Riverside Accommodation with Pool
Best Kept Secret In Northern Portugal
B&B (2 Guest Suites) + Separate 3 Bedroom House
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Quinta Souto Covo is situated in a very peaceful valley, one and a half hours drive from Porto and near the beautiful city of Viseu. The Douro River and Port wine area are nearby and historical towns such as Vila Real, Bragança and Coimbra are an easy day trip away. The views from the main house and the self-catering Lodge, are breathtaking. There is a natural spring pool on the terrace below the Lodge and down at the river a private 'beach' and swimming area with its own sunbaking terrace. The gardens are extensive and a pleasure to walk through and the sound of water follows you wherever you go.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 21 November 2010 - 30 June 2011 | €129 | 2 | ||
| 1 July 2011 - 1 October 2011 | €159 | - |
B&B (Sleeps 4/6. 2 Bedrooms) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 February 2011 - 31 December 2011 | €90 | 2 |
Changeover day
Changeover days are flexible and also arrival and departure times. However please check at the time of booking as here may be a changeover delay.
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B&B (Sleeps 4/6. 2 Bedrooms)
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The accommodation in the main house consists of two suites. The Cream and Green suite has a King size bed facing a huge window with river valley views. There is a separate dressing room and shower room with a high tec shower,steam free mirror, towel heater and WC. In the bedroom is a separate wash basin .A tea table is supplied with an array of teas , coffees and coffee-maker. Towel dressing-gowns and luxurious soaps are on hand as well as a hairdryer and electrical conversion plugs. The linen is exquisite and no expense has been spared for your comfort. Heating in winter is underfloor. The second, Black and White Suite, is a large family room which sleeps two in a kingsize double bed or 4 using the two large single beds in a raised niche.It is quite spectacular with a free-standing bath and wash basin. In a separate room is a WC, bidet, vanity unit, and towel heater.The main room has a sofa , lots of cupboard space, trouser press and towelling robes. Perfect for honeymooners! |
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Notes on accommodation
Quinta Souto Covo is very pet friendly (the owners have their own Labradors) and an exciting experience for children. All seasons are a joy; Winter with the chestnut harvest, Summer and Spring for walking and swimming or just lazing in hammocks reading whilst Autumn is the grape harvest and the whole region is steeped in this culture. The Lodge is part of (but private to) the main house where there are also bed and breakfast facilities, so there is always a helping hand and advice nearby! The owners live here all year round and are a font of information on the area and will warmly welcome you with a glass of Port on arrival and a tour of the Estate. A welcome breakfast hamper is provided on arrival for those choosing self-catering in the Lodge consisting of milk, eggs, bacon, butter, freshly baked bread, tomatoes and mushrooms.
Accessibility
As much as we want to share our home with everybody, the Main House and the Lodge unfortunately are not recommended for wheelchair users as there are too many different levels in the house and surrounding gardens.
Outside
The terrace below the lodge has lots of outdoor furniture and leads to a spring water shallow pool. The gardens cover an enormous area of 16,000 square metres consisting of vine- laden terraces, leading to a large lawn and eventually the River Paiva where there is a man-made terrace and sandy 'beach'. Fly fishing is amongst the best in the area and there is a large choice of varied and breathtaking walks.
The views all over the Quinta are an artist's delight and local legend has it that Picasso painted here with the original owner who did all the landscaping and planted the first vines.
Coast/Beach
Aveiro and the village of Costa Nova is the closest beach. It is a one and a quarter hour drive away. The beach is over 6km long and very clean, with beautiful dunes and fine sand and there are wonderful Seafood restaurants to be found there.
Golf
Our nearest city Viseu has a very good 27 hole golf course. It is 45 minutes drive away, never crowded and offers very reasonable daily rates. We will supply information and arrange tee-off times.
Special interest holidays
Known as a painter's paradise, the area and indeed the views from the rooms are perfect for the aspiring or established painter, whilst it is rumoured that Picasso painted here in this very Lodge. Fishing is an absolute must, with an idyllic flowing river at the bottom of the garden and plenty of trout! Walking in the hills and valleys is ideal for the energetic. On the River Douro, 35 minutes drive away there are several Quintas who offer wine and Port-wine tastings. Nearby are two renowned Health Spas which offer various types of specialised treatments. 20 minutes drive from here there is a very entertaining riverside Water Park which is ideal for little ones and adults alike. There is a tennis court 15 mins drive away. Fly fishing is a relatively new sport in Portugal and we offer a wonderful river and expert ¨Ghillie¨service for enthusiasts. Trout, and local species are to be fished.
Travel
Porto Airport is 1.40 hours drive away and Lisbon 3 hours.
A car is essential.
Distances
The Douro River and wine-making area is 45 mins away by car. Castro Daire (ameneties) 15 mins. Viseu (historic provincial capital) is 30 minutes. Reriz 5 minutes. There is a wonderful beach close to Aveiro in Costa Nova 1 1/4 hours drive away which is also renowned for its really very good Seafood restaurants.
Further details
In nearby Reriz village is Teresa's Bar which serves the best chicken piri piri, salad and jug of local Dao wine for 5 euros a head! There is also a second restaurant in the village, good for typical local specialities such as roasted baby goat and the typical bacalhâo, (salted cod) cooked in many different ways. Castro Daire has all the shops and banks you could want, large supermarket and again many great, cheap restaurants. The local health centre is efficient and professional in case of emergency.
Booking notes
For self-catering accomodation, 20% is payable on booking and the full amount on arrival. Discounts are available for long stays. We would appreciate a deposit for B&B with full amount to be payed on departure.
Guest comments
A wonderful setting. The quality and comfort of our room with its superb interior design was second to none and the views to the mountains and across the river were really beautiful. This place is magical, as indeed the breakfasts that we had. Thank you we will be back. Mr & Mrs. R. Barrett, Lewes, UK.
The lodge is so warm and welcoming, and it really is paradise, Robina Wilmot - Singapore.
Best kept secret in Portugal and we loved the linen and decor, just so relaxing, permanent yearly booking please! Alexander Scully- Fulham, London
For booking and further information
Property Ref P6078
Sherrin Cottrell (Mrs)
Tel: (Portugal) + 351 232 382 794
Mob: (Portugal) + 351 914 234 323
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