Property Details of Northern Portugal House

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.

Local Area Details

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.

Carre篠is one of the most beautiful beaches of Viana do Castelo. Dominated by the lighthouse of Montedor, Carre篠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.

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Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Close to a golf course
* Close to a Beach
* Children are allowed

Contact Information for 90100 Beautiful manour house with pool Portugal

Name:	Frederico Santos
Telephone:	+351-242-908061
Alt Telephone:	+351-934-512503
Fax:	+351-242-908026
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