Casa da Eira Gondomil (Valença) Map ref: B3 Web ref: 303 Sleeps 10 | 5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms | Small Party Rate*
In an elevated position off a wooded country lane, this fine Portuguesemanor house enjoys a privileged location, with the pretty garden town ofMonçao and the charming walled centre of Valença, two of the region’s treasures, being
equidistant.Both are amere 8kmaway,whilst the nearby sea can be reached by way of a 20minute drive.
The restored property displays the talents of a top Portuguese designer,who has skillfully incorporated practical accessories of themostmodern stylewith the charming traditional features that befit a house of this
age.Light and spacious are adjectives that spring to mindwhen describing the
accommodation.Downstairs, the beautifully furnished rooms flowfromone to another through attractive arches,borderedwith light exposed stone.Upstairs,each immaculately presented bedroomboasts its own private bath or shower room.
Step outside onto an attractive patio and a pretty stone path leads the way through wide lawns to the swimming pool,which is flanked by terraces and looks out onto a pleasing panorama of lush wooded slopes. With the towns of Valença andMonçao close to hand, a short drive will take you to a wide range of shops and restaurants, although some 500mfromthe house is a small shop that sells basic
items.Being close to the Spanish border, the sandy beaches of the chic coastal resort of Baiona are only 17kmfromthe property and are thus an attractive option for a day trip.
Accommodation
Ground floor: • Living room(fireplace,TV,DVD, CD) with patio doors to terrace
• Dining room • Kitchen (microwave, dishwasher) with door to terrace
• Cloakroom • Central heating throughout the house
First floor: • Double bedroomwith en suite bathroom
• Two twin bedrooms with en suite bathroom
• Two twin bedrooms with en suite shower room
Outside: • Spacious grounds of open patios and lawns
• Private parking • Utility room(washing machine)
• Barbecue
• Private swimming pool (12mx 7m)
Property occupancy
*Up to 6 guests 7–10 guests
PRICE FORTHE PROPERTY PERWEEK Saturday changeover March
April 31 7 14 21 28
895 995
May 5 12 19 26
1095 1450
June
July
2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 1595
1895
August
4 11 18 25 2295
1
September 8
1095 1450
Prices shown are in £ sterling October
15 22 29 6 13 20 27
895 995
Casa do Bosque Lugar da Marasca (Ponte de Lima) Map ref: C3 Web ref:342 Sleeps 4 | 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
Sympathetically designed to blend in subtly with its natural surroundings, the smooth wooden panels,neutral paintwork and sleek style of this smart contemporary home enable it to nestle inconspicuously amidst picturesque wooded countryside just 3.5kmsouth of historic Ponte de Lima.
Sitting at the end of a tree lined driveway just outside the typical local hamlet of Carvalhal, with the trickling waters of the nearby Río Trovela pleasingly audible in the background,Casa do Bosque offers up-to-date and beautifully presented accommodation amidst themost natural of
settings.Steps lead the way up the side of the house to a wood-decked terrace which incorporates an in-built barbecue and wide glass doors that slide back to reveal an inviting open plan living
room.This neat interior is made light and spacious by a combination of white painted walls, creamfloors and wide windows that showcase the lush foliage of surroundingmature trees,whilst everymodern convenience is ingeniously housed within a design that is sleek and seamless.
Up above the house on a raised level is the swimming pool, which sits within a spacious lawned plot, conveniently equipped with a covered terraced area and poolside
facilities.Bordered by mature shrubs and foliage, it looks out towards the cluster of typical homes thatmake up the local hamlet. It is a perfect retreat in which to soak up the charming environs of this unquestionably scenic corner of Portugal,whilst at the same time being only a 10minute drive fromPonte de Lima, the country’s most ancient town and home to elegant squares,ornate architecture, an 18 hole golf course and arched bridges spanning a river bordered by sandy beaches.
Property occupancy
Up to 4 guests
PRICE FORTHE PROPERTY PERWEEK Friday changeover March
April 30 6 N/A 13 20 27 May
4 11 18 25 595
Accommodation
Lower level: • Laundry room(washing machine)
Upper level: • Open plan sitting/dining room/ kitchen (CD,DVD and selection of films, in-built fireplace, dishwasher,microwave)
• Double bedroomwith en suite shower room
• Twin bedroomwith en suite shower room
Outside: • Spacious grounds with lawns, covered and open terraces
• In-built barbecue • Poolside changing room, kitchenette and cloakroom • Private parking
• Private swimming pool (12mx 6m)
June 795 995
July
1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 695
August
3 10 17 24 31 1195
795
September
Prices shown are in £ sterling October
7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 695
595 For reservations call 01954 261 431 or book online at
www.vintagetravel.co.uk 155 N/A
PORTUGAL
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