Quiet Village Location
Short Walk to River Beach
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms) + 2(Sofa bed)
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The two bedroom ground floor apartment has recently been renovated and is fully equipped. Outside there is a furnished terrace for alfresco meals and sunbathing, also lawns beneath shady fruit trees and vines. Chapa is a quiet rural village yet is just a few minutes drive from excellent motorways for exploring this beautiful region of Portugal. The historic market town of Amarante is just 10km distant with its many cafe-bars and restaurants to enjoy. Nearby is an 18 hole golf course, water park and indoor wave pool as well as a number of outdoor pools. Or you may prefer the natural attraction of the nearby river beach where you can swim in the cool, clean waters of the river Tâmega. Also enjoy walks or cycle rides along the newly completed ecotrail, replacing the old train route to Amarante, with spectacular views over the Tâmega vale. Free wi-fi access. The owner is at hand to help if you require and vegetarian meals can be provided on request at a reasonable price.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 4 February 2012 - 27 April 2012 | £250 | 2 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £300 | 2 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 30 November 2012 | £250 | 2 | ||
| 2 February 2013 - 3 May 2013 | £250 | 2 | ||
| 4 May 2013 - 6 September 2013 | £300 | 2 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the apartment in pounds per week.
While the apartment is most comfortable for a maximum of 4 people, up to 6 can be accommodated by prior arrangement with the owner.
Lets outside the above period may be available, please contact the owner for more information.
Changeover day
Flexible. Departures are normally anticipated by midday and arrival after 4pm on a changeover day.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed. Bedroom 2 with twin beds. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with bath and separate shower, wc, bidet, wash hand basin and heated towel rail. |
| Kitchen: | Large dining kitchen with sink, gas cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, well stocked with cutlery, crockery, glasses, iron and ironing board. Table and chairs. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious living room with TV, Playstation 2/DVD player, electric fire, sofa bed (double) and easy chairs, bookshelves with selection of English books, DVDs and PS2 games. Electric fire. Dining table and chairs. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and bed linen are included. The apartment is cleaned on changeover day and additional maid service is available on request. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access room fans barbecue |
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Notes on accommodation
The accommodation generally stays at a comfortable temperature but cooling fans are available for the hottest times. During the colder months electric radiators are available if required.
Accessibility
There are no steps inside or outside the property so it is suitable for people with mobility difficulties.
Outside
There is a terrace with table and chairs, umbrella and sun loungers and a barbecue. Also a lawned area surrounded by vines. Off-road parking.
Coast/Beach
There are many sandy beaches north and south of Porto at a distance of around 80km from the apartment. There are also a number of river beaches in the area, the closest being a 15 minute walk.
Golf
12km to the 18 hole Amarante golf course. At 600m above sea level, it has seven par-3 holes and three par-5 holes.
Travel
The closest airport is Oporto, (the Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro), and is 73km distant. It is advisable to have a car and car hire is available at the airport. Alternatively the owner can collect guests from the airport by prior arrangement.
Distances
The nearest town of Amarante is 10km away; the city of Porto is 70km, a journey of less than an hour. The historic towns of Guimarães and Braga, and the spectacular Douro valley are also within an hours travel.
Further details
The village of Chapa has a local shop and various cafe-bars at a few minutes walk. There is a daily bus service to the local town of Amarante, which has regular coach services for destinations in northern Portugal. There is a biweekly market in Amarante and various good supermarkets. Nearby are a number of open air pools, a water park and indoor wave pool. Other activities include bowling and canoeing. Or you may prefer the more sedate pedal boats to experience the beautiful river views and old Amarante.
Booking notes
Please book by telephone or by email. A 30% deposit is normally required when booking by cheque or bank transfer. The balance is due on arrival. We will normally send an e-mail confirming the booking details.
Guest comments
We spent two weeks (in Sept) in this spacious, comfortable and well equipped apartment. We enjoyed its attractive situation and the huge variety of walks we could make directly from the apartment. One walk was down to the river which flowed through really striking scenery. The views are lovely. You could take a different walk each day !
The nearest town of Amarante is only a few minutes by car. Here we found a good choice of stores for shopping, lovely cafes to visit and again beautiful riverside walks.
A little further afield.....and the roads are very good, often with wonderful views..is the ancient town of Guimaraes. Here we visited the castle, the palace museum and the old squares often walking along narrow flag- decked streets.
The fabulous city of Porto is less than an hours drive. There is so much to see there. The river, the bridges, the riverside cafes, the port cellars and the cathedral. It all lived up to our expectations!..... Jean and Doreen, Hall Green, Birmingham.
For booking and further information
Property Ref P7604
Nicola Bailey
Tel: (Portugal) + 351 255 431 150
Mob: (Portugal) + 351 914 039 843
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