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Villa Almada - Amazing City Centre Luxury with Private Pool + Daily B/fast & housekeeping

Riverside villa with private pool and kitchen

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"Unbelieveable -  Right in the heart of Porto yet an Oasis of peace and luxury - I wish we could have stayed longer." - Jemima, London.
"Porto is full of amazing restaurants, but in the end we chose more often than not to dine on our private terrace, enjoying fresh grilled fish on the BBQ-  One of  our favourite holiday memories ever." Karin, Berlin.
The Villa Master Bedroom - Superking Double or Two Twin beds.  Total Blackout.  Daily Housekeeping & Breakfast included.
"The Salt Water Pool was an instant hit with the whole family. The kids loved splashing about in the shallows whilst we relaxed on the loungers after a day exploring the city. Perfection !" - Pierre, Paris.
"The Floor to Ceiling windows flood the Villa with light, and yet it still has total blackout from the electric shutters - the kids slept in every day. Heaven !" - Fiona, Edinburgh.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7165 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Porto, Cedofeita
  • Place, Porto City Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ribeira Square
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Space

3 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Almada - Amazing City Centre Luxury with Private Pool + Daily B/fast & housekeeping

Welcome to Your Home in Porto – our brand new Private Luxury Family Villa with Swimming Pool

Canto de Luz is the loving restoration of a Merchant’s townhouse in the heart of Porto’s old town in a quiet cobbled street running parallel to the square of Porto town hall. Behind the traditional tiled façade is a modern architectural gem, created around an atrium that floods the building with natural light. The property is filled with custom-made furniture, original art, premium appliances and fun gadgets.

Operated as one of Porto’s most successful Guest Houses, and consistently in the top 3 on various review platforms and Traveller’s Choice winner year on year, we are delighted to preview brand new for 2020, our Luxury Family Villa.

The Private Villa with Pool is set in the garden of the main Maison. An eco-Villa offers the best of both worlds, a private luxury 2 bedroom eco home, powered by renewable energy and offering a beautiful open plan kitchen, living-dining room which looks out from floor to ceiling windows on to its own private terrace and garden down to your private salt water electrolysis swimming pool.

Our rate includes Daily HouseKeeping service and Breakfast served at La Cuisine or to the Villa each day.

Our breakfasts have become the stuff of legend. They change daily according to the season and produce available in our local markets – always homemade with love.

The Villa has two ensuite bedrooms each with their own luxury bathrooms with heated towel rails and rain showers. A sofa bed in the living room allows 6 people to sleep comfortably in the Villa plus up to 2 infants.

LOCATION - Could NOT be better!
• At the heart of the old town in the renowned Rua Almada a quiet cobbled road that runs parallel to one of the main squares in Porto
• Trindade Metro station is just around the corner
• Walk Everywhere – 5-7 mins walk to Avenida dos Aliados, Torre dos Clérigos, Rua das Flores, Ribeira and the riverfront, and the beautiful São Bento train station are all a stone’s throw from our door
• We are lucky to be surrounded by great shops, amazing restaurants to suit every taste, quirky antique and vintage shops
• Excellent supermarket, bike rental, cafes, bakery, fromagerie (cheese shop) and Vinoteca (Portuguese wine shops) are all 2 mins walk

RELAX IN LUXURY

Creature Comforts in the Villa

① Two suites with SuperKing Doubles (180cm/6ft) beds which can be split into two twins if required
② A double sofa bed in the lounge which enables the Villa to sleep up to 6 people plus 2 infants in cots
③ Luxury Linens to dream the night away
④ Blackout Shutters ensure a peaceful night sleep and not being woken at dawn
⑤ USA / UK / Euro Sockets and 6 way USB Charger for keep your devices going after a day exploring the Douro Valley region
⑥ Fully centrally heated and air-conditioned with renewable air source technology and solar panels
⑦ Daily Housekeeping and Bed Making
⑧ Amazon Alexa with Unlimited Music Streaming in the Kitchen and both suites.

Creature Comforts in your bathroom
① Luxury Rituals Cosmetics incl Shower Gel, Handwash, Shampoo and Conditioner
② Large Fluffy Luxury bath towels with heated towel rails (when central heating on)
③ High-pressure hot water from the new eco-friendly air source heating system & solar panels
④ Luxury doesn’t have to mean squandering precious resources – we use Solar Power, Air Source heating, Wood Pellet Central Heating and more to mean you can enjoy staying without it having to dwell on your conscience

FAMILY FRIENDLY

AirBnBaby!
① No stress travelling with your baby or toddler so everyone enjoys Porto
② We have two Baby Cots (Crib in US), available for free
③ Baby High Chairs, Baby Plates and Cutlery are all ready and waiting

RELAXING CHEZ VOUS

Open Plan Kitchen / Living / Dining
① Open plan kitchen living dining room with floor to ceiling windows over your private garden
② 50" Smart TV with Free Netflix, Xbox with 2 controllers and a variety of games.
③ Fully equipped kitchen including Dishwasher, Washer Dryer, Oven, Microwave, Induction Hob and Fridge Freezer.
④ Dining table that seats 6 comfortably plus outdoor dining on the terrace where a Gas BBQ awaits
⑤ Nespresso, Teas including English Breakfast & herbal teas

Business Ready / Staying In touch
① 500mb real speed Fibre to the router Internet
② Strong Wifi signal throughout
③ Hotel Grade smoke and carbon monoxide fire detection throughout
④ International Sockets for US, UK and European plugs in each bedroom (220v) with 6 x USB Ports for charging devices
⑤ Self Check-in / Keyless access using your personal pin code for the building and each suite.

Getting Ready for your Night Out on the town
① Iron & Ironing Board
② Powerful Hairdryer
③ Large golf umbrellas just in case there is a shower.

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Amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pre auth in Lieu of security deposit 24 hours before arrival. Released on the day of departure.
No Non-Staying visitors allowed on site
Quiet Hours 2200-0800

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 5406/AL

We should mention

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

About the area

Porto

Located on a river, this villa is in Centro / Baixa, a neighbourhood in Porto. Porto Historic Center and Livraria Lello are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Norte Shopping. Travelling with kids? Consider Crystal Palace Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Rosa Mota Pavilion.
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Porto, Cedofeita

What's nearby

  • Porto City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Livraria Lello - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ribeira Square - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Aliados Station - 7 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 12 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baobab - Craft Beer Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pão Fôfo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Protest Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Yanetta: Brunch, Coffee & Pastries - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kungfu Niuniu - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Almada - Amazing City Centre Luxury with Private Pool + Daily B/fast & housekeeping have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Almada - Amazing City Centre Luxury with Private Pool + Daily B/fast & housekeeping pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Almada - Amazing City Centre Luxury with Private Pool + Daily B/fast & housekeeping?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Almada - Amazing City Centre Luxury with Private Pool + Daily B/fast & housekeeping?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Villa Almada - Amazing City Centre Luxury with Private Pool + Daily B/fast & housekeeping located?

This family-friendly Porto villa is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Avenida dos Aliados and Livraria Lello. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are also within 1 mile (2 km). Aliados Station is 7 minutes by foot and Trindade Station is 7 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Susan Butler

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Travel is life ! I love to meet people and help them discover the amazing places that I am lucky enough to call home.

When travelling, I believe that paying to stay in a place is a real treat, and when you do so the very least that you should expect is for it to be as comfortable and clean as your own home, or hopefully even better. For me, that means spaces that not only look amazing, but also cover the basics that are so often missing in holiday properties such as huge beds with fine linens and 100% blackout for a great nights sleep, plus Air Conditioning and Luxury amenities.

It's these simple luxuries that I make sure to provide for my guests when I am hosting too.

What makes this property unique

Villa Almada is an amazing eco-Villa that offers the best of both worlds, a private luxury two bedroom eco home with pool, set in the grounds of one of Porto's most famous boutique properties, Canto De Luz, whose team serve daily breakfast and provide housekeeping. The Villa is powered by renewable energy and offers a beautiful open plan kitchen, living-dining room which looks out through floor to ceiling windows on to its own private terrace and garden down to your private salt water electrolysis swimming pool. It's in the heart of the city, a stonesthrow from all the action and the best restaurants, yet a million miles from the hustle and bustle and is an Oasis that has to be seen to be believed.

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