Listing Type: Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: up to 8 guests
Within the main house there are four beautiful double bedrooms available to guests each with ensuite bathroom. In addition, guests have the use of a large living room.
The estate produces its own 'Santa Julia' wine and port and in addition The wines and port are of the highest quality as is expected when the owner is a former consultant to one of the most famous port wine companies who uses santa Julia port to give the product 'body'.
The Quinta was constructed in the 17th Century and has had various extensions over the centuries. Ownership has been passed down through the generations.
Displayed in the house is an ornate and well preserved litter which was used by ladies for travel in former times. It consists of a cabin that was suspended with a horse at the back and front. It had all the modern comforts of its day including a portable toilet.
In the surrounding estate there are three cottages which have been lovingly restored to provide guest accommodation.
The largest, Casa de Portela was previously used as a distillery but now has two double bedrooms with the possibility of a further room having another two beds.
The Casa de Portela has a fully equipped kitchen and a large living room. The large covered terrace has views through the trees across the Douro valley.
There are also two one bedroom cottages finished to the same high standard each with a kitchenette and a living room with an open fireplace. All the cottages have central heating for winter visits and are connected to each other by telephone
Number of floors 2
No. of bedrooms 4
No. of bathrooms 4
This property is expired and is no longer available