Families/couples preferred Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The house is on two floors and has 4 beds,2 bathrooms,fully equipped kitchen,paved garden space with fruit trees and seating for 8 with barbecue. The lounge has seating for 8, dining table and a wood burning stove. The property was renovated last year and is Portugese through and through downstairs with a Scandinavian feel upstairs with wooden floors. The wonderful beaches of Leca are 5 minutes walk away - home to surfers,swimmers and those who prefer to laze in the sun!
Outside
Master Bedroom
Hideaway
Beaches of Leca
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The Costa Verde region
This whole area has been left alone by developers so there are few high rises and tourist developments - this is the 'real' Portugal!
To the north lies the green region of Minho, perhaps the most verdant and beautiful region of Portugal famous for meat and fish dishes and spectacular coasts. A 1oo km drive will take you to Galicia in Spain where a visit to Vigo and Santiago is a must. From Porto you can go by excursion boat up the Douro River into the heartland of the Port producing region, passing through unspoilt and spectacular country.
Oporto / Leca da Palmeira area
The house is private but close to all amenities of wonderful Leca - beaches, shops, banks, cafes, restaurants, metro to Porto. Only 15 minutes from the airport and with parking 20m away in a square. This is a perfect location for a family holiday providing a safe and quiet environment with lots to do - the infinity pool is close by as are numerous parks and Traquinhas activity centre. The horse riding school is within walking distance; too as is an indoor football hall. Fine dining and cheaper options abound with fresh fish and meat being the order of the day. At night there are an array of bars and cafes as well as the marina and castle of Leca. Check out sites that give a view of life there! The house has a lovely garden with seating and fruit trees, and bushes, secluded but open to the sun during the day. It was renovated completely last year and boasts a wood burning stove in the lounge. The kitchen is fully equipped with all white goods including dishwasher and laundry facilities.
Leca is 15 minutes south of the Airport and was a fishing village in days gone by and is now a port with cobbled streets winding their way through the houses most of which date from the 19th Century. It is now home to a great mix of people - young professionals, families and yet there remain some of the older folk who remember the fishing fleets - often you encounter an ageing lady carrying fish on her head just back form the market!
How to get there
Ryanair flies to Porto from Stansted (London), Liverpool,Bristol,Birmingham and Dublin and from Sweden,Belgium,France,Italy and Switzerland from across Europe.
TAP, Iberia and Portugalia also fly there from various airports in the UK.
On arrival at Porto International you will be met and transferred to the house at no extra cost to you. If the party exceeds the maximum capacity of our vehicle (7 passengers) or if you have a large amount of luggage it may be necessary to have a taxi following. Our house is 15 minutes south of the airport and costs €15 one way in a taxi.
Porto International is now a fabulous airport after being totally rebuilt. It's easy to negotiate and the staff there are very helpful and they all speak English. Car rental is simple at the airport although best to be arranged in advance for the best price.
The metro is new in Porto and from nearby Matosinhos the metro can be taken all over the city - it's the best way to get downtown and to the famous old Ribeira District. Buses go from very close by along the sea and river all the way to Ribeira and the famous 5 bridges.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Oporto International: 8 km
Railway:
Campanha: 6 km
Ferry:
Santander: 600 km
Activities near Oporto
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife City breaks
Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details
Unfortunately we would prefer non-smokers to visit the house and pets are also not allowed.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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1 Oct 07
31 Mar 08
395£395
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23rd April - 31st May
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425£425
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June
1 Jun 08
1 Jul 08
500£500
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July and August
1 Jul 08
1 Sep 08
600£600
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1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
500£500
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1st October - 22nd Dec
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23 Dec 08
350£350
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23rd Dec - 3rd Jan
23 Dec 08
4 Jan 09
600£600
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
All bookings are subject to a 50% deposit and the balance due will be paid 6 weeks prior to the commencement of the holiday. Cancellations will be sybject to a fee on a sliding scale depending on the proximity to the date of travel.
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Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/9216
Contact details for home 9216
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Saul Davies
Tel:
+44 (0)208 3763063
Mobile:
+44 (0)7912 112992
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Advertiser joined: 29 Mar 2006 This property added: 29 Mar 2006
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