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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8350 sq m
Popular amenities
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Peaceful Home and 10000 m²Private Park, near Barcelos and Viana do Castelo
This house seems 'remote' but really it is not. It is in the countryside, but in 20-25 minutes you can be on the wonderful coastal towns and beaches of Esposende and Viana do Castelo. Braga is also very easy to reach, as is Ponte de Lima, and Porto. Even though it's in the countryside, it's still only 5 minutes walk to the local cafe and mini grocery store. The house enjoys a peaceful and safe location, great for adults and children to relax and enjoy their holidays. The outside grounds are very large and there are lots of trees and open ground for children to explore. Also the hills around are perfect for mountain bike lovers. The pool is large (10m x 5m) and we provide a BBQ grill. There are also sun loungers and parasols and you can also eat outside 'al fresco'! There are lots of shaded areas for you to relax in, take a book and read or just have a siesta! The house is a traditional thick stone building and is nice and cool in the summer. You will notice from the pictures the quality of the wooden window shutters, which are beautifully made. The house has lots of space for your family and friends to relax and enjoy. The main hall leads off to the dining area with a table that comfortably seats 8-10 persons. From there you can access the kitchen which is very well equipped. There is a very spacious and comfortable lounge with fireplace, and in the corner of this very large room is a set of table chairs, ideal for sit and play board games or cards. On the same level of the house there are three bedrooms. All of the bedrooms have lovely shutter doors which lead directly outside to the balcony / terrace. The Master bedroom has a large double bed and a superb en-suite bathroom. This bathroom has a walk-in walk-out shower (see pictures) with direct access to the balcony / terrace. On the same floor there is a twin bedroom with doors leading to the balcony / terrace There is a further double bedroom also with doors leading to the balcony / terrace. Both these bedrooms share a good sized family bathroom. So essentially on the ground floor you have: Large Dining Area Well Equipped Kitchen Very large lounge with a corner seating area 3 bedrooms The lower ground floor, in an unusual space. When I say 'unusual' I mean in a good way. First of all it is HUGE! As you can see from the pictures there is a massive room which is almost the length of the entire house. It is presented in 2 spaces. The first space as you can see has ample comfortable seating and a large TV. This an excellent space of the young adults and children to sit and watch while the adults sit in the more formal lounge. There is a large library of books. Then in the second space is a desk and a table and chairs. There is also a children's playhouse On this same lower lever, you will find the 4th bedroom, which also has doors leading to the gardens. Next to the bedroom there is a lovely bathroom and it also has doors leading directly to the gardens. Finally, there is a utility room with a washing machine should you need it during your stay. We provide free of charge a fiber optic wireless connection. A cot may be provided if requested. Beach towels are also provided free of charge. Good quality linen and towels are included. If you have any questions please ask and I will answer you promptly.
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 70548/AL
About the area
Barcelos
Located in Barcelos, this holiday home is in a rural area. Museu de Olaria and Museu do Traje are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Centro Cultural de Viana do Castelo and Gil Eannes. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking and mountain biking.
Chapel of Our Lady of Aparecida - 19 min drive - 10.5 km
Golf Quinta da Barca - 22 min drive - 17.8 km
Esposende Beach - 23 min drive - 15.6 km
Ofir Beach - 27 min drive - 20.7 km
Apulia Beach - 28 min drive - 25.1 km
Getting around
Viana do Castelo Station - 29 min drive
Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
Cafe Novo - 7 min drive
Café do Galo - 11 min drive
Taberna O Afonso - 15 min drive
Pizzaria Mónica - 13 min drive
Quinta Santo Andre - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Peaceful Home and 10000 m²Private Park, near Barcelos and Viana do Castelo have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful Home and 10000 m²Private Park, near Barcelos and Viana do Castelo ?
As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful Home and 10000 m²Private Park, near Barcelos and Viana do Castelo on 14 June 2026 start from NZ$659, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Peaceful Home and 10000 m²Private Park, near Barcelos and Viana do Castelo pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Peaceful Home and 10000 m²Private Park, near Barcelos and Viana do Castelo ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Peaceful Home and 10000 m²Private Park, near Barcelos and Viana do Castelo ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Peaceful Home and 10000 m²Private Park, near Barcelos and Viana do Castelo ?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Peaceful Home and 10000 m²Private Park, near Barcelos and Viana do Castelo located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Chapel of Our Lady of Aparecida, Esposende Beach and Northern Littoral Natural Park. Church of St. Romanica Martin and Kartódromo de Viana do Castelo are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great property, host personable, kind and helpful, loads to do and see in the area.
Catherine H.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2023
Ficamos sempre felizes por terem escolhido a nossa casa de campo e propriedade envolvente para as vossas férias.
E gratos pelo reconhecimento do nosso empenho pessoal em tudo fazer para oferecer uma experiência de estadia como se na própria casa.
This property worked perfect for us. Room to spare for 6 adults and 2 pre-teens. Nice central location for access to beaches and Barcelos, Braga and nearby towns. Celia was very helpful with information and greeted us on arrival. We would definitely recommend!
Stephen P.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2024
Thank you Stephen, it was a pleasure to receive you and your family in our country house. Hope you keep a good memory from 2024 Summer in the north of Portugal.
Celia B.
This lovely house sits in a very peaceful setting in the countryside about an hour north of Porto. There were 7 adults in our party and at no time did the house feel cramped. Whether it's relaxing in the hammocks or by the pool it's a great place to return to after a busy day of sightseeing.
Would highly recommend this house
We had a wonderful holiday at this property. The grounds include a forest / stream and bridge. the house is huge and the play area downstairs is vast.
We enjoyed our stay and relaxed by a lovely pool and on the vast patio area.
The local town (Barcelos) has one of the largest and most interesting weekly markets in Europe.
We can't recommend the property enough.
Jane L.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2022
Your words gave us such a pleasure and are of great importance for us.
We are glad that you have enjoyed the property and Barcelos.
Best wishes,
Celia B.
We were greeted on arrival by the owner and made to feel very welcome, with a tour of the house and food essentials left in the fridge.
There was a lot of thought put into the age range of children we had with us - high chair, hooded towels, suitable plate, cup and utensils. All very much appreciated .
We were also grateful for the local maps, guide leaflets and local knowledge of what was on in the area during our stay.
The house itself was delightful, spacious, airy and very well equipped. The pool and bbq all got plenty of use and were loved by all.
The garden and land was a bonus with a safe environment for the children to explore provided they were watched from a distance as there was a stream and fish pool.
Linda E.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2024
Thank you very much for your appreciation. It is of the utmost importance to us. Thank you also for the care with which you used the house. Meeting your family was a pleasure.
Celia B.
Our stay at this villa was wonderful. The property itself was great - very large with well equipped rooms, tastefully decorated. There are just 4 of us (2 adults 2 children) but I think it would be fine to have two families here - it really is huge. As long as you keep the shutters closed in the hot part of the day, the rooms stay nicely cool for sleeping at night (even in 35C+ heat). For kid’s entertainment, there is everything you need - table tennis, table football, two large TVs and a playhouse for younger children. The pool was gorgeous - a good size and depth, in a lovely garden setting - with some sun and some shade. We spent a lot of time relaxing there. The villa is set on a wooded hillside so is beautifully peaceful - there are some other houses nearby but it feels very secluded. We spend 2 weeks here and did not get bored at all - there are plenty of nearby day-trips to do including beaches, kayaking/paddle boarding on rivers plus Barcelos, Braga and Porto only 30-45 mins away. I would say you do need a car for this location if you want to see some of the local area - there is not really much within walking distance. Célia was a wonderful host - very helpful and on hand to answer questions but not at all intrusive. Our family had a fantastic holiday here, and we really did not want to leave!
Maravilloso, un absoluto paraíso con todo lo que se puede necesitar. Celia fue siempre accesible y amabilísima. Volveremos sin duda.
Teresa V.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2025
Querida Teresa:
Agradezco mucho tus comentarios sobre tus vacaciones en nuestra casa. ¡Tu familia y amigos fueron unos huéspedes perfectos!
¡Vuelve pronto! :)
Celia B.
Villa d’exception avec prestations de haute qualité
Nous avons passe une super semaine dans cette splendide maison très spacieuse et tres bien équipée. Les chambres sont toutes tres grandes et bien équipées, la literie confortable, les pièces de vie extrêmement chaleureuses. La maison est construite et décorée avec beaucoup de finesse et de goût. Le jardin de plus d’un hectare est un vrai parc privatif. La piscine est grande et très belle. Quand à l’accueil, nous avons été tres bien reçus par Celia, très bienveillante et particulièrement courtoise. Merci a elle. Je ne peux que recommander ce lieu pour de très belles vacances en famille et avec des amis.
Es una casa enorme, preciosa, limpia y muy bien equipada. Hay muchos espacios diferentes donde poder disfrutar y descansar, tanto en el exterior como en el interior. La piscina es fantástica. La cocina muy completa, no faltaba ni un detalle. Habitaciones muy amplias, las camadas muy cómodas, por poner alguna pega yo añadiría alguna toalla de aseo más para poder cambiarlas y pondría almohadas más duras (pero eso es muy personal), las toallas de playa son estupendas. Hay futbolin, mesa de ping pong, millones de libros... cuesta salir de ella, aunque cerca hay lugares preciosos para visitar. Gracias Celia por tu hospitalidad y nos encantaron los detalles de bienvenida, tienes una casa preciosa. 100% recomendable.
Mercedes M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2025
Muchas gracias por tu comentario tan positivo y entusiasta. Respecto a la sugerencia de toallas adicionales para estancias de 7 días o más, tienes toda la razón. Lo tendré en cuenta.
Muchas gracias,
Celia B.
Es una casa espaciosa y cuidada al detalle. Los niños pasaron largos ratos en la piscina y jugando al futbolin y ping pong. El pueblo está un poco alejado, pero en el mismo pueblo hay un supermercado en el que se pueden hacer compras (no hay productos frescos como carne y pescado); para compras grandes, hay más supermercados a unos 14km. La dueña muy amable y pendiente de nuestras necesidades. Estancia recomendable.
As condições da casa e da propriedade são excelentes, capazes de fazer ultrapassar os condicionalismos que a tempestade Ellen nos impuseram. Os nossos agradecimentos aos anfitriões, que foram de uma gentileza e atenção inexcedíveis.
Fernando S.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2020
Agradecemos o seu comentário tão positivo. Os dias de chuva e vento, tão invulgares em Agosto, não ajudaram nada. Se, mesmo assim, ficaram com uma boa recordação, fico feliz.
Se algum dia eu tinha imaginado uma boa estadia de Verão para a minha família, sem dúvida que esta casa superou a nossas expectativas. De facto, as fotografias estão abaixo da realidade, a casa é muito mais bonita.
A Dona Célia à entrada foi muito simpática e fez-nos sentir à vontade, como se a casa fosse nossa. Os pormenores da casa são enriquecedores. A casa está muito bem equipada para todas as necessidades que uma família possa ter para uma semana de férias. Foi-nos disponibilizado todo um equipamento diversificado para ocupar os tempos lúdicos. A internet é muito boa.
A casa e o espaço envolvente fizeram-nos sentir tão bem que nem sentimos necessidade de sair da propriedade.
Estávamos com algum receio em relação à higiene pelo Covid19, mas quando chegámos à casa, esta estava impecavelmente limpa e higienizada.
A vista da piscina e o jardim são fantásticos, assim como a piscina em si.
O único ponto negativo foi termos saído no dia programado.
Obrigada Dona Célia! Foi tudo muito bom!
très grande maison agréable reposante hors du temps merci fernando
ça ete un plaisir de passer du temps dans cette maison avec son parc sa piscine ces jeux on espere y revenir de tout coeur
n hesitez pas a venir dans ce havre de paix afin de vous ressourcer
maison tres bien equipé et propre
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Merci bien
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ted N.
9 June 2018
Tranquil,Beautiful - Much Nicer than the Photos -
What a wonderful home - completely understated by the pictures.
Calm, relaxing , well apointed - wonderful 'indoor/outdoor flow' with most bedrooms and bathrooms and the lounge areas all have direct access to the lovely open gardens via big 'french style' patio doors
Great base to explore the local area, we went to esposende and ofir/apulia twice to the beaches (lovely and clean/safe) and it only toom 25 minutes
Walking distance to basic but good quality local restaurants with homemade food and a couple of cafes with nice pastries/bread
But most of the time we sat by the lovely pool and explored the huge gardens and meadow area - the kids loved it playing 'hide and seek'
We are seriously thinking about comeing back next year
Ted N.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sylvia M.
16 May 2018
Lovely Holiday Home - Great Owners
Loved the house and the area - plenty to do and go and see all withing 20-25 minutes from the house
Weather was not brilliant but it did't stop us from having a great time
House super comfortable and well equipped and very large especially the downstairs lower floor
Loved the North of Portugal - friendly people
Sylvia M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ted N.
16 May 2018
Great House - Great Location -Better than expected
We were recommended by a friend to go here, but we would have probably hesitated as the pictures don’t do the place justice.
The house is ‘up the street’ from a small local community - very quaint and friendly, and semi-rural. But we needn’t have worried anout beinb isolated because on the days we were not being lazy by the pool or wandering around the gardens and the land, we did 3 very easy day trips. Esposende and the super atlantic coast (amazing beaches - although was a little fresh in april) was only 25 minutes away - we also went to Braga for the day (superb place go to Bom Jesus and Sameiro) and finally we went to Porto (it took a little longer at 50 mins)
The house is actually huge - the downstairs space is vast! One huge room with an office desk area - a kids play house in the corner and a large lounge.
We were able to go for fresh cakes and bread every day or to have a coffee. Theres a couple of local eateries nearby - simple honest and cheap menu - well cooked by 2 old ladies and big portions (make sure you share a portion)
All in all a very nice holiday and a lovely part of portugal to visit. We normally go the algarve but its overpriced and the quality has suffered. So we will definitely be back to the North
Ted B
Extended Family - grandparents and 3 kids - 3, 7,11