Douro Mountain House with spetacular vews

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1 bedroomSleeps 21237.8 sq ft

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Pool
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Lamego, Portugal

Lamego Cathedral
‪11 min drive‬
Lamego Municipal Market
‪11 min drive‬
Nossa Senhora dos Remedios
‪13 min drive‬
Vila Real (VRL)
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Casa da Montanha, (Mountain house) is located in a farm close to the Douro Valley were the Port Wine is produced, (12 km) that has been recently recognized by Unesco as world heritage. Close by are historical villages, medieval monasteries, and a fascinating medieval village almost intact since the 12th century. Being so close to the river Douro this makes possible for visitors to envoy trips by boat on the river including the visit to wine cellars. This property that covers 8 acres, lawns, shrubs, and trees most of them oak, has been in my family for the last 200 years, the house is located at 750 metres high with a spectacular view over a beautiful valley facing a mountain of great beauty. Sitting in the garden or by the pool, gazing the view, breathing fresh air, it's a great place to relax due to the fact of being totally isolated in nature, the nearest house is the owners house at a distance of 60 metres .

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English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 12:30 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Not accepting pitbulls and rottweilers

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Only two guests unless you bring a child 0-3 years old.

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 5136/AL

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lamego

Located in Lamego, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Lamego Cathedral and Nossa Senhora dos Remedios are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Caves da Raposeira and Caves da Murganheira. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.

Lamego, Portugal

What's nearby

Lamego Cathedral - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
Lamego Municipal Market - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
Nossa Senhora dos Remedios - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
Quinta de Santa Eufemia - 21 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

Regua Station - 26 min drive
Vila Real (VRL) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tony's Bar - ‬11 min drive
‪Roberto's Bar - ‬11 min drive
‪Padaria Castanheiro do Ouro - ‬9 min drive
‪O Padrinho - ‬9 min drive
‪Bp - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Douro Mountain House with spetacular vews have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Douro Mountain House with spetacular vews pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Douro Mountain House with spetacular vews?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Douro Mountain House with spetacular vews?

Checkout is at 12:30 PM.

Where is Douro Mountain House with spetacular vews located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Municipal Auditorium Adacio Pestana, Lamego Cathedral and Museu de Lamego. Lamego Municipal Market and Igreja Santa Maria de Almacave are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

31 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer vacation

José is a very nice man. He made sure that we had a pleasant stay!

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T., Buckinghamshire

11 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views

Jose was very welcoming and the property was very comfortable. Jose gave us lots of good advice about restaurants and places to visit. The kitchen is basic but there are so many good and inexpensive places to eat out that that didn’t really matter.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mairi B.

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a view!

We had a week st this property. The kitchen is quite basic with a four ring cooker and a microwave, We soon realised that it was best to take advantage of the super restaurants in the area! The location is excellent for exploring and the owners suggestions of where to go were welll received. I was nervous about our car being able to manage the steep road up and down but no issues arose. The garden area was super to relax in

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea and Aaron S.

20 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly a special place

This house is an absolute gem and the owner José is the perfect host. It was exceptional in every way and from the moment we arrived we felt relaxed. The photos, though accurate, really do not do it justice. We cooked every day and the kitchen is well equipped with plenty of worktop space for preparing food. There is a Lidl and a E.Leclerc hypermarket a short drive away. The views are spectacular and the gardens lovely, lots of space and plenty of privacy. We loved it so much that after the first day’s beautiful train ride following the Douro river, we spent the remaining days at the house, sitting by the pool or eating on the terrace, enjoying the views and the peace and quiet. We wished we had been able to stay longer and really hope to return. Thank you José, you have created a very special place.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

IVAN R.

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfecto para desconectar y aprovechar la casa, piscina y vistas

Hemos estado dos semanas donde hemos aprovechado la piscina privada al máximo. Zona con grandes vistas y aislada del núcleo urbano como queríamos. Dueño muy atento a todo y cualquier requerimiento y consejos. Indudablemente para repetir. Gracias José.

Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric L.

12 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquillité

Avons passé un agréable séjour dans une maison agréable dans le calme des montagnes José, très sympathique, nous a très bien accueilli, bien conseillé sur les visites et restaurants à faire Je conseille cette location afin de découvrir le Portugal authentique

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Claude R.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gîte avec vue

Belle destination, beau gîte pour découvrir la région du Douro. Merci José pour vos précieux conseils et votre discrétion. Nous recommandons ce gîte malgré un accès un peu délicat mais sans problème

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Paulo C.

23 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquilidade

Apenas de lamentar a subida em empedrado que com chuva fazia os pneus plissarem e requeria alguma perícia. Tudo o resto conforme o anúncio. Tranquilidade fantástica.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pedro H., Gondomar

2 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calma e tranquilidade

A estadia na casa da Montanha decorreu de forma extremamente agradável, desde a simpatia e disponibilidade do José e da sua esposa (sem esquecer a Chica), à tranquilidade do espaço e beleza da região. Um local perfeito para umas férias descansadas a dois.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria Estela M.

22 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Uma estadia no paraíso

Uma casa de pedra muito acolhedora, bem enquadrada na paisagem, com uma janela enorme, que permitia ver as montanhas verdejantes. Simplesmente ficar sentada no sofá a olhar a paisagem, num completo silêncio, já era um alimento para o espírito. O anfitrião é extremamente simpático e prestável. A sua cadela Chica, uma labradora muito meiga e obediente, visitava-nos todos os dias e adorava as festas que lhe fazíamos. Foi uma estadia simplesmente excepcional.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA E.

29 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escapada relajante

Es sitio es tal cual en las fotos, la tranquilidad, la intimidad, José muy agradable nos enseño todo y nos dio unos consejos para visitar y comer. Un sitio ideal para desconectar y relajarse.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

24 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded and serene

We loved our stay! The views of the surrounding region are stunning. The owner meets you nearby to guide you to the property which is helpful- but note this is not a location with lockbox access in case you’re arriving at odd hours or find that uncomfortable . He gave us great suggestions for the nearby area which we loved! Note- there are no soaps provided aside from hand soaps so be sure to pack everything you need. If you’re looking for a secluded, rustic stay in the countryside, this is the place for you!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiago C.

16 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Óptima relação preço /qualidade

O Sr. Melo (o dono) é muito prestável e com muitas sugestões sobre restaurantes e actividades a realizar. A casa encontra-se no fim da propriedade com acesso exclusivo à piscina e jardim, com muita privacidade. Local muito bucólico para relaxar durante uns dias. Muito recomendável!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronaldo v., Den Bosch, Nederland

24 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Silent , middle of nature,great view

The owneris a very pleasant man. He was very helpfull and we had a pleasant stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isabel S.

29 Oct 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Descanso merecido

O local é excelente para quem precisa de repouso. O silêncio invade o local, apenas o cântico de alguns pássaros se ouvem e se avistam da enorme janela da sala. A paisagem que se avista de dentro de casa, através da janela é absolutamente maravilhosa, desde o por do sol ao anoitecer. A casa situa-se perto de Lamego e de vários locais com interesse histórico/cultural. Disfrutámos de 10 dias fantásticos, fazendo da casa o nosso ninho, depois de durante o dia explorar o nosso belo Douro. A casa tem as comodidades necessárias para se poder ter uma excelente estadia. De referir a simpatia e hospitalidade do Sr. José Melo que muito bem nos recebeu na sua casa e que nos proporcionou também um óptimo roteiro gastronómico. A voltar com toda a certeza!!

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meghan G.

24 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will never forget this one!

Jose was warm, welcoming and attentive. Just sitting inside this 17th/18th century cottage, looking out the large bay window over the mountainside, it is hard to believe that it isn't an ever-changing painting of beauty. From sunrise to moon-rise, the view is stunning. We loved sitting by the pool and soaking in the sun and silence. We feel so luck to have stayed here for 3 days; it was quite the retreat and will always be remembered. Only word of caution is the drive is a bit treacherous, but so worth the journey! Enjoy!

10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

10 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain house

The property has amazing views and is very convenient for the supermarkets which are less than 10 minutes drive. Jose was very helpful with his local knowledge which we really appreciated. Jose was an excellent host, ensuring that we had everything we needed. We had an amazing holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michal Ann A.

10 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful retreat

Jose’s mountain retreat is the perfect place to relax and unwind. It is peaceful and secluded with the added luxury of a private pool. Porto is just over an hour away and there are plenty of small villages and country walks in the vicinity. Viseu is well worth a visit as are the natural pools and waterfall just outside of Vila Real.

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

1 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to stay and a wonderful host

We’d stayed in Jose’s place for a week. Had a great time, driving to villages, visiting rivers and monasteries. And the cottage was a great place to hang out or come back to later in the day. And Jose was a wonderful host. Met us nearby to show us how to reach the property. Chatted to us about the local area and gave great tips on places to visit. Will definitely be visiting again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Siona L.

10 Jul 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little place for 2 people (a rare find)

We stayed for a week in early July when the weather had picked up and it was 27-30degrees every day. Josè was a really fantastic host. He let us in early after our flight arrived very early. He took time to tell us about good places to visit and pointed them out on map. The location was great. Only 15 minutes drive from Lamego. You will need a car for going out to eat. The local roads can be quite narrow but also steep and windy. We had a Nissan Qashqai which was good for dealing with uneven surfaces but very tight on some of local roads. There is a small kitchen if you want to stay in and cook. No oven but an electric top and a fridge just big enough for two. Main bedroom is downstairs and very cool during night.

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

30 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect mountain getaway

Wonderful location and views. The drive down to the property from main road not for the faint hearted but worth it. Simple layout inside and everything worked. Could do with easier access ie set of steps from upper lounge/kitchen to the lower level for the outside patio and pool areas. Have to carry meal down tight spiral staircase through bedroom or take outside and round house down very steep slope. The host Jose was brilliant, very helpful and full of tips for best places to go or eat out. We had some amazing meals in restaurants we would never have found without his knowledge. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Lies K.

24 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lamego-reis

Het was een prachtige tiendaagse. We hebben er van genoten. Jose was er altijd als we hem nodig hadden. We hebben een aantal keren uitstapjes gedaan en zo leuke plekken leren kennen. Het zwembad hebben we minder gebruikt, het weer liet het niet toe. Geslaagde vakantie in alle rust!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

6 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing!

Jose is a wonderful property owner. Engaging, helpful and kind. The property is remote enough to be really relaxing with quick and easy access to surrounding cities, villages and vineyards. We had arrived after visiting Porto and Braga for several days and found this little house to be exactly the thing we needed to relax and recharge. I would definitely recommend this property.

10/10 Excellent

Gonçalo M., Lisboa

29 Apr 2019

Excelente!

Priorietario sempre disponivel e impecacel. Casa com todo o conforto possivel.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

4 Apr 2019

Wonderful

Jose was very helpful meeting us at a nearby location and taking us to the property. He made sure we had anything we might need and shared information about the local area that we really appreciated and made the most of. The house is quiet and peaceful just as we wanted making for a lovely retreat to relax and explore the Douro Valley further.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

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