This lovely granite house is in a fabulous location with spectacular views across the vineyard, down to the River Tamega and the valley beyond. The house was cool even when it was hot outside. The pool area was beautifully maintained and the swimming pool was a joy to swim in to cool down. We enjoyed sitting on the upstairs verandah at the end of the day, with a glass of vinho verde from the vineyard, watching the sun go down. We ate at several local restaurants and enjoyed the typical Portuguese dishes with a glass of wine at very reasonable prices. We found it an interesting area to explore and were delighted to come across small villages were time appeared to have stood still. Our ensuite rooms were clean and comfortable and the house was well equipped for the six of us. I would recommend staying here to discover a little of the real Portugal.

Large, traditional house set in the grounds of a vineyard, totally secluded. Property was spotlessly clean on arrival and well equipped. Owners very friendly and quick to respond to queries. Comfortable bedrooms all en-suite. Large reception rooms, however we spent most of our time eating outside or sitting on the veranda surrounding the house. Pool area set away from the house, however it is very pretty and large with plenty of space to sit or for kids to play. 10 minutes drive from nearest town with supermarkets, cafes etc and close to larger roads making visits to larger towns such as Guimaraes, Braga & Chaves very easy. Straightforward drive from Porto Airport. Would thoroughly recommend.

The villa is located on the upper side of a valley overlooking the River Tamega and extensive vineyards - the owners produce a very drinkable Vinho Verde and at just 3 Euros a bottle!!! The location is very peaceful. There's a terrace for breakfast and a first floor balcony for after dinner drinks and a clear sky full of stars. The four of us thought it one of the best villas we've ever stayed in, very well equipped and everything working properly . The villa was spotlessly clean. In the courtyard there is a fresh water spring, we stopped buying bottled water on day 2 and drank the spring water. The swimming pool is very well maintained and has a wonderful panoramic view. We would seriously consider returning here in the next few years. But maybe next time for 2 weeks. Thank-you Helena and Juliana!

Starting with 30” thick granite walls with h beautiful custom doors and windows. Then go to wonderful pool or swing softly in a hammy, you can’t go wrong. Comfy beds, nice bathrooms. Great furnishings. A keeper.

We spent a very relaxing holiday in July-August 2018. When we arrived Geraldine gave us an elaborate tour of the house and the grounds. She provided us with all the useful information: restaurants, shops, accommodation......She even guided us by car to the local restaurants and supermarkets. On Sunday evening she came back with a coffee machine (which was highly appreciated) and some vegetables from her own garden. She's a real gem. She's only a phone call away and will do anything to help you if necessary. Thank you very much for the effort. During the first week of our stay it was scorching hot but the pool, the many shaded areas in the garden and the cool interior of the house came to the rescue. We thoroughly enjoyed walking through the vineyards to the river, exploring the grounds, chilling by the pool, going on excursions. The pool is a little walk (about 100m) from the house but since we could use the fridge, toilet and shower in the poolhouse, that was not a problem at all. The views from the pool and the balcony of the house are incredible: you can sit, relax and enjoy them for hours on end. We were a group of four and the house and grounds provided ample space: spacious interior, well-equipped kitchen, good-sized bedrooms and bathrooms..... We had breakfast near the kitchen, lunch at the poolhouse, drinks before dinner at the pool for which the little shaded area, the wooden table and chairs are ideal. Doing the shopping is quite easy: Cavez has a small shop for groceries, Arco de Baûhle is a convenient 10 minutes' drive to local butchers, bakers, mini-supermarkets, restaurants, Cabaceiros de Basto has a weekly market, Continente..... One call to Geraldine and we could even order the Villa Franca wine which Joseph delivered to our doorstep in the mornings! A useful tip since the wine is excellent. We adored staying at the villa and will certainly consider coming back.