Bento Novo | Historic Manor House Near the Coast, Stunning Gardens

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A garden with trees covered in white flowers, a building with windows, and a pathway.
A rectangular pool with clear water, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a chandelier, and a large window with a view.
A white building with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by trees.
A stone building with a tiled roof, a wooden bench, and potted plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • 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.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Childcare
  • Private pool
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Viana do Castelo, Minho - Costa Verde
  • Place, Church of Santa Marta de Portuzelo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Chapel of Santa Tecla
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cabedelo Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Camellia Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Eira Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Faia Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Granary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Suite Bedroom

2 Queen Beds and 1 Child Bed

Sunset Bedroom

2 Queen Beds, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

Walnut Tree bedroom

1 Queen Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Camellia Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Eira Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Faia Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Granary Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Living Room Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet

Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Sunset Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Walnut Tree Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Viana do Castelo

Located in Viana do Castelo, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. Palácio da Carreira and Castelo de Santiago da Barra are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Centro Cultural de Viana do Castelo and Gil Eannes. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Viana do Castelo, Minho - Costa Verde

What's nearby

  • Church of Santa Marta de Portuzelo - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Chapel of Santa Tecla - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sanctuary of Santa Luzia - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Cabedelo Beach - 18 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Esposende Beach - 23 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Viana do Castelo Station - 20 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café da Ajuda - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Camelo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King Viana Drive - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beira Rio - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bento Novo | Historic Manor House Near the Coast, Stunning Gardens have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Bento Novo | Historic Manor House Near the Coast, Stunning Gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Bento Novo | Historic Manor House Near the Coast, Stunning Gardens?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bento Novo | Historic Manor House Near the Coast, Stunning Gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bento Novo | Historic Manor House Near the Coast, Stunning Gardens?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Bento Novo | Historic Manor House Near the Coast, Stunning Gardens located?

This family-friendly Viana do Castelo villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Chapel of Santa Tecla and Church of Santa Marta de Portuzelo. Centro Cultural de Viana do Castelo and Gil Eannes are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful in every way

We would have loved to stay longer, as this was an incredible place! The host was incredibly kind and welcoming despite us arriving MUCH later than planned. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2023
Thanks a lot Jennifer, it was also a pleasure having your group on our property, hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Our group had a wonderful week of sun, relaxation and pottering in this beautiful house and gardens. The real bonus for us was all the fresh fruit picked from the garden every day - oranges, lemons, figs and plums were the most bountiful. The pool was appreciated for cooling down on some of the hottest days and the sound of running water lulled people to sleep as they relaxed after lunch. We enjoyed trips to the local towns, long walks and wild swimming. The host was helpful and easy to contact.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks for your kind review, it was a pleasure having your group as our guests. Looking forward to your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A fabulous family holiday

We have a large family consisting of married couples and some with children and so we offered it is an open house to arrive and depart when you want over the three weeks that we hired the property in August and it did not disappoint. A 50 minute taxi ride from Porto we spent the first two weeks just using Ubers to get into Viana which is about a 10 minute drive away and the amazing beaches which straddle each side of the town, the final week we did hire a car. The property is immense with beautiful shaded areas to relax and read in and fruit orchards , our Grandsons especially enjoyed picking the oranges and making orange juice , it even has a mini football pitch . The kitchen is really well stocked and we loved cooking most nights and BBQ the amazing range of fresh fish you will find in the local supermarkets. My treat every morning was walking over to the local village which took just over 20 mins and buying the freshest breads and cakes as well as enjoying a fab coffee. The swimming pool was great fun and is not deep so really safe for young children and is fed by a complex of fresh waterpipes and features. Bedrooms are basic as you would expect in a old stone built house but everything was clean and working , I even had my own office to do some work I needed to do. The owner Paulo spoke great English and was really helpful with anything we needed , to sum up we had an amazing family holiday in an undiscovered part of Europe.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

PARADISE !!

Paradise !! The luxury manor of Paulo and Ana is indeed a daimond . We have never stayed in such a perfect holiday location . It is beautifully restored in a traditional respectfull way , the gardens are breathtaken , so spacious , varied , like a fairytail with all the fruittrees , vegetables , tropical vegetagion and flowers and the pool from 1905 filled with fresh water from sourches . The house with all the spacious rooms is ideal for a large group or family , there is privacy for everyone ! Everywhere in the manor you feel a warm and intriging family history and tradition . The staff is very friendly , sweet , and professional and they cook delicious portugees meals on request . In vacinity of the house there are many exciting things to do , beautifull beaches , walks and waterfalls , restaurants , ancient city's and villages to discover . The portugees people are very friendly and helpfull indeed. An ideal location to stay with friends or family , from ages 3 till 55 everyone was sooooo happy in this house ! The only hesitation we feel in writing all these things is , that we are afraid of losing this treasure . So please all : enjoy and respect this portugese paradise . Paulo and Ana thank you so much for sharing your house with us !! Warm regards , Katy , Kim , Claudia , Remco , Charley, Friso, Monique , Pieke , Stan , Ijsbrandt , Paul , Jildou , Molly, Gijs and Hester ps : The only place in the world where reality is even better and more beautifull then all pictures on the websites !!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your kindness, it was really a pleasure to have your group as our guests in our property. See you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une maison et un parc incroyables dans la très belle région de Viana do Castelo.Les chambres sont belles et spacieuses, les espaces à vivre sont pratiques et le jardin merveilleux : végétation luxuriante, fontaines et bassins, un endroit extraordinaire !!Paulo et Anna sont des hôtes charmants et discrets, nous nous sommes régalés.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2026
Great guests! Thank you so much for all your kindness and respect for the house rules.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Velfungerende ejendom til mange

Vi havde en fin uge. Der er rigtig meget plads på ejendommen, så man kan både være sammen som gruppe og være mere privat. Køkkenet er meget velfungerende til at lave mad i til mange mennesker. 15-20 minutter i bil til stranden, afhængig af trafikken.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

de 10

Espectacular!!! Mucho mejor que las fotos y la atención de Paulo, de 10!!! Muy recomendable para pasar unos días con un grupo grande y descubrir la zona norte de Portugal
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Un oasis!!!

Hemos pasado una semana excelente en Quinta do Bento Novo!!! La casa es muy cómoda y muy agradable! Tiene un jardín espectacular, como un oasis de desconexión!! La comunicación con Paulo es muy fácil y agradable! Siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Seguro que repetiremos
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Muchas gracias Fue también un placer teneros en nuestra quinta, esperamos volver a veros.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Muy buen fin de semana

La propiedad es ideal, muy limpia, muy grande, muy cómoda y espaciosa para ir un grupo grande como éramos nosotros y un jardín enorme y muy cuidado. La casa está perfectamente equipada, no hemos echado nada de menos y éramos 15 personas. Paulo y Ana, anfitriones perfectos. Muy recomendable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfeito

A localização perfeita, as comodidades adequadas para o nosso grupo alargado de amigos e um fim-de-semana que soube a férias! Anfitrião impecável!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2022
Foi um prazer alojá-los, foram uns hóspedes excelentes!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Una casa para disfrutar

El alojamiento reúne todas las necesidades para pasar unas vacaciones de lujo. El propietario está siempre a disposición y es un excelente anfitrión. La finca es sencillamente espectacular. Muchas gracias por todo Paulo !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excelente

La casa dispone de una finca enorme y preciosa para disfrutar con niños pequeños. Tiene hasta un pequeño campo de fútbol Sin duda repetiremos
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2021
Muchas gracias por su amabilidad, fueran excelentes huéspedes y esperamos volver a veros pronto.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming house

We have had a great staying, the house has one of the most charming and beautiful gardens I have ever seen. Many different areas to chill out and enjoy the nature. We certainly recommend this Property as the perfect place to spend the summer with friends or family.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2020
Thank you so much for your review, you were also great guests! We're looking forward to have you staying with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jardín idílico

Todo perfecto Tipo de camas a mejorar
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excelente lugar para descansar

La Quinta es una maravilla. La casa es preciosa, cuidada al máximo. Estaba muy limpia. Habitaciones y baños amplios. Las salitas de estar , tiene varias, te permiten independencia si necesitas trabajar o un rato de tranquilidad. El jardín es enorme, con una variedad de plantas, flores, y árboles increíble. Es ideal para pasear, jugar al escondite o relajarte en un banco. La "piscina" es un pilón, poco profundo, ideal si vas con niños pequeños y los grandes para nadar un poquito y jugar con los niños. Paulo, el dueño, siempre atento y amable a todo lo que solicitamos. Ha sido un placer y muy fácil tratar con él. Clara, muy amable, simpática y servicial con todo lo requerido. Nosotros éramos una familia de 11 adultos y dos niñas y hemos estado fenomenal. Gracias Paulo por todo!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2020
Muchísimas gracias, fuisteis unos huéspedes fenomenales, un placer teneros en nuestra propriedad y espero volver a veros
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely retreat in the Minho

This is a lovely home with amazing grounds. We traveled with 6 other couples (and one 12 year old and one 5 month old). The house was perfectly laid out for us and everyone loved exploring the gardens and orchards. We had tomatoes, peppers, greens, citrus fruits, grapes, and more to eat from the property every day. The kitchen was perfect for us to all gather while some cooked and others visited. And the morning light at the front of the house made a wonderful spot for us to have coffee on the stone terrace. The house is very well located for getting to many nearby villages (Barcelos, Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima, Porto). We were also able to do a day tour to the Douro Valley and a day trip to Northern Spain). The host, Paulo, and housekeeper, Lourdes, were both lovely and attended to everything we needed. We are very happy we stayed at Quinta Bento Novo.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your great review, it was also a pleasure having your group as our guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantástico

Nos alojamos un grupo de trece adultos, cinco niños y dos perros...han sido unas vacaciones fantásticas, la casa es increíble, aunque en algunos casos el descanso debido a los colchones ha sido regular, incluso con ese pero, repetiríamos sin duda. La alberca para el baño nos ha dado mucho juego con los niños. En general una maravilla de vacaciones. Gracias Paolo y Clara
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Muchísimas gracias por vuestro comentario, fue también un placer teneros en nuestra finca.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The house and gardens are really amazing

The owner is very polite and correct. He fells the house like something more than a property, but something to keep alive for family reasons and you can see this is true because the house is "perfect". They should set down in the homeaway page more photos to show how amazing the house and garden are. I recommend 100% this house. Thanks a lot Paulo
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for you kindness José, looking forward to your next stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Toller Aufenthalt mit unserem Tanzteam

Phantastischer Garten mit wunderschönem Naturpool. Das Haus ist für eine große Gruppe wunderbar. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Vielen Dank für die tolle Zeit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your kindness it was also a pleasure having your group staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of the most beautiful places we've stayed.

The website pictures don't do this property justice as you can't see the reality of the magnificent gardens, hear the sound of constantly running water as the troughs and pools get filled up and see the textures of a massive variety of trees and flowers. It has a secret, other wordly quality that's difficult to describe and every age group there loved it. The house is well equipped and the beds comfortable and Paulo did all he could to accommodate our needs. The cleaners were great and also constantly maintaining the grounds. It's in a great location too, very close to a sandy and safe beach on the edge of Viano de Castello and within walking distance of hikes. We would definitely book this place again and were very sad to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for all your kindness, it was really a pleasure having your group and family enjoying our property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bento Novo 2019

Beautiful property and wonderful gardens, ideal for larger groups who want somewhere off the beaten track. Very few tourists in the area but the local people were friendly. We would certainly consider going back as everyone in the party loved the place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your review David, it was also a pleasure having your family as guests in our Quinta do Bento Novo. Looking forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Estupenda casa, para repetir!

Grupo grande, donde nos hemos encontrado súper bien. Muy completa y cómoda. Espaciosa con 7 habitaciones, una cocina enorme, varios salones, amplios espacios interiores y exteriores. Perfecto para nuestra grande familia. Además, súper limpia, jardines fenomenales. La recomendamos al 100x100. Su propietario atento en todo momento, amable al máximo.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
¡Muchas gracias por vuestra simpatía, esperamos volver a veros pronto!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house in amazing gardens

This is the perfect house for a large group as every bedroom has a bathroom and lots of separate seating and sleeping areas so great for several families holidaying together. Large well equipped kitchen and barbecue with wood provided. The spring fed swimming pool is cold but refreshing . There were areas for kids to play football or cricket. Lovely areas to sit out and eat in the evening and Bats and nightjars flying around at night. Well stocked local supermarket. The owner Paulo lives locally and is only a text away to ask about any local advice and sorted any minor problems straight away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

zeer ok

hele verzorgde en ruime woning zwemvijver is geen zwembad maar heel proper water en is zeker ok voor verfrissing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you Tom! It was truly a pleasure having your family on our house and I hope to see you again! Best Regards, Paulo Barros
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay for a big family group

We were a big family group of 23 persons from 1 to 70 years of age. There were plenty of bathrooms - the grown ups had seperate rooms, and the teenagers shared their rooms but it worked well. It is a very charming house with lots of space especially outside. The garden is quite exceptionel, very extensive, romantic with a mazelike character, fruittrees, football ground and two stonepools, which everybody loved for refreshing or playing. We had all our meals outside under a roof or on the big terrasse in the open. Paolo was very helpful with everything, and we had very good breakfast with freshly pressed orangejuice etc served every day. Dinner was an option too. It is highly recomendable for a big group with a lot of different activities. Of course you have to keep a very vigilant eye on a small child regarding one of the pools that is rather easily accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your kind review, it was also a pleasure having your group as our guests, looking forward to your next visit to Portugal!
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