Portugal villas - self catering accommodation in Portugal Oporto villas | Douro villas Portugal FAQs  Portugal Minho Villa Casa de Vilela  Portugal Villas

NORTH PORTUGAL - PORTO AND DOURO - SANTO TIRSO VILLA

ACCOMMODATION AT CASA DE VILELA

Sleeps: 15+2 | Bedrooms: 9 | Bathrooms: 9| Registration number: 151/10 TH|

Santo Tirso villa - Casa de Vilela is an 18th Century rural house
in the Minho region of Northern Portugal

Casa de Vilela Overview
This beautiful house dates back to the 18th Century and is a fine example of a large estate farmhouse of the period. Steeped in history and with many interesting artefacts, it was recently restored to very high standards, in the traditional style, and provides comfortable and stylish accommodation. It also has a private chapel.

Surrounded by vineyards, maize fields and a private wood, the house is the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday in a nature environment but not far from several places of interest.

Accommodation
Casa Vilela is a three storey villa.

Throughout the house, original features are tastefully combined with modern conveniences to create a welcoming and attractive interior.

On the ground level the original stone wine cellar has been converted into three, comfortable drawing rooms. They include a games room with a snooker table, piano and card tables, and a library.

The bedrooms are located in the 2 higher floors. Each bedroom has been carefullly decorated by the owner and great attention has been paid to detail. The bathrooms all feature heated towel rails.

On the first floor there are 3 double bedrooms, one with a four poster bed, and 1 twin bedroom. All have an ensuite bathroom.

The fabulous kitchen is large and retains many traditional features including an antique oven, with modern appliances. It is fitted with hob, oven, American fridge, freezer, diswasher, microwave, coffee machine, kettle and toaster. It has a large dining table seating up to 16 persons.

The adjacent dining room is more formal and conveys an air of splendor, with its high ceilings and Indo-Portuguese tapestries. It has a table for 10 persons and features a fireplace.

There is also a cosy living-room with cable television and a fireplace which is very agreable on winter stays.

On the second floor there is 1 single, 1 double bedroom with four poster bed and 3 twin bedrooms, one of which is suitable for children. They all have ensuite bathroom except one twin which has an ensuite shower room.

The villa has Wireless internet and is centrally heated.

Outside
There is a large stone built terrace which has garden furniture and benefits from views over the valley. It has access to a lawned garden and swimming pool. The dimensions of the pool are 12 by 6 metres and 1 to 2,50 metres depth.

There is also a barbecue.

Guests can take pleasant strolls in the private wood which is part of the estate.

Location

The old town of Guimaraes is a mere 15 minutes away. Its historical centre is classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. The medieval castle and Palace of Dukes de Braganca are worth a visit. The N. Sra Oliveira square has a great nightlife with several small bars open most of the week.

The bustling city of Porto is located only 35km away. The twisting and narrow streets of the Ribeira quarter, famous for its life and character are a delight to explore, as well as numerous monuments. A visit to one of the many port wine lodges on the Douro river bank should also not be missed.

The distance to the nearest beach is approximately 30 kilometres.

There is a good restaurant and a mini-market only 500 metres from the house.

reservation and availability - book this villa now

- 9 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
- Cable television
- Snooker table
- Diswasher
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Swimming-pool
- Barbecue
- Wireless internet
- Central heating (extra charge)
- Private parking
- Nearest airport: Porto
- Nearest motorway: A11
- Map
- Comments on villas
 

Make a reservation

For very competitive car rental rates please click here

 
Local Links - Porto (Oporto) and Douro Valley - North Portugal
Porto Pages
World Heritage Sites
Natural Parks
Douro Valley
Golf Courses
Porto
All Accommodation
Traditional Hotels
Modern Hotels & Apartments
Harbours and Marinas
Pousadas Manor Houses Villas

LINKS TO OTHER PAGES
PORTUGAL - ACCOMMODATION BY TYPE
Portugal hotels Pousadas Manor Houses Portugal inns
Portugal villas Golf Courses
PORTUGAL - ACCOMMODATION BY REGION
Algarve Alentejo Lisbon Coast Tagus Valley
Beiras Porto and Douro Alto Minho Azores and Madeira
SPAIN
Paradores of Spain

Frequently Asked Questions Who We Are

North Portugal and Porto villas | Douro villas Portugal villas

Guests' Comments

© Portugalvilla 1995 - 2024 All rights reserved