Lovely Renovated Stone Farmhouse in Idyllic Rural Setting
Garden, Pool and Magnificent Views Peaceful Walking in the nearby Arga Hills where Wild Ponies Roam.
Sleeps 9 (4 Bedrooms)
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Lovely 4 bedroom renovated stone farmhouse, in an idyllic rural setting in the hills of northern Portugal, within easy reach of Porto airport. A place to get away from it all and completely unwind, being as lazy or as active as you want to be. 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, and 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. Spacious and fully-equipped open-plan kitchen/living room. Games room and bar downstairs in the old winery. Central-heating in all rooms, plus two log fireplaces. Sleeps 9, ideal for families and groups. The pool area is surrounded by mesh fencing and lockable gates,as is the outside eating and bbq area. Inside stairs have safety gates. All baby/toddler furniture etc supplied.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 25 October 2010 - 4 May 2012 | £600 | 3 | ||
| 5 May 2012 - 29 June 2012 | £1000 | 3 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 7 September 2012 | £1300 | 3 | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 5 October 2012 | £1000 | 3 | ||
| 6 October 2012 - 4 May 2013 | £600 | 3 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per day/week in UK Pounds.
Discounts for long-term rents upon enquiry.
25% discount in periods where daily rates apply, for groups of up to 4 people and when 2 bedrooms are used. We also accept payment in euros.
Changeover day
Preferable Saturday. Check out 10am. Check in 4pm. Please notify if you'll need to leave later/arrive earlier.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 - double en-suite with terrace, fitted wardrobes. Bedroom 2 - double bed, fitted wardrobes. Bedroom 3 - twin beds, fitted wardrobes. Bedroom 4 - bunk bed plus single bed, fitted wardrobes. |
| Bathrooms: | 1 en-suite bathroom with shower, bidet and wc. 1 bathroom with bath, shower, bidet and wc. 1 bathroom with wc and sink. 1 bathroom with shower, sink and wc. 1 pool bathroom with shower, sink and wc. 5 bathrooms in total. |
| Kitchen: | Fully equipped open-plan kitchen with large dining table. Cooker, hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave. High chair and toddler table and chairs if needed. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious, open-plan with the kitchen. Fireplace, terraces overlooking garden, TV with DVD player. Large sitting room intergrated with open plan kitchen.Balcony for drinks, overlooking garden and view over the fields and Arga hills. |
| Other: | Downstairs in the old winery is a bar with table football as well as exercise bicycle,rowing machine and tummy trimmer. French windows open out onto the outdoor eating and BBQ area. Another dish washer is under the bar. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen included and changed once a week. Property cleaned once a week. Beach/pool towels provided. |
Notes on accommodation
This is a spacious secluded house built into the hillside with 3 floors.All guests have said it is bigger than they expected! It is also very well equipped and has a large selection of books.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- cable tv,
- tv,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Outside
Large secluded garden in old olive grove on terraces with pool, barbecue area and magnificent views of the valley and surrounding hills. The gardens and pool are not shared. The pool is 5 x 10m.It is a salt water cleaned pool so no chemicals or chlorine are added. There are several loungers and sunshades and a poolside bathroom with shower, sink and loo.
Coast/Beach
20 minutes drive to the scenic river Minho on the border with Spain. 25 minutes drive to river Lima. 25 minutes drive to Foz do Minho and Moledo beaches. 40 minutes drive to Baiona and the Galician 'Rias Baixas'.
Golf
Ponte de Lima 18 hole golf course within 30 minutes drive.
Skiing
Waterskiing on river Minho, 25 mins away. Booking number provided.
Travel
1 hours drive to Porto airport. 40 minutes drive to Vigo airport. 90 minutes drive to Santiago de Compostela airport. Hire car essential.
Distances
Cerveira- 15 km.
Caminha- 25 km.
Valença/ Tui- 25 km.
Ponte de Lima- 25 km.
Baiona/ Vigo- 60 km.
Peneda-Gerês National Park- 80 km.
Porto- 90 km.
Santiago de Compostela- 130 km.
Further details
Local mini-supermarket, bar, restaurants, bank machine, post office at a 5 minutes drive. Large supermarkets, banks and good choice of local restaurants within 25 minutes drive in both Portugal and Spain.
Booking notes
Deposit with booking. Balance due 1 month in advance.
Guest comments
We have had a wonderful holiday in your lovely house. Thank you for making us so welcome and for your hints and tips. Afife beach is so much fun for older kids! Thank you from 7 very chilled people! A superb, well equipped and comfortable villa in a spectacular location. Thank you so much for your hospitality.
Super spot, lovely house, beautiful and thoughtful in design. Very relaxing and homely. Adria and Roy were very welcoming and not intrusive but there for advice and info. Loved the daily bread lady visits! Pool is fantastic!
I thought I would take 5mins to email you to say what a brilliant holiday we had staying in your lovely villa. We wished we had stayed 2 weeks. We are now trying to juggle our diary so we can come agin next year. The children are still talking about the pool and games room. We loved the set up and you as amazing hosts.
The villa was amazing with everything we were hoping for and with enough space to easily fit everyone in with their own space.
Owner profile
Roy and Adria in 2008
About the owner
We came to live in Portugal in 1993, when my late husband, Roy, took up a job with Taylor’s Port in Porto. A couple of years after we arrived, we bought a ruined farmhouse in the Minho, which we gradually restored. This became our weekend house, a place we loved coming up to, with beautiful scenery and rural tranquility. We retired up here in 2004. Roy called this area paradise, and with total tranquility, barbeques by the pool, Taylor's Vintage Port and Chelsea on TV, maybe he was right! I love living here in the countryside of north-west Portugal. It is a beautiful area, with lovely villages and friendly people. I especially enjoy gardening, walking in the hills, seeing my friends in the vicinity and receiving friends and family throughout the year.
Year purchased: 2003
Why the owner chose a home in this location
With four children and six grand-children (currently in Portugal, Brazil and Australia), we wanted more space so that they could all come out for holidays together(usually Summer and Christmas). The solution was just up the road- a ruined granite farmhouse which we passed every day. We bought it and adjoining terraced lands in 2003. Another exciting renovation and landscaping project was underway. Casa das Oliveiras (named after the old olive trees on the land) was completed in 2006. It is a perfect base for family, friends and guests to enjoy this lovely area, amongst hills and close to beaches (20 mins), rivers, villages, day trips to Galicia (Spain) and much more. This is a beautiful area, year-round, and ideal for those who love the outdoors and staying in untouristy areas.
Unique benefits of the property
Casa das Oliveiras is ideal for groups (up to 9 people) who are looking for a place to stay in the scenic countryside of north-west Portugal. The views of the Arga hills and Covas valley are magnificent. The gardens spread out along terraces at different levels, with lots of space. There is a pool, barbeque and outdoor dining area, ideal for spending time outdoors. The house is full of character, with wood, granite and features like the old grape press; as well as all the comforts of a renovated house. Having young grand-children, we put in security fencing and gates indoors and out. Indoors, the hub is the kitchen, dining area and living room, all adjoining and leading out on to balconies and the garden. Guests come here to unwind, escape, enjoy the outdoors and explore the area.
For booking and further information
Property Ref P4578
Contact Name:
Adria Corrie
(PORTUGAL) +351 251941167
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