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Village house at the gates of the Douro Valley: Casa Dona Fonseca

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9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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SOUTO MAOIR, Vila Real
  • Quinta do Crasto
    6 min drive
  • Natur Waterpark
    13 min drive
  • Adega de Favaios
    15 min drive
  • Chaves (CHV)
    55 min drive

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About the area

Sabrosa

Located in Sabrosa, this vacation home is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Church of Sabrosa and Quinta do Crasto. .This vacation home is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Epordouro - Vinhos e Azeites do Douro and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Natur Waterpark.

What's nearby

  • Mateus Palace - 18 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro - 19 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Casa de Mateus - 20 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Quinta de La Rosa - 22 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Quinta da Roêda Winery - 24 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Regua Station - 27 min drive
  • Vila Real (VRL) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Solar 1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Pizzaria O Constantino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tipico - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante A Nora - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Café Negrilho - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Village house at the gates of the Douro Valley: Casa Dona Fonseca

Old stone workshop where my ancestors made hooves, olive wood, we have fully restored keeping the charm of the stones outside, and giving a resolutely contemporary inside, in comfort and the area time.
a ground floor with an open kitchen, a sofa, coffee maker, kettle, hob, fridge ...
upstairs, an open and bright bedroom with a large cathedral ceiling, a 140 x 190 bed with memory foam mattresses, separate toilet, a bathroom with a large shower and quality fittings, a dressing room, a chest of drawers and a flowered balcony;
all mixing tradition and modernism, you will enjoy your stay.
Go on the Porto Wine Route and discover the spectacular landscape of the Douro valley, dotted with its small white villages, and its olive and wine properties called Quinta.
Cross and walk the streets of stone walls of this small village, and its paths leading to vineyards and olive groves
Let yourself be won by the charm of its welcoming and typical population of this region, listed as World Heritage of Humanity ...
All accessible from Casa Dona Fonseca.
We have also selected for you a lot of good addresses, restaurants, outings, inrattables, not to be missed, board games, good bottles of wine, all this is waiting for you!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and ecotours nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

da fonseca josé

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 431 sq ft (40 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Village House Gates Douro Valley Casa Dona Fonseca SOUTO MAOIR
Village House Gates Douro Valley Casa Dona Fonseca
Village Gates Douro Valley Casa Dona Fonseca SOUTO MAOIR
Village Gates Douro Valley Casa Dona Fonseca
Village House Gates Douro Valley Casa Dona Fonseca SOUTO MAOIR
Village House Gates Douro Valley Casa Dona Fonseca
Village Gates Douro Valley Casa Dona Fonseca SOUTO MAOIR
Village House Gates Douro Valley Casa Dona Fonseca
Village Gates Douro Valley Casa Dona Fonseca SOUTO MAOIR
Village Gates Douro Valley Casa Dona Fonseca
Village House at the Gates of the Douro Valley Casa Dona Fonseca
Village House at the Gates of the Douro Valley Casa Dona Fonseca
Village House at the Gates of the Douro Valley Casa Dona Fonseca

Village house at the gates of the Douro Valley: Casa Dona Fonseca Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay in the Douro Valley
Tidy, small, likely comfortable for 2 people only. Friendly owners. In a quaint village just off the main road so very peaceful. Just the way we like it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely country town location.
Excellent country town location, modern, well equipped for nice meals, great neighbors and hosts were very helpful and friendly. Everything we needed was close by. Quiet town.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Lovely rural stay
My husband and I loved this little abode in a very rural small old village. Our balcony overlooked the cafe/mini market/bar which was the social hub of the village. By midweek in our stay, we were exchanging greetings with each arriving and departing customer. You can walk on stone paths for miles amongst grape vines, olive trees and smaller vegetable tracks. The vistas are unbelievably expansive. The village is extremely rural and yet all the Douro Valley high spots are within an easy drive. You must have a car. Although the apartment is also small, it fit our needs perfectly. And was well equipped. We highly recommend this place for active visitors who like rural living and getting to know the local people.

8/10 Good

James K.

Very modern and comfortable with amazing balcony
Very rural location but with amazing balcony from where to watch this villages day to day life. Unmissable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Damien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Très décevant
Le logement est minuscule, et contrairement à ce qui est indiqué il n'y a pas 2 salles de bain. Aucune fenêtre ne possède de volet, les toilettes et la douche sont dans la chambre principale en mode ouvert. Le samedi soir il y a réunion au bar juste sous les fenêtres jusqu'à 3h00 du matin donc obligé de dormir les fenêtres fermées sans clim, et réveillé à 05:00 pa r le coq, les chiens et à 07:00 par le boulanger....
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Sève R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beau logement
Logement propre et fonctionnel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Visitar o Douro e fazer parte da aldeia
Fomos recebidos de uma forma muito acolhedora e simpática, sendo o Sr. José bastante prestável e estando sempre disponível. Aldeia muito pitoresca e típica do Douro vinhateiro com a sua amigável e calorosa gente. Sendo disso o exemplo perfeito o café e mercearia junto à habitação. Reconstrução da casa muito bem conseguida e com todas as comodidades disponíveis para uma agradável estadia. Localização ideal para descobrir e visitar muitos dos pontos e locais de interesse espalhados pelo Douro. Experiência a repetir futuramente, com certeza!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Escapadinha pelo Alto Douro Vinhateiro
Eu e o meu marido adoramos a estadia nesta linda e pacata vila. A casa é tal e qual a descrição do anúncio, muito acolhedora, limpa e é muito confortável apesar dos proprietários terem mantido as características originais. está com muito bom gosto. Adoramos e haveremos de voltar. Recomendamos vivamente! Rosa Maria e João.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruhe pur
Wenn man die von Herzen kommende Freundlichkeit der Portugiesen kennenlernen möchte ist man in diesem kleinen Dorf gut aufgehoben.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Franceline d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Merveilleux
Très belle accueil, propriétaires au top, magnifique location que je recommande à tous ceux qui veulent visiter la région avec un village atypique, villageois très accueillant

10/10 Excellent

Markus und M.

Modern restauriertes Steinhaus
Jose und Aline empfingen uns sehr freundlich in ihrem gepflegten Häuschen. Die Lage im alten Ortskern lässt in das Dorfleben eintauchen und der kleine Balkon lädt zur Entspannung ein. Ein idealer Ausgangspunkt für vielfältige Ausflüge und Unternehmungen ins Douro-Tal. Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Odile L.

Un très agréable séjour dans le village authentique de José et Aline
Accueil très chaleureux de José et Aline. Je leur souhaite beaucoup de réussite dans leurs projets futurs. Leur huile d'olive est délicieuse, n'hésitez pas à la goûter et vous balader dans les environs pour découvrir les vignes et les champs d'oliviers. Le Nord du Portugal est magnifique. Sans hésitation, je vous conseille de séjourner dans cette petite maison arrangée avec beaucoup d'élégance.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017