This beautiful 16th century restored house has a high standard of modern furnishings. It is set in a beautiful countryside, in the village of Lanheses, 10 Km from Viana do Castelo in the scenic Minho Region of Northern Portugal where the unique vinho verde (green wine) is produced.  The village of Lanheses has shops, supermarkets, bakery, chemist, bank, post office, cafes and restaurants. The picturesque town of Ponte de Lima (7 Km) has the protection of the world Heritage Organization, and has many shops, restaurants and cultural activities.  The port city of Viana do Castelo, 10 Km away, is also very beautiful with many shops, shopping centre, restaurants, etc.  The beaches of northern coast can be reached already in 10 Km. There is a superb golf course at Ponte de Lima 7 Km away and there are also tennis courts nearby.
 Beautifully restored by the present owner, the house offers spacious, comfortable and stylish accommodation.
Ground floor: one single bedroom with en suite shower room, and a double bedroom with doors onto the patio. Separate shower room. Open plan lounge/dining room with comfortable sofas and chairs around an open fireplace, and a television. The large kitchen has a tiled floor and is fully equipped with full sized gas hob and oven, dishwasher, large fridge, and microwave. Separate laundry room with washing machine. Doors open directly out onto the main entrance, the patio and the swimming pool.
First floor: Master suite with twin beds, and a small sitting room with a sofa bed suitable for one adult or two children. Separate shower room with high-pressure multi-directional jets. The bedroom has views over the swimming pool. There are two further twin bedrooms, both en suite, one with shower and one with bath, and a double beded room with en suite shower. These rooms overlook the garden.

Large swimming pool set in beautiful mature gardens with garden and pool furniture and barbecue area.

A free welcome pack, consisting of goods required for first diner and first breakfast is provided. There is maid service every day except Sunday.

A taxi or mini bus can be arranged to transport guests to Porto airport (50 Km).

Accommodates 10-14 persons, self catering.
 

Situated at the mouth of the river Lima, Viana do Castelo was founded in the thirteenth century by D. Afonso III, king of Portugal, who, in an attempt to gain popular support, decided that this place should be destined exclusively for the use of the common people and declared that the nobility could not settle there. This fertile valley had already been much appreciated by the Romans, who reached here quite easily but then drew back, as, on encountering the River Lima, they thought that they had discovered the mythological River Lethe, known as the river of Oblivion, since anyone who crossed it would inevitably lose their memory.
Viana do Castelo gained in importance during the period of the great Maritime Discoveries (in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries) primarily as a shipyard and seaport, but also as a source of the crews that manned the ships setting sail to discover unknown lands.
Today it enjoys a rich architectural heritage and its many monuments are best admired as a whole from the top of Monte de Santa Luzia, which provides a spectacular view over the mouth of the River Lima and the Atlantic Ocean.
Amongst the particular highlights of this region are its folklore, its brightly-coloured, typical costumes and the extremely popular religious festivals and other festivities, particularly those that are held in August in honour of Nossa Senhora da Agonia and are considered to be the most spectacular in the whole of Portugal.
Viana do Castelo also has a rich and varied local handicraft industry, with its ceramics (everyday pottery articles), embroidery and goldsmith's work being particularly sought after.

Beaches

Cabedelo is the closest and better known Viana do Castelo beach, on the other side of the river Lima. Surrounded by a pine wood, you will find there everything you need, from restaurants, disco, bars and shopping to camping sites and apartments for rent. There is a ferryboat to cross the river to town and back, also bus.

Carreço is one of the most beautiful beaches of Viana do Castelo. Dominated by the lighthouse of Montedor, Carreço is a blessing of nature, with its rocks over the sea, pinewoods, fields and village, all together. If you like nature, this is the beach to look for.
 

The River Lima is crossed at this point by a Roman bridge that gave its name to this very ancient and very beautiful town, which received its first charter in 1125 from D. Teresa, the mother of the first king of Portugal (a number of years before the foundation of the kingdom).
Ponte de Lima is at the centre of a rich farming region, where the famous vinho verde is produced.
This is the area of the country where the greatest number of manor houses and palaces are to be found, many of them offering accommodation to tourists under the system of Turismo de Habitação.
Every fortnight, this traditional town is brought to life when a huge and lively fair that dates back to the Middle Ages is held on the banks of the river. This same stretch of sand is also the site for another traditional event held in June, known as the "Vaca das Cordas" (when ropes are tied around the horns of a bull, which is then led onto the sand to "fight" with the local population). In September, the town once again bursts into life with the jolly event known as the Feiras Novas (New Fairs). This is the town festival, which includes a huge market, fireworks, a funfair, carnival costumes and a brass band competition.
 

The house comprises 6 bedrooms in total; 3 double, 2 twin, 1 single and 1 cots, 4 of the bedrooms with en-suite facilities. The property also has 1 single sofa bed. This gives room for up to 12 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The house has 7 bathrooms for your party's use.

The house has satellite/cable.

There is room for 10 in the living room and 10 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

Smoking is allowed in this house.

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The house is in a very quiet area. It has a private swimming pool, a garden, a patio area, panoramic views, a barbeque. If you are driving there is private parking.

The house is right beside swimming.

Close to the house you will find a beach, sailing, water skiing, boat hire, wind surfing, fishing, historic sites, a museum, shopping areas, a restaurant, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the house you will find ...nothing specified.

The house is....

50 km from Oporto airport.
7 km from Golf club.
10 km from Beach.
0.5 km from Restaurants.
0.5 km from Shopping facilities.

Any day of the week.

Any day of the week.

7 days.

3 PM

10 AM

Geoff says: "Perfecct location at edge of village with all services a short stroll away. Owner only 5 minutes away, always helpful, offering lots of advice and information but never intruding. Fabulous pool and enormous garden. Property is well eauipped, very clean and well maintained. "

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