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Calheiros: Rural house with swimming pool and romantic garden, near Ponte de Lima

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Calheiros, Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo
  • Place, Parish Church of Ponte de Lima
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Parque do Arnado
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Ponte de Lima Bridge
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vigo (VGO-Peinador)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Calheiros: Rural house with swimming pool and romantic garden, near Ponte de Lima

Calheiros: Rural house with relaxed and comfortable atmosphere near Ponte de Lima, quiet location, beautiful landscapes in different areas of the earth, such as the swimming pool, playground, romantic garden, parking and courtyard in front of the porch with the grill.

Cottage located in the heart of one of the most charming areas of Minho, in the north of Portugal. Holidays in a magnificent landscape and with many activities: excellent regional cuisine, sports with nature and the Atlantic Ocean 30 minutes away.
In the area you have lots of activities, such as hiking and biking trails, bird watching, golf, canoes, kayaks and fishing.
The cottage is close to Ponte de Lima, a country village with a good quality of life. There you have a beautiful historic center with restaurants, the Portuguese Toy Museum and shops. Other nice towns and villages (Viana do Castelo, Braga, Arcos de Valdevez, Ponte da Barca, etc.) can be reached in 30 minutes or less by the excellent road network.
Yes, there are places nearby to buy what you need. You can walk to some of them, namely to the bakery and the grocery store.
For day trips, the gîte is 30 km from the entrance to Peneda-Gerês National Park and 18 km from the Corno de Bico protected landscape. It is also 35 / 40km from the coast, where you have several blue flag beaches. The connection is mainly by highway.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 000363/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ponte de Lima

Located in Ponte de Lima, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Feitosa Golf Club and Golfe de Ponte de Lima are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Corno do Bico Protected Landscape and Parque do Arnado. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Calheiros, Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo

What's nearby

  • Parish Church of Ponte de Lima - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Parque do Arnado - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Ponte de Lima Bridge - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Praia Fluvial do Taboão - Festival Paredes De Coura - 22 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Ponte da Barca - 22 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Viana do Castelo Station - 33 min drive
  • Vigo (VGO-Peinador) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Alameda - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tasca Das Fodinhas - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taberna Portas Vermelhas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Letraria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pescaria - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Calheiros: Rural house with swimming pool and romantic garden, near Ponte de Lima have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Calheiros: Rural house with swimming pool and romantic garden, near Ponte de Lima pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Calheiros: Rural house with swimming pool and romantic garden, near Ponte de Lima?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Calheiros: Rural house with swimming pool and romantic garden, near Ponte de Lima?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Calheiros: Rural house with swimming pool and romantic garden, near Ponte de Lima located?

Located in the heart of Ponte de Lima, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Museu do Brinquedo Português, Parque do Arnado and Parish Church of Ponte de Lima. Torre de São Paulo and Largo de Camões are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alistair W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a great location - very comfy, beautiful garden on several levels with lemon, orange trees and vines - great views over the Lima valleyW3W address ///launching.riff.indicates
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla E.

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

Calheiros

Fantastic family house, very nice host. Highly recommended!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Wonderful

Great location - quite and absolutely perfect for a very restful break. Detlev was an excellent host, helpful and attentive, but not intrusive. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meire P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent a dream vacation week, wonderfully relaxing in this stone house that exactly matches the photos and description; it is beautifully located. The house is fully furnished and equipped. We lacked nothing. All the appliances worked perfectly! The property is located among the vineyards, in a quiet neighborhood, and offers breathtaking views of the Lima Valley and the Roman bridge of Ponte de Lima. It is planted with fruit trees, oleanders, and olive trees. The owners, Detlev and Mei, who live in the neighboring house, are very helpful and discreet and gave us many tips. In summary, the house is highly recommended, and the area offers many activities (beautiful beaches, ancient villages, hikes in the national park, bike rides along the Lima River). Ponte de Lima is a lively little town with several restaurants and supermarkets. You will find everything you need there. A car is essential.The owner, Mei, is very kind, welcoming, available, and discreet. The house is simply magnificent, the view of the Ponté de Lima is sublime, the vegetation is incredible and there are plenty of things to do and see. We highly recommend this place, thank you very much, see you soon
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dick v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Het huis zelf was netjes en had alle benodigde faciliteiten.De foto's van de tuin, het zwembad en de directe omgeving waren niet volledig cfm de werkelijkheid. De fotos gaven niets aan van het in aanbouw zijnde huis direct naast de property en gaven ook niets aan van het andere huis van de host/eigenaar direct naast het property. Beide liggen direct naast het zwembad en beperkten de vrijheid. Dit was volledig niet zichtbaar op de fotos. Bovendien waren de terrassen met trappen tussen de terrassen niet zo herkenbaar / open en bruikbaar als op de fotos aangegeven. Het romantische gevoel in de tuin werd zo wel wat te niet gedaan.Het (mooie) uitzicht over de vallei was wel goed.Ook de contacten, communicatie en support met onze host (Mei) namens de eigenaar Detlev was goed.Ook Detlev zelf nam vooraf nog netjes contact op.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sonia m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un vrai petit coin de paradis avec le jardin aux multiples facettes, les arbres fruitiers, la vue magnifique sur la vallée et Ponte de Lima. Au calme avec tout le confort et la discrétion de notre Hôtesse Mei.Une facilité d'échange avec le propriétaire Detlev malgré la distance.Toute la famille a adoré le logement et notre chien s'est éclaté dans ce beau jardin . Merci beaucoup.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ines B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir haben unseren Urlaub sehr genossen. Der herrliche Garten und traumhafte Ausblick auf das Tal und Ponte de Lima haben sehr zu Entspannung und Entschleunigung beigetragen. Dank des Pools waren die hohen Temperaturen gut auszuhalten. Insgesamt ein wunderbarer Urlaubsort - das Haus könnte allerdings ein wenig Auffrischung/ Renovierung vertragen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disappointed that pictures of garden did not reflect that middle section between house and pool was fenced off and included a property that the host lived in.Also no mention of building works on neighbouring property that was right next to pool with no screening.Really disappointed that property was described as quiet and romantic when really load music and singing regularly occured. Not a relaxing break!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

guillaume m.

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

Authentique

Au top, localisation , belles pierres , jardin incroyableMerci Detlev
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tiphany J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calheiros

Contact très facile avec l'hôte. Simple à trouver. Tout l'équipement necessaire dans le logement. Manque peut etre un ventilateur pour les temperatures tres étouffantes. Exterieur tres appreciable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ewald T.

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

Entspannte Ferien in Nordportugal

Wir hatten in dem toll gelegenen Steinhaus einen wunderbar erholsamen 3-wöchigen Urlaub. Das Haus ist komplett eingerichtet, geradezu üppig sind Geschirr und Küchenutensilien vorhanden. Wir haben gar nichts vermisst. Alle Geräte haben bestens funktioniert, auch Wasserzuläufe und Abflüsse waren einwandfrei. Die Dusche war 1A!! Das Grundstück liegt mitten in Weinbergen völlig ruhig mit sensationellem Blick über das Limatal und die römische Brücke von Ponte de Lima. Es ist bewachsen mit Obstbäumen, Oleander und Olivenbäumen. Der sehr hilfsbereite und gleichzeitig zurückhaltende Eigentümer, der im Nachbarhaus wohnt, hat uns viele Tipps gegeben. Insgesamt ist das Haus sehr empfehlenswert und die Gegend für viele Aktivitäten attraktiv (tolle Strände, alte Städte, Wandern im Nationalpark, Fahrradfahren am Lima entlang). Ponte de Lima ist eine kleine quirlige Stadt mit ettlichen Restaurants und Supermärkten. Man bekommt alles, was man braucht. PKW ist unbedingt erforderlich.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

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

Déconnecté

Le propriétaire est très gentil, bienveillant, disponible et discret. La maison est juste magnifique, la vue sur Ponté dé Lima et sublime, la végétation et incroyable et il y a pleins de choses à faire et à voir. Nous recommandons vivement cette adresse ❤️
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurens D.

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

Verborgen parel op de berg

Prachtig huis, zake voorzieningen zijn aanwezig voor een geslaagde vakantie. Heel goede communicatie met Detlev. Heel verkoelend zwembad. Tuin heel goed onderhouden. Een aanrader om zeker terug te komen. Ook onze hond was er graag bij.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

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

Ruhe und Idylle

Wir haben eine sehr schöne Woche in dem sehr geschmackvoll renovierten Steinhaus verlebt. Der Garten und die Aussicht auf das Tal und Weinberge sind sehr schön. Der Vermieter ist sehr nett und hat viele Tipps parat. Ponte de Lima ist ein sehr hübsches Städtchen. Man kann im Fluss baden oder auch den Jakobsweg ein Stück entlang wandern, der durch diesen Ort führt. Auch zu anderen Städten und zu vielen schönen Stränden ist es nicht weit. Nordportugal hat uns insgesamt sehr gut gefallen und wir werden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petra V.

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

Geweldige locatie

Mooi vakantiehuis met prachtig uitzicht. Alles was aanwezig in de woning. Eigenaar was heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Een echte aanrader.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Die Abreise ist uns sehr schwer gefallen!

Wir haben die Zeit in dem sehr gemütlichen Haus und dem tollen Garten sehr genossen. Als Ausgangspunkt um die Gegend zu erkunden, ob nach Porto oder zu dem Nationalpark, ist das Haus perfekt. Detlef ist ein sehr freundlicher und umsichtiger Vermieter. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Delphine V., Belgique

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

Juste parfait !

Tout a été extraordinaire: la maison magnifique, le jardin somptueux, la piscine idéale. Et cerise sur le gâteau: un propriétaire très sympa et attentionné avec ses hôtes. Merci pour cette semaine inoubliable 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Regine P.

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

Idyllisches Häuschen

Sehr entspannende Woche, die Lage des Hauses ist kaum zu überbieten! Sehr zuvorkommender Vermieter, hat uns gleich unsere vergessenen Sachen nachgeschickt - DANKE nochmals dafür! Kleines "Aber": das Haus könnte ein bissl einen "Relaunch" vertragen (z.B. neue Pölster & Teppiche, neuer Duschvorhang im Keller oder ein wenig neue Farbe in der Küche). Der Hund des Besitzers ist allerliebst - wir wollten ihn schon fast mitnehmen :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heike M.

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

gute Erholung

viel Ruhe und Zeit zur Erholung vom Alltag
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Lovely holiday home with beautiful garde

This is a lovely holiday home in a stunning location. The garden is a real gem and the kids loved the quirky pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

G L.

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

Parfait pour conjuguer repos et activités

Location dans un cadre de verdure, conforme à la description, calme assuré mais proche de nombreux lieux à visiter
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Claire D.

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

Great break in a lovely place

A really lovely house in a beautiful, peaceful location. The house has everything you'll need for a comfortable stay, the building manager was really helpful. A warm, welcoming local community. Great views and a terraced garden full of fantastic fruit. Exactly what we were looking for. Thanks!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Luís G.

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

Férias de Verão

Um espaço magnífico, a casa muito funcional e bem decorada com todas as condições para se passar uma boa estadia. A propriedade bem cuidada com um jardim fabuloso. A piscina com vistas desafogadas é linda. Tivemos uma semana de puro descanso. Agadecemos a recepção e mais uma vez parabéns pela excelente propriedade.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia E., France

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

Fantastic holiday in an amazingly beautiful area of Northen Portugal.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week in this very comfortable and beautiful house in the pretty village of Calheiros. The house is very cosy, and does have everything one needs, the kitchen is well equipped, the rooms are bright and airy with very tasteful decor, and each have their own distinctive view. We appreciated the bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, which gave us all some space and privacy during our stay, and kept a cool temperature for the evenings. It’s true, the garden is a marvel, and one has to be there to appreciate the amazing views onto Ponte de Lima and the hills around. There are vines, bushes, flowers, and fruit trees which we could help ourself to, fresh fruit from the garden, and in abundance ! We really enjoyed the tranquility of this lovely space. The pool was just the right temperature, with plenty of shade too for those who need it and yes the views are stunning ! There is a large vine-covered terrace/parking for the car, which really helped on the hot sunny days. The location is perfect ; a 10 mins walk to the village café /store, and 10 mins by car to the town centre of Ponte de Lima. The town is set along the river and is very traditional, with beautiful old stonework and lots of history. There are little shops, cafés and restaurants , with lots of choice and the most part very inexpensive. Parking is aplenty and there is a very good, huge market on Mondays along the riverbank. The large supermarkets are just at the entrance to the town, along with a variety of shops for everything you could need. We spent an incredible holiday in this amazing location, and we would definitely go back to explore the area and benefit from this super gite and its location !! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Christine B.

A comfortable house with everything you need with beautiful gardens with fantastic views.

The house is situated in a quiet area outside a village and was difficult to find initially. The property has beautiful terraced gardens with a fantastic view towards Pont de Lima. The pool was very refreshing on the very hot days and also has the most amazing view. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The property is within easy reach of the coast and the mountains and also from the interesting towns of Porto, Braga and Guimarães. The local town of Pont De Lima is also very pretty and had everything you need. We had a wonderful teo weeks at this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Detlev Bahler

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English, French, German, Portuguese