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Tree Top Cottage For Holidays In Covas,Vila Nova De Cerveira

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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Vila Nova de Cerveira Municipality, Viana do Castelo
  • Place, Vila Nova de Cerveira Church
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Rio Minho Aquamuseum
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Vila Nova de Cerveira Castle
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vigo (VGO-Peinador)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tree Top Cottage For Holidays In Covas,Vila Nova De Cerveira

Sleeps 2. Treetop Cottage is a modernized chalet-style stone cottage in an idyllic setting. This unique one story dwelling, with a spacious sunny veranda perched above a delightful wooded valley has magnificent views from its large picture windows. It is the ideal retreat for anyone seeking tranquility amid unspoiled natural beauty. Guests have their own private lawn and garden set on a terraced hillside. Sunloungers and BBQ provided. Near many charming towns and golden sand beaches. For those who enjoy walking, cycling or having a dip in beautiful freshwater rock pools, the Serra de Arga National Park is just minutes away. Guests have access to the owner's small 'swimming pool'. The village of Covas is situated on the River Coura and has four restaurants and two shops. The village is a twenty-five minute walk through scenic roads. With double-glazed windows Treetop Cottage is a cozy and relaxing get-away.
Wireless Internet available.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number 159617/AL

About the area

Vila Nova de Cerveira

Located in Vila Nova de Cerveira, this cottage is in the mountains. Vila Nova de Cerveira Church and Vila Nova de Cerveira Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Corno do Bico Protected Landscape and Castelinho Leisure Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Vila Nova de Cerveira Municipality, Viana do Castelo

What's nearby

  • Vila Nova de Cerveira Church - 17 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Rio Minho Aquamuseum - 17 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Castelinho Leisure Park - 17 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Vila Nova de Cerveira Castle - 18 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Praia Fluvial do Taboão - Festival Paredes De Coura - 21 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Vila Nova de Cerveira Station - 29 min drive
  • Vigo (VGO-Peinador) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Casulo - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bar do Rio - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Infusao - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Café Central - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bom Retiro - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tree Top Cottage For Holidays In Covas,Vila Nova De Cerveira have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Tree Top Cottage For Holidays In Covas,Vila Nova De Cerveira?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tree Top Cottage For Holidays In Covas,Vila Nova De Cerveira on 21 May 2026 start from £66, 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 Tree Top Cottage For Holidays In Covas,Vila Nova De Cerveira pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tree Top Cottage For Holidays In Covas,Vila Nova De Cerveira?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tree Top Cottage For Holidays In Covas,Vila Nova De Cerveira?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tree Top Cottage For Holidays In Covas,Vila Nova De Cerveira?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tree Top Cottage For Holidays In Covas,Vila Nova De Cerveira located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Vila Nova de Cerveira Church, Vila Nova de Cerveira Castle and Castelinho Leisure Park. Biennial Art Foundation of Cerveira and Miradouro do Cervo are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
funtastic location and lovely host
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a much needed serene and peaceful getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

7 days holiday

Excellent A real slice of paradise Ellen was a great hostess and we had a wonderful relaxing time at Treetops Looking forward to going again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina Ursula D.

Ellen is a wonderful host and we had a beautiful relaxing stay at her cottage. She managed to
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

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

Great place

It is a perfect place to relax, in the middle of the nature
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniela M.

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

Marvelous

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We had no idea the region was so exciting and diverse.Treetops is a wonderful escape from everyday life, a great place to unwind and relax.Thanks to Ellen, Luis, Raffa, Nina and Pipas who made our stay so special.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES W.

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

A quiet retreat

Lovely quiet location. Very relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevan B.

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

Great place to stay with fantastic views

We had a lovely stay, with a friendly host who made sure we had information about the surrounding areas and places to visit. This is the first time a host had spent time with us in the evening for a glass of wine and talking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

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Lovely, relaxing, unique location

We had a very relaxing time, and enjoyed ourselves doing very little, sometimes just sitting out on the veranda watching the trees and the day go by. Ellen is a lovely host, and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica E.

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

Fantastic stay at Treehouse

Me and my husband and our two dogs stayed for 12 days at the Treehouse. We had such a fantastic and relaxing stay enjoying the house and beautiful surroundings. Great host who seemed to thought about everything you possible could need and provided for this. We highly recommend Treehouse!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

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Peace and Quite

Just relax and enjoy
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roger M., N

A wonderful cottage in a special area of Portugal

This was our second stay at this cottage and we were not disappointed. The cottage sits in a secluded part of Ellens garden with spectacular views over Covas and the surrounding area. The cottage is well fitted out with everything you need for a self catering holiday although the restaurant's all serve up delicious food and inexpensive. Ellen has gone to a lot of trouble in identifying all the good spots to visit but you don't have to go to far to find your piece of paradise. The area, people ,food and wine makes your stay special and a must to consider time and time again. Ellen is a wonderful host and is always there to help if needed and of course Rafa the dog always their to greet you when you return home, making sure you are comfortable in the cottage before disappearing till the next time. Everything you need for a vacation, well done Ellen for letting us share your piece of Paradise
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

A cosy nest in the treetops

We arrived at the same time as a huge low pressure so had to wait until the end of the week before seeing Tree Top Cottage in all its glory. Fortunately Luis had very recently installed a wood pellet burner which fed the central heating and so we were cosy and warm in our treetop hideaway. When the sun eventually showed itself the views were amazing and we can quite understand why Ellen was drawn to this area, it is beautiful. Thank you Ellen for introducing us to village eating, the food was delicious and such good value. Where in the world would you be able to drink a jug of good wine and eat a three course meal followed by coffee for just 6 euros each? Being met by Ellen’s dog Raffa and showed to our accommodation was a first for us but obviously he is quite used to meeting and greeting. He really is adorable and we are surprised that no one has tried to take him back with them.

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein Erlebnis der besonderen Art. Gerne wieder!!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serge R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bel endroit, petit chalet niché dans une nature intacte. Accueil chaleureux par une amoureuse de sa région et ses traditions.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Alojamiento que cumple con lo que ofrece en el anuncio Un acierto
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un sitio para relajarse en la naturaleza
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heide B.

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

Traumhafte Unterkunft

Wir waren total begeistert. Die Lage wunderschön - wie im Märchenwald. Alles sehr sauber und gepflegt. Ellen, die Vermieterin, ist sehr nett und bemüht.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerhild E.

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Retreat pur

Wir konnten uns 100%ig in Ellen's zauberhaftem Refugium entspannen und erholen. Versehen mit vielen Insidertipps haben wir einen Teil Nordportugal's kennen- und loeben gelernt. Ein wunderschöner Platz als Ausgangspunkt für viele lohnenswerte Ausflüge und eine super Gastgeberin.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerarda J.

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

Rustgevend vakantieverblijf

Aangenaam en letterlijk tussen de boomtoppen. Mooie regio om te ontdekken. Attente, lieve gastvrouw. Zeker aan te bevelen!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

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

O nosso Paraiso

O Paraiso... Foi assim que nos senti-mos que vive-mos esta estadia. Obrigada por tudo. Voltare-mos de certeza e desta vez a 4 e quere-mos de novo a companhia do Rafa.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susana C.

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

Chalé pitoresco e muito tranquilo

A casa da Ellen e do Luís está inserida num local fantástico, muito tranquilo e bonito. A casa é pitoresca, de muito bom gosto. A Ellen foi uma anfitriã muito disponível. Recomendo.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa O.

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

Belle maison ( chalet)

cottage très sympathique dans un environnement verdoyant agréable et très calme, nous a charmé. Nous avons pu dormir sans entendre le bruit de véhicules. le chant des oiseaux à l’aurore nous a détendu et reposé. Merci pour votre amabilité et votre sincérité . Votre parcours de vie est très exceptionnel et très humain. Ce qui a transformé votre propriété en un havre de paix.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne D.

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

Petit coin de paradis

Magnifique, très reposant. Propreté et confort du logement impeccable. Nôtre hôte Ellen très conviviale, très serviable (elle a réussi à me prendre un rendez-vous rapide chez un ostéopathe) Nos deux chiens ont aussi apprécié le terrain ainsi que les compagnons à 4 pattes Rafa et Nina. Sejour tellement inoubliable que nous y retournerons l'an prochain.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Puente de mayo

Una estancia maravillosa, Ellen un encanto, la casa y la finca preciosas. Tanto nosotros como nuestras perras lo disfrutamos muchísimo.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ellen McCarthy

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I first arrived in Portugal on a mountain bike in 1986 and immediately fell in love with the country and the people. The scenery, especially in the Minho, is so rustic and romantic, with its grape vines on tall granite posts, stone walls and houses. So I stayed in the Minho for 5 years running a campsite. In 1993 I bought a property in Covas and spent the next 6 years restoring the house. The latest labour of love has been to restore the very old stone cottage on the other side of the property into guest accommodation. I live here all year round, teaching English in the nearby town of Viana do Castelo.

Why they chose this property

We bought the place in Covas because it had all the characteristics that I love about North Portugal. It had the grape vines, the fruit trees, the stone walls and terraced landscape. It is situated on one of the higher parts of the village and enjoys beautiful views. It feels remote and private, yet it is just 2km from the centre of the village. Covas itself is only a 20-30 minute drive from some of the loveliest towns of Portugal. In the Minho you really have everything: rivers, mountains, beaches, historic towns and Galicia, Spain just across the river.

What makes this property unique

Now that Treetop cottage has been restored and modernised, it is, we believe, a unique accommodation. It is not overlooked by any neighbours, but overlooks a 'hidden valley' with a stream and water mills below. The cottage itself cannot be seen from the road and so feels very secluded. While the veranda enjoys sunshine for most of the day, there is shade from the oak trees nearby. We have put in large picture windows and glass patio doors so that guests can feel and see the nature all around them. Yet just a 5 minute drive or a 25 minute walk brings you to the local restaurants and shops.

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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch

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