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Gatao: Cottage in the begining of Douro very cosy and peaceful

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Gatão, Porto District
  • Place, Solar dos Magalhães
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, San Gonçalo Church
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, San Gonçalo Bridge
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vila Real (VRL)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

Amarante

Located in Amarante, this vacation home is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Solar dos Magalhães and Igreja de São Domingos. .This vacation home is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Museu de Arte Sacra and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from São Pedro Church.
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What's nearby

  • Solar dos Magalhães - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • São Pedro Church - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Igreja de São Domingos - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • San Gonçalo Church - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • San Gonçalo Bridge - 8 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Penafiel Station - 23 min drive
  • Vila Real (VRL) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Varejão - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A Taberna - Art, Food & Friends - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taberna D. Rodrigo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pastelaria Anjos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Confeitaria O Moinho - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gatao: Cottage in the begining of Douro very cosy and peaceful

At the entrance of the Douro region, this place near by the river is surrounded by nature, making it ideal for families looking for quiet holiday. With a golf course nearby, riding arena, and a constant presence of the river, this place is perfect for a rest with quality!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: On pourra fumer à l'extérieur

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 000479/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Gatao: Cottage in the begining of Douro very cosy and peaceful Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rivers C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

Think Beauty and the Beast, with a pool! A magical property with everything you need for a peaceful family getaway…I miss it…
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaillard M.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

louise h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

The property was well located with easy and good access to Aramante the Douro valley and Porto. The garden and house are secluded and the surrounding area of vineyards was very quiet and peaceful. The house was really well equipped and very nice with lots of hot water and towels for the pool. We enjoyed walking around the area and into Aramante along the new footpath next to the river. We had a really relaxing stay and would throughly recommend the house to people.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Property

Gorgeous house in fabulous scenery and good value. Location is well connected, yet rural enough. Great garden with pool too. Only issue we had was that the local town had it's music festival the week we were there - so most nights were a bit noisy. Hey ho, no matter.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

HAYLEY E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay, peaceful and quiet.

Property was lovely, calm and peaceful surroundings. Couldn't ask for much more. Would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gloria C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Very beautiful place
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pilar G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house and environment

The house is great for holidays in family. The views are amazing and there is absolute peace around. The closest village (amarante) is very nice as well
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danny S., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

My family and I traveled from the four corners for a family reunion and to watch the England football match and we stayed at the Gatao house. The owner met us for check in. The house is very nice and in a spectacular setting. If you want a little slice of paradise in the lush Douro region, we highly recommended this casa.

10/10 Excellent

Franka E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wir hatten einen sehr erholsamen Urlaub in diesem schönen Haus. Es ist alles vorhanden, was man benötigt, um sich wohl zu fühlen. Das Haus und die Umgebung sind fantastisch! Wir wurden freundlich empfangen und fühlten uns sehr willkommen.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nous avons passé un tres bon séjour. Le lieu était parfait. Petit point négatif la literie, les matelas sont tres dure. Et je pense qu'il faut revoir le système de filtration de la piscine car il y a avait beaucoup de saletés et d'algues . Sinon Diogo est un tres bon hote ,très sympathique. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A casinha do Monte est un lieu magique, la maison, le jardin et la vue sont magnifiques. Nous avons passé d'excellentes vacances La maison est très bien équipée, nous n'avons manqué de rien si ce n'est d'une clim dans les chambres. Les températures étant très fortes nous avons du racheter un ventilateur mais malgré tout les nuits étaient difficiles. La dame qui nous accueille ainsi que son mari sont extrêmement gentils, très discret mais réactif en cas de besoin . Leur maison se trouve en contre bas.C'est avec grand plaisir que je reviendrai passer des vacances chez Monsieur Diogo
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barreiros J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelentes instalações e um acompanhamento por parte da D. Helena muito cordial e sempre disponível
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
La maison de Diogo est très agréable pour vivre une semaine de vacances et visiter le nord du Portugal. Le jardin invite à la détente grâce au calme et quant à la piscine, un vrai bonheur avec les fortes chaleurs ! Nous avons passé un très bon moment en famille avec les enfants.A conseiller !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Familie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely quit quinta

Stay was great. Totaly private.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joost Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charmant parardijsje

Wij waren hier een weekje met onze oudere kinderen, en hebben genoten van het huis. Het is net of je in het huis van vrienden verblijft. Alles wat je nodig hebt is aanwezig, prettig zwembad, keukengereedschap, inclusief afwasmachine en heerlijke wijn (€6 per fles). Het was warm overdag, maar het huis blijft koel. Er is geen wifi, wat op zicht geen probleem is, want er is goed bereik met de telefoon, maar dat heeft bij ons wel veel data gekost. (zorg voor wat extra GBs, als dat relevant is) Onderaan de heuvel 5-10 min. Lopen, is een mooi rivierstrandje, met nieuw aangelegd wandelpad richting Amarante (5km?). Waar allemaal leuke restaurantjes & meerdere supermarkten zitten. Helemaal top!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yannick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Très bien

Nous avons passé un bon sejour . Diogo a été facilement joignable ; bonne situation pour visiter la région; exterieurs agréables, grande piscine bien rafraîchissante; il faisait un peu chaud à l'étage dans les chambres des enfants (plein été); sinon tout était bien.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Villa Gatao

Très jolie maison bien restaurée Cadre magnifique Cuisine très bien équipée pour préparer de bons repas Seul point noir, les mouches qui « attaquent » Hôte très accueillant Merci pour tout
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Noëlle et Delphin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charmante maison traditionnelle proche de la nature

La maison toute en pierre est bien équipée et spacieuse : il y a tout ce qu'il faut dans la cuisine et dans les chambres. Nous avons apprécié la piscine privative et le jardin qui est magnifique (bien entretenu et fleuri). La présence d'une suite parentale est un plus. Malgré l'absence de clim nous n'avons pas souffert de la chaleur car la maison reste fraîche. La maison est bien située à proximité de la rivière (on peut s'y baigner) et il est possible de visiter facilement les environs, dont Porto (à environ 40min de voiture). Le propriétaire très sympa nous a gentiment accueilli en français. Merci !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

dominique f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacances

Route assez compliquée et étroite ,bon gps indispensable , 3e chambre très petite. Sinon logement très convenable et bien équipé. Cadre avec vue superbe
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Para voltar novamente.

Férias bem acomodadas , com tudo ao dispor na casa. Recomendo.🤗
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ulrich S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Toller Aufenthalt

Wir hatten eine tolle Woche im Haus. Der Pool und die Wiese sind sehr groß und sehr gepflegt. Morgens wird man von den Nachbar Hunden und Hähnen geweckt. Bei einer leeren Gasflasche haben wir sofort Abhilfe erhalten. Toller Gastgeber!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Repos et découverte de la région

Maison idéale pour allier repos au bord de la piscine et découverte de la région de Porto et du Douro. Un petit coin de paradis !
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristina C., Toledo España

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantástico

La casa está genial, tiene todas las comodidades, la piscina increíble, lo hemos pasado muy bien y hemos estado como en casa, Gracias Diogo, y gracias a Lena por cogernos el pan. Muy agradecidos
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivier M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super séjour

À part, pour trouver la maison, ce qui fut un peu compliqué, excellent séjour. Une maison agréable, endroit calme, piscine sympa... En bonus, le parking pour la voiture faisait un très beau terrain de pétanque! Diogo est joignable très facilement et vraiment gentil. À conseiller !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Semana de repouso muito agradável

Instalações agradabilíssimas num ambiente muito tranquilo e com total disponibilidade para esclarecer dúvidas de proprietário e funcionários
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023