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Luxury secluded villa, splendid views, pool, play area, games, cinema, big group

Luxury secluded villa, splendid views, pool, play area, games, cinema, big group

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A little bit of Eden near the Douro...
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Exterior
Pool
Fancy a dip at night?

Overview of Luxury secluded villa, splendid views, pool, play area, games, cinema, big group

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
9 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 201040 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Mesão Frio, Porto District
  • Popular LocationDouro Museum16 min drive
  • Popular LocationPeso da Regua Parish Church17 min drive
  • Popular LocationDourocaves Winery19 min drive
  • AirportPorto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)73 min drive

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 001

Bedroom 101

Bedroom 102

Bedroom 103

Bedroom 104

Bedroom 105

Bedroom 106

Bedroom 107

Bedroom 108

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 001

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 101

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 102

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 104

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 105

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 106

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 107

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom visitors

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury secluded villa, splendid views, pool, play area, games, cinema, big group

Casa do Monte is a beautifully-restored 18th century Portuguese manor house surrounded by sweeping valleys and stunning hills. Situated in the village of Teixeiró, near Mesão Frio in the heart of the Lower Corgo area of the Port Wine Route, it is ideally-located to explore the Douro valley and the centuries-old wine-making heritage.

The property is family-owned, and caters exclusively for large families or groups of friends who wish to spend holidays together with the option of getting away from everyone at times. Guests will find it just as easy to have fun together as to relax alone!

The house has nine bedrooms (5 with own bathroom, 4 sharing 2 bathrooms) and exquisite reception rooms, and boasts central heating throughout. Bedrooms and key common areas also have air conditioning units. Additional beds and cots are also available.

Children and those more energetic adults can enjoy fun moments in the outdoor pool set in manicured lawns adjacent to the house. Outdoors you can also enjoy garden games such as croquet or Jenga. Or you can walk around the garden and appreciate the local flora, or simply sit on the patio or by the pool enjoying the views with a glass of wine. If you feel like a bit of a climb, go further afield into the orchards and pick your own seasonal fruit for dinner.

Prefer to be indoors? Play cards, darts or table football in our games room, or saunter off for a game of billiards in the room next door. There is even a projection room complete with cinema-style seating (and yes, you can bring your own popcorn!) to watch a movie! Or just take your well-deserved break sitting in one of our classically-decorated yet extremely comfortable living rooms.

Breakfast is included, so look forward to delicious freshly-baked bread, fragrant coffee and many other goodies! Lunch out on the patio overlooking the pool is usually very appealing. But when the time comes for dinner, you can enjoy dining in our luxuriously-appointed dining room, eating off Portuguese fine tableware. Or if you prefer less formal dining, sit outdoors “while still being indoors” in the inner courtyard. The property is often used by the owners for family gatherings or parties, so it is fully-equipped to handle large groups - you won't need to worry about running out of crockery! And if you fancy trying out some Portuguese traditional food we can have some delivered at an extra cost. Or perhaps you would like to completely remove the hassle of preparing meals by adding a live-in cook specializing in Portuguese cuisine, complete with a waiter to serve at table? Ask us for details on available options and costs.

Property manager

Marcus Vasconcelos
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children will love pool, games room and play room!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events must comply with Portuguese noise laws.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 22 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please contact owner for more details.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Events must comply with Portuguese noise laws.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 6371

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Baiao

Located in Baiao, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Adega - Cadão Douro and Caves Vale do Rodo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Duoro River and Alameda dos Capitaes Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Garden of Saint Bartholomew and Parque Aquático de Amarante. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Mesão Frio, Porto District

What's nearby

  • Douro Museum - 16 min drive
  • Peso da Regua Parish Church - 17 min drive
  • Dourocaves Winery - 19 min drive
  • Lamego Cathedral - 27 min drive
  • Parque Aquático de Amarante - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Regua Station - 31 min drive
  • Vila Real (VRL) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Canastra Doce - 14 min drive
  • A Tasca do Zequinha - 4 min drive
  • Tasca do Valado - 14 min drive
  • O Casarao - Santa Marinha de Zêzere - 14 min drive
  • Café Avenida - 4 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable vacation
We enjoyed everything about this amazing property. Marcus was extremely approachable and very helpful leading up to our visit, and helped arrange a few excursions in the Douro Valley and also a splendid meal at the villa for our group of 10 guests. Rosa the housekeeper was a treasure and made our stay all the more pleasant. The villa was perfect for our group of friends, there is so much space for private time and also lots of opportunities to share time at the pool and common living areas. All in all a very memorable vacation and we hope to return one day to this beautiful region and villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our perfect wedding
My husband and I booked this properties during our engagement to host a small and intimate DIY wedding celebration. Since then, we have had the absolute pleasure of getting to know the host Marcus, who became our de facto wedding planner. He carefully and thoughtfully helped us to select flowers and a chef; he organized a wedding-day yoga class; lead a wine tasting of classic Douro wines for 29 attendees; liaised with vendors such as our photographer, helping us to order food for the days outside of the wedding; and, most importantly, made all of our guests feel at home. To say that he went above and beyond would be an understatement. Casa do Monte's staff are kind and excellent at their jobs, far exceeding our expectations. Each day we awoke to a clean house and lovely breakfast. The care that has been taken to maintain the property and gardens is really exceptional and greatly contributed to our stay. Marcus' attention to detail is reflected in everything that he does--our wedding truly came together seamlessly thanks to his contributions in the several months leading up to our stay, and throughout the three days that we were there. Our guests were bursting with compliments about Casa do Monte, and especially the exceptional host that was Marcus. I very much encourage you to stay at Casa do Monte--if your experience is even half as good as ours (though we know it will be exceptional) then you are in for a dream. Thank you to the whole team at Casa do Monte for making our stay one that we will never forget.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb stay
Our stay at Casa do Monte was perfect from start to finish. Marcus was extremely responsive in the planning stages, helping us plan our trip with activities, transport and catering. His recommendations were all absolutely spot on and ensured we had an excellent experience in the Douro Valley. The house itself is beautiful, very large and spacious, extremely well-equipped, and exceptionally clean. If anything, the photos don't do it justice! We really can't recommend staying here enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P., Pelican Waters, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A grand experience on the Douro
What a wonderful property! The experience of communicating with the owner was actually one of the enjoyable aspects of the stay. Marcus was a source of great advice and was always available to converse with. His suggestions turned what would have been a nice stay into an overall magnificent experience. We were a party of 14 old friends who have travelled extensively, all of us were impressed with the casa. The building is spacious, the facilities of a high standard and the surrounding delightful. Special mention must be made of Rosa, the housekeeper, who prepared a great breakfast every morning for us and despite a bit of a language barrier ( our Portuguese was dreadful ! :) ) she managed to look after us like family. We do not have a contrary thing to say about Casa Do Monte, it was more than we expected. We do apologise to the rest of the valley for our singing some nights ! ;) If you need a base to explore the Douro, get your friends together and contact Marcus. this place is where you need to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelagh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique property
The property was stunning. We were an extended family getting together for the first time since the pandemic. The property had so many facilities to suit everyone. The cinema room was popular especially for the women’s World Cup. The gym and jacuzzi were also well used. The pool was great. And as there was a heatwave the week we were there the Air Con was much appreciated. The kitchen was well equipped to cook for a crowd. The breakfast was lovely. A holiday we will never forget. Thank you Marcus and Rosa, especially for organising the birthday cake. Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marcus Vasconcelos

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We are an Anglo-Portuguese family with roots in the north of Portugal. We have restored this beautiful property as our holiday home, and we usually spend at least a month a year with our family at Casa do Monte. We have lived on 4 continents and love to host people both from our native Portugal and from around the world.

Why they chose this property

Casa do Monte is set in beautiful countryside and is close to both the lower Douro valley and Oporto. Our guests often use the house as a base for day trips to see the magnificent Douro valley or the historic sights in Oporto. And then come home to relax in the luxury of Casa do Monte with a fantastic traditional Portuguese meal... with some Douro wine or Vinho Verde of course!

What makes this property unique

We believe this property provides a unique opportunity for large families or groups of friends who wish to spend holidays together in a luxurious yet homely environment. We have restored and decorated the house for ourselves, and we come back to it at least twice every year. If, like us, you like to enjoy luxury without ostentation, to be close to nature without getting too much down to earth, to sightsee yet return every day to a small piece of paradise, Casa do Monte is for you.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

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