Wine Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Adega de Favaios and Quinta do Bomfim. Travelling with kids? Consider Natur Waterpark and Park Douro Selvagem. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Alijo, Vila Real

What's nearby

  • Duoro River - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Vale do Tua Interpretive Center - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Jardim Publico Doutor Matos Cordeiro - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Igreja Matriz de Alijo - 11 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Tua Station - 21 min drive
  • Vila Real (VRL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pasteleria Princesa do Douro - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Praia Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Quinta de la Rosa - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Quinta Da Avessada - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taberna De Ponto - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Magnificent and Authentic Country House in the Alto Douro Wine Region have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful and authentic country house in the Alto Douro wine region?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful and authentic country house in the Alto Douro wine region on 30 Dec 2026 start from £1,191, 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 Magnificent and Authentic Country House in the Alto Douro Wine Region pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Magnificent and Authentic Country House in the Alto Douro Wine Region?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Magnificent and Authentic Country House in the Alto Douro Wine Region?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnificent and Authentic Country House in the Alto Douro Wine Region?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magnificent and Authentic Country House in the Alto Douro Wine Region located?

This family-friendly Alijó cottage is located in a rural location, 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Duoro River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Jardim Publico Doutor Matos Cordeiro and Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro. Vale do Tua Interpretive Center and Bread and Wine Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in a great location. The pool was amazing.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Exploring the Douro valley

Very spacious and great authentic house, beautiful garden with big swimming pool and flowers. Close to amazing hikes with stupendous views. Lots to do and admire, we love the Douro valley : took the train along the river, the boat etc. The weather was unfortunately quite cool and we did not take advantage of the pool ,
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2022
Catherine and her lovely family were the perfect guests, always fantastic communication, very friendly and they took care of the house. One week after their departure, the weather is sunny and we have the hottest season : 40°C 🔥🌡️. We loved to received this lovely family 🙏
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maravilloso!

Hemos tenido unas vacaciones fantásticas gracias a Joao, que ha sido realmente atento con nosotros, y a su preciosa casa. Mi familia y yo disfrutamos mucho de la piscina,. Sin duda, volveremos!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Very authentic house and kind welcoming

We were a group of 7 Portuguese - the house is very traditional, great leisure space for large groups and warm welcoming from João Pedro. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Dear Isabel, it was a pleasure to received such a nice and friendly young group. Easy communication, respect for the house rules and cleaness were some of the attributes of these guests. Definitely, gates will be open for you all. Best Regards. João
Verified review

8/10 Good

Restful two week stay

We spent two restful weeks at Casa Castedo do Douro. Joào was great in providing all required information; prior to booking, directions to the property, information on the local area and restaurant recommendations such as Restaurante Pizzeria Margherita and Cepa Torta in Alijo. Restaurante Veladouro in Pinhaò was also very good but gets busy. We spent a lot of our time relaxing at the house, making use of the cool basement and refreshing pool but also visited the local areas and further afield to Oporto by train from Tua nearby and took the children to Natur Water Park, Vila Real followed by a visit on our return to Castedo to Quinta do Portal. Joào kindly provided us with eggs, butter, milk and fruit juice for our stay and had arranged the daily delivery of fresh bread to the property. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this rural retreat. Thank you Joào for letting us stay in your lovely house and for sharing some of your port.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Dear Liz, thanks for your words, it was a pleasure to received your lovely family in my rustic villa. You all were very nice guests and it is always so good to share with my dear guests, some of the little big Douro Valley treasures, including my house:). Gates will always be open to you, as my special Port wine!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lovely traditional villa overlooking a spectacular view.

Joao Pedro was a gracious host whose family history contributed to the overall experience in the Duoro countryside. His families tawny port was delightful, thank you Joao! The villa is very spacious and can boast of lovely antique farmhouse furniture that is comfortable and gives you that authentic romantic villa experience. The grounds are immaculate. Truly beautiful. Joao Pedro is thorough in providing you with a great experience. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Excelente fim de semana

Gostei, aliás gostamos, da estadia em Castedo do Douro. Desde a simpatia do Sr. João Carvalho às condições da casa com uma bela piscina e tudo extremamente limpo, com o necessário à disposição, foi muito bom. Experiência a repetir. Amandio Passos Silva
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Obrigado Sr. Amândio. Foi um prazer ter recebido a sua simpática família e fico a aguardar por uma próxima visita. João Carvalho
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10/10 Excellent

The perfect holiday

We were two branches of the same family visiting Portugal for the first time and it turned out that we chose the perfect base to explore what is a spectacular region. Communication with Joao, the owner, before the holiday was excellent, as were his directions to the house, and the welcome he gave us couldn't have been better,. We had a detailed tour of the property and some brilliant tips on where to go and what to visit, finished off with a glass of Joao's own port. The house is a perfect balance of traditional Portugese decorations/furnishing and modern comforts - it's been in the family for three generations. Add in a wonderful swimming pool area, (pool towels provided) and the breakfast service (bread,ham, cheese delivered regularly to the house in the morning and a large supply of juice coffee tea and milk), and we wanted for nothing. The house is also conveniently located close to the shops and restaurants of Alijo. We could have spent the whole week relaxing in the house, but the spectacular scenery of the Douro valley, boat trip on the river, visit to the port makers and so many lovely villages to see made for what was a perfect week. So many small things too like the lady in the village who gave us fresh figs to eat and the unforgettable visit to the bakery in Provesende. We'd love to return, and would highly recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Dear Steve. Many thanks for your kind words. It was also a great pleasure having received you and your lovely family in my house. You were all super guests, could not expect more : very comunicative, very nice, you left house in perfect conditions, I loved you all. Maybe you can return again to discover other beautiful places in this region. All the best! Regards. João
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