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.

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!

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!

Great property, host personable, kind and helpful, loads to do and see in the area.

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

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.

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.

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.