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Vineyards Cerco dos Cerrados - Cabeceiras de Basto, Cavez
Cabeceiras de Basto, Cavez, District de Braga

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9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 52 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stephen I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
We were a family of 6 with parents, grandparents and 5 year old twin girls. In the words of the twins " this is amazing". Everything was perfect and the amout of things included with our stay was beyound anything we have seen before. Geraldene met us and explained everthing to us with a grand tour of the property. She was always available if needed and is an incredable host and made us feel very welcome. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxed stay with old world charm and modern conveniences. Steve and family, Canada
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful peaceful, vineyard based holiday
We stayed for two weeks at the end of September. We expected mixed weather and that is what we had. The first week was cloudy but warm which gave us a chance to explore local cities like Braga and Guimaraes. The second week we had glorious sunshine and made the most of the swimming pool. The house has a lot of character with living accommodation over two floors with a spiral staircase, and the outside terrace or balcony was a lovely place to sit and watch the sunset. As someone in another review commented, the pool is quite a walk from the house down steps and cobblestone paths, and so it may not be suitable for people with mobility issues. However when you get there the pool is lovely. Having the pool house with the extra fridge, dishwasher etc was ideal for relaxed lunches. We could imagine teenagers using the two bedrooms in the pool house to get away from their parents - and vice versa! The vino verde from the vineyard was delicious! We were fortunate enough to be there during the vine harvest and were invited to join in harvesting the grapes. For us it was a once in a lifetime experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional location, beautiful villa, stunning views
How can you not like a villa in a vineyard! The villa was exactly as described, plenty of space and clean. The kitchen had a very good range of utensils and was of a good size, the rooms were all good, and although there was no air conditioning that did not matter, there was a lovely cool breeze (the lack of mosquitos meant the windows could be left open). Would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to get away, relax in a beautiful location, the pool with the kiwi trees providing shade, the veranda on the first floor with breath-taking valley views, what more could you ask
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2022
muito obrigado!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa
Great place to go to unwind, surrounded by vineyards, great spaces inside and out. The pool was lovely. Owners and managers were all great. Would strongly recommend to friends
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2022
muito obrigado!!!

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful retreat
The Villa itself is very large with a lovely balcony overlooking the vineyards and the river. The swimming pool was heaven in the heat, and has an even better view across the valley. The setting is perfect for those who have car use and want something in the heart of the countryside. Nearest facilities are only a short drive away. The Vinho Verde they produce at the family vineyards that surround the villa is very nice too!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay with multigenerational family
Our group of 6 (ages ranging from 1 to 60 year old) stayed for 4 days during a heat wave. Geraldine was extremely helpful and available for any questions, making the check in process very easy. The house, as advertised, does not have ac, and we visited during a heat wave so the bedrooms were a little hot until the cold of the night set in. Perhaps some fans would help bring some of the coolness in for the very hot nights, even though these temperatures are usually for the country. The pool and views were amazing and we loved the number of available bathrooms for such a big group. Keep in mind that the access to the pool is very steep, so difficult for older guest and well as kids. Only suggestion would be to add a high chair for kids as there was a crib. We loved our stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in fabulous location
This lovely granite house is in a fabulous location with spectacular views across the vineyard, down to the River Tamega and the valley beyond. The house was cool even when it was hot outside. The pool area was beautifully maintained and the swimming pool was a joy to swim in to cool down. We enjoyed sitting on the upstairs verandah at the end of the day, with a glass of vinho verde from the vineyard, watching the sun go down. We ate at several local restaurants and enjoyed the typical Portuguese dishes with a glass of wine at very reasonable prices. We found it an interesting area to explore and were delighted to come across small villages were time appeared to have stood still. Our ensuite rooms were clean and comfortable and the house was well equipped for the six of us. I would recommend staying here to discover a little of the real Portugal.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility
Large, traditional house set in the grounds of a vineyard, totally secluded. Property was spotlessly clean on arrival and well equipped. Owners very friendly and quick to respond to queries. Comfortable bedrooms all en-suite. Large reception rooms, however we spent most of our time eating outside or sitting on the veranda surrounding the house. Pool area set away from the house, however it is very pretty and large with plenty of space to sit or for kids to play. 10 minutes drive from nearest town with supermarkets, cafes etc and close to larger roads making visits to larger towns such as Guimaraes, Braga & Chaves very easy. Straightforward drive from Porto Airport. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful haven
The villa is located on the upper side of a valley overlooking the River Tamega and extensive vineyards - the owners produce a very drinkable Vinho Verde and at just 3 Euros a bottle!!! The location is very peaceful. There's a terrace for breakfast and a first floor balcony for after dinner drinks and a clear sky full of stars. The four of us thought it one of the best villas we've ever stayed in, very well equipped and everything working properly . The villa was spotlessly clean. In the courtyard there is a fresh water spring, we stopped buying bottled water on day 2 and drank the spring water. The swimming pool is very well maintained and has a wonderful panoramic view. We would seriously consider returning here in the next few years. But maybe next time for 2 weeks. Thank-you Helena and Juliana!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Incredible house, wonderful location
Starting with 30” thick granite walls with h beautiful custom doors and windows. Then go to wonderful pool or swing softly in a hammy, you can’t go wrong. Comfy beds, nice bathrooms. Great furnishings. A keeper.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rick S., Surprise, AZ

Great place to stay and relax!
A bit difficult to find for the first time, though it is immediately off of the N206. Just be sure to spell it right -- e.g. Vila Franca and not Villa only one "l"). Great swimming pool and lovely old stone house. Helena and Geraldine could not have been more helpful. Highly recommended. Rick and Joanne Soued, Phoenix, AZ USA
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

Best place to relax and watch the day go by with friends and family.
Our family reunion began when my dad wanted all of his 5 children and some grandchildren to experience northern Portugal with him. My siblings and their families flew in from Florida, California and Germany where we hoped for some fun and relaxation, but we received much more! Amazing memories that will last a lifetime. Every morning we were awakened by my dad with some hot coffee and the daily fresh bread he brought from the small town of Cavez... Then it was pool time where everyone grabbed some snacks and some wine from Vila de Franca and brought it down to the infinity pool for some sun bathing and swimming. After a few hours of pool time, which by the way has amazing views of the Tamega river and surrounding vineyards, we headed back up for a late lunch, and then back to the pool. We also made some time to visit Porto, Geres National Park, Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, Gimaraes, Fafe, Barcelos, Braga, and much more! Everything was within driving distance. I recommend staying here not just for the R & R but to experience the culture and to meet some of the locals of this region. They're incredibly nice and hospitable as are the owners Mariana, and daughters Helena and Paula. Vila de Franca will always be forever in our hearts.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2016

8/10 Good

Erich Z.

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Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agnes M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heerlijk ruime rustige traditionele woning.
Fijn groot traditioneel huis. Zowel binnen als buiten schoon. Heerlijk groot en helder zwembad. Persoonlijke ontvangst prettig. Ondanks de warmte geen airco of ventilator gemist, deuren en ramen konden open blijven, er waren geen muggen. Schitterend uitzicht. Wel goede schoenen aan doen om bij het zwembad te komen, steil en niet echt naast het huis. Absoluut een aanrader!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2022
muito obrigado!!!

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo P., Valladolid

Liked: Cleanliness
SIMPLEMENTE, ESPECTACULAR.
Hace unos diez años que vamos de vacaciones a alojamientos rurales o de playa, con características similares: más o menos apartados del bullicio, bonitas, con una piscina lo bastante grande para 4 adultos y dos niños… Pues, de todos los que hemos encontrado ese tiempo, este es, sin dudas, el que mejor relación calidad-precio nos ha ofrecido. Quedamos maravillados con la ubicación, y encantados con las instalaciones: una casona señorial, con solera, fresca y amplia, entre viñedos. Tiene una cocina bien surtida, lavadora y secadora… La piscina es muy amplia (unos 9 x 4,5 metros; quizás un poco más), rodeada de césped, y con unas vistas magníficas; ideal para disfrutar los mismo al sol, que a la sombra de sus árboles durante horas. La “caseta” de la piscina es, en realidad, otra casa, perfectamente surtida, con todo lo necesario, y con su propia cocina, frigo, baños, etc. Tienen una barbacoa hecha con un tanque de 200 litros cortado al medio, que funciona muy bien, y que usamos varias veces. La muchacha que nos recibió es agradable, nos explicó perfectamente todo lo que necesitábamos sabes para no tener contratiempos. Incluso nos dejó su teléfono para que la contactáramos, si necesitábamos algo. La única pega es el acceso, con unos 2 kilómetros por una especie de camino de cabras; pero es el precio de estar rodeado de naturaleza. Sin duda repetiremos el año próximo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Diana L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa grande
A casa é grande e muito agradável, com espaços amplos e está bem equipada. O espaço exterior é muito bom, embora a piscina seja distanciada e não é fácil o acesso para crianças pequenas ou para pessoas com mobilidade reduzida.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Raphael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Non Conforme à l’annonce
Particulièrement déçus de notre expérience, qui fut express et pourtant très onéreuse. Nous séjournons très régulièrement dans des locations de vacances pour les week end et vacances, et c est la première fois que nous sommes déçus à ce point d’une réservation. L’ambiance sur place est très pesante, avec un mobilier austère et peu de luminosité, au rdc aucune vue sur la nature mais sur une cour intérieure, partagée avec une autre habitation dont les voitures sont garées devant la maison, non précisé sur l’annonce. La toiture est remplie de nids de guêpes, et la piscine, est très en contre bas de la maison, ce qui ne facilite pas l’accès. Cependant le point de vue depuis la piscine est magnifique, c est le vrai atout de cette maison. Par ailleurs, un chien appartenant à des habitants sur la propriété, s est attaqué à notre chien quelques minutes après notre arrivée. Une expérience loin d être conforme à l’annonce, nous avons donc décidé 1heure après notre arrivée que nous n’allions pas rester, malheureusement la propriétaire nous à quand même facturer la nuit !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2021
Cher Raphaël et Joyce, Tout d'abord, merci d'avoir pris le temps de nous faire part de votre appréciation de notre villa et domaine viticole. La cours est effectivement partagée avec les voisins et prenons note pour améliorer notre description. Cependant, nous nous demandons si vous avez bien lu la description de la Villa ?! Celle-ci est, pensons-nous, claire et nous aimerions vous dire que la maison est loin d'être austère, bien au contraire, nous parlons ici d'une maison de campagne qui a gardé certains attraits de décoration d'époque. Exemple de la construction rurale du Minho du XIXe siècle, et est intégrée dans une ancienne ferme, repartit sur des champs, des vignes et une forêt. L'aménagement rustique, les matériaux traditionnels et les tapis d’ornements vous ramènent à l'époque. On peut également le remarquer aux escaliers, aux murs et aux porches anciens, faits de grandes pierres de granite naturelles. Cette maison de campagne ensoleillée, calme est totalement équipée. Nous sommes en pleine nature et il est-il est possible et normal que des nids d’insectes ou d’oiseaux se forment vers la toiture de la maison. La piscine est en contre bas de la villa et facile d’accès à pied, elle possède de belles vues sur les vignes de notre domaine ainsi que sur la rivière le Tâmega. Nous aimons et accueillons de bon cœurs les animaux de compagnies. Nous sommes navrés que le chien de notre voisin est attaqué le vôtre vous êtes-vous même amis des bêtes, il y a certaine chose qui échappes à notre contrôle parfois. Nous pensons que si vous aviez pris le temps de lire la description de la maison, de visualiser les photos et de vérifier plusieurs commentaires de nos clients, votre expérience aurais été différentes. Finalement nous aimerions vous rappeler les règles d’annulation aux qu’elles vous avez accordé lors de votre réservation : Politique 30/14 jours • Remboursement à 100 % si vous annulez au moins 30 jours avant l'arrivée. • Remboursement à 50 % (moins les frais de service) si vous annulez au moins 14 jours avant l'arrivée. • Aucun remboursement si vous annulez moins de 14 jours avant l'arrivée. Nous pensons avoir été bien aimable de vous prendre en charge une seule nuit, vous comprendrez que des frais ont été engendrée pour votre check-in et check-out ains que de désinfection après votre passage sur les lieux. Cela dit crument quel qu’onques hôtel n’aurais pas fais de remboursement sur le simple fait que le client n’ait pas apprécié la chambre. Cordialement, Helena SOARES et Géraldine LOPES

8/10 Good

Catarina D.

Natureza ao rubro !
Foram dias relaxantes, em plena natureza com vistas maravilhosas e sossego garantido. A casa é muito charmosa, rústica, bem equipada e decorada. Nada falta.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cátia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paraíso escondido entre vinhas
A casa é muito bonita, é um lugar bastante sossegado. Ficamos surpreendidos com a dimensão da casa, a piscina é excelente assim como o jardim envolvente que é imenso. Fomos bem recebidos pela Geraldine, pessoa bastante simpática e disponível. A única melhoria que apontariamos a esta casa é que os colchões estão a precisar de uma troca. De resto um local perfeito para ir com um grupo de amigos ou família e relaxar. Voltaremos com toda a certeza
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrícia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sossego absoluto
Casa espaçosa, asseada e com muito espaço ao ar livre. Piscina de boas dimensões. Privacidade total. O único senão é o acesso, cerca de 1km em estrada de areia, com regueiros escavados pelas águas. Contudo, recomendo!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andre C.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 noites fantásticas
Foram 4 dias muito bem passados, pena serem apenas 4. Localização fenomenal onde a tranquilidade é rainha. Espaço perfeitamente adequado para 6 adultos e uma criança (12 anos). A quinta está muito bem equipada e tratada. Nada falta. A piscina embora afastada da casa é muito boa. Agua salgada, gostamos bastante. Existe todo o apoio necessário junto à piscina (casa de banho por exemplo) Os espaços exteriores convidam a longas conversas sob o luar. Passeios pela zona aconselham-se. Apenas o acesso à quinta é algo que deverá ser remediado no entanto até ajuda ao encanto da mesma. Grandes superfícies para compras contem com 1hora de viagem (ir e vir), no entanto existem mercadinhos com tudo o que é necessário à uma curta distância da quinta. A repetir certamente talvez já no inverno. Obrigado pela atenção e simpatia com que fomos recebidos.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nelson R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paz
Aconselho a 100%
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

José S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very pleasent surprise...
What most surprised us, was the house and its commodities, that look a lot better than what we could see in the pictures...the house was huge with plenty of spaces to relax and appreciate the tranquility of this Portuguese region called Minho. On top of that, the amazing pool with a view to remember was the perfect place to appreciate all the surrounding vineyards and the Tâmega river. Absolutely stunning!!! ... O que mais nos surpreendeu foi a casa e as suas condições, muito melhores do que as que pudemos ver nas fotos ... a casa era enorme, com muitos espaços para relaxar e apreciar a tranquilidade dessa região portuguesa chamada Minho. Além disso, a incrível piscina, com vista para recordar, era o local perfeito para apreciar todas as vinhas circundantes e o rio Tâmega. Absolutamente deslumbrante !!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cátia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Para repetir!😊
Excelente localização, comodidades, infra-estruturas, limpeza, apoio durante a estadia! Privacidade total! Ótimo para recarregar baterias e descansar!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

José C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incrível
Espaço muito agradável, com casa enorme e perfeita para 3 casais, a piscina esta situada num belo jardim com vista igualmente bela. Os acessos para chegar a casa não são o melhor mas recomendo este local para uma semana sossegada.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

José Antonio M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Verano especial
Una casa perfecta. Hemos estado tres parejas con tres niños. La casa es enorme. Tiene muchísimos espacios para hacer de todo. Lo mejor la piscina, en un entorno de espectáculo. Desde allí hemos visitado Braga, Guimaraes y Amarante. El trato de la dueña muy bueno. Al detalle.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

raymond v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruim huis in de wijngaarden
Zeer ruim huis, iedere slaapkamer met eigen badkamer, heerlijk zwembad met tuin (helaas net uit zicht van het huis). Mooi gelegen in de wijnvelden.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni B.

Paradiso di calma e relax
Le fotografie, per quanto numerose e ben fatte, non riescono a trasmettere la bellezza e la cura con cui è stata ristrutturata ed arredata questa abitazione. Perfetta anche per 3 coppie, che amino la pace ed il relax più totale, ai bordi di una piscina da sogno, immersa tra i vigneti. E' un po' lontana dai tradizionali servizi (supermarket, ristoranti, ecc) ma non poi troppo!! E in ogni caso ne vale assolutamente la pena. La regione circostante è interessante e località più turistiche non sono troppo distanti. Le strade portoghesi sono magnifiche.. Unico suggerimento ai proprietari: qualche indicazione lungo il tratto finale di strada, non asfaltato, per raggiungere la casa. Un ringraziamento particolare a Geraldine per come ci ha accolti e supportati durante il nostro soggiorno. Luogo nel quale si desidera veramente tornare.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Estadía maravilhosa!
Casa com muito espaço e limpa. Hóspedes muito simpáticos e atenciosos. Piscina fantástica e espaços verdes muito bonitos e bem tratados! Recomendo!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fina H.

Great relaxing holiday, incredible views, extremely nice and helpful hosts
We spent a very relaxing holiday in July-August 2018. When we arrived Geraldine gave us an elaborate tour of the house and the grounds. She provided us with all the useful information: restaurants, shops, accommodation......She even guided us by car to the local restaurants and supermarkets. On Sunday evening she came back with a coffee machine (which was highly appreciated) and some vegetables from her own garden. She's a real gem. She's only a phone call away and will do anything to help you if necessary. Thank you very much for the effort. During the first week of our stay it was scorching hot but the pool, the many shaded areas in the garden and the cool interior of the house came to the rescue. We thoroughly enjoyed walking through the vineyards to the river, exploring the grounds, chilling by the pool, going on excursions. The pool is a little walk (about 100m) from the house but since we could use the fridge, toilet and shower in the poolhouse, that was not a problem at all. The views from the pool and the balcony of the house are incredible: you can sit, relax and enjoy them for hours on end. We were a group of four and the house and grounds provided ample space: spacious interior, well-equipped kitchen, good-sized bedrooms and bathrooms..... We had breakfast near the kitchen, lunch at the poolhouse, drinks before dinner at the pool for which the little shaded area, the wooden table and chairs are ideal. Doing the shopping is quite easy: Cavez has a small shop for groceries, Arco de Baûhle is a convenient 10 minutes' drive to local butchers, bakers, mini-supermarkets, restaurants, Cabaceiros de Basto has a weekly market, Continente..... One call to Geraldine and we could even order the Villa Franca wine which Joseph delivered to our doorstep in the mornings! A useful tip since the wine is excellent. We adored staying at the villa and will certainly consider coming back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

oussama t.

séjour inoubliable
Nous avons passez un excellent moment dans cette belle villa. Chaque chambre contient sa propre salle de bain. La cuisine est fonctionnelle. Je conseille cet endroit à tous les adeptes de la nature. Merci à Géraldine pour son accueil et à Helena pour sa disponibilité.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Finn Mikael B., Virum, Copenhagen, Denmark

Fantastic place, beautiful house and great pool.
Very private, nice and quiet. Beautiful views from the house and from the pool area. Just over an hours drive from Porto airport. The perfect place for a relaxing holiday. We spent a lot of time at the pool and we visited Porto and Guimarães among others. We really enjoyed our stay. We believe we will be back again. Annette and Finn, Denmark.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lars K.

Wunderschön abgelegenes Weingut, sehr ruhig und erholsam.
Vielen Dank an Helena und ihre Familie für die jederzeit tolle Betreuung. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder. Gaby und Lars
Stayed 10 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

SONIA H.

Superbe séjour, villa magnifique et paysage de rêve
Nous avons passés 15 jours dans cette magnifique villa. Tout y est. Confort, paysage, ....Propriétaire très accueillant et disponible. Nous avions accès à une piscine privée dans un jardin surplombant les vignes. Je recommande sans hésitation et garde l'adresse pour une prochaine fois. Encore MERCI pour l'accueil. Sonia
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017