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Comfortable holiday house in restored farmstead
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Quinta de Penas is a former farm, standing up the valley of the Rio Cávado, in an area that is known for its good quality vinho verde. The quinta itself also grows grapes. The farmhouse, working house, barns and stables are sitting around an attractive inner courtyard, and are recently carefully restored. The property now consists of 4 houses: the main house, Casa das Azeitonas, Casa da Colmeia and Casa do Forno, plus a few outbuildings (see layout). Through the courtyard you come into the large, landscaped garden with a lawn, some ancient orange and olive trees and the swimming pool with sun terrace. There is ample room for anyone to play, soak up the sun or read a book in a shady tranquil spot. The small house Casa do Forno is very spacious for just 2 people. It is named after the original stone breadoven in the kitchen. The entrance is in the partly with passiflora covered courtyard. The light and airy, yet comfortable furnishing is in pleasant contrast with the robust architecture. This house has a private garden and patio at the back, where you can have your breakfast or enjoy a glass of wine in the late afternoon sun. The quinta is in Geraz do Minho, a part of the municipality of Póvoa de Lanhoso. In the centre of Póvoa (± 6 kms) are shops, restaurants, banks, a post office and a weekly market. The most important place of interest is the 12th century castle. At walking distance is a restaurant that produces good, local food, and in the neighbouring village of São João de Rei you will find O Victor, a restaurant famous for its bacalhau and vitela assada. The quinta is not far from the city of Braga (17 kms) and the Portuguese National Park Peneda-Gerês (approx. 25 kms). |
Changeover day: Saturday
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