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Front view of house
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View from rear bedrooms
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The property is ideally located equally for relaxing in the sun by the pool or for exploring the area's beautiful scenery and the rich cultural heritage of Northern Portugal. There are 2 double bedrooms, a lounge with a sofabed, a fully equipped bathroom, a further separate WC and a kitchen. There is a small garden at the front and a larger garden to the rear of the property with lawns, flowers and fruit trees as well as a swimming pool. The property has air conditioning/heating in the bedrooms and the lounge, with heating also available in the bathroom.
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The lounge
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Bedroom
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Rental periods |
Per week |
| June - 13 September 2008 |
400 euros |
| 13 September - 31 October |
300 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in euros.
Payments are accepted in euros or the UK Pounds equivalent.
Changeover day
Changeover day is flexible.
| Accommodation |
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| Bedrooms: |
Bedroom 1 with double bed.
Bedroom 2 with double bed.
Sofabed available in the lounge. |
| Bathrooms: |
Bathroom with bath/shower over, WC, basin and bidet.
Separate WC. Hairdryer available.
Changing room/WC by the poolside. |
| Kitchen: |
Cooker, hob, fridge, microwave, kettle, coffee maker, toaster. Full sets of crockery, cutlery, glasses and cooking equipment. |
| Utility Room: |
Use of a washing machine and drying facilities. Iron and ironing board available. |
| Living Rooms: |
Main lounge with sofabed and sofa, plus easy chairs, TV with DVD and stereo system. Dining table for 6 people. Double French windows open to a porch in the front garden. |
| Other: |
Wireless Internet access available in all rooms. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
Towels and bedlinen are included. The property is cleaned weekly. Additional maid service may be available on request.
Beach/swimming towels supplied. |
Notes on accommodation
The owner lives in separate accommodation on the premises for maintenance purposes and is usually available for any particular requests.
Children of all ages are very welcome. There is a paddling pool and sandpit, a table tennis table and a selection of toys etc. The garden is safely enclosed with gates separating the different sections.
| Amenities/Facilities provided |
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
fridge |
| microwave |
washing machine |
tumble dryer |
iron/ironing board |
| satellite tv |
tv |
telephone |
internet access |
| air conditioning |
room fans |
cot |
high chair |
| barbecue |
private pool (for sole use of guests) |
pets accepted |
Outside
The main garden is to the rear of the property and off-street car parking is available. The pool is for private use and is approximately 7x5m. There is a large patio area around the pool and shady, secluded areas in other parts of the garden. Pool furniture and sun chairs, umbrellas and garden furniture are provided. There is a changing room with WC by the pool. A barbecue is available.
Coast/Beach
The coast, consisting of many long sandy beaches to the North and South of Porto, some with surfing facilities, is approximately 30/40 minutes' drive.
Golf
There are several golf courses within a 30-45 minute drive, both in Amarante and on the coast to the North and South of Porto.
Special interest holidays
Short courses in holiday Portuguese and personally guided day and/or half day tours are available as optional extras and tailor-made to match your interests. Linda, the owner, is passionate about scenery and has explored much of Northern Portugal. She is happy to share with you some of the best places to visit - not always in the guide books! She also speaks fluent Portuguse and can always help if necessary. Informal cookery demonstrations by local Portuguese people can also be arranged.
Travel
The nearest airport is Oporto airport, aproximately 25 minutes away. Cheap flights are frequent via Ryanair from Stansted, Bristol, Liverpool and Dublin. Car hire is essential for air travellers, and can be arranged on request. The nearest ferry ports are Santander and Bilbao, about 6 - 8 hours' drive. Acessibilty is constantly improving as the north of Spain and Portugal are now covered by an excellent motorway network.
Distances
The villa is on the edge of a busy local small town, Lousada. The nearest city, which is well worth a visit, is Porto and is 30 minutes' easy drive. There are a number of other towns all within 30 minutes' drive and areas of great scenic and natural beauty are within easy reach. It is also the ideal place to discover the 'real' working Portugal, to get to know some of the local people, who are among the most hospitable in Europe and to sample the local customs and traditions.
Further details
Local shops, supermarkets, cafes and restaurants are in the near locality. Lousada has branches of the main banks, cash points and a tourist office. There are indoor and outdoor public pools and gymnasiums, with other activities such as bowling and horse-riding within the area. The many local festivals and markets can be interesting, lively and fun to visit. The 'festas' in Lousada and nearby Penafiel, which take place at the end of July and in August are particularly fascinating with stunning firework displays and good live concerts and a tremendous atmosphere.
The villa is a good base not only for visiting the Minho and Porto districts of Northern Portugal, but areas such as the 'Silver Coast', Coimbra and surrounding areas are within a day's drive for those who like to venture a little further afield.
Booking notes
Bookings can be made by telephone or by email. On booking, a 25% deposit is required, with the balance due 6 weeks prior to the date of arrival. Payment may be made by bank transfer or Paypal.
The deposit is non-refundable.
For booking and further information
Linda Chaves
Tel: (Portugal) +351 255 813978
Mobile: (Portugal) +351 936849831
Email: Click here
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