Description of the Holiday House in Douro Valley, Northern Portugal
Holiday House in Douro Valley, Northern Portugal:
Holiday house in Sarnadelo, Douro Valley, Portugal - This set of Estate and House is a good example of a Douro productive farm, wich attracted the wealthy burguoisie in the first half of the 19th century. Story goes that part of it's land belonged to the assets confiscated to the Tavoras in the 18th century. For four generations in the present owner's family, the House is the headquarters for a reasonably sized farming exploitation, consisting mainly in Port Wine, table wines, and quality olive oil.
The most recent intervention carried out in the House aimed only at improving its confort standards and allowing connection to the adjoining building. Except for the Torreão, wich consists mainly in a room with a superb view over the vineyards and the games room at the same level of the cellars, all the premisses are located on the groundfloor. All the furniture and furnishings date back from the 19th century, with special highlight to the dining-room. The guests acommodations include 2 double bedrooms with bathroom, 2 twin rooms with private bathroom, 1 double room with adjoining living room and private bathroom (air-conditioning), TV room, games room (billiards and cards), lounge - dining room, swimming-pool - gardens, possibility to participate in the farming activities of the Estate.
The cellars, where the House's Fine Wine matures and the olive oil from the previous year rests, are located, as usual, in the basement.
Amenities of the Holiday House in Douro Valley, Northern Portugal
Property Type
Holiday House, sleeps 10, 5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, 300 m² floor area
children welcome, suitable for elderly, unsuitable for wheelchairs, no pets, no smoking
Notes: Central heating, telephone in rooms, TV set in rooms, meals (dinner) provided if previously requested, continental breakfast included in room rate.
The 10mx5m swimming-pool is 30m away from the House, amidst a carefully preserved garden and a centenary pine tree (thence the name of the House: Pinheiro - "Pine Tree"), that provides a fresh shade during the hot summer. A private parking set within the Estate allows easy access to the vehicles.
Information about the Holiday House in Douro Valley, Northern Portugal
Activities in Douro Valley: Vintage season, between the 20th of Septembre and the 10th of Octobre. The images show the process: the grape harvest and the prodution of the wine.
Its the result of one year's agriculture labour, highlighted by the human efforts and dedication.
Extinct the traditional rabelo boats, the river activities have turned to leisure. Between Porto and Barca de Alva, in the border with Spain, the multiple options include one day and/or a week cruises.
Rental Rates of the Holiday House in Douro Valley, Northern Portugal
The rental rates for this property are quoted in EUR per room per night.
Period
Rental Rates and Exchange
Jun 15, 2006 - Jun 15, 2007
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Notes to the Rates of the Holiday House in Douro Valley, Northern Portugal
Rate above is informative, for further details please contact the owner!
Open all year round.
Holiday house in SarnadeloPool areaLoungeBilliard roomBedroomMap
Holiday house in Sarnadelo
Pool area
Lounge
Billiard room
Bedroom
Map
