Portugal Holiday Villa 61485

Portugal -Vila Real, Lamego
Villa, Sleeps up to 4, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Private pool, Car Hire Recommended

This exquisite property is one of 21 boutique villas situated on the estate of a well-known Portuguese deluxe spa resort. The properties of this extraordinary resort offer a stay of pure refinement and sophistication. With an area ranging from 140 sqm to 234 sqm, each villa has one, two or three floors, and is fully furnished with one, two or three bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen, as well as an option for a private pool. Elegant décors unite the warmth of wood with the brilliance of chrome, which highlights the pureness of its geometrical and contemporary design.

Regardless which villa you stay at, you can benefit from the exclusive services that the resort offers: impressive 23,680 square feet spa featuring a sizable list of globe-trotting treatments, panoramic sauna and gym, steam room, heated water beds, library, 2 restaurants, bar, pool bar, wine room, wine tasting, river and bike tours, cooking classes and more. Please note that guest under the age of 18 are not allowed in the spa.

There are nine 2 bedroom villas (180 sqm) located amongst the vineyards or on the river bank.

All of the villas are equipped with open plan fully fitted AEG kitchen integrated in the living room which has the luxury of a contemporarily designed fireplace. For entertainment in the lounge/living area the guest will find a LCD TV 26’’.

The bedrooms enjoy the luxury of air-conditioning, a pillow menu and an en suite bathroom. One of the bedrooms opens up to a spacious balcony revealing stunning views.

These particular villas enjoy total privacy and have access to a private pool and garden.

Location - Vila Real, Lamego

The complex is conveniently tucked in a 8 hectare property on the southern banks of the Douro river. It lies between the river and laced tiers of vineyards, in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the port wine region, where dramatic views and panoramic landscapes are touched by gentle, fresh breeze.

The Douro Valley is located in a beautiful region, endowed with sunshine and a very particular climate, great wines and remarkable ports are produced for which the region is known worldwide.

The Douro valley, where nature and the work and will of local men had to come together to create unique wines in a region classified as world heritage by UNESCO, is one of the most fascinating humanized landscapes in the world.

The first officially demarcated wine region in the world, by the Marquis of Pombal in 1756, it combines the tradition of great Port wines with the excellence of new Douro table wines, with greater worldwide recognition year-on-year, in an overwhelming landscape of centuries-old vineyards set on steep hill slopes.

Take a boat trip, drive along the river or take a train: these are the best ways to enjoy and discover the breathtaking landscapes of the Douro valley. The wine route allows one to visit the wine-growing domains of the region, the so-called Quintas, where you can take part in local traditions in a welcoming environment and be surprised by the quality of their wines. Visits to museums and palaces as well as sporting activities are also available to our guests.

The multiple towns and villages spread throughout the valley are very much worth visiting as they will allow the traveller to get in touch with the region’s history and traditions, historical hidden treasures: Lamego and its baroque architecture, Régua with its riverside road along the Douro and the Douro museum, Vila real and the magnificent MateusPalace, not to mention century old traditions from São João da Pesqueira, Pinhão or Vila Nova de Foz Côa.

The history of Port wine and the top quality Douro wines are closely linked to their Quintas.

The different museums in the region whisper the long-kept stories, traditions and history of the Douro and its people. Examples of museums worth visiting are:

Lamego Museum displays a highly valuable collection of religious art showcasing the strong historical link between the city and the Catholic Church.
DouroMuseum tells the story about the region, the wines and its most relevant people.
Ervamoira combines the history of the Palaeolithic period in the Foz Côa natural park with the tradition of the Ramos Pinto port house
MateusPalace and its valuable library where one can find an example of the 1st edition of the 15th Century “Lusiadas” poem.

The region, rich in nature forms, provides an ideal base for a wide range of outdoor activities: cycling alongside the river, golf in Amarante or Viseu, sailing, waterskiing or horse-riding.

A visit to the Douro is not complete without a trip on a rabelo boat or a ride on a historical steam train: the beauty of the landscape evokes memories of a long gone era and the region’s traditions.

Per property 7 nights *	Quoted in	Approximate equivalent in
Period	GBP
8 Apr - 30 Jun 2013	£1600	EUR1869
1 Jul - 31 Aug 2013	£1800	EUR2103
1 Sep - 20 Dec 2013	£1600	EUR1869
21 Dec 2013 - 4 Jan 2014	£1600	EUR1869

Portugal Holiday Villa 61485

Location - Vila Real, Lamego

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