Our family of four spent one week at Virginia's home in early July 2024. Here is our review: The house is big, especially the bedrooms The kitchen is very well equipped We loved the daily bread delivery and home-made jams The bedrooms were cool due to stone construction Parking was right at the door Access was a bit steep and winding but we got used to it The pool deck has a great view and comfortable lounging furniture Pool temperature was perfect The grocery store was an easy 10-minute drive in Taipas During our stay, we visited Braga, Guimaraes, Porto, Parque Geres, Douro Valley, Bom Jesus We would return without hesitation. If available for your dates you should book it without hesitation.

This comfortable and well-appointed country farm, situated in northern Portugal, offers spectacular vistas and interesting places nearby to visit that include Braga, Guimaraes and Porto. Our host, Virginia, and her family were delightful, as were her two dogs, eight chickens and three Cameroon sheep. Many thoughtful gestures, such as fresh bread every morning, and suggestions about places to see or local restaurants to experience, and and a host with a kind and helpful personality insured that we had a very positive and enjoyable week.

We would highly recommend staying at Quinta Tapada. We were extremely well looked after and the property was in a beautiful location, with all the amenities you could wish for; Satellite TV, Netflix, Vinho Verde from the vineyard and friendly dogs to pet and walk in the woods with! The pool was a particular hit with the children, with fantastic views over the valley from the poolside. Some really good recommendations from Virginia on places to eat and visit. We felt very relaxed and sorry to leave by the end of the week.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Quinta da Tapada as a family of four. The accommodation is superb, spacious and a wonderful combination of old world charm blending perfectly with the modern convenience of a fully equipped kitchen and two modern bathrooms. The setting is first class and the views, especially from the swimming pool, are breathtaking. The abundance of vines growing around the property along with the numerous trees offered plenty of shaded areas to escape the Summer Sun. The interior of the farmhouse maintained a perfect temperature due to the thick granite walls. What made this stay extra special was our lovely hosts Virginia and Jose, who, along with their children (and the two dogs and cat) made us feel very welcome. They made sure not to intrude on our privacy but were always available to problem solve if required. Virginia provided us with some very welcome groceries upon our arrival. She gave us ideas regarding places to visit in the area, arranged for a wheelchair for my Mother in Law and made sure that it was onsite upon our arrival. It is these actions that make staying at Quinta da Tapada such a memorable time.

Well the title says it all really! Virginia went above and beyond her remit helping us arrange things prior to our arrival and up until the very last minute we left the property, I can’t praise her enough. The property and surrounding gardens is the perfect place to get away from it all, the pool is in a raised area with great views down the valley. Restaurants and supermarkets are within a few miles radius which is ideal. I can’t recommend this property enough. I would like to thank Virginia and her family once again for their hospitality.

Amazing house with a lot of space, very clean and well equipped. Everything was exactly as described and even better than the pictures. We enjoyed it to the fullest and would love to stay there again. Virginia is very lovely and dedicated and quick in answering any questions.

Virginia's place is one of the best we've stayed in during the year we have spent in Portugal! It's impossible to get bored on her property because it is full of fun things to do: a beautiful swimming pool, ping pong, a workout/dance room, board games, friendly dogs and a cat, trails to explore around the house. And we couldn't even begin to see all of the incredible sights nearby. But what is most special about this place is the hospitality of this lovely, interesting and kind family: we instantly felt welcomed and surrounded by abundance, warm hearts, and inspiration. They even bought a computer chair for our stay because we told them we'd need to work for a couple days while we were there! Virginia is kind and generous, full of enthusiasm and adventure. It's great to see someone so enjoying the experience of being a host and sharing her inspiring life with others. More than a vacation rental, this place is an experience. If you stay here you will be making memories you'll treasure for a long time.

Our stay was perfect, we couldn't have asked for more. Virginia and her family were very accommodating and excellent company. Virginia was there on a moments notice and the accomodation, even though it is on a shared property with the hosts, was very private and secluded with its own entrances and is very well sound isolated. The property was gated so we felt comfortable with our 4 year old running mostly free playing with the cat and chickens. The home sits on top of a hill on a very private road with a beautiful overlook of the cities in the valley. We happened to pick the only rainy week in months but with a cozy wood stove we still enjoyed the time "stuck" inside. We forgot boots and Virginia even found boots that fit our son so he could run around and splash in the puddles. When we arrived Virginia had a welcome Quiche and some basic food supplies waiting for us because she wanted to make sure we didn't have to go out after a long trip in. The inside of the home was very child friendly (no stairs, no particularly fragile decorations around, etc.),the beds were good quality, everything was very clean and well kept, and there is a ton of space. We are only a family of 4 but I suspect you still would not be bumping elbows even if you filled all of the beds. The kitchen was well equipped and spacious. Summary: this isn't just a stay, its a unique opportunity to make new friends and meet amazing people, while still having the privacy of a more isolated accommodation.