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Farmhouse accommodation for 10 people, with private pool, BBQ, garden and Wifi .

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Quinta da Tapada - the main farmhouse, just above the Pool House.
The patio in front of the main door.
Blinds to cut out the light, but the not the view.
The Pool House, 1 minute from the main house
Pool House front bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Santa Cristina de Longos, Guimarães, Braga District
  • Sameiro Sanctuary
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bom Jesus do Monte
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Minho University
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Braga (BGZ)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Green bedroom

1 Double Bed

Pine bedroom

1 Double Bed

Pool House bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Pool House twin beds

2 Single Beds

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4 - near pool

Toilet · Shower only

PH bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

QT bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Farmhouse accommodation for 10 people, with private pool, BBQ, garden and Wifi .

The perfect place for a family or group of friends who like plenty of space. Two houses, 1 minute apart. Both are unique and complement each other - one represents quiet antiquity, with thick stone walls and a shaded pergola running along the front, whilst the other is tastefully modern, with fabulous views and high sloping pine ceilings - with bi-fold doors opening onto a large salt-water pool, with panoramic views all around.
The apartment is on the ground floor of the main farmhouse, and has 3 bedrooms
- 2 double bedrooms (one with a super king size bed), and one with twin beds, and 2 bathrooms (each with showers), a large sitting room/kitchen and a patio next to the BBQ.
The apartment's kitchen has an attractive island, with induction hob and cooker below.
The Pool House has a double bedroom (Queen size bed), a twin bedroom and 2 bathrooms (one off the hallway, and one on a terrace near the pool), with a fully equipped kitchen/living room (with sofa and TV) and an extra dining/ sitting area with wall-mounted TV on the veranda. There are 2 sofas here and the table comfortably seats 8. The bi-fold doors open up to a stunning vista, with the pool (salt water and measuring 12m x 6m) right in front of you and a stunning view over the mountains and valleys. There are sun loungers, tables and chairs in the garden. The pool is illuminated at night, which together with the twinkling lights from the valley, makes for a magical setting.
Both houses have a wood burner and central heating. They also have Netflix and satellite TV, showing all the English channels.
All 4 bathrooms have showers and are beautifully decorated. The owners provide toiletries.
Both kitchens are like home from home - with a washing machine, dishwasher, cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, a large selection of plates, cutlery, cups, glasses and cooking utensils.
Towels are provided. Sheets are changed weekly.
Behind the house are woodland walks to Sameiro and Bom Jesus (with beautiful gardens, fountains and trails). Braga is 15 minutes drive away and Guimarães is 25 minutes away.
The spa town of Taipas is 5 minutes way - with 'Taipas Termal' offering spa treatments of every kind.
The beaches at Esposende, Apúlia and Ofir are 30 minutes away.
2 minutes away from the house is a restaurant, with excellent Portuguese cuisine at a reasonable price.
If you enjoy a beautiful setting, the chance to have a dip in the pool, a location near two historic cities, and woodland walks from your doorstep, this would be the perfect place for you.

Property manager

Virginia Henry Martins
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Maybe best if toddlers stay in the apartment
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
We have a new atelier - ask V for details.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only.
No smoking in the house Do your own recycling/take your bins away when you leave.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: We have a new atelier - ask V for details.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 10308/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Guimarães

Located in Guimarães, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Raio Palace and Museu Dom Diogo de Sousa are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit BragaShopping and Guimaraes Shopping Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Casa dos Lobo Machado, or check out an event or a game at Dom Afonso Henriques Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Cristina de Longos, Guimarães, Braga District

What's nearby

  • Sameiro Sanctuary - 11 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Bom Jesus do Monte - 13 min drive - 6.0 km
  • BragaShopping - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Minho University - 15 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Braga Cathedral - 16 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Covas Station - 21 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quinta das Laranjeiras - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O Manel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Albino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Carreira do Tiro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Albino - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Farmhouse accommodation for 10 people, with private pool, BBQ, garden and Wifi . have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Farmhouse accommodation for 10 people, with private pool, BBQ, garden and Wifi . pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Farmhouse accommodation for 10 people, with private pool, BBQ, garden and Wifi .?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farmhouse accommodation for 10 people, with private pool, BBQ, garden and Wifi .?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Farmhouse accommodation for 10 people, with private pool, BBQ, garden and Wifi . located?

This family-friendly Guimarães holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sameiro Sanctuary and Bom Jesus do Monte. Casa dos Lobo Machado and BragaShopping are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

Excellent property in a relaxing location with super-helpful owners. We loved the animals too ! If you eat out a lot, then a car would be essential (we knew that), though we had planned lots of family 'cooked-in' meals and get-togethers and the property was perfect for this. We'd gathered for my Grandson's Baptism and some family time, and Tapada was the perfect base for this. A fabulous time.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Virginia Henry Martins

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My husband is Portuguese and I am N.Irish. We have 3 children, who are 19, 18 and 17.
I have now been living in Portugal for 26 years - so I know the North of Portugal very well.
My husband and I found this house, loved it and spent a year renovating it. Then we moved on to building a pool and Pool House.
I love being a host as I enjoy meeting people and am happy to accompany guests on walks and to make recommendations - where to go, where to eat etc.
My family live at the farm but we've got our own entrance at the back of the house - so everyone has their independence.

Why they chose this property

It's in a good location - between Braga and Guimarães, 1 hour from Porto airport.
The view is exceptional - although you do have to drive up a hill to get here.
We can walk from our back door to Sameiro - a beautiful Sanctuary, 30 minutes away (7 minutes by car), and then on to Bom Jesus, which has been awarded World Patrimony status by UNESCO.
Taipas is a great little town (4 kms away) - it has everything and more - a spa, cafés, restaurants, tennis courts, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, banks, pharmacies, dentists etc!!
If you like to be near civilisation (Braga, Guimarães, Taipas, Longos) but enjoy the sounds of nature around you - this is ideal.

What makes this property unique

2 beautiful houses opposite each other on a farm, 15 minutes from the city of Braga. The houses can be rented individually (the apartment is for 6 people, and the Pool House is for 4 people) or the two houses can be rented together.
The farm is in a beautiful setting - there's lots to do around the house (walks, pool, visit our flock of Cameroon sheep), Taipas spa, churches and world heritage monuments within 10 minutes.
Near here there is a bit of everything: nature - Gerês; cities - Braga, Guimarães, Viana, and Porto; the seaside - Esposende, Apúlia, Ofir, Viana do Castelo.
This is a good central base to explore the North of Portugal - many people just like to stay around (as the setting is quite idyllic), visit the countryside around and come back home to relax and enjoy what the farm has to offer.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

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