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Apartment rental in City centre, Porto, North Portugal, Portugal |
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Oporto City World Heritage Zone Apartment (Ref:
21426)
Self catering apartment in Porto, Portugal |
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Review submitted by kirsty
from London
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(Submitted:
21/09/2009) |
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| "An excellent flat with a superb central location. All mod cons and plenty of kitchen/bathroom/bedroom wear.
Only problem for non-city dwellers may be the night time noise. But for Londoners like us, it merely added to the authenticity of the lodgings.
Highly recommended.
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Review submitted by Jane
from Teddington
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(Submitted:
09/09/2009) |
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| "We had a fantastic time in this appartment - it is perfectly located for exploring the city - set right in the heart of the old town with restaurants and port lodges a short stroll away.
The appartment was immaculately presented and we found it very spacious - even though there were four of us staying in it.
The owner was also very accommodating as our flights arrived early and left late and they were more than happy for us to use the appartment during these times.
We had a wonderful holiday and all agreed we would definitely stay here again if we go back to Porto."
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Review submitted by Truls
from Oslo
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(Submitted:
10/08/2009) |
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| "It was a newly renovated flat. Nice bedroom and OK sofa beds in the living room. The flat was very clean. So the cleaning lady does an excellent work. This was our first time to Porto and was a bit shocked over the neighborhood (Goes for the whole old town). Didnt feel safe at first, but get used to it after a day or two. Even though it is a lot of tourists in Porto, we did feel we lived in the middle of people’s daily life. And thats kind of fascinating. It is a lot of Asian stores in the neighborhood selling everything from sunglasses to fabric and run by people from all over Asia. It can be difficult to park in the area if you have a car. Overall this is a good location when visiting Porto."
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Review submitted by Bob
from Brighton
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(Submitted:
07/06/2009) |
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| "The property was clean and well presented and met our needs at the time. It took a while for us to make the best of its location, but the funicular was the key discovery in this regard! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Porto."
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Review submitted by Peter
from Smethwick
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(Submitted:
18/05/2009) |
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"We found the apartment well equipped, comfortable and ideally situated for exploring the delightful city of Porto by foot, metro and bus. Being close to Sao Bento station it is also well placed for travelling further afield by train. The owner was easily contactable and, because our return flight did not leave until late evening, agreed to our occupying the apartment as long as we wished on our final day. Definitely recommended."
Owner reply:
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Guys, thanks for the great review. Best Regards, Eric & Lorane
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Review submitted by Bronwyn
from London
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(Submitted:
16/03/2009) |
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"Despite some initial confusion about collecting the keys and activating the hot water, the apartment provided the perfect base for a Porto break."
Owner reply:
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Folks, we can only stress it is most important to read the key delivery and gas turn on instructions (As well as directions to the apartment) included in the automatic guest pack sent upon receipt of final payment.
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Review submitted by Bruce
from Portsmouth
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(Submitted:
10/10/2008) |
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| "Porto is a World Heritage site and full of history to take in. The situation of the apartment cannot be faulted in terms of how central it is. It really is so easy to walk or hop on and off the LRT. With the added bonus of a convenient railway station so close to Sao Bento. This for me was ideal. The apartment comes with all the required space and utilities one would like to be at hand. Having read some of the comments prior to going, Im glad I was not put off by them. Porto is a very Old City and in the process of great change. One should compare it to London and ask what you would be prepared to pay for such a central place right in the heart of whats going on. The LRT from the airport to the center of Porto is simplicity itself.When the considerable regeneration program or work is completed Porto itself with be right up there with all the other major cities across Europe who are looking to tourism for its future."
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Review submitted by Maria
from Plymouth
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(Submitted:
29/08/2008) |
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| "The flat itself was first class, well equipped, clean, spacious and well furnished, but ... We found the location somewhat intimidating, especially after dark. It wasnt helped by the rubbish collection being done every morning at around 4.30. However it was a necessary evil as the merchants and inhbitants of the rest of Rua Cha generated an extraordinary amount of detritus."
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Review submitted by Dave
from Bournemouth
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(Submitted:
21/06/2008) |
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| "Fabulous modern apartment right in the middle of a world heritage site. Excellent facilities, checked out the whinging from previous reviews and could not find a problem with any of the things mentioned. Watching the world go by from the balconies was entertaining in itself. Everything I could need was within walking distance of the apartment. I was so impressed that I have re-booked for September."
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Review submitted by Felix
from Belgium
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(Submitted:
13/06/2008) |
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| "The apartment perfectly met my expectations. The criticisms which have been given are mostly correct, however do not appear very significant to me: kitchen equipment is sufficient for basic cooking; TV channels are not what matters to me on a travel to a city I want to visit; there are even e few English books to read; and the keyhole, although a bit tricky at times, is really manageable after a few trials when the key is turned calmly. The location is perfect as a starting point for walking around in Porto and even to cross over to Gaia, the upper part of Dom Luís 1st Bridge is only a few steps away. And, last but certainly not least, the owner has been very accessible, always responded immediately and was very helpful with a last-minute change in plans. The first day, a Portuguese friend of his dropped in to ask if any help was needed and offered his phone number for any further questions. So, if you can live with the few disadvantages that have been mentioned, and if you're there to visit and live in a southern European town for a few days (and not in the norvegian wilderness), this is highly recommended."
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Review submitted by Judith
from Worthing
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(Submitted:
03/06/2008) |
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| "The apartment was ideally sited for our needs, very central and just around the corner from the Metro station. Generally it was very comfortable and well equipped, apart from the sofa bed, whose back was broken and a towel rail that kept coming off the wall. there was an additional problem with the key to the outer door that was very hard to turn and, on one occasion late at night, would not turn at all.
the apartment is in an area of little shops selling cheap clothes and jewellery and further up the hill there are some local bars and what looked like 'red light' establishments. this made it cosmopolitan and interesting, but we walked through very quickly at night!"
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Review submitted by isobel
from northampton
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(Submitted:
07/03/2008) |
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| "Very central and spotlessly clean.Everything available should you want to cook.Good directions from ownner on how to reach property by metro without the need to spend money on taxi."
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Review submitted by Guy
from Yackandandah
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(Submitted:
06/02/2008) |
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| "This apartment is very well located, with everything within walking distance. Although some parts of the neighbourhood are a bit 'gritty', this is basically because of the great central location.
The apartment itself is very tastefully decorated with modern furnishings and supplied with everything you need.
I'd recommend this apartment, for couples especially, who are after a central comfortable place to stay in Porto."
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Review submitted by Roland & Gitta
from Nuremberg/Germany
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(Submitted:
02/12/2007) |
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| "finding an apartment in Oporto is hard work - try to google "Porto apartment". we definitely recommend this one, and book at least for a week, because you can get to most interesting places in the north of Portugal by train from S. Bento or by bus easily and for little money.
Nothing is perfect - so here are some minor points of critizism:
- kitchen equipment is rather basic for cooking full meals from fresh produce. Before going to the market, check if all the necessary utensils are available. We bought a pot for cooking pasta and a tea pot...
-We always found it useful when some of the basics (salt, sugar, tissues, olive oil...were available in the apartment, so you just buy what's missing and leave it there. We found a tabula rasa.
- The entertainment department consists of 3or 4 Portuguese TV programmes, if this does not satisfy your needs, book internet connection or bring your Ipod with you.
- Heating: May be a problem when/if it gets really cold. At the end of November, with temperatures between 2° and 18° it took some time to heat the place up, but then it was ok.
Once again - thoroughly recommended."
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Review submitted by diane
from auckland
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(Submitted:
10/11/2007) |
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| "Tasteful, modern spacious and well equipped apartment in convenient historic location"
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Review submitted by Jenny
from Metung, Australia
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(Submitted:
08/10/2007) |
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| "The property was very comfortable and reasonably clean. My only small criticism is the lack of equipment in the kitchen - only tiny saucepans, nothing large enough for pasta for example, no water jug, no vegetable peeler, etc. We book self-catering accommodation because we want to cook, and we were limited at this property."
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Review submitted by KEITH
from BANGOR, NORTHERN IRELAND
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(Submitted:
05/10/2007) |
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| "My girlfriend and I stayed in this apartment from 7th August-16th August. The apartment was just perfect- the ideal location, comfortable, modern,well equipped and very clean. The street was quiet with the advantage of a bakery and general store just across the road. We definitely recommend you stay in this apartment if you are visiting this beautiful city."
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Review submitted by Richard
from Paris
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(Submitted:
29/05/2007) |
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| "Charming appartment in accessible area - nice situation smack in the centre of the old town. Near to the cathedral with nearby river views. Appartment well equipped, clean and quiet charactered within walking distance of good restaurants like Majestic.
Glad I booked it!
Many thanks again."
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Review submitted by Richard
from Chester, UK
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(Submitted:
10/05/2007) |
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| "Very pleasant apartment in relatively quiet location. Gas connection was a bit fiddly but once on all worked well."
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Review submitted by Andrew
from Kilnholme, Penton, Cumbria CA6 5QZ
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(Submitted:
08/01/2007) |
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| "Good, accurate information provided in advance by owner so we knew what we were getting and it was helpful to receive local information. The apartment is in a prime central location, with easy access on foot or public transport to local and surrounding areas. Porto is a grat place to visit for a few days, and for a longer stay hire a car and explore to the north or east. Central Porto has lots to offer within walking distance, good shopping, bars and wide variety of restaurants, historic sites and interesting architecture. Very well presented property, very clean and tidy, comfortable and easy to look after. But for the main attribute you come back to the prime central location every time."
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Review submitted by WILLIAM
from NORTH YORKSHIRE
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(Submitted:
11/11/2006) |
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| "A spacious, well equipped, recently refurbished apartment, well located with lovely views from balconies over the Cathedral - thoroughily recommended."
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Review submitted by Pamela
from Dublin, Ireland
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(Submitted:
19/09/2006) |
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| "A wonderful property, in a wonderful location. The only quibble would be with the amount of building work going on around the Cathedral, day and night, over which the owners have no power, so this is not a complaint."
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Review submitted by antony
from edinburgh
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(Submitted:
13/09/2006) |
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| "The apartment was very well equipped and spacious for two people. The street was very quiet in the evening. It is also very close to the cathedral and only a 15-20 minutes walk across the bridge to the port wine lodges."
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Review submitted by Sloane
from Sussex
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(Submitted:
10/07/2006) |
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| " Great location in the centre of town! All sites within walking distance. All the flat was new and very clean. Their was a lovely bakers across the road where I got my rolls and pastries from for my breakfast. Would most definitely be returning soon........... "
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