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Renovated farmhouse in idyllic rural setting with pool and magnificent views

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Outdoor pool
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9220 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Renovated farmhouse in idyllic rural setting with pool and magnificent views

Lovely 4 bedroom renovated stone farmhouse in an idyllic rural setting in the hills of northern Portugal. Within easy reach of Porto airport, 90 kms away. A place to get away from it all and completely unwind. Be as lazy or as active as you like. Ideal for those who love the countryside, authentic areas and the great outdoors. Hills and forests on your doorstep. 20 minutes to the scenic river Minho on the border with Spain. 25 minutes to beautiful blue-flag, white-sand beaches. Large secluded garden on terraces with pool, barbecue area and magnificent views of the valley and surrounding hills. Sleeps 9, ideal for families and groups. Spacious and fully-equipped open-plan kitchen/living room. 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Central-heating in all rooms, plus two log fireplaces. Table football and games in the adega (old winery) where there is also a bar and extra dishwasher. This games room leads out onto the barbecue area with a large outside dining table under the olive tree, with views across the valley to the mountains. Large selection of books in English. The salt water pool is fenced in with lockable gates, and this also has panoramic views. There are lots of nice walks in the area, straight out of the house. And there's much to explore in the area, from beaches, rivers and mountains, to old villages, farmer markets and restaurants. As day trips, Porto, Peneda-Gerês National Park and Galicia in Spain are all good ideas. We're officially registered for tourism as an Alojamento Local. We've been doing holiday rentals here since 2008 and we've had lots of happy guests. Summer is the most popular time to visit, but it's a lovely place to visit year-round.

Property manager

Adria Corrie(owner)

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2368 sq ft (220 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Just one per booking

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 indicated 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 11398/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Vila Nova de Cerveira, Minho

What's nearby

  • Rio Minho Aquamuseum - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Miradouro do Cervo - 18 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Praia Fluvial do Taboão - Festival Paredes De Coura - 19 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Moledo do Minho Beach - 57 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Vila Praia de Ancora Beach - 58 min drive - 33.5 km

Getting around

  • Vila Nova de Cerveira Station - 28 min drive
  • Vigo (VGO-Peinador) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cerva Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Piazza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Foral Dom Dinis - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Glutão - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Abrigo das Andorinhas-Restauração - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Renovated farmhouse in idyllic rural setting with pool and magnificent views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Renovated farmhouse in idyllic rural setting with pool and magnificent views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Renovated farmhouse in idyllic rural setting with pool and magnificent views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated farmhouse in idyllic rural setting with pool and magnificent views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Renovated farmhouse in idyllic rural setting with pool and magnificent views located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Biennial Art Foundation of Cerveira, Fluvial da Lenta Beach, and Castelinho Leisure Park. Vila Nova de Cerveira Church and Vila Nova de Cerveira Castle are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Renovated farmhouse in idyllic rural setting with pool and magnificent views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa in a peaceful location
The villa had all amenities for a relaxing, peaceful break in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fabulous ‘away from it all’ place
A beautiful part of Portugal and the house was perfect for our holiday of 2 families - 4 adults and 4 children.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect stay
Adria's house is beautiful and she is a perfect host. Thanks Adria also for the wonderful english tea ;)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helcio L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Uma estadia memorável
We had a very good time together as a family. It helped that the house is so fully furnished and you can can find virtually all you need in there!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Beautiful Villa in fantastic Location
Thankyou for such a wonderful holiday. The villa was very spacious, clean and tastefully decorated and comfortably furnished . It has a large pool that isn’t overlooked and fantastic views. We would definitely come back .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Merel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house with beautiful pool and view!
A fantastic lovely house! Lots of space and privacy. A nice pool. A great and beautifully maintained garden. And the view was to die for. We enjoyed our stay very much. Fully equipped house. The hostess was very friendly, responded very quickly to messages and was able to help us when we needed something. Thank you very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Villa, great location.
My family consisted five adults, two children aged 5 and two infants. The Villa is in a beautiful location on a hillside overlooking a valley, if you are seeking seclusion, peace and quiet and out of the rat race, this is for you. A very well appointed Villa, well equipped a lovely pool and garden area that the kids really enjoyed and is ideal for barbecues. The owner Adria was lovely too, very helpful and her attention to detail was great. Would certainly recommend this place to others. Ray and family August 2022
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Graham C.

An outstanding holiday in a wonderful house
This property is a beautiful old renovated farmhouse, well equipped and big enough for nine of us. The views are spectatular and eating our evening meal on the terrace looking down over the valley was a real highlight of the day. The pool is large and carefully fenced in. The children had many happy hours there. Northern Portugal is a great place to be and Adria was always on hand if we needed her, as a good host. Many thanks. We would love to come again one day.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Yuval E., Concord, MA, USA

Superb vacation! Great house, setting & area.
We are the 5th to review and we second all that was said before. We have spent a week during August 2011: two families with a total of 4 adults and 4 kids; 6,7 and 8 years old. House was plenty big and comfortable for our group. We are lucky enough to spend over 12 weeks every year on vacation in Europe and the US, always renting houses for our family. This is definitely one of those properties that as you walk in you immediately realize the photos and description on the internet DO NOT do it justice - it is MUCH better. The only real problem is that once you settle in, next to the swimming pool, you no longer feel like leaving to explore the area....

10/10 Excellent

Karine P., Satigny, Suisse

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Portugal 2023
very nice place and classical house in the mountain with incredible view and nice swimming pool we had a lovelytime here with the whole family, 9 pax and 2 dogs you just have to keep in mind you are tucked in the mountain and need about 30mn to the next supermarket, but this was just perfect for us from there you can easely visit Braga, Porto, Guimaraes, Ponte de Lima etc... and go to the sea it was perfect also with the dogs as there are many hiking trails in the mountains just around the house thank you Adria, it was nice to meet you
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

María Ángeles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A relaxing time in a beautiful sourrounding
Very nice house well equipped and looked after and a quiet an beautiful landscape
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfekt zum Entspannen....
Gern wieder!!! Wir haben 10 schöne Tage in dem traditionellen Haus verbracht. Wer Ruhe und Entspannung sucht ist dort richtig. Das Grundstück ist sehr gepflegt. Aussicht und Pool außergewöhnlich. Das Haus sehr geräumig und gut ausgestattet. Die Kommunikation mit der Gastgeberin lief problemlos.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Group of 8
The property was fantastic and exactly as advertised. It was clean and everything we needed was available. It was ideal for our group and everyone really enjoyed their stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

María del Carmen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CASA DAS OLIVEIRAS - COVAS
La casa es tal cual se ven en las fotos, preciosa... Hemos pasado unos magníficos días, muchas gracias Adria por todo. Volveremos!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHARRIER F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cadre idyllique
Très belle maison dans un cadre verdoyant avec une vue à 360 . Séjour au calme en famille et amis dans le nord du Portugal qui reste une superbe région à découvrir.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Wolf-Dieter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Idyllisch gelegenes Haus mit pool
Großes Haus. Etwas einsam gelegen, mit schönem Blick ins Tal. Auto unbedingt notwendig. Schöner Pool, aber leider sind die Sonnenliegen kaputt und müssen unbedingt ausgetauscht werden. Sonst recht gute Ausstattung. Sehr netter Service, Frühstück- Erstaustattung im Kühlschrank. Schöner Garten.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graça K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastisch familiehuis op het Portugese platteland!
Met ons gezin en de familie (7) hebben we genoten van een heerlijke week in dit fantastische huis. Het is stijlvol en compleet ingericht, je grijpt nergens op mis. De omgeving is landelijk en rustig. Je hebt een mooi uitzicht over de valei en in het zwembad is het goed vertoeven. Bij aankomst waren er verse broodjes, melk en zelfs een flesje wijn. We hebben ons erg welkom gevoeld. De gastvrijheid van Adria en haar coöperatie en flexibiliteit zijn ons erg goed bevallen. Echt een paradijs in Noord Portugal op een uurtje rijden van Porto!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paulo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Um fim de semana excelente
Estivemos em Covas, um fim de semana excelente. Claro que o tempo ajudou. Mas a casa e as suas comodidades foram imprecindiveis. A piscina e a sua vista permitiram usufruir do sol de uma forma unica. Vamos voltar!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fátima A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ferias 2021 de 21 a 31 de Agosto
Casa excelente com uma vista muita bonita - tranquila não nos faltou nada tem todo o tipo de eletrodomésticos muito uteis. foram 10 dias ótimos e podemos ter connosco os nossos patudos. Adoramos - podemos voltar certamente. obrigado à Srª Adrian muito gentil e presente sempre e quando solicitada. Um grande beijinho
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francisco M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recanto verde
Muito obrigado por nos ter recebido neste recanto verde e com uma vista deslumbrante. Foram uns bons dias de descanso, jogos, brincadeira e contacto com a natureza. Bem haja por manter este refugio maravilhoso! Um abraço, francisco e família
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Luisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Um Ótimo refúgio inserido na natureza
A propriedade correspondeu às expetativas, é um ótimo local para umas férias em família sobretudo com crianças pequenas. A casa é muito espaçosa e equipada com tudo o que é necessário e os locais no exterior muito bonitos. A piscina é muito boa e as vistas são fantásticas. O local é super tranquilo rodeado de natureza.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

MARIA TERESA R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Una casa con encanto
Un entorno muy bonito. La casa es ideal para ir con niños y disfrutar de la piscina. Es tal y como se describe en el anuncio. Totalmente recomendable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Léa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boa estadia
A casa é maior do que aparenta nas fotos. Bom jardim e piscina. Localização ideal para descansar. Boa receção com pão fresco e charcutaria fresca.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pedro C., Carnaxide, Lisboa, Portugal

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Agosto 2020
Obrigado pela óptima semana. A casa é linda e adorámos os pormenores que nos proporcionaram uma boa estadia. O sítio é maravilhoso. Vale a pena voltar.

10/10 Excellent

Evelien D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heerlijk huis, prachtig uitzicht.
Een heerlijk familiehuis met een prachtig uitzicht en privé zwembad. Het huis ligt iets in de bergen In een prachtige, groene omgeving. Het dorpje is klein, maar heeft 2 kleine winkeltjes en 3 koffiebarretjes/ restaurants. Een prachtige plek voor een heerlijke vakantie.