House with 6 bedrooms, swimming pool, sleeps 12

Quinta dos Marron is a luxury home, designed and decorated for the most discerning guests. Located just a few minutes’ walk from the picturesque village of Ponte de Lima, the property was built using traditional methods and is one of the most impressive homes you’ll find in this region. Numerous recreational activities are just 10 minutes away, including horseback riding, golf, and water sports.

Quinta dos Castanheiros features rich and tasteful décor, with Mediterranean colors and furnishings that include a mix of exquisite antiques. The house features six spacious private suites that can accommodate up to 12 guests, a fully equipped kitchen, a magnificent dining room, a formal living room with a tiled fireplace, and a lounge with a large-screen TV and surround sound. . . it’s a true paradise.

Quinta dos Marrons is the ideal property for discerning travelers who want to take family, friends, or a small business group to one of the most beautiful regions in northern Portugal. You’ll enjoy the privacy of a large luxury home with all the comforts of home
On the first floor, you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen and a dining room filled with regional handicrafts—true works of art from the owner’s stunning private collection. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, oven, refrigerator/freezer, and dishwasher. There is also a large formal living room with a fireplace, offering magnificent views of the front and back gardens. At the end of this floor are five separate, elegantly decorated suites, each with its own full bathroom, all featuring hand-painted tiles.

Additional amenities include heating throughout the house to ensure your comfort in winter, and a laundry room. Air conditioning is not needed, as the thick walls keep the house cool in the summer. The incredible private gardens are filled with lavender, cypress trees, magnolias, wisteria, and chestnut trees.
There is a magnificent granite reservoir surrounding the house, where the water flows directly from a spring; it’s a lovely spot in the evening to read a book and enjoy the silence and the squirrels hopping among the chestnut trees.
The pool is illuminated and surrounded by a terrace, a barbecue area, and plenty of comfortable furniture.
The house features a large game room with satellite TV, a pool table, foosball, a VCR, a DVD player, and a surround sound system. An exquisite suite completes this floor, with direct access to the gardens. The vast, magnificent gardens, olive groves, and forests surrounding the property invite you to take a stroll through the peaceful woods surrounding the house, past the stunning waterfall that is part of the farm, where visitors can swim and even fish for trout.

Many interesting destinations in northern Portugal are easily accessible via the highway. Located just 80 kilometers (49 miles) away, Porto is the country’s second-largest city. Wine lovers can visit Porto’s many wine shops and sample its various varieties, or take a cruise along the Douro River to see the famous vineyards that produce such renowned Port wine. Located to the west at the mouth of the Lima River, Viana do Castelo offers beautiful beaches and festivals. The city of Braga—perhaps Portugal’s foremost religious center—is known for its Baroque churches, splendid 18th-century mansions, and elaborate gardens and parks. About 10 km to the south lies Guimarães, an UNESCO World Heritage Site and also known as the birthplace of the nation. Come and enjoy the best of northern Portugal!