Lugar de Carvalho

Sitting/dining room

Cosy corner

Oak wing sun lounge

Prices Currency Conversion

Rental periods	Lugar de Carvalho	Oak Wing
8 September 2007 - 28 March 2008	£500	£250
29 March - 23 May 2008	£535	£285
24 May - 27 June 2008	£710	£350
28 June - 5 September 2008	£780	£390
6 September 2008 - March 2009	£535	£285

Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Please multiply by 1.4 to obtain an approximate Euro price.
Depending on the number of guests for a month's stay - 10% discount.
For weekends & B&B (also available), please contact us.

Changeover day
Flexible.

Lugar de Carvalho (5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10/12)

Bedroom 1: double bed en suite bathroom. bath, shower, bidet, wc and wash basin. Bedroom 2: double bed. Bedroom 3: double bed. Bedroom 4: double bed. Bedroom 5: double bed (room for extra bed and/or cot). Main bathroom with bath and shower, bidet, wc & wash basin. Bathroom with bath and shower, wc & wash basin. Shower room with wc & wash basin. Laundry with washing machine, iron/board. Large games room with table tennis, banquet tables and benches, opening out to the front garden. Main living room with bar, log fire, large flat screen TV with DVD player/recorder. Large dining table and various seating areas. Large French windows opening out onto the veranda looking over the beautiful valley and sunsets. Upper sitting room with veranda, bar and fridge. Flat screen TV, comfortable seating and great views from this vantage point. Main kitchen fully fitted dishwasher, fridge/freezer, induction hob, oven, large dining table and chairs. BBQ kitchen as above but gas hob.

Oak Wing (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4/6)

Bedroom 1: double bed. Bedroom 2: double bed (room for extra bed and/or cot). Bathroom with bath and shower, wc & wash basin. Shower room with wc & wash basin. Laundry with washing machine, iron/board. Large games room with table tennis, banquet tables and benches, opening out to the front garden. Sitting room with veranda, bar and fridge. Flat screen TV, comfortable seating and great views from this vantage point. Kitchen fully fitted dishwasher, fridge/freezer, gas hob, oven, large dining table and chairs. Large indoor BBQ with powered spit.

Notes on accommodation
Baby bed available upon request. Bath towels and bed linen included. Beach towels not included, linen changed weekly
This property is great for children but not very young toddlers as there are many steps and verandas.

Accessibility
This property is not suitable for those with mobility problems also a car is recommended in this area.

Outside
There is no pool at present but there is a garden to the rear of the property where there are vines and fruit trees. There is also a vegetable garden where you are welcome to help yourself to fruit and veg during the growing season.
There are fields on all sides of the house with a quiet road to the front where locals walk past during the day. You may even see oxen pulling the traditional cart right outside the grounds.
Bread, meat, fish, veg deliveries every day just down a little from the main gate.
The local cafe/bar is 500 yards away. There is a local butcher, several small grocery stores, more cafe bars and a restaurant all within 1 mile.

Coast/Beach
There are many beach pools in the area, some secluded and quiet, others very popular with sand beaches, deep pools and relaxing bars. The closest a short walk away, others 10 minutes by car (with bars).
The coast is about 60km away, with beautiful sandy beaches. There are stunning sandy Atlantic surfing beaches. Portugal offers the best warm surfing in Europe with over 500 miles of consistent waves and no shortage of sunshine. Huge sandy beaches offer surf school and lifeguard patrolled areas.

Special interest holidays
We are ideally situated for those with an interest in the outdoors, with endless walks in and around the local area. In the mountainous area to the rear is the much loved St Antonio where there are countless walks and marked trails, bars and restaurants. These areas harbour a wealth of wildlife, wild horses, birds and mammals.
There are tracks for every level of walker, cyclist and mountain biker.
If you want to take it easy along some quiet country roads stopping off for some local refreshment along the way. Or disappear into the great unknown along some ancient mountain track never knowing what you will meet or see along the way. There is sure to be something to make the trip unforgettable!
There is also the Eco-pista in Moncao (20km) for those wanting something a little less challenging. This is a tarred ex-rail line between Moncao and Valenca just for walking and cycling which runs along the river Minho with lots of picnic and water stops along the way.

Travel
We are equidistant to Porto (Oporto) airport in Portugal, or Santiago de Compostella in Galicia/Spain at 90 mins drive. The drive from Porto airport is via the A3 motorway, it is a very straightforward and well signed road. Flights are available from Stansted, Heathrow, Gatwick to Porto (Portugal) and Stansted, Heathrow, to Santiago do Compostella. Also Liverpool to Porto and Santiago.
Dublin to Porto. We are able to give you our satellite position so you can come straight to the door.

Distances
We are a short stroll to the nearest cafe/bar.
St Antonio, picturesque, beautiful, a haven of tranquility with so much to offer the nature lover 10km.
Melgaco a beautiful fortified town on the river Minho 18km.
Moncao another town straight from a Mateus Rose bottle, with three large, very modern supermarkets 20km.
Valenca the old town is a must see 32km.
Vigo (spain) Large historic city with fantastic shopping and a Zoo. 55km.
Santander on the Spanish coast (ferry from Plymouth, UK) 600km.

Further details
We are also able to offer B&B accommodation for persons requiring more personal attention and/or shorter holidays.
Also nearby there is bike hire, Quad bike experiences, white water rafting or maybe you want to have a go at grape picking etc. Just let us know what your requirements are and we will try to accommodate.
This area is renouned for its festas (traditional music, costumes, singing and dancing) weekly throughout the season with fantastic fireworks day and night.
The locals are very family orientated and will make you very welcome to join in.
You can eat out here in various restaurants (lists upon arrival) where you have plate of the day (usually choice of three main dishes) soup, bread, main dish, dessert, wine, coffee and a spirit and all for around 5 euros! (£3.50) and that will be more than you can eat. Don't order for your child just ask for another plate (it is expected), this is also with rice and chips/potatoes.
This area has been described as the undiscovered Tuscany, with the Minho valley in a micro climate.
We came, we saw, we liked and we stayed!
We hope you come too, so we can share with you this El Dorado! while its still unspoiled.

Booking notes
Please book by email or telephone. A 30% deposit is required on booking with the balance due 6 weeks before arrival.
Payment accepted by cheque or bank transfer by prior arrangement.
Payment can be made in Euros to Portugal or UK Pounds.

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and has advertised this property with us since February 2008.

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