We enjoyed our stay at this rustic house in Douro valley. Fatima was very kind and helpful, and took the time to answer all my questions, in spite of having a family emergency. The location is pretty remote, so make sure to pick up groceries and essentials en route. I think a car is a must. The views are spectacular. It wasn't yet warm enough to use the pool, but I'm sure it'll be lovely in the summer. On the other hand, it was early spring and the orange blossoms and wisteria scented the air, wildflowers were everywhere, and there were fewer crowds. Feels like a good tradeoff to me!
Our 4 days stay was a really niice experience. The house was just as advertised and the pool and outside area even beyond. Our host Fatima was really super friendly as well as helpful with all kinds of questions.
Es war herrlich! Wir wurden nett empfangen und konnten stĂ€ndig mit Fatima kommunizieren. Das schöne alte, mit viel Liebe renovierte Haus lieĂ keine WĂŒnsche offen, und die Aussicht auf den Douro ist ein Traum!
Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Everything was as advertised ,clean and functional. The host went out of her way to make sure that my experience was first class and it was. A big shout out to her neighbor who pitch hit for her When she hurt her leg. Itâs very close to the train station maybe five minutes by car and it made the right into Douro very very easy.
Das urig eingerichtete Haus fanden wir blitzeblank gereinigt vor.
Die sympathische Besitzerin war jeder Zeit zu erreichen und war sehr hilfsbereit.
Sie sorgte unter anderem dafĂŒr, dass unser verspĂ€tetes GepĂ€ck von den sehr netten Nachbarn in Empfang genommen wurde
und unsere Gasflasche (durch Deonilde) noch spÀt abends umgeklemmt wurde. Miguel (Nachbar) half uns bei der Beschaffung von Brennholz.
Die Aussicht ist unverbaut und beeindruckend.
Das WLAN funktioniert unerwartet gut (da könnte man sich in Deutschland mal ein Beispiel dran nehmen).
Die am Haus wachsenden Orangen schmecken frischgepresst hervorragend.
Zu empfehlen ist eine Zugfahrt nach Porto (Sao Bento)
Wir waren tÀglich wandern. Zu empfehlen sind die Flusswanderung in Amarante,
die Runde von Cinefaes (Startpunkt Tendais, etwas sĂŒdlich von Cinefaes) und
Runde von SĂŁo Nicolau (Startpunkt Bahnhof Barqueiros)
Vielen Dank an Fatima Kirsten & Kai
Es handelt sich um ein wunderschönes altes portugiesisches Steinhaus mit sehr viel Charme. Die Ausstattung ist hervorragend, die Betten sind sehr bequem, die BĂ€der neu und die KĂŒchenausstattung war perfekt. Alles war sehr sauber.
Der kleine Garten und der Pool waren super, der Blick ins Dourotal ist atemberaubend schön.
FĂĄtima hat uns sehr herzlich empfangen, die Kommunikation mit ihr war hervorragend, bei Fragen gab es sofort eine Antwort, WĂŒnsche wurden umgehend erfĂŒllt.
Ich wĂŒrde hier 6 von 5 Punkten vergeben wollen, also mehr als empfehlenswert.
This property was lovely but very remote. It over looks the Douro river. There is a lovely restaurant just up the road but really nothing else. No grocery store, market or gas stations for miles. If you are looking to relax and bring your groceries with you it is perfect. We did drive an hour or so to do some lovely wine tastings at A&D, Quinta de Santa Theresa and Popa winery.
This property offers magnificent views, a swimming pool overlooking the river, outdoor dining terrace, grapevines, and the house is simply charming. It is conveniently located near the train station and near a small town. Fatima is so pleasant and could not have been more accommodating or helpful. Fatima offered to have fresh bread delivered to the house for our breakfast. We requested the large loaf, and it was actually too big!
I would love the opportunity to stay at this lovely property again in the future. Thanks for your hospitality, Fatima. It was greatly appreciated!
Everything was perfect. Our host IS exceptional. Way above and beyond. The personal touches... amazing. The ambiance spectacular. We did not have a car and we enjoyed the walk to the market for basics and had a scrumptious dinner at a restaurant recommended by the host. The train rides along the river!!!! It was 2 days of serenity......I loved the rooster too!
We were treated to fireworks in celebration of SĂŁo JoĂŁo from across the river!!!! We would definitely stay again, with a car.......longer to enjoy what the countryside offers.
Fatima is an excellent host, providing a thorough overview of the home and local attractions. The home was traditional home with three foot wide walls and breathtaking view. Enjoyed eating on the terrace. The resident orange and lemon trees providing fresh fruit the was quit unexpected and delicious. We used the lemons to make cocktails with the white Port we purchase further up river in the Port region of the Duro Valley. Altogether a wonderful stay. Thanks