Azenha da Bichana

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Watermill |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Alvaraes in Viana do Castelo

from £43 / night

£341–£427 / week

4 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car essential, private garden, pets welcome

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About the home

The watermill is situated in one of the greenest and most picturesque stretches of the valley of river Neiva which is quite small and you can swim in it.

To many people the Minho/Costa verde region is the most beautiful part of Portugal with its green valleys, terraced vines and wooded hills and miles of virtually unspoilt, uncrowded white sand beaches. The Atlantic coast is just 6-8km away. Many other parts of Minho are attractive to walkers. Wine lovers will enjoy exploring the vinhos verdes light effervescent wines specially enjoyable with local varied and well tasted gastronomy.

A passage through the country discovering some secrets of the historical and cultural heritage with many Celtic sites, medieval castles, gothic and baroque cathedrals is a must. The medieval towns of Viana do Castelo and Ponte de Lima are 10-25km away which are famous for locally produced pottery hand crafts and unique cobble stoned historical centres. Oporto is 35 minutes driving and worth a visit to explore the wine lodges and to explore the magnificent vineyards of the river Douro.

The all property is fenced and walled and is approached by a private lane through a wood of oaks, acácias, pine and eucalyptus trees which provide plenty of shade and exceptional tranquillity. Outside there is a garden principally given over to mown grass bordering the river. This an idyllic spot. A dream to reach since childhood fairy tales. Enjoy a resting atmosphere watching wild life: rabbits, squirrels, eagles and otters.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
This is a unique, amazing, resting property where you will feel back in time by enjoying the large lounge with fireplace connecting directly to the garden and rooms. One has en suite facilities

Further details outdoors:
The outside area has a large garden of mown grass around the house with forests of pine, oaks, acacias and eucalyptus trees and the all property is fully fenced and walled making it ideal for children and pets. You can have meals by river side, barbecue nearby while watching wild life.

Conditions

Strictly no smoking except on the balcony.
Refundable breakages deposit of £150 required on arrival, to be refunded within one week of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
50% of rental fee due six weeks before your stay to secure booking.

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Enjoy the river from the lounge

 

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Viana do Castelo - Medieval town

 

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The beach of Castelo (7km)

 

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The lounge

The Costa Verde region

To many people the Minho/Costa verde region is the most beautiful part of Portugal with its green valleys, terraced vines and wooded hills and miles of virtually unspoilt, uncrowded white sand beaches. The Atlantic coast is just 6-8km away. Many other parts of Minho are attractive to walkers. Wine lovers will enjoy exploring the vinhos verdes light effervescent wines specially enjoyable with local varied and well tasted gastronomy.

The Viana do Castelo / Alvaraes area

A passage through the country discovering some secrets of the historical and cultural heritage with many Celtic sites, medieval castles, gothic and baroque cathedrals is a must. The medieval towns of Viana do Castelo and Ponte de Lima are 10-25km away which are famous for locally produced pottery hand crafts and unique cobble stoned historical centres. Its Gotic cathedral (1404 a.d.) and the Neo-Romanic Cathedral of Stª Luzia (Sec. XIX) worth a visit. Oporto is 35 minutes driving to explore the wine lodges and the magnificent vineyards of the river Douro.

How to get there

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Fly to Oporto, Santiago de Compostela or Vigo. Alvarães is quite close to the town of Viana do Castelo that is 50 km away from Oporto airport (90 km from Vigo and 120 km from Santiago airports). From there you will be in direct link to modern motorways representing 35 minutes, 60 or 90 minutes driving, respectively.
Cheap flights available with Ryanair, AirBerlin and Transavia. You would better to rent a car at the airport with one of the budget car hire companies.

Activities near Viana do Castelo

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	9 Mar 13	24 Mar 13	325€ 325	40€ 40	50€ 50	4 Nights
	24 Mar 13	7 Apr 13	375€ 375	45€ 45	55€ 55	4 Nights
	7 Apr 13	12 May 13	350€ 350	45€ 45	58€ 58	4 Nights
	12 May 13	16 Jun 13	400€ 400	50€ 50	60€ 60	4 Nights
	16 Jun 13	14 Jul 13	450€ 450	58€ 58	65€ 65	4 Nights
	14 Jul 13	25 Aug 13	475€ 475	65€ 65	70€ 70	4 Nights
	25 Aug 13	13 Oct 13	400€ 400	50€ 50	60€ 60	4 Nights

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	9 Mar 13	24 Mar 13	400€ 400	55€ 55	68€ 68	4 Nights
	24 Mar 13	7 Apr 13	450€ 450	60€ 60	70€ 70	4 Nights
	7 Apr 13	12 May 13	425€ 425	63€ 63	73€ 73	4 Nights
	12 May 13	16 Jun 13	450€ 450	60€ 60	70€ 70	4 Nights
	16 Jun 13	14 Jul 13	475€ 475	70€ 70	80€ 80	4 Nights
	14 Jul 13	25 Aug 13	500€ 500	73€ 73	85€ 85	4 Nights
	25 Aug 13	13 Oct 13	450€ 450	60€ 60	70€ 70	4 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

NO ADDITIONAL COSTS

The dates of arrival and late night might be flexible.

Availability

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4 years listed You are contacting Ricardo Araujo Landline 351 915 426330 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in Portugal and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This watermill has so far received no reviews.

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