Dajas Douro Valley - Casa Escola - Private Swimming Pool - Sardoeira

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3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6142 sq m

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Breakfast included
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Parking available

Explore the area

Marco de Canaveses

Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura
‪19 min drive‬
Romanesque Church of Tarouquela
‪25 min drive‬
Passadiços do Paiva
‪48 min drive‬
Vila Real (VRL)
‪118 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Dajas Douro Valley - Casa Escola - Private Swimming Pool

Inserted in the Quinta Dajas Douro Valley - exclusive villas, the Casa Escola, so named because it was Dajas' primary school from the end of the 19th century, has 3 suites, 3 bathrooms with amenities, a toilet, a fireplace, an equipped kitchen, a dining and living room with a private balcony facing the Douro River and an exclusive swimming pool to make your stay perfect.
Guests can also enjoy a private garden with a barbecue.
The Quinta where Casa Escola is located has 8 independent villas, an outdoor swimming pool, a playground, an outdoor fireplace, a lounge with billiards and a reading area, as well as a wine shop with local wines and products. Guests can also admire the lemon plantation and orchard.
At Casa Escola, in Dajas Douro Valley, guests can take advantage of services such as boat trips, water activities, wine tastings on the estate, a home chef experience, picnics, visits to farms in the region, walking tours, as well as private transport and car hire services.
We hope that your stay at Casa Escola in Dajas Douro Valley will be unforgettable.

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English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Pool

Breakfast included

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 11269/AL

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marco de Canaveses

Located in Marco de Canaveses, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Eça de Queiroz Foundation and Penafiel Municipal Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hintze Ribeiro Bridge and Hintze Ribeiro Disaster Memorial. Travelling with kids? Consider Garden of Saint Bartholomew, or check out an event or a game at Municipal Stadium Cinfaes. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

Marco de Canaveses

What's nearby

Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura - 19 min drive - 14.2 km
Romanesque Church of Tarouquela - 25 min drive - 24.6 km
Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths - 27 min drive - 27.6 km
Magikland - 28 min drive - 27.0 km
Passadiços do Paiva - 48 min drive - 45.0 km

Getting around

Paredes Station - 32 min drive
Vila Real (VRL) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

‪Café Bem Viver, Unip. - ‬9 min drive
‪Café Tropical - ‬4 min drive
‪Restaurante Encosta do Ameal - ‬26 min drive
‪AveroDouro - ‬10 min drive
‪Restaurante Penhadouro - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dajas Douro Valley - Casa Escola - Private Swimming Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dajas Douro Valley - Casa Escola - Private Swimming Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Dajas Douro Valley - Casa Escola - Private Swimming Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dajas Douro Valley - Casa Escola - Private Swimming Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dajas Douro Valley - Casa Escola - Private Swimming Pool located?

This family-friendly Marco de Canaveses holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Duoro River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Parque de Lazer do Ribeiro de Sampaio and Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura. Jardim de Torrao Park and Hintze Ribeiro Bridge are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.8/10

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10/10

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9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

18 September 2024

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

Douro Valley Retreat

Our stay at Dajas Douro Valley was great. The check in was easy - Alexandra was a wonderful host and treated us very special. The property is amazing and you will want to stay and enjoy it. We fell in love with the area and would love to go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

3 October 2024

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Paradise

Dajas Douro Valley was absolutely stunning! The people, the view, the accommodations, and the location were above five stars. Dajas customer service was above and beyond excellence thanks to Tatianna. Our warm welcome made us feel like we were part of the Dajas family.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoine J.

24 August 2024

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Just a so great place to stay !

Welcoming is very kind and professional. We where 5 friends for a Week in Portugal. The first feeling was .... What a fantastic view !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Innes T.

3 July 2024

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Relaxing in the Douro

We were warmly welcomed on our arrival after a long drive and were delighted and blown away by the standard of the accommodation, hospitality and the view! Having the mini shop on site helped us with an easy dinner with local wines from the Douro to choose from. We were then shown our room with our own private pool and amazing views down the river! A great and relaxing three days!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark r.

14 September 2022

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Douro River Farmhouse

Attention to detail was excellent by host and the property exceeded all expectation.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

3 October 2024

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Douro Valley Getaway

Our stay was wonderful! The property photos are very accurate. This is a unique rental - it’s more like a resort with private villas. The main building where breakfast is served daily is a treasure. The staff were amazing and helpful. Alexandra was attentive and always available to answer questions..the arranged wine tasting on the property was also amazing. Our group of four would definitely return. Excellent property and you feel well taken care of by all! Thank you Alexandra for a wonderful experience..

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura storrs

13 September 2023

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Amazing property with incredible views

The property is incredible, beautifully positioned with a view over the Douro that you could never tire of. Alexandra as a host was simply lovely and couldn't do enough to ensure our stay was perfect. We plan to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

21 October 2023

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Perfect Stay

We had an amazing time here with a group of 8 friends. Alexandra is a fantastic host - she set up a boat cruise, a private chef and wine tastings for us as well as arranged for us to have a driver. The property is wonderful - better than the pictures even. It was very clean and every bedroom had it's own private bathroom. We will definately be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wintress O.

22 June 2023

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Relaxing hideaway!

Amazing, super chill place to hang out and experience a quite retreat in portugal. The host is amazing and goes out of her way to supply everything. You really dont have to leave the property if you do not want to. She arranged a boat tour, wine tasting, and private chef for us!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi G.

9 July 2022

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Magical retreat

When we reached the property we knew we were in for a treat. The property is so comfortable. Our family had a perfect stay, we swam, played football, hung with the sheep, played pool ok the pool table and so much more. Alex was so helpful at check in and throughout our stay. She arranged a river boat trip for us that was absolutely heaven. We hope to return some day!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

kewilco@hotmail.co.uk W.

29 May 2023

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Beautiful location on the Douro

We came together as a family of 5 adults plus partners for 1 week to celebrate a 60th birthday. Plenty of space for all both inside and out (balcony, pool area, fire pit). The host, Alexandra, was really helpful and organised extras for us - a wine tasting & chef‘s 7-course dinner (& cake!) at the house plus a boat trip with picnic. The view from the property is just beautiful. There are plenty of good restaurants & food shops within less than 30 minutes drive.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie W.

17 March 2023

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Look no more, THIS is the rental you’ve been waiting for

Cannot begin to explain how phenomenal our stay was at this beautiful property. We were greeted in person by our host who welcomed us like family, she arranged a private chef for dinner upon our arrival which was the best meal we had in all of Portugal. Also arranged a private wine tasting at the house which was so personal and memorable. Our two nights here will not soon be forgotten and we will absolutely be back again. You will not regret booking this location, it was truly the best stay we’ve experienced.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al O.

1 July 2023

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Best Part of our Vacation

An amazing property and Alexandra the owner is just incredibly nice and really accommodating. Great wines available and you can request a chef cooked meal which we did and truly enjoyed. The chef accommodated gluten free for one of our party which was great as well. Truly a beautiful home with everything you need to relax and use as a base for wine tours, hiking etc… Only an hour from Porto. The pool was perfect as was the terrace. Rooms were well equipped with great and firm beds. We cooked multiple meals in the kitchen as well which was a big plus. Truly was our favorite part of the vacation and we spent 2+ weeks in Portugal.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G., San Clemente, Ca

4 October 2023

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An unforgettable experience

We had an amazing time at Alexandra’s place celebrating our friend’s 50th birthday. She was by far the most personable and helpful host we have ever had-from setting up our chef dinner experience to arranging our boat tour, to sharing wine and fado music with us all. The property is so beautiful. We stayed three days-I wish it had been a week. Highlights included each bedroom having a private bath, the pool, the gorgeous views, and a truly unforgettable dinner at the house on our first night. Alexandra even brought a birthday cake and sparkling wine to celebrate. I hope one day we can return!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheryl r., Los Angeles

22 April 2023

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What a place!

5 college girlfriends from California and Washington State celebrating our milestone birthdays stayed her for 4 nights. It was fabulous. It can be tricky to find but that's because we don't speak the language. The owners are the best. Met us at the house, showed us around and booked a private chef and a Douro boat tour which they suggested and we loved. Having the wine available at our fingertips was such an added bonus and the prices were beyond reasonable. Bedrooms and bathrooms were all a nice size. The view day and night was spectacular. We would definitely stay here again! Obrigada!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

18 October 2023

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Niece's 40th birthday

We celebrated my niece's 40th birthday in Portugal. We feel very lucky to actually have stayed on the Duoro River. The house was only an hour from Porto so we were able to go in for an extra shopping day. It was also only 1.5 hours or a bit less from Pinhao and we really enjoyed port tasting and a boat ride. Dinner at the DOC restaurant was amazing. I highly recommend the house. Beautiful views, pool, terrace and fireplace. The chef experience was also great. Alexandra was so wonderful as well. One comment on location...once we figured out how to get in and out, it was easy but beware gps. Alexandra was instrumental in getting us on the right road! We loved it...definitely include in your itinerary!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Tucson, AZ

7 August 2019

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Paradise on the Douro

We had a lovely four-night stay at Casa do Rio to cap off our 2019 summer vacation. We are a family of five with three young boys and the house was absolutely perfect for us. The boys LOVED the soccer field, pool, playhouse and most of all feeding the farm animals every morning! Jumping in the Douro just down the hill was another fun bonus. Bread delivery in the morning was a dream. Catered dinner from the local restaurant was also fantastic. Alexandra was there to meet us at check-in and very communicative for the duration of our stay, helping us book a boat cruise on the river and a picnic and tasting at a fantastic winery. If we are fortunate enough to return someday, there is plenty of room to bring another family along. Thank you for everything, Alexandra! Hope to see you again someday!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Howard G.

14 June 2024

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Porto Stay

I spent MONTHS researching homes and Villas for our Porto Douro Valley stay. I was hunting for a place that was really special and close enough to Porto, about 1 hour, but away from all the hustle and bustle of the city. We were 4 adults traveling for a week. Tatiana, hotel manager met us as we arrived and explained the workings of the villa/hotel. The stunning villa is brand new, opened just 3 weeks ago, and is located in the Douro valley for absolutely ideal peace and quiet. It was exceptionally clean and in excellent working order. We all loved the incredible views of the river and valley along with the soothing sounds of the birds and roosters in the morning. The pools were refreshing and beautiful as well as the whole property. Lemon and orange trees lined the property and our early snack before breakfast consisted of an orange fresh off the tree and a huge sweet lemon. UNBELIEVABLE!!! A huge full breakfast was available if ordered and it was well worth the small fee charged. IT WAS PERFECT!!!! Thank You Alexandra and Tatiana and staff for the ideal relaxed stay to end our Portugal visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran M.

26 September 2022

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Excellent

Casa do rio was a beautiful property. We loved it . The location was close to some stores and the property itself was well maintained . We loved the pool !! We would definitely stay here again .

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gill P.

13 July 2022

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Beautiful views, comfortable house

Lovely house in great position

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

1 June 2022

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Two couples food and wine touring

We were two couples traveling the Douro River to experience the food and wine of northern Portugal. We stayed two weeks at the house and used it as our base. We thoroughly enjoyed the house. Porto is about an hour drive and other major port houses along the Douro to the east are about an hour away, also. The house is in Vinho Verde region and there are a few wineries about 30 minutes away offering great wines. And then there is the fabulous, large, low-priced wine selection at the house. The access roads to the house from town are narrow and can be tricky to navigate and it was a 15-20 minute drive to the nearest town but overall we found the location to be central to everything we wanted to do, even if not as convenient as we hoped. After all, it is rural Portugal. The house has fabulous views of the river from the deck and is a great place to relax. We enjoyed lounging by the pool, but it is unheated and the weather was cool so we did not get to use it as much as we hoped . Alexandra, our host, was very responsive and excellent to work with. She arrange a private chef to cook for us one night. She also arranged for a hot catered meal to be delivered to us another night and also arranged a wonderful boat cruise with a picnic lunch on an island in the Douro River. I can't say enough good things about our two weeks and everything Alexandra did for us. I highly recommend a stay at this wonderful house.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert (Robb) H., Los Gatos

5 May 2022

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Amazing location and a memorable experience

Our host, Alex Martins, at Casa Do Rio was not only highly accessible, she accommodated every one of our requests. She also greeted us on arrival, with her beautiful family. There was fresh traditional breads delivered every morning. The place is immaculate, the accommodations are first class, and the grounds well kept. We loved how available Alex was throughout our stay. we could send her a message at any time with a question or request. We took advantage of ordering meals in a couple of times. This service was excellent and handled by Alex. The food was delicious and came in quite large portions. Alex also helped us with arranging a boat excursion. The three hour Douro River was certainly a must while staying at the villa. The boat will meet you at the dock just below the property. We enjoyed the sports and games that were available. We played bocce, swam in the pool, and had a competitive game of billiards each evening. From the villa there are numerous hikes that you can take. One very memorable one was one that took us up river on a public, well marked trail for a couple of miles. We were up high so new views of the river kept opening up as we walked. The view across the river was mesmerizing. There is an ancient abandoned winery that has numerous buildings on a terraced slope. Overall, we couldn’t have been more pleased with Casa Do Rio, including the quality of staff that help to deliver a memorable experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzann R.

3 October 2021

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The Casa is PERFECT!

We LOVED our stay at Casa Do Rio! The Case itself is outstanding, the rooms are ample, the accommodations were above expectations and the grounds are beautiful. Alexandra was a perfect host. We were able to book a private river tour with short notice. The recommendations for restaurants were outstanding. We would give this 10 stars if we could.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fief P.

29 June 2021

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Top week met de familie

We hebben een heerlijke week gehad met de hele familie (7 volwassenen) in Casa do Rio. In het riante huis met 4 slaapkamers en 4 badkamers was er veel ruimte ruimte voor iedereen, ook in de woonkamer. We hebben vooral genoten van het terras en de tuin waar we met een prachtig uitzicht konden borrelen en eten. Bij mooi weer hebben we veel rondom en in het zwembad gezeten en bij minder mooi weer bood het biljart uitkomt. De omgeving is prachtig en vele uitstapjes waard. Onze gastvrouw was goed bereikbaar voor vragen, adviezen en het regelen van activiteiten. Kortom we hebben een top week gehad!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

jean pierre D.

13 June 2021

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Vue magnifiqueEscalier à double révolution qui dessert 2 fois 2 chambres

Excellent séjour familial

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dajas Douro Valley - exclusive villas

Why they chose this property

Initially conceived for private and exclusive use of the family, Casa do Rio is now a tourism house, aiming to keep the familiar and welcoming spirit as the fundamental guidelines of the project, not only through the meaningful decoration with objects belonging to different generations of owners but also through a cosy and attentive service granted to every costumer.

What makes this property unique

Let yourself linger in the balcony as me, while you have a delicious breakfast and gaze at a hand painted canvas of the Douro, enjoy a breath-taking sunset along with a tasting of one of the local wines or simply appreciate the priceless sound of silence in perfect harmony with the unique beauty of the landscapes of the Douro Valley Region.
Welcome to the Douro Region! Welcome to our house!
Welcome to my favorite place in the world!

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Rick W.

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Rick W.

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Paradise

Laura T.

10/10 Excellent

Antoine J.

Just a so great place to stay !

Antoine J.

10/10 Excellent

Innes T.

Relaxing in the Douro

Innes T.

10/10 Excellent

mark r.

Douro River Farmhouse

mark r.

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Kathleen T.

Douro Valley Getaway

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laura storrs

Amazing property with incredible views

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Todd M.

Perfect Stay

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