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.

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.

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

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