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The centre villa
sleeps 8 with 2 double en suite rooms and 2 twin bedrooms, plus a
separate large shower room with basin and wc. Kitchen with full size
cooker and hob, washing machine, microwave, dining area with table
and seating for 8 persons, lounge area with flat screen TV / DVD
which CDs can be played and satellite TV.
We are able to offer a range of
services, including welcome food packs, BBQ nights, babysitting
service, and also alternative well being treatments, (massage etc)
on request.
This lovely villa is very well designed and to high standards.
Covas do Barosso is a small rural
village where the local villagers tend to their animals and "live
off the land", they all gather for the local festivals like in the
first weekend of June where they have BBQ, and games and also a band
playing for all to dance. See the local ladies bake their bread in
the "communal bake house" in the village square.
Boticas:
This is a small town just 10 minutes drive away. The town boasts two
supermarkets, butchers, fish market a number of small shops,
chemist, cyber café, bank, restaurants, markets on the 10th and 20th
of the month. Boticas also holds a large festival during August
usually around 15-22nd, the festival is a must if you are staying at
the villas around this time.
Chaves:
Chaves is the nearest city 35 minutes by car, the city hosts a
number of shops, hotels, bars, restaurants, ceramic factories, banks
also the famous spa springs and the famous roman bridge. Chaves is a
lively city during the summer months, with plenty of night life.
On the way into Chaves a Casino and hotel, ask for details about
dinner and show bookings. – a night not to be missed.
Douro:
The Douro and beautiful town of Pinho where all the major vineyards
and port producers are situated are only 1hr beautiful drive away.
This is a trip not to be missed, you will be able to visit various
vineyards and sample their wines, port, but we highly recommend the
Quinta de la Rosa. Visit the lovely train station of Pinho and
marvel at the wall tiles and if you are lucky enough see the steam
train arrive from Porto.
Oporto:
This is the main city of Northern Portugal. It is well worth taking
in a day at the city. The easiest way is to drive to Braga and catch
the train into Porto San Bento station (1hr €2.00 each way). San
Bento station is in the world heritage area of Porto, you can walk
down to the river bank and visit some of the porto houses, the
fantastic buildings and take in a meal and drink and watch the world
go by.
There are many other towns which host a number of great sites, all
the information is available at the villas in the guide to having a
great time. Our guide can advise on all areas of interest and making
any necessary bookings for you at vineyards etc.
Restaurants:
The nearest restaurant is Vilar Casa on the way to Boticas, they
serve traditional meals and wines at a unbelievable price. It is a
family run business and the son speaks some English. There are a
number of restaurants on the way into Boticas including a warm
welcome at the Rio Becca Hotel situated just passed the roundabout
near the bakery. Chaves hosts numerous restaurants. You will find a
warm welcome at any of the restaurants that you go to in northern
Portugal.
Wine Tour Holidays:
We also offer tours of 5 & 7 days from £385.00 per person to include
pick up from Porto airport, transfers, accommodation, vineyard
visits, guide, one night in Porto prior to departure home. Min
number in party is 6 persons. Please contact us to discuss your
requirements.
Lovely decked area with furniture with views towards the mountains,
large garden area for children to play.
Decking areas to all villas have sun loungers and table and chairs,
parasols.
Outdoor games are also provided.
Golf clubs can be rented for playing at The Palace Hotel Course 40
minutes drive.
Quiet rural location. |
