Solar Piedade - 12.500 sq m2 property with pool and tennis court near Porto - Alfena

5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 1211925 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Alfena

University of Porto8 min drive
Ribeira Square14 min drive
Porto Historic Center14 min drive
Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)15 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs room in garden house

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Giant room in Garden house

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Giant room in pool house

1 King Bed

Second room in pool house

2 Double Beds

Second upstairs room in garden house

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Solar Piedade - 12.500 sq m2 property with pool and tennis court near Porto

This property is in the center of a small city, and is a Villa with 12.500 m2.; Some buildings in the property are dated from 1740. The Villa used to be a farm with 100.000 m2. In the end of the past century, the property size was reduced, allowing us to take a better care of the beautiful gardens, the swimming pool and tennis court areas, and the decoration. A car trip from the villa to the downtown area of Porto takes 12 minutes (17 km), and the Atlantic coast and sandy beaches are 20 minutes (22 km) from the villa. The villa is totally modern and renovated and we take a lot of pride in the decoration and materials made available to our guests. The five rooms are devided in two separated houses. The 'Swimming Pool House', has two en-suite rooms on the 1st. floor, with views of the swimming pool area and it's garden, and the 'Cottage House', just five meters across, with three rooms, two on the 1st. floor and one on the ground floor. This house has one full bathroom on the 1st. floor and another, very spacious and modern full bathroom on the ground floor. We consider our rental ideal for groups of more than one family, but it is also very interesting for a single couple that want's a beatiful experience of staying in a large property.
There is free wi-fi in all rooms and inside areas, as well as outside, in the gardens. The parking is free and there is a lot of spaces available for that, and also a closed garage just for the guests vars. Children's cod's and high chairs are also available without any extra-charge.
There are two supermarkets at close, walking distance (Intermarché and Minipreço), as well as bakeries, restaurants and take aways barbecue, pizza hut delivery, ATM machines and banks... You will never feel isolated in this villa, but you will find a place where you and your family or friends have all the space you need to relax, be confortable and at ease, with lots of things to do... We think that from the first minutes of arriving until saying goodbye, our guests feel that Our Lady of Mercy Villa / Solar Piedade, is a perfect holiday home for groups and families. All the positive and pleasant reviews make us feel that our place is good and even very special to the people that have graced us with their visit, and words like 'oasis', 'paradise', 'wonderful', keep being mentioned, keeping us motivated to live up to the expectations. We are devoted to make our guests stays more pleasant than in the past, and keep investing and treasuring their comments and advises.

Property manager

Helder

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 15264

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Valongo

Located in Valongo, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Livraria Lello and Norte Shopping. Travelling with kids? Consider Funny City, or check out an event or a game at Dragao Stadium. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Alfena

What's nearby

University of Porto - 8 min drive
Porto Cathedral - 13 min drive
Norte Shopping - 14 min drive
Ribeira Square - 14 min drive
Porto Historic Center - 14 min drive

Getting around

Cabeda Station - 3 min drive
Zona Industrial Station - 7 min drive
Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

O Teles - 10 min walk
Restaurante Estação Grill Alfena - 8 min walk
Quinta do Cabo - 5 min walk
Burger King - 11 min walk
A Tasca do Zé - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Solar Piedade - 12.500 sq m2 property with pool and tennis court near Porto have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Solar Piedade - 12.500 sq m2 property with pool and tennis court near Porto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Solar Piedade - 12.500 sq m2 property with pool and tennis court near Porto?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Solar Piedade - 12.500 sq m2 property with pool and tennis court near Porto?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Solar Piedade - 12.500 sq m2 property with pool and tennis court near Porto located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Valongo Cathedral, Funny City, and Continente Shopping Centre. Valongo Municipal Library and Quinta de Santa Cruz Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km). Travagem Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jing Z.

4 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great holiday with family and friends

Nice property and host. Very responsive and friendly. We are a group 11 of three families and everybody loved the holiday. Supermarkets and nice restaurant can be reached by walking. Plenty activities to keep kids busy. You do need to have your own transport for accessing Porto. Thanks for hosting us.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

neville P.

5 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent home, full of amenities, excellent and friendly hosts.

Very nice and homely property. Excellent Hosts.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S., Battle Creek, Mi

26 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old World Charm with Modern Amenities

We loved our week at Solar Piedade! Perfect place for an active family that enjoy swimming, tennis, basketball, pool etc. within the compound of a beautiful old villa. Everything we needed was available and in addition, the location was close to the airport and downtown Porto. Great communication with Helder and Sebastian. This is a very unique property and I would highly recommend it.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anders R., Hoersholm

25 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Estate close to beautiful Porto

Just can’t said any negative things about this fantastic Estate. Historical buildings, well maintained both inside and outside. Clean and nicely decorated. Pool, tennis, table tennis are just some of the activities you can enjoy while staying. A very nice grill area is also avaible. But most important is the fantastic host. Helpfull and always there to facilitate. You should not mis the fantastic portuguese dinner the host offer to prepare for you while. staying.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim J., Aarhus, Denmark

4 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place !

We've enjoyed our stay, villa can easily accommodate 10 people (5 couples). Owner and his team are superb in all matters, always available for any questions at any time. Big pool, well equipped kitchen. Beautiful surrounding with touch of history everywhere. 10 minutes drive range from airport and center of Porto. Don't forget to let Manuela cook you a very delicious dinner :-)

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Helder

Hello, my name is Hélder and I love meeting people from different parts of the world, so I found the perfect way to do so. I love sports, especially football and FC Porto, and cyclind.
Earlier in my life I traveled a lot for recreation and for work, but now I'm saving up to travel with the children in a few years time :-) I love my family and live a quiet and simple life in one of the best and most beautiful countries in the word, and one of the richest ones also, if you measure the wealth by the quality and sympathy of the people.

Why they chose this property

My father bought this property, when Alfena was almost just a small village with farm land. A visionary, people call him now, he knew this place could be special so he rebuilt it and laid down the foundations to the amazing place it is today.

What makes this property unique

We can honestly claim that Our Lady of Mercy Villa is a very unique, special and beautiful place that stays in the mind of visitors long after their passage. It is so, not only by the sheer size of the walled property spreading across 12.600 m2, but by many factors. The architecture and materials used in is construction - where granite pieces of art can be found in the monumental entrance portal, in the chapel building, and in the main house exterior stairway, just to name some.
The main garden found just after crossing the main gate, where palm and fruit trees coincide, among many kinds of flowers and plants. Just after entering the property, even before finding the entertainment areas as the pool or the tennis court, or the rooms, the visitors cross this area and start to feel the special atmosphere.
Stopped in the large parking area facing the tall private chapel building, some are still uncertain of what such a majestic and tall building represents… Seeing the granite engraved inscription of MDCCXL, they find that the building is here since the 1st part of the 18th century.
Crossing the second green gate and entering the patio, guests are delighted to find that this area lives up to the expectations. Different kinds of fruit trees (orange and lemon trees) charged with their fruits are found here, together with other kinds of flowers. In the background you can already hear the canaries and other small birds singing inside the green aviary. Then it is time to cross another green gate and find the perfect scenario for the family entertainment. Another large garden, this time set in a pristine lawn, builds up for the large swimming pool, with immaculate “blue” water. The movie scenario will not disappear for as long as you stay here, you will only feel more and more like a part of it. Life if made of choices, choosing to stay in Our Lady of Mercy Villa is one of those that you will keep up there, on the top of the “right choices list”! Come and see for yourself.