Peaceful Home and 10000 m²Private Park, near Barcelos and Viana do Castelo
House in Viana do Castelo District
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
This house seems 'remote' but really it is not. It is in the countryside, but in 20-25 minutes you can be on the wonderful coastal towns and beaches of Esposende and Viana do Castelo.
Braga is also very easy to reach, as is Ponte de Lima, and Porto.
Even though it's in the countryside, it's still only 5 minutes walk to the local cafe and mini grocery store.
The house enjoys a peaceful and safe location, great for adults and children to relax and enjoy their holidays.
The outside grounds are very large and there are lots of trees and open ground for children to explore. Also the hills around are perfect for mountain bike lovers.
The pool is large (10m x 5m) and we provide a BBQ grill. There are also sun loungers and parasols and you can also eat outside 'al fresco'!
There are lots of shaded areas for you to relax in, take a book and read or just have a siesta!
The house is a traditional thick stone building and is nice and cool in the summer. You will notice from the pictures the quality of the wooden window shutters, which are beautifully made.
The house has lots of space for your family and friends to relax and enjoy.
The main hall leads off to the dining area with a table that comfortably seats 8-10 persons.
From there you can access the kitchen which is very well equipped.
There is a very spacious and comfortable lounge with fireplace, and in the corner of this very large room is a set of table chairs, ideal for sit and play board games or cards.
On the same level of the house there are three bedrooms.
All of the bedrooms have lovely shutter doors which lead directly outside to the balcony / terrace.
The Master bedroom has a large double bed and a superb en-suite bathroom. This bathroom has a walk-in walk-out shower (see pictures) with direct access to the balcony / terrace.
On the same floor there is a twin bedroom with doors leading to the balcony / terrace
There is a further double bedroom also with doors leading to the balcony / terrace.
Both these bedrooms share a good sized family bathroom.
So essentially on the ground floor you have:
Large Dining Area
Well Equipped Kitchen
Very large lounge with a corner seating area
3 bedrooms
The lower ground floor, in an unusual space. When I say 'unusual' I mean in a good way.
First of all it is HUGE!
As you can see from the pictures there is a massive room which is almost the length of the entire house. It is presented in 2 spaces.
The first space as you can see has ample comfortable seating and a large TV. This an excellent space of the young adults and children to sit and watch while the adults sit in the more formal lounge.
There is a large library of books. Then in the second space is a desk and a table and chairs. There is also a children's playhouse
On this same lower lever, you will find the 4th bedroom, which also has doors leading to the gardens.
Next to the bedroom there is a lovely bathroom and it also has doors leading directly to the gardens.
Finally, there is a utility room with a washing machine should you need it during your stay.
We provide free of charge a fiber optic wireless connection.
A cot may be provided if requested.
Beach towels are also provided free of charge.
Good quality linen and towels are included.
If you have any questions please ask and I will answer you promptly.
Braga is also very easy to reach, as is Ponte de Lima, and Porto.
Even though it's in the countryside, it's still only 5 minutes walk to the local cafe and mini grocery store.
The house enjoys a peaceful and safe location, great for adults and children to relax and enjoy their holidays.
The outside grounds are very large and there are lots of trees and open ground for children to explore. Also the hills around are perfect for mountain bike lovers.
The pool is large (10m x 5m) and we provide a BBQ grill. There are also sun loungers and parasols and you can also eat outside 'al fresco'!
There are lots of shaded areas for you to relax in, take a book and read or just have a siesta!
The house is a traditional thick stone building and is nice and cool in the summer. You will notice from the pictures the quality of the wooden window shutters, which are beautifully made.
The house has lots of space for your family and friends to relax and enjoy.
The main hall leads off to the dining area with a table that comfortably seats 8-10 persons.
From there you can access the kitchen which is very well equipped.
There is a very spacious and comfortable lounge with fireplace, and in the corner of this very large room is a set of table chairs, ideal for sit and play board games or cards.
On the same level of the house there are three bedrooms.
All of the bedrooms have lovely shutter doors which lead directly outside to the balcony / terrace.
The Master bedroom has a large double bed and a superb en-suite bathroom. This bathroom has a walk-in walk-out shower (see pictures) with direct access to the balcony / terrace.
On the same floor there is a twin bedroom with doors leading to the balcony / terrace
There is a further double bedroom also with doors leading to the balcony / terrace.
Both these bedrooms share a good sized family bathroom.
So essentially on the ground floor you have:
Large Dining Area
Well Equipped Kitchen
Very large lounge with a corner seating area
3 bedrooms
The lower ground floor, in an unusual space. When I say 'unusual' I mean in a good way.
First of all it is HUGE!
As you can see from the pictures there is a massive room which is almost the length of the entire house. It is presented in 2 spaces.
The first space as you can see has ample comfortable seating and a large TV. This an excellent space of the young adults and children to sit and watch while the adults sit in the more formal lounge.
There is a large library of books. Then in the second space is a desk and a table and chairs. There is also a children's playhouse
On this same lower lever, you will find the 4th bedroom, which also has doors leading to the gardens.
Next to the bedroom there is a lovely bathroom and it also has doors leading directly to the gardens.
Finally, there is a utility room with a washing machine should you need it during your stay.
We provide free of charge a fiber optic wireless connection.
A cot may be provided if requested.
Beach towels are also provided free of charge.
Good quality linen and towels are included.
If you have any questions please ask and I will answer you promptly.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Viana do Castelo District
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
We were greeted on arrival by the owner and made to feel very welcome, with a tour of the house and food essentials left in the fridge.
There was a lot of thought put into the age range of children we had with us - high chair, hooded towels, suitable plate, cup and utensils. All very much appreciated .
We were also grateful for the local maps, guide leaflets and local knowledge of what was on in the area during our stay.
The house itself was delightful, spacious, airy and very well equipped. The pool and bbq all got plenty of use and were loved by all.
The garden and land was a bonus with a safe environment for the children to explore provided they were watched from a distance as there was a stream and fish pool.
5.0 / 5.0
This property worked perfect for us. Room to spare for 6 adults and 2 pre-teens. Nice central location for access to beaches and Barcelos, Braga and nearby towns. Celia was very helpful with information and greeted us on arrival. We would definitely recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Our stay at this villa was wonderful. The property itself was great - very large with well equipped rooms, tastefully decorated. There are just 4 of us (2 adults 2 children) but I think it would be fine to have two families here - it really is huge. As long as you keep the shutters closed in the hot part of the day, the rooms stay nicely cool for sleeping at night (even in 35C+ heat). For kid’s entertainment, there is everything you need - table tennis, table football, two large TVs and a playhouse for younger children. The pool was gorgeous - a good size and depth, in a lovely garden setting - with some sun and some shade. We spent a lot of time relaxing there. The villa is set on a wooded hillside so is beautifully peaceful - there are some other houses nearby but it feels very secluded. We spend 2 weeks here and did not get bored at all - there are plenty of nearby day-trips to do including beaches, kayaking/paddle boarding on rivers plus Barcelos, Braga and Porto only 30-45 mins away. I would say you do need a car for this location if you want to see some of the local area - there is not really much within walking distance. Célia was a wonderful host - very helpful and on hand to answer questions but not at all intrusive. Our family had a fantastic holiday here, and we really did not want to leave!
5.0 / 5.0
Great property, host personable, kind and helpful, loads to do and see in the area.
5.0 / 5.0
This lovely house sits in a very peaceful setting in the countryside about an hour north of Porto. There were 7 adults in our party and at no time did the house feel cramped. Whether it's relaxing in the hammocks or by the pool it's a great place to return to after a busy day of sightseeing.
Would highly recommend this house
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful holiday at this property. The grounds include a forest / stream and bridge. the house is huge and the play area downstairs is vast.
We enjoyed our stay and relaxed by a lovely pool and on the vast patio area.
The local town (Barcelos) has one of the largest and most interesting weekly markets in Europe.
We can't recommend the property enough.
5.0 / 5.0
Grande y bonita
Es una casa espaciosa y cuidada al detalle. Los niños pasaron largos ratos en la piscina y jugando al futbolin y ping pong. El pueblo está un poco alejado, pero en el mismo pueblo hay un supermercado en el que se pueden hacer compras (no hay productos frescos como carne y pescado); para compras grandes, hay más supermercados a unos 14km. La dueña muy amable y pendiente de nuestras necesidades. Estancia recomendable.
5.0 / 5.0
Experiência inesquecível
As condições da casa e da propriedade são excelentes, capazes de fazer ultrapassar os condicionalismos que a tempestade Ellen nos impuseram. Os nossos agradecimentos aos anfitriões, que foram de uma gentileza e atenção inexcedíveis.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantástica estadia de Agosto
Se algum dia eu tinha imaginado uma boa estadia de Verão para a minha família, sem dúvida que esta casa superou a nossas expectativas. De facto, as fotografias estão abaixo da realidade, a casa é muito mais bonita.
A Dona Célia à entrada foi muito simpática e fez-nos sentir à vontade, como se a casa fosse nossa. Os pormenores da casa são enriquecedores. A casa está muito bem equipada para todas as necessidades que uma família possa ter para uma semana de férias. Foi-nos disponibilizado todo um equipamento diversificado para ocupar os tempos lúdicos. A internet é muito boa.
A casa e o espaço envolvente fizeram-nos sentir tão bem que nem sentimos necessidade de sair da propriedade.
Estávamos com algum receio em relação à higiene pelo Covid19, mas quando chegámos à casa, esta estava impecavelmente limpa e higienizada.
A vista da piscina e o jardim são fantásticos, assim como a piscina em si.
O único ponto negativo foi termos saído no dia programado.
Obrigada Dona Célia! Foi tudo muito bom!
5.0 / 5.0
reposant et agreable
très grande maison agréable reposante hors du temps merci fernando
ça ete un plaisir de passer du temps dans cette maison avec son parc sa piscine ces jeux on espere y revenir de tout coeur
n hesitez pas a venir dans ce havre de paix afin de vous ressourcer
maison tres bien equipé et propre
5.0 / 5.0
Tranquil,Beautiful - Much Nicer than the Photos -
What a wonderful home - completely understated by the pictures.
Calm, relaxing , well apointed - wonderful 'indoor/outdoor flow' with most bedrooms and bathrooms and the lounge areas all have direct access to the lovely open gardens via big 'french style' patio doors
Great base to explore the local area, we went to esposende and ofir/apulia twice to the beaches (lovely and clean/safe) and it only toom 25 minutes
Walking distance to basic but good quality local restaurants with homemade food and a couple of cafes with nice pastries/bread
But most of the time we sat by the lovely pool and explored the huge gardens and meadow area - the kids loved it playing 'hide and seek'
We are seriously thinking about comeing back next year
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely Holiday Home - Great Owners
Loved the house and the area - plenty to do and go and see all withing 20-25 minutes from the house
Weather was not brilliant but it did't stop us from having a great time
House super comfortable and well equipped and very large especially the downstairs lower floor
Loved the North of Portugal - friendly people
5.0 / 5.0
Great House - Great Location -Better than expected
We were recommended by a friend to go here, but we would have probably hesitated as the pictures don’t do the place justice.
The house is ‘up the street’ from a small local community - very quaint and friendly, and semi-rural. But we needn’t have worried anout beinb isolated because on the days we were not being lazy by the pool or wandering around the gardens and the land, we did 3 very easy day trips. Esposende and the super atlantic coast (amazing beaches - although was a little fresh in april) was only 25 minutes away - we also went to Braga for the day (superb place go to Bom Jesus and Sameiro) and finally we went to Porto (it took a little longer at 50 mins)
The house is actually huge - the downstairs space is vast! One huge room with an office desk area - a kids play house in the corner and a large lounge.
We were able to go for fresh cakes and bread every day or to have a coffee. Theres a couple of local eateries nearby - simple honest and cheap menu - well cooked by 2 old ladies and big portions (make sure you share a portion)
All in all a very nice holiday and a lovely part of portugal to visit. We normally go the algarve but its overpriced and the quality has suffered. So we will definitely be back to the North
Ted B
Extended Family - grandparents and 3 kids - 3, 7,11
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Viana do Castelo District?
The average price for a rental in Viana do Castelo District is $139 per night. This rental is $371 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Peaceful Home and 10000 m²Private Park, near Barcelos and Viana do Castelo . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Peaceful Home and 10000 m²Private Park, near Barcelos and Viana do Castelo . Enjoy the water!
Is Peaceful Home and 10000 m²Private Park, near Barcelos and Viana do Castelo pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Peaceful Home and 10000 m²Private Park, near Barcelos and Viana do Castelo ?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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