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Porto Natura House - a piece of nature w/ direct train Porto

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Valongo, Porto
  • Place, Continente Shopping Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Valongo Cathedral
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Valongo

When you stay at this cottage in Valongo, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Valongo Cathedral and Continente Shopping Centre. .This cottage is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Porto Historic Center and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Ribeira Square.

What's nearby

  • Continente Shopping Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Valongo Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dragao Stadium - 11 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 14 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Ribeira Square - 15 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Venda Nova Station - 7 min drive
  • Suzão Station - 8 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Timeout Sports Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Casa das Bifanas - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Santa Justa - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taberna do Centenário - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Marta Costa - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Porto Natura House - a piece of nature w/ direct train Porto

The House is an original slate house of more than 300 years, totally restored and inserted in the middle of nature, to offer you a peaceful stay in the gates of the wonderful city of Porto. Within 5 minutes walking distance, you can take the train and get to the historic center in 20 minutes. Otherwise, if you have a car, you will be there in about 15 minutes.
The Shale house has the capacity to accommodate 6 people, as it has two double bedrooms with private bathroom and a mezzanine with a double sofa bed.
Only one of the rooms is available in the bookings for two people. The room has been selected during the booking process. If you want to use both rooms, it is necessary to pay an additional fee.
On the ground floor there is the kitchen (equipped with fridge, microwave, oven, stove and the basic kitchen utensils), a living space, a bathroom and one of the double bedrooms with private bathroom. On the first floor there is the other double bedroom with private bathroom and the mezzanine. The shale house maintains the freshness during the summer and, for the coldest days, there is a wood burning stove to keep you warm.
Outside the house there are green spaces and a huge terrace where you can take sun baths, have a nice barbecue and, on the warmest days, refresh yourself in a typical tank. For sports lovers, there is also a wooden pavilion that you can access to practice gymnastic or yoga.
If you are coming by car or any other vehicle, you can park it safely within the property.
The Shale House is situated in a quiet and safe residential area and you can enjoy the countryside from the countryside with a relaxing ecological walk, alongside the "Paleozoic Route" (Sítio Rede Natura 2000). In the neighborhood you can find pharmacy, supermarkets, coffees, restaurants and public transports that go directly to Porto center (train and bus stations are situated at 5min walking distance). If you are coming by car, the house is located at 2km from the highway exit, with access to the different regions of the country.
Shale House is situated within a triangle constituted by three admirable places - Douro, Porto and Guimarães - World Heritage. It's an ideal starting point for those who would like to visit, besides Porto, the cities of Viana do Castelo, Braga, Guimaraes, Coimbra and Aveiro.
During your stay you may count with our help to give you all the advices and indications taking into account your personal preferences and interests. We provide you maps, public transports schedules, interesting points info., Etc.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, 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. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: There is a beautifull terrace where you can smoke

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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
  • Unit size: 21,528 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: young children should only use the ground floor

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
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 50307/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Porto Natura House a Piece of Nature Close to Porto City
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