This is a quiet 3-bedroom-2bathroom ground floor Villa with a stunning view over the Douro River and easy access to Porto city which features a large living room, 2 double bedrooms and 1 bedroom with two single beds, a fully equipped kitchen, free WIFI, cable TV (MEO) and an overall 1000m2 outdoor space with fruit trees, plants and an outdoor swimming pool, patio and barbecue, surrounded by beautiful places to visit: river beach, waterfalls and great traditional gastronomy.
This spacious, countryside style 3 bedroom ground floor Villa ideal for a quiet retreat has just finished its renovation and benefits from a delightful view over the Douro River and the traditional and well known Portuguese shale’s villages, combined with an easy access to Porto city, Douro Valley and River and many other places of interest. Warm hospitality and knowledge of the area are our pride.
Featuring a private outdoors swimming pool and a magnificent setting, it is ideal for large families or groups who are looking to enjoy a holiday in a quiet location with privacy, plenty of natural lighting. This special charming villa combines simultaneously the modern vibes of home decor with authentic, traditional structure and national materials of where its located, providing a holiday that benefits from peaceful and quiet surroundings with beautiful views and an overall comfortable familiar and cosy home-feeling within short drives to the village or even further.
With 3-bedrooms (high quality mattress) and 2 bathrooms, the Villa has a spacious living room with a large L-shaped sofa that converts to a guest bed, dining area and ample kitchen newly renovated and fully equipped with dishwasher, washing machine, gas hob, oven, fridge, freezer and all appliances and utensils. You will find everything you need for a meal on the go (like preparing a picnic before driving through the Douro Valley and the surrounding villages) or a full course sit down dinner after a day exploring the amazing and historic local area.
The villa includes free WIFI Internet, cable TV (MEO) and Universal Multi Plug Adapter (US / AUS / UK to EU) sockets along many other commodities.
The outdoor area features a private swimming pool (please note this is an unguarded swimming pool, so children benefiting from it must be accompanied by an adult at all times), private free car parking, barbecue, gated front porch and grassed area for leisure.
A MAGIC PLACE
Marco’s Villa is located in the small village of Gondarem, parish of Raiva, municipality of Castelo de Paiva, Aveiro district/Porto area.
Gondarem is a small village of shale - in portuguese one of the popular ‘Aldeias de Xisto’ - a very picturesque place and recommended to visit, situated on a slope facing the Douro River with a rustic feeling and traditional architecture that flank the streets and alleys of the village creating a landscape of great beauty and history.
Being Gondarem also part of an old mining region, the produce of the land, fishing and the mines of Terramonte were once the sustain of the families who lived here.
The beauty, calm and peaceful environment of this place, as well as the breathtaking landscape surrounding Douro have been growing an interest and attention of visitors who are eager to combine cultural holidays with relaxing views, quiet surroundings with also exciting and perfect spots for hikers and adventurers.
With excellent roads and highway access, it’s a quick 40 min drive away from Porto city and it’s part of the emerging concept of modern rural tourism in Portugal.
THE AREA
Marco’s Villa is located in the small village of Gondarem, parish of Raiva, municipality of Castelo de Paiva, Aveiro district/Porto area.
Gondarem is a small village of shale - in portuguese one of the popular ‘Aldeias de Xisto’ - a very picturesque place and recommended to visit, situated on a slope facing the Douro River with a rustic feeling and traditional architecture that flank the streets and alleys of the village creating a landscape of great beauty and history.
Being Gondarem also part of an old mining region, the produce of the land, fishing and the mines of Terramonte were once the sustain of the families who lived here.
The beauty, calm and peaceful environment of this place, as well as the breathtaking landscape surrounding Douro have been growing an interest and attention of visitors who are eager to combine cultural holidays with relaxing views, quiet surroundings with also exciting and perfect spots for hikers and adventurers.
With excellent roads and highway access, it’s a quick 40 min drive away from Porto city and it’s part of the emerging concept of modern rural tourism in Portugal.
Rental car is highly recommended for short trips to local restaurants, supermarkets and local markets, ATMs or tourist trips as there are many excellent day trips opportunities in the North of Portugal, such as the Pejao Mines, shale village of Midoes, Oliveira do Arda and Castelo de Paiva.
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Damage deposit: (£257.34) €300.00
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