Everything!!! Everything is meticulous. Norberto and Paula thought of every detail, from the design, to comfort, beauty and pleasure. Excellent breakfast, well-kept and beautiful complex. The location is excellent, close to Porto but outside Belagan. We are just thinking when we can come back again

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Wonderful oasis outside historic Porto. Perfect place to escape the city heat and noise, whilst having easy access. Noberto and Paula are perfect hosts and Goldnature has been created with extraordinary style and attention to detail.

The only disappointment was Gondomar itself - which is a bit of a backwater and lacking in good restaurants. However, this doesn’t matter too much as the city is easy to get into.

This was the best place we could find around Porto. It has a large yard, and it is clean and quiet. I especially appreciated that Norberto, the manager, found us a place to have a good dinner even when the place was usually closed when we arrived.

Breakfast was too French to my taste, as we don’t eat fruits and pastry for breakfast back home. But otherwise it was good. Luckily, you can ask for vegetables (from their own garden).

If I could rate this property higher than a 10, I would. The owners, Norberto and Gerel, are absolutely fabulous! They have built this property with such care and consideration with a vision of offering a restful retreat for any traveler and they have exceeded that goal. The grounds, agriculture and buildings have all been designed with great attention to building a soothing aesthetic. You could visit here on vacation and never want to leave -- that's what happened to us. Parking and breakfast are included with the stay. The breakfast is very, very plentiful and wonderful -- pastries, fresh fruit, eggs, bacon, cold cuts, fresh orange juice, and the coffee was the best we had in Portugal. We only wish they served other meals as well! The hosts are welcoming, warm and feel like long-time friends by the end of the stay. Our visit here was pure perfection!

Having to leave!

It was an exceptionally great stay and the end of an epic road trip for us! Staying here meant relaxing after busy days sightseeing in Porto - All of the staff were really accommodating the bed was very comfortable and as for the breakfast: wow! Nothing was too much trouble - loved every minute and as for introducing Helder, Fatima & Vitor driving us into Porto

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Gorgeus place, great atmosphere created by the owners… Excellent breakfast..

We thank you Paula and Norberto for the highlight of our trip through Portugal. The Goldnature is your heart and you are wonderful souls in it. As lovingly as you restored the courtyard of the Middle Ages in love with detail, you warmly hosted us. Thank you for the wonderful days.

The service was so attentive and hospital. The owner was a gem. The property was clean, convenient and charming. It had a pool for her six year old and plenty of parking.

I loved the quiet, the excellent and friendly atmosphere given by Norberto. The breakfast is not only good and plentiful but also served with taste in its decoration

Wonderful oasis away from the hassle and bustle from the city of Porto. Quiet, beautiful and well maintained property. Great breakfast, friendly and helpful staff.

Nothing really. We enjoyed our stay and didn't want to leave.

It’s an mazing place close to Porto! 15 minutes ago you were in the city center, and now you are surrounded by beautiful nature, flowering trees, ripe oranges and cottage beauty! With an amazing pool. The owners - Norbert and his wife Paola - are beyond praise. Everything is done and maintained with taste, love and warmth. excellent cleanliness and service! And breakfast!!! Restaurant serving, delicious homemade pastry…everything healthy, local and organic.

Everything was perfect

The couple who manages the place are so cool and friendly! They were very helpful with the check-in (I arrived a bit late in the evening), and they both took the time to chat a bit with me (solo traveling), while being mindful not to be in the way. The place is beautiful, peaceful and quiet. I definitely plan to revisit.

ambience, location, hosts, breakfast

only one chair in the room

The owners of this small place are beyond great, working at a five star level of service. I rarely leave reviews but this place was well worth our stay. We had initially booked at a different property but that place smelled. We booked this at the last minute, arrived an hour later to be treated like welcome old friends. The couple that owns and runs this place have done an excellent job of developing a spa like experience. Light pleasing music playing in courtyard, constant running water spout to give reading feeling. Set in an old farm house but with very high quality modern touches. The owner is a designer and has put in hard work to blend the old and new. The breakfast made fresh with farm fresh fruit and eggs was excellent, better than what I have had at Ritz Carlton in Florida. Great coffee, bread, cheeses, fruits, home made kiwi ham. Etc. Location is peaceful and relaxing, only 15 minutes to Porto, one KM to a river walk. Only stated two days but wish we had more time there. The room was spotless clean, bed very comfortable and great pillows. Easy parking. Nice garden and pool (did not have time to use pool) Will be recommending this to all my friends. The couple spent some time talking with the concept of this place and what they were trying to achieve. They have done well and wish them all the success fo this business!!!

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The owners were fantastic, so accommodating and pleasant. They truly cared about the guests. Grounds were beautiful and super well maintained. Breakfast was exceptional, super fresh and great variety with a high quality. Be sure to check out the little common room and bar. Norberto makes a mean gin and tonic 😉. Would recommend and stay again without hesitation.

We could not fault it.

Very homey cozy room. Very friendly hosts, wonderful breakfast.

The place is a Pearl combined of unique design of the Owner who is an Architect and Artist, and excellant hospitality . The place is very close (12 minutes drive) to the city of Porto yet gives you an escape from the rush of the city noise. Tasty breakfast and best accomodations, clean , elegant - All you need for a real vacation. For a summer vacation there is a private swimming pool, and home made jams, vegetables from the private garden. 12 points!

We found nothing wrong in this place.

Being in a paradise , joining most sympathycally host , having delicious breakfast and sleeping in anorher century ❤

This place was beautiful and very well curated. What really made it special was the care and kindness of the couple who own the place. They were so friendly, always present and ready to meet our needs. The breakfast was outstanding and they went out of their way to make sure we had gluten free bread and pastries. It was lovely to spend a sunny morning by the pool on our last day before leaving. The beds were so comfortable, the shower was hot and strong, and each bedroom had beautiful, professional artwork. We also had wifi, which was not in the listing, but was a nice bonus. We wish we had brought a bottle of wine back to enjoy outside with the setting sun and peaceful environment like our neighbors did! great idea Note: we arrived in a rental car and went exploring the Douro Valley during the day and went into Porto for dinner each night. It was nice having a rental car, but we were also told you can take Ubers in and out of the city

No complaints or tips for improvement...it was wonderful. We noticed some vegetable gardens and only wish we could have spent even more time there and perhaps a harvest meal :)

Everything was perfect. I love the special style which combines a traditional house with modern details. The owner makes our stay a special experience. Every morning he created a delicious breakfast, he brings an umbrella on rainy days (without our asking), he told us about the history of this place.

Wonderful breakfast, a real perfect mix of fruits, eggs, ham & cheese, toast, croissants, juice and and and…

The property is situated about 10 minutes out of Porto in a more local area so is away from the crowds. It is a larger property with much newer accommodations built in a very beautiful style with large stones and wood beams. The room was quite large and included a bathroom with large shower which was much appreciated. The hosts are incredibly friendly and able to make recommendations for where to visit in Porto. The breakfast is delicious, fresh and very filling served in a large airy room with doors that open to the vast courtyard.

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This place is heavenly. If you're looking to just chill, relax, and be away from the city- this is the place to go. The whole entire property has its original structure but it has been updated with modern necessitates. My bed was comfortable so I slept like a log. I loved how much space I had to myself and I loved how much light I could let in my room. The breakfast was filling and you'll see that most of the fruits served to you are actually from the property itself so walk around the property because it's breathtaking. Make sure to bring some of your breakfast bread and feed the cute geese that are close by. After breakfast, I either enjoyed another sweet nap or chilled by the swimming pool. hey don't serve lunch or dinner here but you can use your Uber app to get you to a restaurant in between 5-15 minutes. I was able to be lazy and enjoy staying in bed and watching movies all day because they have TV and cable with a lot of movie channels. The owner and his family are courteous and super helpful. I was going to walk to McD's to stretch my legs and they were nice enough to invite me to eat some of their food which I was super appreciative of. I was grateful for this amazing stay and I totally recommend solo travelers, couples, and families to come and enjoy this oasis here.

There's nothing to improve! Make sure to download the Uber app if you'd like to eat lunch or dinner at a restaurant nearby. If you want to enjoy a nice 16-minute walk to get some McDonald's- do it! The view of the countryside is amazing.

Norberto was an amazing host. The breakfast was amazing always freshly made and a big variety. The pool was very nice and the place was quiet and calm.

The only thing that we felt it was missing was some snacks/light meals available during the day.

Quiet and romantic location, exceptional hosts, amazing breakfast!

The host and staff made us feel welcome and paid attention to every detail so that our stay was as comfortable and relaxing. Rooms and facilities equipped to a high spec

No fridge or safe in room

The host was nice and helpful. The breakfast was great! The place is quite and the large courtyard and yhe swimming pool make it a perfect place to stay with kids. Not at center, but this is what we wanted because we prefer quite locations, however, within 10 to 20 minutes car one can reach every touristic attraction in Porto.

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Great location Fantastic rooms Excellent breakfast Lovely pool Most friendly service by the personnel, owner

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