Countryside Manor House, seaside, self catering, amazing gardens
Villa in Viana do Castelo
24 guests · 7 bedrooms · 8 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this villa rental
Quinta do Bento Novo is located in the North of Portugal, near the Atlantic Coast. The house has a capacity of 18+ people, with 7 double rooms, several spacious living rooms, a large kitchen that is fully equipped and can easily accommodate 18 people. The centennial house has been recently remodeled, so you will be able to enjoy the beautiful characteristic architecture and also feel the comfort of modern houses (central heating, spacious bedrooms with private bathrooms). You will also enjoy the 40000 square meters of lands and beautiful gardens: you will be amazed by the enormous variety of plants, trees and flowers of the gardens, and take pleasure of the surrounding mountains and the stream that flows at the end of the property. The house is located in the small village of Perre, only 7 km away from Viana do Castelo, one of the most beautiful cities of Portugal, with a lot of history and culture to offer. The high quality Atlantic Beaches are only 8 km away.
The Region: Alto Minho has an enormous array of choices to offer you: amazing beaches, golf, tennis, swimming pools, spas, an extraordinary gastronomy, a very animated ambiance, fishing and hunting, water sports, trekking, historic villages, monuments, gardens, tourist circuits and a very contagious folk culture.
Come to discover the Province of the Minho, land of wine and folklore. And also, of castles, monasteries and churches that speaks of history, of villages full of monuments. Come to find Viana Castelo and the Lima River. Come to live the joy of the colourful popular parties.
The Farm: Originally built in 1892, Bento Novo was recently renovated to more comfortably accommodate our guests, but the beautiful characteristics of its buildings have been preserved. The contrast of schist and granite that can be found throughout the property emphasizes the harmony that exists between what nature has provided and man has embellished.
Bento Novo’s relaxing quiet atmosphere almost makes you forget how close you are to all the action that is happening in the surrounding area. So if you are looking for a relaxing get away or want to come and discover the Alto-Minho region’s rich natural and historical heritage and experience its sea side attractions, we hope you will make us a part of your unforgettable vacation.
The Region: Alto Minho has an enormous array of choices to offer you: amazing beaches, golf, tennis, swimming pools, spas, an extraordinary gastronomy, a very animated ambiance, fishing and hunting, water sports, trekking, historic villages, monuments, gardens, tourist circuits and a very contagious folk culture.
Come to discover the Province of the Minho, land of wine and folklore. And also, of castles, monasteries and churches that speaks of history, of villages full of monuments. Come to find Viana Castelo and the Lima River. Come to live the joy of the colourful popular parties.
The Farm: Originally built in 1892, Bento Novo was recently renovated to more comfortably accommodate our guests, but the beautiful characteristics of its buildings have been preserved. The contrast of schist and granite that can be found throughout the property emphasizes the harmony that exists between what nature has provided and man has embellished.
Bento Novo’s relaxing quiet atmosphere almost makes you forget how close you are to all the action that is happening in the surrounding area. So if you are looking for a relaxing get away or want to come and discover the Alto-Minho region’s rich natural and historical heritage and experience its sea side attractions, we hope you will make us a part of your unforgettable vacation.
Amenities
Pool
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Viana do Castelo
££££
Reviews
10.0
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.
10.0
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!!
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
Very nice This is a very relaxing place situated next to Porto
Excellent very beautiful
Paulo the owner was wonderful
He was such a nice person and very helpful
10.0
Beautiful and peaceful
We had an amazing stay at the qunita. It's even more beautiful than the photos, especially the gardens. We were a party of 9 and there was plenty of room to be together and also to have privacy. We requested breakfast every morning and had fresh squeezed oranges from the garden as well as fresh rolls, croissants and eggs. Lourdes the gardener brought us produce and taught us how to make fava beans. Paulo was responsive to our every inquiry both before and during our stay. The surrounding area is beautiful and we liked being close to Viana do Castelo and beaches.
10.0
Perfect House for Groups!
Amazingly spacious house with interior and exterior chill out areas and extraordinary gardens.
It was nice, clean and it's better than the pictures.
We can only really recommend it particularly with a big group or familly. Also, really close to the beaches, great for surfing (10-20 minutes).
10.0
Best Rural Vacation Rental Ever
Magnificent, roomy, historical family Manor with modern updates including great beds and ensuite for every bedroom. The owner Paulo was a wonderful host, who provided free range of the beautiful farm, grounds and gardens. He arranged for a driver for us on very short notice. We made and drank litres of orange juice every morning, had access to fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables. The gardener gave us a cooking lesson and samples of her own wines. We arranged for breakfast a couple of mornings. The homemade jams made by our hosts mother were delicious. Every morning a big bag of fresh Portuguese buns were on our door step. What we enjoyed most was just hanging out at the manor. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook on days we stayed "home". The village of Perre had everything we needed, some good restaurants, bakeries and grocers. It was a very good stay.
10.0
The house and gardens were fantastic, perfect for a large group (12)
The house was beautiful, spacious and clean with many areas to just sit and relax. The gardens are absolutely amazing, beautiful water features and incredible selection of plants and trees.
Paulo and his wife were very helpful. Paulo even arranged a doctors appointment for one unfortunate member of the group who needed medical attention. I cannot recommend this place enough, the pictures do not do it justice. We would certainly return again.
10.0
Garten Eden
Wir hatten leider nur eine Nacht im Gite de Bento Novo gebucht, da wir eine Rundreise durch Portugal geplant hatten. Das Gite de Bento Novo ist eine unglaublich schöne Quinta. Sie liegt zwar etwas abseits, aber dadurch ist es sehr ruhig. Wir konnten uns die Zimmer ansehen. Diese waren alle mit alten stilvollen Möbeln eingerichtet. Auch unser Bett war sehr bequem. Am Bad gab es nichts zu beanstanden, Die Gartenanlage war in unseren Augen ein kleines Paradies. Alles schön verwachsen mit verschlungenen Wegen. Man durfte auch uneingeschränkt Obst pflücken. Bei uns gab es Orangen, Kiwis und Äpfel. Wir waren zwar die einzigen Gäste dort (Nachsaison), aber trotzdem wurde uns am nächsten Morgen ein perfektes Frühstück gemacht, mit frischen Kaffee und frischgepreßtem Orangensaft, frischen Semmeln, Rührei, selbstgemachter Marmeladen, Müsli usw. Einfach nur lecker! Die Quinta Gite de Bento Novo ist auf jeden Fall eine Reise wert!
10.0
Best Vacations Ever!
Our stay at Quinta do Bento Novo was just marvellous.
We have no words to express how delighted we are with our decision on this house.
It's the only place I've seen where the place is actually best than its photos!
We are a family of 16 and growing divided by three generations, with different preferences and all of us have really enjoyed this farm.
It's one of a kind, huge gardens and house, good exterior and interior spaces to cook or have dinner and rest, great gastronomy, fresh fish available everywhere, you wake up hearing birds and oh, the smell of Nature!
There are fruit in the farm that you can eat, a stone tank that we used as a pool, you can ask the gardener to bring you fresh vegetables every day, I really have no words to express such a wonderful time we had in Quinta do Bento Novo.
I recommend without any reservations.
10.0
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 !!
8.0
Spacious Accommodation in beautiful surroundings
We visited for 2 weeks with 9 grandchildren ( ages 6 mths - 13 yrs),and their parents. The villa was perfect for us, plenty of space & the most wonderful garden. We all loved it especially the children, who could only be enticed to the local beaches with difficulty.
We would recommend some improvements to the kitchen area which had inadequate facilities for self catering for 18. There were only 2 power sockets and the gas hob was not fully functional.
Otherwise we were all sad to leave and would be very happy to return
10.0
Accommodation to remember !
Excellent accommodation with all the trimmings for a peaceful stay. Paulo went out of his way to greet us at the property and to make us feel 'at home'. not to mention useful tips and places to visit.
The property itself is maintained to a high standard and the maid service was very friendly and thorough.
Peace and tranquility can be found in the extensive shaded gardens and water features.
Boutiques, good restaurants and beaches are close at hand and overall, the property is well situated for touring northern Portugal. Altogether a property which we can highly recommend.
10.0
It couldn't have been better
It was such a lovely place. From there you can reach so many nice places with the car in a few minutes. The house is big enough for a group. One day some of us stayed just in the garden as it is awesome there. I can more then recommend it for a group around 20 people. Don't miss it.
10.0
Un endroit paisible!!
Une maison tout à fait charmante. Endroit très propre. Proprios sympathiques et attentionnés, fiers de leur domaine. L'un d'eux a même pris le temps de venir à ma rencontre lorsque je me suis perdue. Parfait pour la détente et décrocher du quotidien. À moins de 15 minutes de Viana Do Castelo et de l'Océan Atlantique. J'y retournerais sans hésiter. Je recommande cet endroit sans réserve.
10.0
An Ideal Location
We had a group of 10 adults who used Bento Novo as their base for a week of history, food and wine exploring in Northern Portugal. It could not have been a better location. The house is excellent! The location is close to interesting towns as well as auto routes if you wish to venture a bit further. And then there are the wonderful grounds! Each day our group could simply wander a bit after a day of touring and before we began to prepare dinner. A very relaxing place to stay!
Since we knew we would get going early each morning we elected to have breakfast provided for us. Excellent decision.
Elisabeta and Paulo were great help in providing some directions and ideas on directions and place to try.
We look forward to visiting again.
10.0
Endroit parfait
C’est l’endroit parfait pour passer des beaux jours de repos, en profitant de la tranquillité de la campagne et de l’atmosphère unique du Nord du Portugal. La maison est très belle et pittoresque (les jardins sont magnifiques) et l'accueil était parfait.
Avec une localisation très favorable : Au cœur de la campagne, et proche de la belle ville de Viana do Castelo, j’y recommande un séjour à tous qui aiment être bien accueilli et qui aiment la tradition. C’est le choix idéal pour connaître le nord du Portugal (il ne faut surtout pas rater la gastronomie de la région).
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Viana do Castelo?
The average price for a rental in Viana do Castelo is £63 per night. This rental is £339 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Countryside Manor House, seaside, self catering, amazing gardens . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Countryside Manor House, seaside, self catering, amazing gardens . Enjoy the water!
Is Countryside Manor House, seaside, self catering, amazing gardens pet friendly?
Yes! This villa is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Countryside Manor House, seaside, self catering, amazing gardens ?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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