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ACCOMMODATION AT CASA DO PINTOR

Sleeps: 8 | Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 3 |
Portugal Oporto villa Minho Esposende Barca Lago Casa Pintor Exterior

Self catering villa accommodation in converted Minho farmhouse near golf course in north Portugal

Casa do Pintor Overview
Restored country house with oak beams and stone fireplace situated in a riverside hamlet near to the Atlantic beaches.

The small holiday resort of Esposende which has sandy Atlantic beaches is about 7 kilometres away.

On the south side of the river entrance is Apulia where a collection of fishermen's huts are now restaurants serving barbecued local fresh fish. This is in contrast to the sophisticated restaurant in the nearby golf club.

Accommodation
The main entrance to the house is on the first floor which has an upper sitting room with two alcoves with doors and within each is a single bed.

A door leads out to a covered balcony with views over the bushes in the garden to the fields and the river.

A passage leads to two twin bedrooms, one of which has doors leading out onto the upper balcony.

A double bedroom also has doors leading out onto the balcony. Leading off the passage is a bathroom. A second area has a shower room and a separate toilet and washbasin.

Stairs lead downstairs to a passage with a kitchen at the end. A door leads out onto a terrace with a stone table and a barbecue. Also off the passage is a guest cloakroom.

There is a large living room with a dining room at one end with a carved dining table.

The other end has a sitting area with a stone fireplace. Patio doors lead out onto a lower covered terrace with an outdoor dining table with views of the lawn area and the shrubbery.

Leading off the living room is the master bedroom with twin beds and an en suite bathroom with heated towel rail.

Set in the upper lawn there is a small pool with a current to swim against. Alongside is a sitting area and also a sunbathing area enclosed by hedges.

The small but interesting garden is on many levels with paths winding among the many different varieties of shrubs and flowers.

Outside
This property is in an elevated position with views over the nearby river Cavado which has river beaches. Golfers will enjoy the new 9 hole Quinta da Barca golf course which is within walking distance. There is also a small riding school in the area.

The property is surrounded by mature gardens giving shade and privacy for sunbathing.

Location
A 30 minute car drive brings you to a number of interesting cities of northern Portugal. The largest is Oporto (Porto) which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Similar distances away are Braga which is the religious capital of Portugal, and Guimaraes which was the capital of Portugal during the period that Lisbon was occupied by the Moors.

Also within reach is the old sailing city of Viana do Castelo.

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Portugal Oporto villa Minho Esposende Barca Lago Casa Pintor Swimming pool
  Portugal Oporto villa Minho Esposende Barca Lago Casa Pintor Living room
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Swimming pool
- Canoe and bicycles
- Kitchen
- Golf club with restaurant within walking distance
- Fly screens on all windows and patio doors
- TV and radio/cassette player
- Microwave
- Cot (crib) available
- Washing Machine
- Dishwasher
- Barbecue
- Metered telephone (deposit required)
- Nearest airport: Porto
- Nearest motorway: A28
- Nearest beach: Esposende 4 km
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- Towels for pool/beach are not included

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Guests' Comments
Comment posted by H. P.
2010-11-12 13:38:41
This was our first visit to this area of Portugal and it combined very neatly with a couple of days in Oporto at the end. The description on the website of the surrounding area is very accurate - if you have a car, you have access to the motorway and lots of very scenic towns and villages, as well as the local beaches. The property itself was much bigger than we expected - it easily accommodated two couples and a teenager and we all had ample space. It was kept immaculately clean and was very well stocked with kitchen implements etc, which was appreciated. The gardens were a highlight and we had fresh peaches from the garden picked for our arrival - which was a lovely touch. The caretaker/cleaner for the property made us really welcome, and told us about the local festivities which were due to take place during our stay including religious processions, shows and fireworks - a real bonus! We could have spent most of our holiday by the pool just doing nothing! The area is very rural and peaceful and I went running on the little farm tracks that criss-cross the countryside around - getting a smile and hello from the tractor drivers! I would throughly recommend this property to anyone wanting a quiet base in which to relax and from which to explore the surrounding area. It is especially good for a large group of friends or a large family.
Comment posted by J. M. M.
2010-11-12 13:43:50
The villa is lovely. Even better than the understated pictures lead you to believe. Very well equipt, clean and comfortable with personal touches. We particularly were taken with the beautiful garden and all its hidden secrets, perfectly maintained but not overly manicured. The pool is a bit small for 'real' swimmers but suited us and our children's splashing around perfectly. Location is great and we felt the villa's views from the balcony and windows a treat. Close to small shops and cafes / bars and just a few minutes walk to the river and a short drive to the beach or the estuary at Esposende. Eating out was surprisingly inexpensive. I have recommended the villa to friends already...

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