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Vila Franca House, former Mother House of the centenary Quinta de Vila Franca

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Vila Franca House, former Mother House of the centenary Quinta de Vila Franca

Casa de Vila Franca is the old mother house of the centenary (1892) Quinta de Vila Franca. Inheritance of Carlos Silva and Conceição Teixeira, former owners, is now owned by the Silva Ferreira family, who recently decided to make it available to welcome guests.
The house offers a privileged view of the magnificent landscape of the river Tâmega and the vineyards of the property, providing the modest and calm of the rural territories of the Minho region.
It is a place that provides comfort, serenity, tranquility and rest conditions to enjoy nature. Simultaneously, the house is located about an hour from the main urban centers of the northern region (such as Porto, Braga, Guimarães, Vila Real or Chaves), with good access. It is within the Vinho Verde Demarcated Region and only about fifty kilometers from the Alto Douro Wine Region, the oldest wine region in the world and classified by UNESCO as an Intangible World Heritage Site.
Guests have at their disposal exclusively an excellent pool with natural lawn and a garden between the house and the gate of the property.
It is important to highlight the rich fauna and flora in the property and in the surroundings. The Tâmega River and the mouth of the Louredo River, about a hundred meters from the house, also reinforce the beauty of the Quinta and the views of the house. Also noteworthy are the old levadas of the irrigation system of the Quinta and the wine mills built in granite stones, as well as the vineyards and the magnificent walking paths they offer.
The house offers a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable living room, 3 bedrooms, all with private bathroom and a service bathroom. It also has cable TV and internet.

Property manager

Maria Ferreira

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Bidet

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1615 sq ft (150 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 59129/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Cavez, Braga

What's nearby

  • Monastery of Saint Miguel of Refojos Garden - 15 min drive
  • Cabeceiras de Basto Town Hall - 15 min drive
  • Chapel of Our Lady Fatima - 16 min drive
  • Parque Natural do Alvao - 45 min drive
  • Parque Aquático de Amarante - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Vila Real (VRL) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Churrasqueira do Paço - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante O Mineiro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cafetaria A Cave - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Caneiro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪restaurante O Botas - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Vila Franca House, former Mother House of the centenary Quinta de Vila Franca have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Vila Franca House, former Mother House of the centenary Quinta de Vila Franca pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Vila Franca House, former Mother House of the centenary Quinta de Vila Franca ?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Vila Franca House, former Mother House of the centenary Quinta de Vila Franca ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vila Franca House, former Mother House of the centenary Quinta de Vila Franca located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly villa is within 12 mi (20 km) of Monastery of Saint Miguel of Refojos Garden, Chapel of Our Lady Fatima, and Cabeceiras de Basto Town Hall. Ludico de Celorico de Basto Park and Celorico De Basto Tourism Center are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Vila Franca House, former Mother House of the centenary Quinta de Vila Franca Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

J F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views, fabulous pool
Stayed for 10 nights - highly recommended
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Host and a beautiful place
When we arrived, we met with Maria who is a lovely person. She showed us the hole house and was always reachable for any questions we had. It is a wonderful quiet place with an oustanding pool. We loved our days there. Thank you so much Maria!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lieu exceptionnel
Que dire de cette superbe propriété, une vue exceptionnelle, un cadre dépaysant et apaisant. On se sent tout de suite privilégié d'y être Une propriétaire ADORABLE et disponible, encore merci Maria. 😗
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mooi uitzicht over de wijnstokken vanuit een heerlijk zwembad
Wij zijn zeer vriendelijk ontvangen en hebben een heerlijk verblijf gehad op dit mooie landgoed.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Juan Ramón G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Buen sitio para veranear
La propietaria muy agradable y accesible, la ubicación y el paraje perfecto, y la casa espectacular
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

filiep d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Goed verblijf
Fantastic verblijf
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eurico B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sossego absoluto para relaxar.
Propriedade excelente localizada numa zona de sossego absoluto, com todas as comodidades e condições para descansar. Proprietários muito simpáticos e prestáveis. Uma excelente experiência seguramente a repetir.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elodie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Au calme, vue sur les vignes
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour au sein de la propriété de Vila Franca. Au calme, très belle vue sur les vignes, équipée d'une grande piscine. Nous en avons profité pour découvrir Porto, Amarante, Guimarez et sommes tombés sous le charme du Portugal. Propriétaires très à l'écoute et disponibles. Bonne continuation !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parfait
Nous avons passé quelques jours dans la propriété de Maria et c’était un plaisir . La Quinta est tres belle , grande et tres bien entretenu, vous ne manquerez de rien et chacun y trouvera un coin d’intimité. Nous étions avec 2 enfants en bas âge et aucun problèmes. Merci à Maria pour sa gentillesse et disponibilité 😊 nous reviendrons passer quelques jours dans ce lieu reposant et sublime au milieu des vignes . À bientôt
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

eric g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beau séjour dans une propriété de rêve
Très bon accueil de la propriétaire dans cette vaste maison familiale munie d'une piscine extraordinaire. Belle région forestière, qui nous a notamment permis de découvrir Guimaraes et Porto.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

José M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Regresso ao Século XIX
A propriedade está inserida numa vasta quinta vinícola. A casa é toda em pedra fazendo-nos recuar no tempo para épocas de monarquia no século XIX, mas com todo o conforto do século XXI. A simpatia dos proprietários é de realçar. sempre com um sorriso quando nos viam e sempre disponíveis para qualquer coisas que necessitássemos. O ambiente é extremamente sossegado e longe da confusão das cidades.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelente e descontraída estadia
Estadia óptima e muito relaxante, ambiente excelente, proprietários muito amáveis e simpáticos. Uma excelente experiência num local lindíssimo, sossegado e relaxante. Experiência a repetir de verão ou inverno.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diogo L., Guimarães

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelente
A propriedade é ainda melhor do que as fotos aparentam! Cozinha muito bem equipada tal como os quartos. Zona da piscina impecável, totalmente sem razão de queixa.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria João A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ótima estadia
Foi uma experiência 5estrelas. Tivemos uma otima estadia, graças à hospitalidade com que fomos recebidos e tratados e às condições que a casa oferece. Esperamos voltar.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Camila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Semana fantástica com amigos
A casa surpreendeu completamente as nossas expectativas e fomos recebidos nas melhores condições! Nunca pensámos que a vista fosse tão agradável e que a localização fosse tão boa. Cabeceiras de Basto é definitivamente um destino ao qual queremos voltar ☺️
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extraordinário Lugar
Indescritível a beleza e paz do local. Anfitriões adoráveis. Parece que estamos sozinhos no mundo. Mas, a 5 minutos da civilização.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ana E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Férias em família
A propriedade é enorme e a paisagem lindíssima e relaxante. A casa é grande, bem equipada e a piscina 5 estrelas. A alma da casa é sem dúvida a anfitriã que pela sua amabilidade e disponibilidade tornou a estadia muito reconfortante. É um lugar cheio de história. Foi uma excelente experiência. Parabéns
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

esmeralda f.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Muito mau
Falta de privacidade!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa con ecanto
Un lugar precioso y agradable, con unas vistas increíbles. La piscina uno de los grandes atractivos de la estancia. Volvería a repetir sin duda.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Teba S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacaciones ideales
El alojamiento es increíble. Por tamaño, por situación si buscas tranquilidad, por paisajes, por comodidad de habitaciones y baños, y qué decir de la piscina... increíble con las vistas a los viñedos. Hemos pasado unas vacaciones perfectas, algo a lo que también ha contribuido la amabilidad y disponibilidad de la familia si hemos necesitado cualquier cosa. Nos fuimos con bastante pena, y volveremos seguro. Un beso a la familia y gracias por todo.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time!
We are a large family of 8 and really had a good time in the house, the pool, the BBQ and in the area. Lovely house and wonderful surroundings if you look for quietness and simplicity. Very warm and lovely owners.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Mathieu R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merveilleux Sejour
Nous avons passé d excellentes vacances dans un domaine magnifique. Accueil très chaleureux. Nous reviendrons, merci encore à Maria

10/10 Excellent

Joana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfeito
Excelente propriedade. Ótima estadia.

10/10 Excellent

Helena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maravilhoso!
Paisagem deslumbrante. Localização ideal para uns dias em sossego absoluto. Casa espaçosa e confortável. Agradecemos a disponibilidade e simpatia da Maria.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Noémie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un petit coin de paradis.
Nous avons découvert une magnifique propriété au milieu des vignes, avec une grande piscine idéale pour les enfants ! Séjour reposant dans un cadre idyllique ! Maria nous a accueilli très chaleureusement et nous la remercions encore. Nous recommandons vivement cette location.