Beautiful Detached Villa with Private Rock Feature Swimming Pool
Ideally Situated Between Braga, Canicada Lakes & Peneda Geres National Park
Sleeps 8 + 2 Infants (4 Bedrooms + 2 Cots)
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Casa Lumi is a delightful villa furnished to a high standard to offer our clients the best comfort and elegance. It is a haven of tranquility and relaxation surrounded by a large garden with orange, lemon and olive trees and amazing views of the mountains and countryside. It is not unusual to see locals still working the rich fertile land with an ox-drawn cart in this rural and unspoilt region of North Portugal. The local church (opposite the villa) has traditional festivals throughout the year with the main festival weekend during the second or third week of August to celebrate Saint Roque. The church bells chime on the hour from 7am until 10pm, most local village activity revolves around the church, being a Catholic country. A natural water fountain with fresh mountain water is just a short stroll away and is suitable for drinking water.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 5 May 2012 - 13 July 2012 | £995 | 3 | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 7 September 2012 | £1195 | 3 | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 26 October 2012 | £995 | 3 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 3 May 2013 | £895 | 3 | ||
| 4 May 2013 - 5 July 2013 | £995 | 3 | ||
| 6 July 2013 - 6 September 2013 | £1195 | - |
Changeover day
Preferred changeover days are Saturday during peak season, however flexible at other times dependent on bookings. Check-in time from 2.30pm, check out time 10.00am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed, double sofa bed, fitted wardrobes and large outside veranda. Bedroom 2 with twin beds and fitted wardrobes. Bedroom 3 with double bed, single sofa bed, fitted wardrobes and outside veranda. Bedroom 4 with double bed, sofa bed |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite fully fitted bathroom to bedroom 1 with jacuzzi/hydromassage bath and shower. En-suite shower room to bedroom 2 with WC and handbasin. Bathroom with bath/shower, WC, bidet for bedroom 3. Bathroom with bath/shower, WC, bidet for bedroom 4. |
| Kitchen: | Fully fitted luxury kitchen with cooker, 5-ring hob, microwave, toaster, juicer, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, electric kettle, black granite worktops, all cutlery and kitchen utensils, large kitchen table seating for 10, 2 highchairs. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, ironing board and iron. |
| Living Rooms: | Large and comfortably furnished lounge with open fireplace, 4 sofas, TV, DVD, hi-fi, iPod docking station with speakers, selection of games, DVDs and children's toys. 2 sets of double doors leading to covered terrace with outside lighting and seating. |
| Other: | Large outside veranda with ceiling spotlights leading from kitchen door, for total relaxation and privacy with seating for ´alfresco´ dining. You can almost reach the oranges and lemons whilst enjoying the view and the fragrant mountain air. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen are provided and changed once a week. Maid service once a week. Hairdryer. Please bring your own towels for the pool area and beach. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove garden oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board tv central heating cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Suitability: | children welcome |
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Notes on accommodation
Casa Lumi is a comfortable home from home, situated in a friendly village where your euro will go further due to local prices in all the restaurants and bars. It is suitable for children with two cots, two highchairs and a selection of toys. We are sure you will feel at home in this incredible house with luxurious furnishings and everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Casa Lumi has a central heating system and is available for winter lets. Games room with pool table and CD player.
Accessibility
The property offers good wheelchair access on the ground floor and leading out onto the covered veranda from the lounge. The ground floor accommodation offers a double bedroom and a fully fitted bathroom next to it.
Outside
Large garden with table, bench, chairs and parasol, sun loungers and BBQ. Lawned area with orange, lemon, olive and walnut trees. Private 6x4m swimming pool with rock feature waterfall, outside shower and night lights. New landscaped lawn and garden.
Coast/Beach
River Homem is within walking distance of the villa, where the locals swim in the summer months, nearest beaches are at Esposende and Ofir where there are long stretches of beautiful clean sandy beaches, approximately 40 minutes drive. Horse-riding, hiking, safari jeeps, canoeing and water sports within 20 mins drive. This area is a favourite for walkers with many walking trails.
Golf
30 minutes drive to one of the best Par 71, 18 hole golf courses in the North of Portugal located in Ponte de Lima. The course covers 6kms adorned with luxurious vegetation and well restored historical mansions. The first 9 holes are hilly with the second 9 holes flatter. Course fees are approx 50 euros for 18 holes, with special winter rates at 25 euros round. Estela Golf Course near Povoa de Varzim is a championship 18 hole course, voted number 24 out of 100 top courses in Europe. We have three sets of golf clubs available for use at the villa, just bring your golf shoes.
Special interest holidays
Water sports are available on the Caniçada Lakes next to the Geres National Park, an area of natural outstanding beauty, (only 15km away). Safari jeep rides, jet skis, pedaloes, canoeing, boat hire, boat trips, horse-riding, archery, paintball, quad bikes and fishing also available. Guided walking trails and rock climbing down waterfalls. Paragliding at Monte de Sao Pedro (10kms). River beach within 10 minutes walk. Day trips and adventure days can be arranged locally to visit the beauty and natural fauna of the National Park. Spa breaks at the nearby Caldelas Thermal Spa (6kms) providing various treatments including hydro massage, facials, algae body wraps, body massage with essential oils, a wonderful experience at affordable prices. Take a visit to the Spas and Hydros at Caldelas (5 minutes drive) or at Caldas do Geres, includes water fountains, mineral pool and various treatments to soothe the mind and body. This is also a medical and rehabilitation centre.
Travel
Porto airport is located a 1 hr drive (65km) 30 minutes motorway and 30 minutes country roads, well sign posted.Car hire is recommended, taxi transfers available (prices from 75 euros one way). Flights: Easyjet LGW to Porto. Ryanair flys directly from Stansted, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Boden, Dublin, Dusseldorf, Eindhoven, Hahn, Brussels, Frankfurt. TAP from LHR & LGW (2 hrs), Air Berlin, Iberia, Hapag-Lloyd Express and Luthansa. BA to Santiago de Compostela in N. Spain (2 hrs) or Lisbon.
Distances
Casa Lumi is ideally situated between the historical city of Braga (18km) with its ancient Cathedral and the Castelo of Bom Jesus with its monumental stairway interspersed with chapels and fountains. The Therapeutic Spa and outside swimming pools of Caldelas are only 7km away and the Canicada Lakes and National Park of Geres are also close by. The Municipal Football Stadium of Braga is approx 15km away.
Further details
Within the village of Souto there are 3 restaurants, 1 pizzaria, 3 bars/coffee shops (1 is only a minute walk away), 2 mini-supermarkets and church. Banks, post office, chemist, health centre, further shops and restaurants are 5kms away in Terras de Bouro town. A natural water spring is a few minutes walk for fresh drinking water. Free Internet access available at the Posto Turismo in Terras de Bouro town (5 minutes by car). Restaurant prices in this region remain low with large portions, local beers are less than 1 euro, glass of port 1 euro, bottle of wine 6 euros, soft drinks less than a euro, coffee 80 cents. The area still have local prices and are not inflated by tourist prices.
Booking notes
To check availability and book this property please contact the owners. A deposit of 20% is required to secure booking and final payments made 8 weeks prior to arrival. £150 security damages deposit is also payable at this time.
Guest comments
Thank you very much for a great holiday, in your lovely villa. You have a very impressive place. We did lots. Ate too much. Weather was great'.
Just to let you know that we had an amazing time at Casa Lumi last week. The villa was wonderful, very very spacious and very well equipped. Souto is a lovely village and the surrounding area beautiful. O Vaticano was still happy to serve us after arriving late.
We have had a wonderful time in your beautiful house. Monte Sta Isabel in your backyard is very special, this is the real Portugal, living as it is, thank you, The Weerkamp family, The Netherlands.
The weather was perfect and we found loads to do, mountain biking, horse riding, quad biking, canoeing etc - Aug 2009
Casa Lumi was wonderful, especially the pool area where you seem to get full benefit of the sun all day long. We loved the bells, no need for watches, we can't believe we swam in rivers, lakes, surf, gentle bays and lagoons! Casa Lumi was perfect, a real find - Aug 2011
House swap
House swap considered.
Owner profile
About the owner
Casa Lumi was built in 2002 and designed by ourselves, we installed the pool a few years later and keep adding new additions every year. We are a family of four, with two boys aged 14 and 12, Adriano is Portuguese and his family have always lived in the village of Souto. Our dream was to build a house and enjoy this region of the North of Portugal that is still totally unspoilt by tourism. There is so much to see and do, either by visiting the cities or exploring the National Park with plenty of activities to keep everyone occupied. We hope you will enjoy your stay as much as we do.
We also donate at least one week a year for charity and this year we have helped "Help for Heroes" at a charity auction which raised £750.00.
Year purchased: 2002
Why the owner chose a home in this location
This region of North Portugal is still untouched by tourist prices, I will give an example of some prices: Less than one euro : white coffee, tea, soft drinks, bottle of beer or draught beer. Average bottle of wine in a restaurant from 4€, a set menu for lunch with wine and coffee 5€ per person. The euro definitely goes further in the North than in the Algarve.
Unique benefits of the property
We aim to make the villa as comfortable as possible and hope that we have provided everything you need to feel at home and relax.
For booking and further information
Property Ref P671
Contact Name:
Diane Rodrigues
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 7861371420
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