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The best experience to get to know the north of Portugal

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Interior
Spa
Room
Interior
Private kitchen
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
10 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 24

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Enjoy the area

Map
rio de moinhos
  • Popular LocationSaint Vincente Inatel Chapel6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMonte Castro Mozinho Ruins11 min drive
  • Popular LocationMagikland14 min drive
  • AirportPorto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 9

+1
5 Single Beds

Bedroom 10

4 Single Beds

9 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Bathroom 9

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The best experience to get to know the north of Portugal

CASA DAS MOURAS is situated in the village of Rio de Moinhos, in the municipality of Penafiel, in the district of Porto.
Located in the geographic center of the Douro Litoral, the wax 40 kilometers from the city of Porto and about the same distance from the cities of Braga and Guimarães, is also a place conducive to the tour of the region of Port wine, called Douro Vinhateiro, World Heritage Site, which is not far away.
As an equally important reference is to point out the existence in its surroundings of the magnificent ROUTE OF ROMANIC, Route that has the privilege of owning the most beautiful examples of the Romanesque art of Europe.
The beginning of the construction of CASA DAS MOURAS dates back to the XVII century. The vestiges related to the time of this beginning are well evident in several architectural details of this beautiful and enormous HOUSE, of which the inner chapel stands out, with altar bordered in gilded carving.

Throughout its extensive life, CASA DAS MURAS was the "headquarters", in the municipality of Penafiel, Morgado de Nossa Senhora da Vela, one of the most important agricultural and livestock poles in the region, consisting of innumerable farms producing green wine, olive oil, maize and animal fodder.
With the passage of time and in the face of the decline of "traditional agriculture", CASA DAS MURAS was losing those characteristics, having recently become a pleasant unit of Local Accommodation.
From the terraces of the CASA you can contemplate a magnificent landscape, in the distance you can see the foothills of the Sierras do Marão and Montemuro and, more closely, the green that is reflected in the waters of the Tâmega River, now "trapped" by the Torrão Dam.

CASA DAS MOURAS has a rose garden and agapantos with a lawned space, constituting the surroundings of the swimming pool that, due to its location, stays in the sun all day.
CASA DAS MOURAS has 8 accommodation units, consisting of 7 suites and a bedroom.
Due to the size of some of the suites CASA can accommodate up to 17 people.
One of the suites has direct door to the street and has a kittchnet equipped, and also has a terrace. This suite, in addition to the comfortable double bed, also has two individual soummiers. It is the so-called family space.
CASA DE MOURAS operates throughout the year in two ways:
- sleeping and breakfast or just sleeping;

- stay with occupation of the entire HOUSE, for weekends, week (s) for families or groups of friends.
The prices for these two modalities are included in a price list published annually.
For the second modality described above, CASA DAS MOURAS offers a cleaning service mid week and another at the weekend, with change of bedding and bathroom.
All the suites of the CASA, as well as the dining room, have air conditioning, there are 3 fireplaces and a salamander that make their spaces comfortable and for which all the necessary firewood is provided.
Because the population of Rio de Moinhos is very cheerful and welcoming, there is no lack of opportunities for guests of CASA DAS MURAS to enjoy and even participate in both religious and recreational events that take place here very often throughout the year .

Registration nº of local lodging: 65497 / AL

Property manager

Maria Jorge / José Noguiera da Roch

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Há 2 berços disponíveis, gratuitas

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
On-site 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
Property Registration Number 65497

About the area

Penafiel

This vacation home is located in Penafiel. Penafiel Municipal Museum and Museu da Lousa are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hintze Ribeiro Bridge and Monte Castro Mozinho Ruins. Traveling with kids? Consider Magikland, or check out an event or a game at Municipal Stadium Cinfaes.
Map
rio de moinhos

What's nearby

  • Saint Vincente Inatel Chapel - 6 min drive
  • Monte Castro Mozinho Ruins - 11 min drive
  • Magikland - 14 min drive
  • Parque Aquático de Amarante - 34 min drive
  • Passadiços do Paiva - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Paredes Station - 14 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café Avenida - 6 min drive
  • Café Desportivo - 6 min drive
  • Restaurante Ponte de Pedra - 6 min drive
  • Taberna Tisusana - 5 min drive
  • O Roscas - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The best experience to get to know the north of Portugal have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eva C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recomendo
Tudo nesta estadia correu muito bem. Do check in ao check out. Adultos e crianças divertiram-se nos diferentes espaços exteriores que a casa tem. A Casa das Mouras é grande, confortável e acolhedora. Fica no centro de Rio de Moinhos pelo que está bem servida de cafés e restaurantes. Espero voltar. 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très agréable en famille
Beaucoup d'espace, Daniela qui s'occupe de la maison est très agréable et serviable.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luís C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impecável
excelentes condições e excelente acolhimento
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mélanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Tres belle et grande maison avec belle vue sur montagnes
Daniella, l'employée de maison sera là pour vous acceuillir dans le respect des gestes barrières (masque et prise de temperature) dans un anglais suffisant. La piscine avec vue sur la montagne est tres agréable (mais pas securisée par une alarme). Maison très spacieuse avec de tres grandes chambres (déco Ikea pour les contemporaines) toutes climatisées. Cuisine moyennement pratique mais typique, à l'ancienne. Possibilité de manger tous ensemble en exterieur. Proprietaires non présents mais très très serviables (lave vaisselle remplacé un dimanche). Les portugais sont tous très acceuillants dans le village de Rio de Moinhos.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelente casa e instalaciones
La casa es excelente, muy grande y con distintos ambientes para disfrutar de los momentos que pasamos en la casa: salones, terrazas y jardín. Los propietarios fueron muy atentos y Daniela, la persona encargada del servicio, se llegaba todos los días. A media semana nos cambiaron toallas y sábanas. Incluso en una ocasión nos recogieron la ropa de la lavadora y la tendieron. La localización de la casa está bien, pero para visitar cualquier punto de interés es necesario usar el coche. El único inconveniente de la casa es la escasa luz que hay en el jardín. Preparar una barbacoa se hace difícil porque no hay puntos de luz suficientes, ni para ir y venir de la zona de estar a la barbacoa, ni en la misma barbacoa. En la cocina también se hubiese agradecido alguna luz más potente. Pero la valoración es francamente positiva.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

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Hosted by Maria Jorge / José Noguiera da Roch

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