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18th Century manorial house in goldsmith village


Casa de Alfena is situated in Travassos, a traditional gold filigree workshop-village. For centuries families have been making jewelry and even today several workshops remain active. The manor house stands next to one of those workshops, which was converted into a small but fine museum. Here you'll find tools and beautiful examples of the art of goldsmithery, meticulously collected by the owner.

The main house has been beautifully redecorated, preserving many ancient details, especially in the former kitchen and the adjoining dining room. There are two living rooms, one without TV, where you can enjoy a quiet conversation or read a book, and three double rooms with private bathroom. On the ground floor are the main kitchen and a games room with billiard.

The first floor of the former granery has been converted into two comfortable twin rooms, each with a private bathroom and overlooking the gardens. On the ground floor there are toilets and showers for those using the swimming pool.
Behind the main house is a lovely terraced garden, with spacious lawns and shady trees, and a large patio next to the swimming pool. There is also a separate pool for children.

Casa de Alfena can be rented as a whole (main house + former granery, sleeps 10), meaning you will have everything, the gardens, the pool etc. for yourself alone.
You can also rent only the main house (6 people). In this case the rooms in the former granary will not be let to others, but along with the pool they may be used occasionally by the owners.

The nearest town is Póvoa de Lanhoso (8 kms, all facilities), with a lively centre and a large weekly market. Worth visiting are the 12th century castle, and a restored castro (prehistoric settlement). There is an excellent restaurant halfway Póvoa.
The city of Braga and the National park Peneda-Gerês are about 25 kms away.

Prices 2008

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Casa de Alfena - whole property
1 - 10 persons per week per day
€ £ € £
High season
  July, August 2350 1880 360 288
 
Mid season
  May 15 - June 30,
  September 1 - October 15		 1995 1596 300 240
 
Low season
  Remaining periods 1550 1240 270 216
 
Public holidays
  Carnival, Easter, Newyear at request
Changeover day: flexible


Casa de Alfena - main house only
1 - 6 persons per week per day
€ £ € £
High season
  July, August 1495 1196 250 200
 
Mid season
  May 15 - June 30,
  September 1 - October 15		 1295 1036 200 160
 
Low season
  Remaining periods 950 760 160 128
 
Public holidays
  Carnival, Easter, Newyear at request
Changeover day: flexible

Layout and facilities

  • Main house
    Ground floor    : Living room with TV. Main kitchen. Games room with snooker abd card table.
    First floor: Living room with open fireplace. Dining room. Kitchenette (suitable for light meals). 3 Double bedrooms; each with ensuite bathroom and TV. Large veranda.

  • Converted granary
    Ground floor    : Shower and toilets.
    First floor: 2 Twin bedrooms, one with 2 double beds and one with 2 single beds, and both with ensuite bathroom and TV.

  • General
    Heating    : Central heating.
    Facilities: (private) swimming pool with separate pool for children, large garden, TV, games room, barbecue, dishwasher, washing machine, private parking, cot (at request).

Particulars

  • The minimum stay is 3 days.
  • Cleaning is included (2 times a week).
  • The security deposit is € 300 / £ 240.
  • Pets are not allowed.
  • Indoors smoking is not allowed.
  • The beds in the main house are not suitable for people taller than 1.90m.
  • Not suitable for wheel chairs.
  • Prices include: see page Terms and conditions.

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