Elegant Villa, Caminha. Pool & large garden. Near market towns & beaches.

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10154 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Caminha, Portugal

Caminha Igreja Matriz3 min drive
Moledo do Minho Beach15 min drive
Vila Praia de Ancora Beach22 min drive
Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Master 1

1 King Bed

Master 2

1 King Bed

Twin Bunks

4 Single Beds

Twin Single

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

En-suite 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

En-suite 2

Toilet · Shower only

Familly

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A large, architect designed, private villa in a small village a few minutes drive from Caminha. The accommodation is immaculate and looks out onto a heated pool and landscaped garden that are hidden from outsiders by high walls.
The villa accommodates two families with ease. There are two master bedrooms with double beds and en-suite bathrooms, a shared bathroom and two further bedrooms, one with twin bunks and one with two singles. Two PlayStations, games, DVDs, CDs and a large table football will keep the children (and dads) happy when they are not splashing in the heated pool or running in the large garden. The nearby fortified medieval market towns are picturesque and well maintained. This is a green and hilly region where the well-to-do Portuguese go to on holiday. It is quiet but it has plenty of restaurants, bars and cafes. The villa is about 10 minutes by car from a series of golden sandy beaches that stretch for many miles. The local beach has riverside area sheltered from the surf. Over the river is Spain.

Getting There: Flying to Porto is the easiest way to get to Caminha. It will be necessary to have a car. We will provide detailed directions from the car-hire area at Porto airport to the doorstep of the Villa. It takes about an hour to drive along an almost empty motorway with some spectacular views.

Property manager

Anna Stroud

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Caminha

Located in Caminha, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Biennial Art Foundation of Cerveira and Museu de Arte e Arqueologia are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Vila Nova de Cerveira Church and Muiños do Picón e do Folon. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Caminha, Portugal

What's nearby

Caminha Igreja Matriz - 3 min drive
Torre do Relogio de Caminha - 13 min drive
Moledo do Minho Beach - 15 min drive
Vila Praia de Ancora Beach - 22 min drive
Monte Santa Tecla Celta - 29 min drive

Getting around

Vila Nova de Cerveira Station - 14 min drive
Vigo (VGO-Peinador) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

Café Central - 13 min walk
10D Boca - 3 min drive
Sebastião - Pizzaria & Bistrot - 3 min drive
Faz de Conta - 3 min drive
Marisqueira Valadares - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Elegant Villa, Caminha. Pool & large garden. Near market towns & beaches. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Elegant Villa, Caminha. Pool & large garden. Near market towns & beaches. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Villa, Caminha. Pool & large garden. Near market towns & beaches.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Villa, Caminha. Pool & large garden. Near market towns & beaches.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Villa, Caminha. Pool & large garden. Near market towns & beaches. located?

This family-friendly Caminha villa is located by the sea, 1.9 mi (3 km) from Caminha Igreja Matriz, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Moledo do Minho Beach and Monte Santa Tecla Celta. Vila Praia de Ancora Beach and Biennial Art Foundation of Cerveira are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Michael S., Belfast. United Kingdom

17 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house near a beautiful relaxing town.

Caminha is beautiful. House had everything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

20 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous villa

What a delight it was to stay here, great facilities in a great location with very helpful owners. Perfect for families.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dara L.

3 Aug 2017

Way better in real life!!

We had a fantastic time in the Villa. The spacious layout was perfect for two families, allowing all 8 of us to come together but still maintain our own space. The villa is jam packed full of toys, PlayStation games & books, so we all had something to do in the event of getting bored from being in the stunning pool. The weather was wonderful during our stay and we chilled most of the time, the kids (ages 6,5,3&1) were not interested in going to the beach, they just wanted to be in the pool at the villa and use all the space to run around the garden! Beds were super comfy, with lovely crisp linen and the rooms were very cool at night once we left the shutters down. The shutters are full length electronic & completely black out if you wish (a godsend in helping the kids sleep in!). The secret terrace behind the pool was also fab for catching the evening sun whilst sipping on a Spritz... We had a truly wonderful time, the villa was way better than we had anticipated. Communication with Anna & Adrian was top notch and we were delighted that Jorge met us in a restaurant on our arrival and guided us to the villa. Thanks for helping us kick of summer in the best way possible! Lorentzson & Moscrop Families London 2017

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

23 Aug 2014

Excellent villa in lovely location

This villa was ideal for two families to share for a wonderful two week break. Superb facilities and amble room with a refreshing pool to cool off. The area is also beautiful and there are lots of places to visit. I would recommend this to anyone without doubt.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

24 Oct 2012

Beautiful modern villa in great location

We booked the villa for a week in early October for some winter sunshine. We took the owner's recommendation for car hire (who were half the price of the larger companies!) and were met at the airport with our rental car. The villa was straight forward drive from Porto airport and easy to find on the private development thanks to the helpful instruction pack we received beforehand. The villa itself is absolutely stunning, modern, stylishly decorated, very spacious and superbly equipped. The villa is very private and not overlooked with plenty of space for lounging by the pool. The weather was great throughout our stay and the heated pool was warm enough for a dip (even in early October!). We loved the log fire in the lounge in the evenings and used the outdoor BBQ most days. The welcome pack on arrival with lots of information and recomendations about the surrounding area was really useful, we explored the very pretty Caminha (5mins drive away) as well as towns further along the coast. The villa is fully loaded with toys - we hooked our iPods up to the sound system in the day and raided the DVD collection in the evening. There were also a couple of PS2's and lots of games as well as books and board games, oh and a table football for good measure too! We had a great week and would definately stay again.

About the host

Hosted by Anna Stroud

We are Anna and Adrian, a couple with three daughters living in the UK near London. Anna is the one who does the bookings and sorts everything out for our guests. Anna is Portuguese on her mother’s side which explains at least one of those other languages. Adrian, though making vague promises about learning Portuguese, still struggles with much more than ordering a coffee.

Why they chose this property

Anna lived in Portugal as a child and still has strong family connections there. We wanted a holiday home big enough for us to share with family and friends so it had to be four bedrooms with plenty of communal and private space. Initially we looked at renovations and more rural settings further from the coast. Our minds were instantly changed by the wow factor of this house with its sleek minimalism mixed with traditional rustic stone walls. We wanted some nightlife nearby for us and for teenagers but nothing too commercialised and not too close. We feel it hits that balance perfectly. The whole local environment is safe and civilised but full of activity. The houses nearby are all by the same architect. They fit into the landscape effortlessly and by deliberate design give each other complete privacy. With beautiful local market towns and Porto only an hour away – it simply ticked every box for us.

What makes this property unique

We saw other houses of the same quality in the region but they all had something that that we felt compromised them in some way – like being by a busy road or having a garden that was overlooked or even just feeling too much like a residential home rather than somewhere special for holiday. In this case we felt there was no compromise, simply nothing we would change. The exterior rustic walls completely hide the house with no windows visible from the outside. It is only when you go inside that you discover how special it is. Spacious, light-filled rooms have wall-to wall windows overlooking the pool and garden. The roof overhangs to ensure you can enjoy the view without being dazzled or overheated by the direct sun. The architect has done his job very well.

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