Luxury Home High Above the Douro River

You’ll feel as if you have taken flight and landed in a 5-star aerie at this quinta on a fully functioning vineyard in the Douro Valley. Hanging high above Portugal’s famed Douro River, you are poised between lush vineyards and blue skies. Two stories of bright, airy living space and tastefully decorated bedrooms combine understated elegance with country casual in this luxury Douro Valley home. Cozy sofas and armchairs make the perfect place to sit back with a good glass of wine and marvel over the incredible beauty of the nature around you. A simple floor plan and patios on the entry level combined with plenty of windows to ogle the view make for great large or small-scale entertaining. Everybody will feel at ease in this comfy Douro rental home.

Meals can be eaten al fresco in the large, bright dining room or even poolside – both have the same stunning views which you will never tire of. The ladies in the kitchen are all locals and create everything from hearty regional specialties to light, simple meals.

Breakfast Included: Usually served buffet-style in the dining room or terrace. Local breads abound as do fresh juices, hams and cheeses, homemade marmalades and eggs made-to-order. Lunch and Dinner (€): Preparation can be arranged with emphasis on local produce, fresh fish and local game. Dinners are usually served in the dining room and are multi-course preset menus with wine pairings.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Fully-functioning vineyard
• Swimming pool
• Gated grounds
• Wheelchair access
• Private wine tastings and tours
• Fully-fitted and staffed kitchen
• Large outdoor terraces
• Pool terrace
• Spacious dining room
• Large, elegant living room
• Powder room
• Laundry room
• TV and games room

LIVING AREAS

This Douro home has plenty of places and spaces for everyone to feel at home, both inside and out. In addition to the lovely reception rooms, a TV room with games tables and well-stocked CD library makes for relaxing on rainy days or cozy evenings.

BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS

All bedrooms have a slightly different motif, but the theme is family antiques and simple country decor, creature comforts and not too much clutter. The heady views from each bedroom over the vineyards and Douro Valley are the main attraction here. All bathrooms are completely updated and feature soothing polished grey concrete, 5-star hotel amenities and rain showers. Bathrooms differ in size.

BEDROOM 1

Sleeps 2 – Two Twin beds/King-size bed on the entry level. En-suite bathroom.

BEDROOM 2

Sleeps 2 – Two Twin beds/King-size bed on the -1 level. En-suite bathroom.

BEDROOM 3

Sleeps 2 – One double bed on the -1 level. En-suite bathroom.

BEDROOM 4

Sleeps 2 – Two Twin beds/King-size bed on the -1 level. En-suite bathroom.

BEDROOM 5

Sleeps 2 – Two Twin beds/King-size bed on the -1 level. En-suite bathroom.

BEDROOM 6

Sleeps 2 – Two Twin beds/King-size bed on the lower level. En-suite bathroom.

BEDROOM 7

Sleeps 2 – Two Twin beds/King-size bed on the lower level. En-suite bathroom.

ALL BEDROOMS INCLUDE HOTEL-QUALITY SHEETS, BEDDING, TOWELS, TOILETRIES, HAIR DRYERS AND BATHROBES.