Douro Vacation Rental farmhouse: Teixeira ,Mesao Frio

Small organic farm/vineyard set in Serra Da Marao mountains

Douro farmhouse rental - Quinta da Tapada and surroundings.
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Description Farmhouse, 130 m²,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 1 Bathroom
Amenities mountain, rural, garden, terrace, balcony, pets considered
Rates per property
Must pay in Euros
€50 - €75/night 
€250 - €500/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$75 - $113/night 
$376 - $752/week 
Melania Wardman
Speaks: English, Portuguese
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of the Douro vacation farmhouse rental Self-catering house ,spacious patio, unspoilt views, twixt Amarante/Regua/Douro

Self-catering perfection, twixt Amarante / Regua /Douro, Quinta da Tapada, 57 mins. from Porto airport, gives you the green tranquility of the countryside with the convenience of a short drive to many historic market towns, wine tastings & river boat trips. Ideal position for relaxation &touring the area. Relax on the spacious patio soaking up the surroundings or walk amongst the eucalyptus, pine & cork oak forests. After a drive to one of the many historical towns, return to help yourselves to in season organic fruit &vegetables for your meal or get the English owner to make one for you, then sit back with a glass of wine & watch the star filled skies!The house is very clean & comfortable with all the essentials for a happy holiday. You can help with animal feeding time if you want to its better than any T.V!! The owners are on hand to help should the need arise to make your holiday a perfect one, but with pure mountain air & breathtaking views this should not be necessary.
Douro farmhouse rental - Quinta da Tapada.

Quinta da Tapada.
Douro farmhouse rental - Quinta da Tapada and surroundings.

Quinta da Tapada and surroundings.
Douro farmhouse rental - Comfortable Lounge

Comfortable Lounge
Douro farmhouse rental - A Sunny Bedroom

A Sunny Bedroom
Douro farmhouse rental - The Spacious Patio at Quinta da Tapada

The Spacious Patio at Quinta da Tapada
Douro farmhouse rental - Teixeira village.

Teixeira village.
Douro farmhouse rental - Kitchen.

Kitchen.
Douro farmhouse rental - Vegetable plot.

Vegetable plot.
Douro farmhouse rental - Twin-Bedded Room

Twin-Bedded Room
Douro farmhouse rental - Enjoying the Laz-Y-Spa !!

Enjoying the Laz-Y-Spa !!
Douro farmhouse rental - Your breakfast eggs !!

Your breakfast eggs !!
Douro farmhouse rental - Arrival at Quinta da Tapada

Arrival at Quinta da Tapada

Location: Portugal

Nearest Beach: beach at 79.4 Kilometres
Car: recommended
There are plenty of attractive towns to visit Amarante set on the banks of the River Tamega with its historic Roman bridge, golf ,shops & water park for the energetic. Regua, the heart of the Port wine region, on the banks of the River Douro with daily river boat trips. Lamego,a pretty town with churches , a cathedral & castle, it is also the home of Raposiera, sparkling wine, that can be tasted when visiting the caves. The nearest sand beach is of course in Porto where the many Port wine houses are to visit. Local made beaches are within easy reach the nearest being 10 mins away in the village of Mesao Frio ,a swimming pool is there too & a walk around by day or night is worth while. Natural parks are around the city of Vila Real, along with many shops and plenty of things to do including the house of Mateus Rose to see. The largest outdoor market in Portugal can be visited on a Thursday in the town of Barcelos ,near to here is the city of Guimares worthy of a visit also.

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Rental Rates for this vacation farmhouse rental in Douro, Portugal

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Autumn/Winter Oct 1, 2009 - Mar 31, 2010 €250 €50 - €50 - - 3 Nights
Spring Apr 1, 2010 - Jun 30, 2010 €250 €50 - €50 - - 3 Nights
Summer Jul 1, 2010 - Aug 31, 2010 €500 €75 - €75 - - 3 Nights
Autumn/Winter Sep 1, 2010 - Dec 31, 2010 €250 €50 - €50 - - 3 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (Euros) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • From 250 euros per week ,up to 6 people
    For bed and breakfast, per night ,including breakfast 30 euros, per room.
    Book by phone or e-mail. Deposit of 30% required to secure the booking, paid by euro cheque , bank transfer or Pay Pal ,the balance to be paid on arrival day.
  • Arrival time is after 4 p.m.
    Departure time is before 10 a.m.
    Please ask if your flight times dont fit in with this as we can maybe make it flexible. Whatever time of day or night your arrival is,due to flight times, this is not a problem as we are on hand to show you around the property .If you need some provisions purchasing prior to arrival this can be done,just ask at booking time.
  • Arrival time is after 4 p.m.
    Departure time is before 10 a.m.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation farmhouse rental in Douro, Portugal

Property Type:
  • farmhouse (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 130 m²
Location Type:
  • rural
  • mountain
Theme:
  • budget
  • farm holidays
General:
  • towels provided
  • central heating
  • linens provided
  • sunbed
Kitchen:
  • freezer
  • oven
  • refrigerator
  • 4 ring stove
  • washing machine
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 6 people
Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, Bidet
  • If necessary there is a shower room that can be used by the house guests,on a separate floor.It has shower ,toilet and wash hand basin.
Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Double
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin/ Single
  • Bedroom 1 has fitted wardrobe and dressing table and double bed with bed side tables and lamps, with open views. Bedroom 2 has wardrobe and dressing table, bedside table and open views. Bedroom 3 has twin beds, bedside table, fitted wardrobe and open views onto vegetable garden.
Entertainment:
  • radio
Outside:
  • balcony
  • parking
  • garden
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 4 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • long term renters welcome
  • pets considered
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • fishing
  • walking
  • cycling
  • mountain biking
Notes: We are a working farm and vineyard, everyone is welcome to participate or not as they choose with the everyday workings on the farm. .The house is far enough away from the animals if you don't wish to do so. Meals can be prepared on request using as much as possible our own produce. We live within the same building but in separate, self-contained accommodation. If anyone is interested in getting to know more about animal husbandry, growing vegetables, caring for vines and wine making, we will be delighted to explain some of what we have learnt over the last 25 years.

Further details for this vacation farmhouse rental in Douro, Portugal

Golf: Amarante has an 18 hole course with a bar and restaurant. Golf buggies and clubs are available for hire. A round takes between 4 to 5 hours ?!! The approximate cost at the moment is 41euros during the week,50 euros at the weekend.

October´s Autumn glow!: Come and see the Douros changing colours on the sloping vineyards around Pinhao and the surrounding area,the start of autumn is a beauiful time with warm sunny days and cooler nights,driving in the car is a pleasure as too is the boat trip up the Douro river or a journey on the steam train to Tua.

There is a LAZ-Y-SPA for cooling down on those hot days and the swinging hammock for relaxing on as the evening cools down.

Other Activities: Enjoy the relaxing LAZ-Y-SPA on a separate patio area when the day is hot and in the evening relax in the swinging chair.

Reviews for this vacation farmhouse rental in Douro, Portugal

Rating
5 out of 5

Wonderful stay at Quinta de Tapada

Cardiffians Cardiff
Review Submitted: July 7, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
We spent 2 weeks at Quinta de Tapada from 21st June - 5th July 2009, and it wasn't long enough! Our two little boys (aged 3 and 5) had such a wonderful time with the animals, and the owners were exceptionally kind to them. They allowed them to participate in feeding time, and answered all their questions with patience and humour. We were also able to enjoy the delicious fruit, veg and eggs produced on the farm, as well as their great homemade wine.

There were many interesting places to visit within an hour's drive (and less), as well as some good walks from the farm, so there was no chance of anyone getting bored! The Douro valley is absolutely beautiful and unspoilt so is a perfect location for nature lovers.

A stay at Quinta de Tapada comes highly recommended!

Katy, Daniel, Tomas and Joe. Cardiff, Wales.
Owner's Response: Once again I will say try us and see for yourselves !
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 1/1
Rating
5 out of 5

Recommended

Bryan and Jennifer Lorida, FL. USA
Review Submitted: January 2, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2008
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit, pleasant surroundings, delightful hosts. Countryside was very interesting, plenty of places to go within an easy day's drive.
The accommodation was clean and tidy, everything one could need was provided.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 4/4
Rating
5 out of 5

Perfect stay at Quinta da Tapada

francisco.mindelo Amora, Portugal
Review Submitted: December 13, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
Our stay at Quinta da Tapada was a perfect getaway for our family – a couple with four children aged 5 to 9 – during the week week of 16-23 August 2008. It was a very relaxing time, away from the city, without TV, without electronic games, without stress.
First of all, the property was very clean and it had all we needed for a great stay. The owners were very nice and helpful to us, at the same time allowing us complete privacy. We also enjoyed all very good, tasty produce from the farm.
As it is a working organic farm, the children had the possibility to close contact with the animals, some of them for the very first time. They really enjoyed very much this unique experience.
We did beautiful and relaxing walks to the nearby woods, mountains, brooks and pretty villages.
We didn't use the car during the stay at Quinta da Tapada. But the location of this property allows for easy trips to the amazing Douro Valley as well as to the interesting northern cities, such as Amarante or Porto (Oporto).
I recommend this property for everybody, but especially nature lovers and anyone who wants to relax.
Owner's Response: What more can I say to any future holiday renters !!!! but give us a try and see if you agree.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 3/3
Rating
5 out of 5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

HRGuestBook87044 HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
A cross between Hugh Fearnley- Wittingstall and the Good Life!! Anonymous.
Will recommend you to our friends, Horse Shoe Inn, Pickering.
Feeding time with the animals was wonderful to watch and help with. Vanessa, Pete and children.
Clean and very comfortable. Lyn.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 7/7
 

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