Douro Valley rental villa with incomparable views across the steeped terraces of the valley. Daily breakfast preparation.
There is a saying that travelling is the best form of education and we believe that a stay in this cleverly converted schoolhouse will be the best way for you to discover all the joys and delights that abound in the Douro Valley.
With incomparable views across the steeped terraces of the valley, there is no denying that every guest will let loose their inner student to embrace the task of yearning how to unwind and relax at this vintage property with a contemporary twist.
The clean lines of the architecture help to draw the eye to the reason you're here - the magnificent views of the Douro Valley that are ever present from all the rooms and the peaceful garden and pool area.
With quirky design details - reminiscent of days in the classroom and lots of modern comfort - days and nights take on a tranquil tone of pampering and relaxing. The magnificent daily breakfast - prepared lovingly with local ingredients - sets the pace for deciding between a more energetic day of hiking and vineyard visits or a less strenuous few laps in the magnificent pool and then a good book in the shade of an olive tree.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Swimming pool with magnificent views (heated €)
Private and secluded
Excellent Douro Valley location
Exceptional Daily Breakfast
Garden
Fully fitted and equipped kitchen
Games room with pool table and sound system
BBQ
Safety deposit box
Satellite TV with 85 channels
Parking spot
Air conditioning/Heating
WIFI
LIVING AREAS
Warm wooden floors and white walls create the perfect backdrop for comfortable modern furnishings in a neutral palette. Schoolhouse collections and pops of colour are introduced through fun accessories and books. Wherever you look the large plate glass windows magnify the real décor highlight: the magnificent views and the ever-changing hues of the greens and blues of the dramatic landscape outside the window.
An oval dining table is ready to host a myriad of local gastronomic feasts from a delicious daily breakfast to a private wine pairing dinner hosted by a well-known local enologist.
BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS
We loved the comfortable simplicity of each room, warm and cozy on cooler nights but light and bright and beckoning of all the great day time adventures to be had in the magnificent outdoors.
Each room offers access to an exterior space with two master suites showcasing panoramic vistas from their private balconies.
Two additional beds can be added to bedroom 2 upon prior request.
MASTER BEDROOM 1
Sleeps 2 – Queen-size bed. Private bathroom with shower. Access to a private balcony with panoramic valley views. Extra sofa-bed.
BEDROOM 2
Sleeps 2 – Two Twin Beds. Private bathroom with shower. Access to a balcony.
BEDROOM 3
Sleeps 2 – 4 – Queen size bed + Sleeper sofa. Private bathroom with shower. Access to a balcony and valley views.
BEDROOM 4
Sleeps 2 – Queen-size bed. Private bathroom with shower. Access to a private balcony with panoramic valley views.
ALL BEDROOMS HAVE HOTEL-QUALITY SHEETS AND TOWELS, POOL TOWELS, TOILETRIES, SATELLITE TV, WIFI, SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX, HAIRDRYER, A/C, HEATING.
LOCATION
Perched on a magnificent hillside overlooking the steeped terraces of the famed Douro Valley, just 150 meters from the village of Gouvães do Douro
10-min drive to Pinhão Village
34-min drive to Vila Real City
2-hr drive to Peneda-Gerês National Park
90-min drive to Porto City Center
85-min drive to Porto Airport
34-min drive to Vila Real City
ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE ON-SITE OR NEARBY
Wine tastings, vineyard visits, Spa treatments, gastronomy, kayaking, sightseeing, restaurants, walking, cycling, Archaeological Park of the Côa Valley, Picnics, Wine tasting dinners with local oenologist, cooking classes, photography classes, river rafting, river fishing, sailing, riverboat trips
ADDITIONAL SERVICES ($€£)
Itinerary planning – pre and post-arrival
In-villa chef
Regional tours and excursions
Wine dinners
Round-trip airport transportation
Grocery shopping service
Concierge services
Babysitting services
Other services may be available – just ask!
RENTAL PRICE INCLUDES
Welcome bottle of port
Daily continental breakfast
Housekeeping: change of linens and bathroom clean-up as needed 2-3 times a week (more frequency €).
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
We absolutely loved the fantastic daily breakfast with all the wonderful homemade options.
The housekeeper is available to cook regional specialty dinners at an additional cost. (€) We highly recommend this service.
Neighboring 3-bedroom home is available for larger groups
Heated pool available from May to October, upon prior request
Chef for meals in the villa (€)
Dinner with a wine expert available (€)
The owner is very enthusiastic to show off the best the area has to offer and can easily organize typical Portuguese music, dancing and “folklore” shows (€) in addition to lots of regional activities and tours (€)
A security deposit is required after booking confirmation (PT0062)
STAFF AND SERVICES
Housekeeper
KIDS SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES
Children welcome
Highchairs and cribs
