Je hebt de gehele woning helemaal voor jezelf en hoeft dus alleen met je reisgezelschap te delen.
Luxe afgelegen villa, prachtig uitzicht, zwembad, speeltoestellen, spelletjes, bioscoop, grote groep
Casa do Monte is een prachtig gerestaureerd 18e-eeuws Portugees herenhuis, omringd door prachtige valleien en prachtige heuvels. Gelegen in het dorp Teixeiró, in de buurt van Mesão Frio in het hart van de Lower Corgo-zone van de Port-wijnroute, is het ideaal gelegen om de Douro-vallei en het eeuwenoude erfgoed van wijnbereiding te verkennen.
Het pand is eigendom van een familie en is exclusief geschikt voor grote gezinnen of groepen vrienden die vakantie willen doorbrengen samen met de mogelijkheid om soms bij iedereen weg te komen. Gasten zullen het net zo gemakkelijk vinden om samen plezier te hebben als om alleen te ontspannen!
Het huis heeft negen slaapkamers (5 met eigen badkamer, 4 gedeelde 2 badkamers) en prachtige ontvangstruimten, en beschikt over centrale verwarming. Extra bedden en babybedjes zijn ook beschikbaar.
Kinderen en die meer energieke volwassenen kunnen genieten van leuke momenten in het buitenzwembad in verzorgde gazons naast het huis. Buiten kunt u ook genieten van tuinspellen zoals croquet of Jenga. Of u kunt door de tuin wandelen en de lokale flora waarderen, of gewoon op het terras of bij het zwembad zitten en genieten van het uitzicht met een glas wijn. Als je zin hebt in een beetje klimmen, ga dan verder de boomgaarden in en kies je eigen seizoensfruit voor het diner.
Liever binnen? Speel kaarten, darts of tafelvoetbal in onze speelkamer, of slenter voor een potje biljart in de kamer naast de deur. Er is zelfs een projectieruimte met zitplaatsen in bioscoopstijl (en ja, je kunt je eigen popcorn meenemen!) om een film te kijken! Of neem gewoon uw welverdiende pauze in een van onze klassiek ingerichte, maar uiterst comfortabele woonkamers.
Het ontbijt is inbegrepen, dus kijk uit naar heerlijk versgebakken brood, geurige koffie en vele andere lekkernijen! Lunchen op het terras met uitzicht op het zwembad is meestal erg aantrekkelijk. Maar wanneer het tijd is om te dineren, kunt u genieten van een diner in onze luxueus ingerichte eetzaal, van Portugees fijn servies eten. Of als u liever minder formeel dineert, zit u buiten "terwijl u nog binnen bent" op de binnenplaats. Het pand wordt vaak door de eigenaren gebruikt voor familiebijeenkomsten of feesten, dus het is volledig uitgerust voor het omgaan met grote groepen - u hoeft zich geen zorgen te maken dat het servies opraakt! En als u zin heeft om wat traditioneel Portugees eten uit te proberen, kunnen we sommige tegen een toeslag laten bezorgen. Of misschien wilt u het gedoe van het bereiden van maaltijden volledig wegnemen door een inwonende kok toe te voegen die gespecialiseerd is in de Portugese keuken, compleet met een ober om aan tafel te serveren? Vraag ons voor meer informatie over beschikbare opties en kosten.
Een huishoudster zal ervoor zorgen dat het pand onberispelijk is voor uw gebruik en uw kamers opruimen wanneer u weg bent of op uw verzoek. Ze is erg discreet, maar we zullen natuurlijk ook begrijpen als u liever niemand anders in de buurt heeft tijdens uw verblijf.
Accommodatie-voorzieningen
Strand
Strandlakens
Strandstoelen
Zwembad/spa
Bubbelbad
Buitenzwembad
Massage
Privézwembad
Internet
Beschikbaar in de woning: gratis wifi
Parkeren en vervoer
Limousine-/autoservice
Auto vereist
Parkeerplekken ter plaatse
Keuken
Afwasmachine
Broodrooster
Elektrische waterkoker
Koelkast
Koffiezetapparaat/waterkoker
Kookgerei, borden en bestek
Kookplaat
Magnetron
Oven
Eetopties
Gratis ontbijt beschikbaar
Chef-kokservice
Eettafel
Slaapkamers
9 slaapkamers
Beddengoed inbegrepen
Badkamer
7,5 privébadkamers
Bad of douche
Bidet
Douche
Haardroger
Handdoeken inbegrepen
Shampoo
Toiletpapier
Zeep
Woonruimtes
Apart eetgedeelte
Eettafel
Open haard
Woonkamer
Entertainment
Boeken
Smart-tv met kabel-/satellietzenders
Spellen
Stereo-installatie
Videogames
Buiten
Balkon
Barbecue
Omheinde tuin
Tuin
Tuinmeubels
Wasvoorzieningen
Wasmachine
Wasserette
Comfort
Airconditioning
Verwarming
Huisdieren
Huisdiervriendelijk
Alleen katten en honden zijn welkom
Tot 10 kg per huisdier
Toegankelijkheidsvoorzieningen
Heb je specifieke toegankelijkheidsbehoeften? Neem dan contact op met de accommodatie via de contactgegevens in de boekingsbevestiging.
Geen lift (gelijkvloerse accommodatie)
Rookvrije accommodatie
Diensten en faciliteiten
Huishoudservice op verzoek
Maaltijdbezorging
Schoon beddengoed (op verzoek)
Strijkijzer/strijkplank
Wisselen van handdoeken op verzoek
Uitgelichte locatiekenmerken
Aan een rivier
In de bergen
In een dorp
Op het platteland
Dingen om te doen
Biljart/pooltafel
Spelletjesruimte
Sportschool
Tafelvoetbalspel
Bergbeklimmen in de buurt
Golfbaan in de buurt
Jetskiën in de buurt
Kajakken in de buurt
Motorbootverhuur in de buurt
Mountainbiken in de buurt
Natuurwandelingen in de buurt
Rondleidingen bij wijnmakerijen in de buurt
Vogelspotten in de buurt
Wandel-/fietsroutes in de buurt
Waterskiën in de buurt
Zwemmogelijkheid in de buurt
Veiligheidsvoorzieningen
Geen koolmonoxidemelder (de eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er geen koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie, noch toestellen op gas)
Rookmelder (de eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)
Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd door een particuliere eigenaar (een partij die niet handelt vanuit zijn/haar vakgebied, bedrijf of beroep). De consumentenwetgeving van de EU, met inbegrip van het herroepingsrecht, is niet van toepassing op je boeking. Je boeking wordt wel gedekt door het annuleringsbeleid van de particuliere eigenaar.
Afhankelijk van het accommodatiebeleid kan voor extra personen een toeslag in rekening worden gebracht.
Bij het inchecken dien je mogelijk een erkend identiteitsbewijs met foto en een creditcard, pinpas of borgsom in contanten te verstrekken voor incidentele kosten.
Speciale verzoeken worden onder voorbehoud van beschikbaarheid bij het inchecken ingewilligd. Hiervoor kunnen extra kosten in rekening worden gebracht. Speciale verzoeken kunnen niet worden gegarandeerd.
Feestjes en evenementen (waaronder familiebijeenkomsten, verjaardagsfeesten en bruiloften) zijn toegestaan op het terrein voor maximaal 50 gasten
Opmerking van de gastheer/-vrouw: Events must comply with Portuguese noise laws.
Huren op lange termijn is mogelijk.
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er geen koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie, noch toestellen op gas.
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
De accommodatie beschikt over de volgende veiligheidsvoorzieningen: een brandblusser, een EHBO-doos en een veiligheidsslot
Onze partner, Vrbo, beheert deze accommodatie. Je ontvangt een e-mail van Vrbo met een link naar een Vrbo-account, waarmee je je boeking kunt aanpassen of annuleren.
Registratienummer van de accommodatie 6371
Overige info
Je hebt een auto nodig om van en naar deze accommodatie te reizen.
Veelgestelde vragen
Is Luxe afgelegen villa, prachtig uitzicht, zwembad, speeltoestellen, spelletjes, bioscoop, grote groep voorzien van een zwembad?
Ja, deze accommodatie heeft een buitenzwembad.
Zijn huisdieren welkom bij Luxe afgelegen villa, prachtig uitzicht, zwembad, speeltoestellen, spelletjes, bioscoop, grote groep?
Ja, bij deze accommodatie zijn katten en honden (maximaal 2 in totaal) toegestaan, met een maximaal gewicht van 10 kg per huisdier. Er kunnen beperkingen van toepassing zijn. Neem contact op met de accommodatie voor meer details.
Wat kost het om bij Luxe afgelegen villa, prachtig uitzicht, zwembad, speeltoestellen, spelletjes, bioscoop, grote groep te parkeren?
Je kunt ter plaatse parkeren bij de accommodatie.
Hoe laat kan ik inchecken bij Luxe afgelegen villa, prachtig uitzicht, zwembad, speeltoestellen, spelletjes, bioscoop, grote groep?
Je kunt vanaf 16.00 uur inchecken.
Tot hoe laat kan ik bij Luxe afgelegen villa, prachtig uitzicht, zwembad, speeltoestellen, spelletjes, bioscoop, grote groep uitchecken?
Je dient uiterlijk om 10.00 uur uit te checken.
Waar ligt Luxe afgelegen villa, prachtig uitzicht, zwembad, speeltoestellen, spelletjes, bioscoop, grote groep?
Dit gezinsvriendelijke vakantiehuis ligt aan een rivier, binnen 15 km afstand van Rivier Duero, São Silvestre Kapel en Abogalheira Megalithic Complex. Ook Adega - Cadão Douro en Caves Vale do Rodo liggen binnen 15 km afstand.
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Locatie
Beoordelingen
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
John S.
3 okt 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
The breakfast served by Rosa was excellent and fresh, the rooms were spotless, everything went well!
John S.
3 nachten verbleven in september 2025
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Susan B.
26 mei 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Duoro Getaway
We had a fabulous time at casa do Monte! The villa is perfect for large families, well equipped and the grounds are beautiful. Marcus was very accommodating and even arranged for us to have a traditional Portuguese BBQ. I highly recommend this villa.
Susan B.
4 nachten verbleven in mei 2024
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Phil W.
24 aug 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Marcus’ place is incredible! It was much bigger than we expected and worked perfectly for our group (two families with teenage kids 14- 18 plus my 80 year old mother). The pool was great (particularly given the heat!) and we made good use of the gym and cinema room (the property also has its own chapel!) Having Rosa, the housekeeper, join us every morning to set out breakfast was fantastic and meant that we had one less meal to organise. Deserves its 5* rating!
Phil W.
7 nachten verbleven in augustus 2025
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Harriet R.
9 jul 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
The perfect group holiday location!
Cannot recommend this place enough. The photos don’t do the property justice - it has everything you need for a group holiday, in an idyllic location. The hosts were attentive and helpful throughout the booking process and were contactable for any issues during our stay. Marcus went the extra mile to help us organise transport & a Portuguese BBQ which helped make our stay perfect. Would definitely recommend to any considering a stay!
Harriet R.
2 nachten verbleven in juli 2023
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Steve W.
14 jul 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Awesome Experience
Our week at Casa do Monte far exceeded our expectations and will be a beautiful memory for our entire family. The ladies that took care of the breakfast and cleaning were wonderful and communication with Marcus was very easy. The breakfasts were delicious. The swimming pool and the outdoor area around it were perfect and we had a weeklong family party. Ricardo and Paula are a couple that operate a restaurant in Teixeira, a short drive from Casa do Monte. They provided a delicious dinner meal for us three nights while we were at the villa. We enjoyed their food so much that on the night that the whole family went out for dinner we went to their restaurant. We could not have picked a better place to stay in all of Portugal. Thank you so much Marcus and all of your staff for making our stay so memorable.
Steve W.
7 nachten verbleven in juni 2025
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Paul A.
8 okt 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Porto-Douro Vacation
The villa is truly amazing. It is very well kept, very clean, and very well equipped. Jessica, our caretaker was wonderful. She was prompt and flexible and kept the kitchen very clean. Marcus, the owner, was very responsive anytime we asked for something or needed a change of plans during our stay. It was a wonderful experience. The only suggestion we have is a bit of variation in the breakfast menu.
Paul A.
7 nachten verbleven in september 2024
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Emily W.
24 apr 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
April, 2023
We had an amazing stay at Casa Do Monte. The house was extremely clean and well-managed. We thought that it was even nicer in person than the pictures could show. Marcus was beyond helpful in organizing events for us, and even put up with us when we decided to move some things around last minute.
The breakfast every morning was nice to look forward to, and the dinners that Marcus arranged for us at the house were fantastic. Highly recommend staying here if you have the chance.
Emily W.
3 nachten verbleven in april 2023
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
David H.
10 aug 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Memorable vacation
We enjoyed everything about this amazing property. Marcus was extremely approachable and very helpful leading up to our visit, and helped arrange a few excursions in the Douro Valley and also a splendid meal at the villa for our group of 10 guests.
Rosa the housekeeper was a treasure and made our stay all the more pleasant.
The villa was perfect for our group of friends, there is so much space for private time and also lots of opportunities to share time at the pool and common living areas.
All in all a very memorable vacation and we hope to return one day to this beautiful region and villa.
David H.
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2023
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
William W.
9 okt 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Superb stay
Our stay at Casa do Monte was perfect from start to finish. Marcus was extremely responsive in the planning stages, helping us plan our trip with activities, transport and catering. His recommendations were all absolutely spot on and ensured we had an excellent experience in the Douro Valley.
The house itself is beautiful, very large and spacious, extremely well-equipped, and exceptionally clean. If anything, the photos don't do it justice! We really can't recommend staying here enough.
William W.
2 nachten verbleven in oktober 2023
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
John D.
16 aug 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Stunning
The perfect house for large groups. It is very spacious. Rosa looked after us with a delicious breakfast every morning. Marcus was always available by Whatsapp for any queries/information on excursions and always responded immediately. The weather was very hot so we chose to stay at the property and enjoy the amenities it provided (great A/C too). Lovely mountain scenery. Thank you Marcus and Rosa for an unforgettable week!
John D.
7 nachten verbleven in augustus 2023
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Edward C.
13 aug 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Outstanding stay
The villa itself is great and much bigger than we were expecting. It was extremely flexible and suited out multigenerational group perfectly. The kids loved the cinema room and the pool table, especially. Communication with the team was simple from booking all the way through to the end of our stay, with any queries or questions dealt with extremely promptly. They gave some great recommendations for restaurants and vineyards to visit. They were always on hand to help which was great. The breakfast was really appreciated by everyone.
Edward C.
7 nachten verbleven in augustus 2022
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Scott N.
31 mei 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Magical Property in Douro Valley
One word: perfection! Fourteen friends gathered for what was an amazing week of exploring, fun, wine and food. This property surpassed all expectations. The space, amenities, gardens, rooms - everything - was excellent. From the day we booked, our host Marcus made himself available. He made himself part of our group and was incredibly thoughtful and helpful. Rosa (who ran our breakfast program) was also amazingly kind. Breakfast around the pool was only the first highlight of every day. This was the first time this group of friends (known as the Best Wine Club Ever) travelled together and it was simply the best place we could have imagined. Thank you Marcus and Rosa. A very special week.
Scott N.
7 nachten verbleven in mei 2025
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Ben S.
19 jul 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Fabulous property with attentive staff
We were a group of 18, six couples and three children between the ages of two and a half and seven months old.
The property owner and staff were wonderful, they answered all our questions before the trip, helped arrange activities and meals, and were communicative throughout the stay.
The property is huge, very spacious and even as a large group we never felt on top of one another.
Air-conditioning throughout the property is a huge plus.
The playroom offered lots for the children and the provision of travel cots meant we could pack lighter.
We will not hesitate to return, thank you for a lovely trip.
Ben S.
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2022
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Denise P.
19 mei 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
The perfect escape
We have stayed at numerous VRBO properties in a variety of countries and without exception, this was the most extraordinary experience to date. The communication with Marcus, the property owner, was exceptional and there was never a moment where he did not respond in a timely and wonderfully detailed fashion. Casa do Monte is an exquisite Villa loaded with charm, thoughtful detail, and welcoming comfort. We literally do not have enough adjectives to accurately describe how much we all enjoyed this entire, memorable experience. We are already discussing how we can get back there as it is a property well worth a repeat visit. Thank you so much!
Denise P.
3 nachten verbleven in mei 2024
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Shafiq M.
14 aug 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Magnificent Villa
A large group of family and friends (19) stayed at Casa do Monte in August 22 for a week and had the most wonderful time. The villa was exceptional in every way. The weather was extremely hot and the air conditioned rooms and pool were perfect. The host, Marcus, was extremely helpful and very responsive. He arranged a catered meal one evening that was incredible - even the kids got involved being shown by the chef the best way to cook a steak!
The housekeeper Rosa was so helpful, preparing breakfast for us every morning.
The villa had everything we could want and I cannot think of anything that could have been there that wasn't.
We would absolutely recommend this property to anyone and we all hope to be back some day in the future.
Shafiq M.
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2022
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Shelagh B.
27 aug 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Unique property
The property was stunning. We were an extended family getting together for the first time since the pandemic. The property had so many facilities to suit everyone. The cinema room was popular especially for the women’s World Cup. The gym and jacuzzi were also well used. The pool was great. And as there was a heatwave the week we were there the Air Con was much appreciated. The kitchen was well equipped to cook for a crowd. The breakfast was lovely. A holiday we will never forget. Thank you Marcus and Rosa, especially for organising the birthday cake. Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended.
Shelagh B.
7 nachten verbleven in augustus 2023
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Talia A.
23 okt 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Casa do Monte, Marcus, Rosa and staff truly gave us the best 4 days of our lives. When planning our wedding we were looking for a place in the Douro Valley that could serve as our wedding venue for 35 people AND a place to stay for all 13 of our friends. After reading reviews of the property and how helpful the host was - we decided to book. It turned out to be the absolute best decision.From the start Marcus was communicative and invaluably helpful in planning our day. He was able to help us book our dinner, flowers, transportation, source our wine and beer, and organized a brilliant team of staff to make it all happen. More than that, he put us at total ease. That is truly priceless. Everything, and we mean EVERYTHING was even better than we could have imagined. The house itself is magical - a true gem in such a charming part of the Douro Valley. It is much bigger than it seems online and you can hang here for days without ever leaving property because there is so much to do. Our group really enjoyed the pool and cooking in the very well appointed kitchen. The breakfast every morning was perfect and the house felt so spacious that even with 15 of us you would have to make an effort to run into everyone! One of our absolute favorite parts about our stay was how the home really felt like home. Marcus went above and beyond to make us feel like the place was ours and to invite all of our friends to enjoy it as well. From the bottom of our hearts - muito obrigado!!!!
Talia A.
4 nachten verbleven in oktober 2025
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Mark P.
20 sep 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
A grand experience on the Douro
What a wonderful property!
The experience of communicating with the owner was actually one of the enjoyable aspects of the stay. Marcus was a source of great advice and was always available to converse with. His suggestions turned what would have been a nice stay into an overall magnificent experience. We were a party of 14 old friends who have travelled extensively, all of us were impressed with the casa. The building is spacious, the facilities of a high standard and the surrounding delightful. Special mention must be made of Rosa, the housekeeper, who prepared a great breakfast every morning for us and despite a bit of a language barrier ( our Portuguese was dreadful ! :) ) she managed to look after us like family. We do not have a contrary thing to say about Casa Do Monte, it was more than we expected. We do apologise to the rest of the valley for our singing some nights ! ;) If you need a base to explore the Douro, get your friends together and contact Marcus. this place is where you need to stay.
Mark P.
7 nachten verbleven in september 2023
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Sydney P.
29 jul 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Wedding in the Valley
This place deserves awards for how special it is! My husband and I booked Casa Do Monte for our wedding venue in 2024. We booked it about 9 months in advance and during that time, the owner, Marcus, met with us to discuss logistics and make sure everything related to our wedding was as perfect as possible. His help was never advertised or expected but he is an incredible person who helped make our wedding into the perfect day. We had about 22 guests stay in the house over a 4 day period. Breakfast was always laid out in a beautiful spread every morning by the homemaker, Rosa, who greets you every morning with a bom dia and the warmest smile. Casa Do Monte is also situated in the perfect hopping off spot in the Douro Valley for wine tours. Our wedding party rented 2 15-person shuttle buses that transported us from the house to 2 spectacular wineries within the region.
We can’t express enough the gratitude we have for this place and the people associated with it. This is truly a hidden gem in the Douro Valley and it’s hard to imagine there are many other listings out there that can compete with this one.
Sydney P.
4 nachten verbleven in juli 2024
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Deb T.
15 jun 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Tranquil Casa do Monte Douro is a perfect home base from which to explore Portugal’s wine region
We were a large group of 14 friends and stayed at the Casa do Monte Douro for eleven days in June. The villa is not only gorgeous, combining old world character with 21st century comfort, but it was the perfect location from which to explore the Douro Valley and the northern cities, towns and villages of Portugal. Nestled among acres and acres of terraced vineyards, none of us will soon forget the spectacular views, the villa grounds -- a gardener’s delight – as well as the wide array of living spaces and amenities, our favorites among which were the hot tub, the gym, the games room, and the swimming pool.
We started each day with a delicious breakfast prepared by the wonderful Rosa, the villa’s caretaker/housekeeper. Her support and assistance made our stay all the better. Villa owner Marcus is a gracious, responsive, informative, and welcoming host. His suggestions and assistance with arranging experiences such as a local chef to prepare dinner one evening, a curated list of wineries to visit, and advice and assistance in booking other local adventures, made our stay all the more memorable.
For most of us, this was our first trip to Portugal, and we could not have asked for a better introduction to this amazing country and in particular, its wine region. As seasoned villa-experience travelers, we highly recommend Casa do Monte Douro.
Date: June 2024
Deb T.
10 nachten verbleven in juni 2024
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Geverifieerde reiziger
29 apr 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Wonderful, unique, enormous property
Our experience at Marcus’s house was perfect. The house is beautiful - a mix of old and new that has so much character. The pictures don’t do it justice, it is decorated tastefully in a classic manner but the important things are v new. The bathrooms are extremely clean and modern from a fixtures perspective. The water pressure and temp is wonderful. Also almost every bedroom has en suite bathrooms in addition to the common bathrooms so it feels almost like a hotel in that sense.
The kitchen is large and equipped w everything if you want to make large group dinners as we did. The breakfast provided was simple but diverse enough to make everyone happy (incl 4 kids!) and v plentiful.
There are so many common areas/rooms that I couldn’t find the gym the first morning even though I had been shown it the day before! The outdoor area and pool were also great (incl an outdoor bathroom), I only wish it had been warmer weather when we were visiting.
Rosa the caretaker and Marcus the owner were both v responsive and prompt anytime we had questions about the house or area. The location was very convenient, definitely on the Porto side of Douro valley so depends what towns you want to visit, but we were able to have 4 days of nice day trips all in under 1hr drive each way (Lamego, Six Senses, DOC restaurant, Amarante, Régua).
Our group of 2 large families and 4 adult friends had a wonderful stay here and would wholeheartedly recommend it for adults and families alike.
Geverifieerde reiziger
4 nachten verbleven in april 2024
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Eoin M.
10 jun 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Une super propriété
L'accueil et la villa sont exceptionnels et les équipements étaient tous tel que le décrivait l'annonce. Une maison incroyable, à refaire !
Eoin M.
2 nachten verbleven in juni 2022
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Stephane A.
9 mei 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Our perfect wedding
My husband and I booked this properties during our engagement to host a small and intimate DIY wedding celebration. Since then, we have had the absolute pleasure of getting to know the host Marcus, who became our de facto wedding planner.
He carefully and thoughtfully helped us to select flowers and a chef; he organized a wedding-day yoga class; lead a wine tasting of classic Douro wines for 29 attendees; liaised with vendors such as our photographer, helping us to order food for the days outside of the wedding; and, most importantly, made all of our guests feel at home. To say that he went above and beyond would be an understatement.
Casa do Monte's staff are kind and excellent at their jobs, far exceeding our expectations. Each day we awoke to a clean house and lovely breakfast. The care that has been taken to maintain the property and gardens is really exceptional and greatly contributed to our stay.
Marcus' attention to detail is reflected in everything that he does--our wedding truly came together seamlessly thanks to his contributions in the several months leading up to our stay, and throughout the three days that we were there. Our guests were bursting with compliments about Casa do Monte, and especially the exceptional host that was Marcus.
I very much encourage you to stay at Casa do Monte--if your experience is even half as good as ours (though we know it will be exceptional) then you are in for a dream. Thank you to the whole team at Casa do Monte for making our stay one that we will never forget.
Stephane A.
4 nachten verbleven in april 2022
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
John B.
19 sep 2021
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Spectacular villa in the beautiful Douro Valley
The property and setting are beautiful. There are many opportunities for hiking starting right from the gate. The staff is friendly and attentive. Highly recommended!
John B.
7 nachten verbleven in september 2021
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Carlos Pedro F.
11 jun 2021
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie