Villa Ponte de Lima
Traditional Portugal
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"Tucked away among the lush vegetation of northern Portugal, this former 18th century country manor has been transformed into a luxurious villa equipped with all modern comforts to meet the requirements of modern living including two swimming pools, a tennis court and a yoga deck".
This sumptuous manor house is perfect for a
slow-paced getaway for a large group or if you are looking for somewhere for a
special celebration. The property has now been classified as a Monument of
Public Interest and the noble floor of the original Baroque building, its art
gallery and grand granite balcony, can be visited by guests.
Recent renovations have converted the old stable
block into a contemporary guest house that accommodates up to 14 guests in
7-bedroom suites. An extra baby cot can be added to each of these rooms, on
request. The social areas comprise a living room with a vaulted ceiling,
fireplace and smart TV; a dining room enjoying views over a wood; and a fully
equipped 40 m2 kitchen. There are two extra stand-alone studio apartments
that sleep up to 3 adults or two adults and two children.
A large outdoor swimming pool gazes across the
Lima River Valley, whilst the historic grounds and part-woodland (36,000 m2)
surrounding it, are made for exploring and include a children’s playground and
a tennis court, a natural lake and a vineyard. There is also an indoor heatable
swimming pool. Guests are welcome to help themselves from the organic
vegetable garden/ orchard and fresh eggs from the chicken coop and there are
tables arranged for enjoying meals “al fresco” within the lush gardens. Or
better still, you can ask the property manager to book a chef to cater for your
party. She is at hand to organize additional services to suit your group as
well as other excursions outside the property.
Ponte de Lima named after its medieval bridge, is
just 15 minutes’ drive away and its rich historical heritage makes for some
enjoyable strolling around town. You can kayak on the Lima River or play a
round at the local golf course. On the coast, Viana do Castelo and its rugged
beaches is popular with water-sports lovers and going inland, the Parque
Nacional de Peneda-Geres with its mountains, trails and waterfalls is a
requisite visit. The region is famous for its slightly effervescent “Vinho
Verde”, young wine released 3-6 months after the grapes are harvested, another
reason to stay at this villa!
ACCOMMODATION
GUEST HOUSE
This part of the property features a 3-level tower
comprising:
Living room (with Smart TV and fireplace).
Dining room.
Modern, fully equipped 40 m2 kitchen.
There are seven bedroom suites connected with by a
corridor:
Suite 1: a 21 m2 room, with twin/ double bed (2
beds sized x 100 cm x 200 cm), shower room.
Suite 2: a 16.5 m2 room, with twin/ double bed (2
beds sized x 90 cm x 200 cm), shower room.
Suite 3: a 19.7 m2 metres, with twin/ double bed
(2 beds sized x 100 cm x 200 cm), full bathroom.
Suite 4: a 14.3 m2 metres, with twin/ double
bed (2 beds sized x 90 x 200 cm), shower room.
Suite 5: a 21m2 room with twin/ double bed (2 beds
sized x 90 x 200 cm), shower room.
Suite 6: a 15m2 room with twin/ double bed (2 beds
sized x 90 x 200 cm), shower room.
Suite 7: a 13.3 m2 room with double bed
(sized 160 cm x 200 cm), full bathroom.
STUDIO 1
31 m2 stand-alone studio-apartment featuring a
twin/ double bedroom space (2 beds of 90 cm x 200 cm).
Living area with sofa-bed.
Kitchenette.
Shower room.
STUDIO 2
35 m2 stand-alone studio-apartment
featuring a twin/ double bedroom space (2 beds of 90
cm x 200 cm).
Living area with sofa-bed.
Kitchenette.
Shower room.
Grounds:
Tennis Court (raquets provided), 100 m2 Yoga deck.
Private 98 m2 , salt-water swimming pool (max. depth: 1.60 metres). 27 m2
heatable swimming pool (max depth: 1.60 m). To encourage outdoor
experiences a range of raincoats & wellies are also provided for guest use.
Guests are welcome to help themselves to the organic vegetable garden/orchard
as well as eggs from the chicken coop.
PLEASE NOTE: This property is a working farm
with agricultural and poultry production plus 3 friendly resident dogs; some
outdoors areas (pool and lake) are unfenced, and young children need to be
supervised.
DISTANCES
Ponte de Lima (town of historic interest with
basic amenities, restaurants, golf course & kayaking on the river): 13 km.
Viana do Castelo (town/ coast where you can kite
surf, surf & windsurf): 36 km.
Parque Nacional Peneda-Geres: 20 km.
Nearest Airport (Porto): 90 km.
Facilities
Air Conditioning
Chef service available
Family villa
For large groups
Heatable Pool
Private tennis
Walking distance to tennis
With cot / highchair
Booking information
Refundable Security Deposit: £2,500 to be paid. | Concierge service. | 2-hour daily maid service included. | Grounds & pool maintenance included (being a working estate, the property is staffed from 8am to 6pm). | Extras on request: continental breakfast, grocery shopping, chef/ cook, personal laundry, massages, Yoga sessions, Tennis coaching, wine tasting visits. | A local tourist tax will apply