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Last updated: 12/02/2008

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Overview

This magnificent Quinta (farmhouse) was built by an Englishman in the late 1800`s.The Quinta is located between Tondela and Viseu in the Dâo wine region. The house is built of fine granite, partly into a terrace. The high ceilings on the ground floor at over 4 meters keep the house cool even on the hottest of days. The original features have been retained in a beautifully authentic restoration. The 3 suites located in the top of the house incorporate the original pine beams giving a true �wow� factor. A fine oak staircase accesses the river suites. The large sitting rooms with comfy sofas give genuine feeling that you are at home! The 3 suites on the ground floor, with their original 3-meter pine shutters, are accessed from the reception and have a real Portuguese theme. Should you wish to join us for dinner (cooked by our daughter Caroline - ex pastry chef at the Michelin starred Glasshouse at Kew), this can be booked in the morning. For those interested in wine we have a 1.9-hectare vineyard! We have a fantastic mountain top golf course 10 minutes away.

Prices & deals

Lowest Daily Price:

80 EUR

Highest Daily Price:

145 EUR

Lowest Weekly Price:

500 EUR

Highest Weekly Price:

925 EUR

Cleaning fee:

N/A

Charging Method:

Per bedroom

Payment Types:

• Cash
• Credit Card
• Cheque
• Travellers cheque
• Paypal
• Wire Transfer

Location & area

This is rural Portugal. Parada de Gonta sits between the Caramulo mountains and the Serra da Estrela mountain range. Within a 15-minute drive the enthralling old town of historic Viseu where museums, wineries and locally produced crafts are found. The markets in Tondela (Monday), Viseu (Tuesday) and in many of the surrounding small villages are always colourful and full of bargains. The university city of Coimbra with outstanding architecture and internationally renowned shops is only 45 minutes away. A stop off at Fatima on the way to Lisbon is a great day out and certainly recommended. We are about 1 hour 20 mins from Porto airport. Take the A1 SOUTH towards Lisbon for about 40 mins and at the Aveiro junct take A 25 due EAST sign posted to VISEU. After about 20 mins turn off at Junct.17 follow the signs for COIMBRA and join the (IP3) A further 10 mins you join 2 lane road 3 km on you will see the sign P.de Gonta. Go right THROUGH the village we are the last house on the right.

Address:

Rua Francisco OliveiraParada de Gonta, 3460-391, Tondela, Portugal

Accommodation located in:

countryside, near fishing area, near golf course, near horse riding, rural, village!

Amenities & services

Description of one of our river suites:- Rio Vila Cha
Property Type: chateau / country house
Floor Area: 63 m� (1 sq m aprox. = 10 sq ft)
Accommodation Type: bed & breakfast, hotel
Location Type: rural, village
Theme: away from it all, historic

Details of one of our larger suites:- The Oaks
Property Type: chateau / country house
Floor Area: 85 m�
Accommodation Type:bed & breakfast, hotel, self-catering
Location Type: rural, village
Theme: away from it all, luxury
General: central heating, daily maid service, linen provided, safe, towels provided
Kitchen:freezer, fridge, hob, microwave
Living Room: sofabed, living area seating for 6 people
Dining: dining area, seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:2 bathrooms Bathroom 1 (db) - Lavatory, Bath with Shower, Bidet
Bathroom 2 (twin) - Lavatory, Shower wet room
Bathroom notes: The twin has special features for those with requiring wheelchair access
Bedrooms:2 bedrooms, sleeps a maximum of 6 people
Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed, 1 Sofa bed/Futon Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Beds Bedroom notes: The double features the original pine floors with close access to its own ensuite bathroom. The balcony through the old beautifully restored shutters is a great suntrap and a great book reading area The twin features a tiled floor again with easy access to the bathroom.
Entertainment: DVD, satellite
Internet access and computers: broadband access, computer available, internet access

General: air-conditioning, central heating, daily maid service, linen provided, safe, towels provided
Living Room: living area seating for 6 people

Bedroom notes: Large double bed with crispy white Egyptian cotton sheets.

Outside: garden, parking, terrace, 2 bicycles, 8 garden chairs
Suitability: children welcome, long term renters welcome, low allergen environment, non smoking only, pets considered,

Local Activities: cycling, fishing, golf, horse riding, mountaineering, swimming, walking, paint balling.

# of Units: 6... and each unit includes:

• Bedrooms: 8
• Bathrooms: 0
• Single beds: 0
• Double beds: 0
• Baby cots: 0
• Single sofa beds: 0
• Double sofa beds: 0

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