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Quality Villa with Separate Guest House And Private Pool

Quality Villa with Separate Guest House And Private Pool

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Exterior
The approach to the Main House from the off-street parking
Exterior
Exterior
From the shade of the Chestnut tree towards the side terrace of the Main House

Overview of Quality Villa with Separate Guest House And Private Pool

5 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8290 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Afife, Viana Do Castelo (District)
  • Popular LocationForeigners and Borders Service14 min drive
  • Popular LocationRepublic Square15 min drive
  • Popular LocationVila Praia de Ancora Beach28 min drive
  • AirportPorto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)73 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Guest House Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Guest House Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Shower Room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Quality Villa with Separate Guest House And Private Pool

Afife is a small village on the Costa Verde, under an hour's drive from Oporto Airport and the World Heritage city of Porto, the home of Port wine. Popular over many decades with wealthy Porto families, many of whom have their summer houses in the village to take advantage of the cooling sea breezes. Minutes from the long sandy beaches, the village stretches into the forested hills above, which is where our house sits, backing onto eucalyptus and pine trees.

The villa is approached through a terraced garden and comprises of a Main House, originally a farmhouse, and a Guest House next to the pool. There are multiple terraces to eat on to suit all tastes and times of the day with different amounts of shade. Although some parts of the property have sea views, the main outlook is over the peaceful valley with its patchwork of fields and terraces of vines.

The Main House has been extended and modernised over the 45+ years we've owned it and now has a large sitting room with a high vaulted ceiling, a large kirchen, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath or shower rooms and a utility room. The Guest House was built about 10 years ago and has a sitting room and a large bedroom, both with french doors onto a long shaded terrace, a small kitchen ideal for preparing poolside meals and a large bathroom.

The kidney shaped Pool adjoins the Guest House terrace. Beyond are further terraced lawns, leading into woodland.

The scent of eucalyptus and lavender in the air ensure you'll sleep like a baby!

Property manager

Sir Maurice O'Connell
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
CANCELLATION POLICY: Bookings may be cancelled up to 3 months before arrival and we will refund 90% of deposit paid. After that date we may refund your payments if we are able to re-let on similar terms. Guests are advised to take out appropriate insurance for cancellation of their plans

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Viana do Castelo

Located in Viana do Castelo, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Shipyards of Viana do Castelo and Golfe de Ponte de Lima are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Vila Praia de Ancora Beach and Moledo do Minho Beach. Water tubing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Foreigners and Borders Service - 14 min drive
  • Republic Square - 15 min drive
  • Sanctuary of Santa Luzia - 20 min drive
  • Vila Praia de Ancora Beach - 28 min drive
  • Moledo do Minho Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Viana do Castelo Station - 37 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Sereia da Gelfa - 8 min drive
  • Restaurante Mariana - 5 min drive
  • Restaurante do Sergio - 7 min drive
  • Casino Afifense - 4 min drive
  • Moodz Café - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quality Villa with Separate Guest House And Private Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quality Villa with Separate Guest House And Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quality Villa with Separate Guest House And Private Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quality Villa with Separate Guest House And Private Pool located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Torre do Relogio de Caminha and within 6 miles (10 km) of Vila Praia de Ancora Beach and Republic Square. Moledo do Minho Beach and Shipyards of Viana do Castelo are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Philippa C.

A delightful villa in beautiful surroundings
This is a wonderful house for a relaxing, family holiday. The accommodation is spacious with excellent bathrooms and a lovely private pool, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Nearby beaches are clean and uncrowded, and there are interesting little towns to explore. The owner's staff were friendly and helpful and the welcome gift of food and wine was the best we've ever had! The villa more than met our expectations, and we would certainly recommend it to anyone seeking to stay in this unspoiled part of Portugal.

5/5 Excellent

Alexis T.

An amazing property in a stunning location.
Maurice was so helpful with our booking. His house is just stunning and equipped with everything you could need. The grounds were immaculate and Lina was so helpful. The pool was big enough for lengths and crystal clear and the beach a 10 min drive. A pizza in Dolce Vianna in Vianna, breakfast in caminha square and an evening beer in Ponte de Lima square are all a must. Thank you Maurice for a fantastic holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Phil L.

Really Lovely Property - Highly Recommended
We had a lovely holiday in Casa do Campo Pequeno. The owner, Maurice, and his staff (the wonderful Lina and Maria) could not have been more helpful. The property was exactly as described and Maurice went out of his way to fence off part of a terrace to keep our young kids safe from the pool (we had been worried about this but it was a great solution). The area was beautiful with lots of almost empty beches. We had a really wonderful holiday and hope to book again for 2018. Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

A wonderful house that led to a fantastic holiday
We stayed here for two weeks in August and really can't recommend it enough. The house is beautiful, set in lovely grounds, is very well maintained and has a good, logical, layout for a large family. Imagine lovely, relaxing days by the pool, with lunch on the patio, occasionally snacking on the grapes from the vine twisting around the porch. The view is beautiful of the green hills, and at night you hear the surf from the coast. We can also recommend the local area as a destination - it was our first trip to Northern Portugal and the place really grows on you. It's a fairly quiet local area, apparently with not a huge number of visitors, but it's not clear why - the quality of the beaches is superb and after the surfers went home, we often had them to ourselves. Maurice, the owner was beyond helpful and thoughtful from my first enquiry to the end of our stay - he works very hard to ensure that you have all of the information you need and any possible assistance necessary in the local area. Just really professional, yet friendly with it - a very positive experience from the outset. Again, we cannot recommend the house and Maurice highly enough!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Susan K.

A very enjoyable stay at this characterful villa
This is a lovely villa with peaceful surroundings, surrounded by woodland with easy access to the sea. We have stayed in many villas over the past 30 years and would highly recommend this one. The main house has much character, is comfortably furnished and spacious. The annex is a great asset with self contained facilities but close enough for use by an extended family group. The local representative, Maria, could not have been more helpful, and the owner was also excellent to deal with. The weather was a little disappointing during our stay but we loved the area which retains great charm and is unspoilt by mass tourism. We are likely to visit again.

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