Castelo Gerês | Exquisite Eco-Cottage - jacuzzi

Fully modernised eco home located inside the Peneda-Gerês National Park, opposite the Castle of Lindoso, near hiking paths and rivers. Luxuriously equipped, hot tub for 4 people, air conditioning and garden for al fresco dining. Solar panels, batteries and green electricity all contribute to a low carbon footprint. This historic house, Casa do Assento - Castelo, boasts an official 'TER' rural tourism quality certificate as 'Casa de Campo' (country house). Lots of outdoors activities nearby.

PROPERTY DETAILS

This medieval cottage has been recently fully refurbished to very high standards, making it an excellent choice if you're looking for a comfortable, low carbon footprint holiday. Super comfy bedrooms await, with new beds, Egyptian cotton linen and towels, and robes for the hot tub provided. The kitchen is fully equipped for preparing wonderful meals, featuring a dishwasher, full-size fridge-freezer, microwave and oven. Ideal for your feasts with family and friends. Enjoy the large, open-plan living and dining room, where you can also find an antique desk, board games, books and local maps to plan your exploring adventures. Step outside the back door to find a dedicated al fresco dining area. This opens onto the large, private garden, a real highlight of this house, perfect for relaxing or playing in privacy. Feel free to use the binoculars.Patio areas also surround the house, and the nearby castle grounds (freely open around the outer walls) offer more space to explore. Bedroom 1 provides direct access to the veranda, where you'll find a quality hot tub for 4-5 people and outdoor seating. From here, soak in the incredible views of the mountains and the river Lima! It's an awesome spot to unwind, listen to the diverse local birdlife, and maybe even glimpse golden eagles soaring high above the valley. 

PRIVATE GUEST ACCESS

All areas in the house and around its side, including patios and garden areas. The stone barbecue is shared with the cottage next door. 

PLEASE RESPECT OUR NEIGHBOURS

Please always respect the locals, our neighbours and the nature of the park. Avoid making too much noise outside at night, wear appropriate swimwear in the jacuzzi.

HOST COMMUNICATION

Online and via phone. Our local house managers will be available in-person for specific needs. 

LINDOSO, THE REGION AND THE PENEDA-GERÊS NATIONAL PARK 

Lots of outdoors activities nearby. We can get you some discounts and recommendations for a range of outdoors and cultural, historical and gastronomical activities. 

Lindoso and the national park 

Lindoso is one of the 'Aldeias de Portugal', the Portuguese brand that recognises interesting villages in Northern Portugal. It is located in the municipality of Ponte da Barca, in Alto Minho, 4 km from Spain and is part of the Peneda-Gerês National Park. Our house is inside the national park, an amazing protected area where rich nature, culture and history merge. There's a lot you can do and discover: from trekking, to water sports, to visiting wine estates and trying quality restaurants. The house is a 5-10 minute walk to the Lindoso Gateway to the Peneda-Gerês National Park You can also ask them for maps and information on places to go. 

THE CASTLE 

The castle of Lindoso Built in the reign of D. Afonso III in the 13th century, is classified as a national monument and deserves a careful visit. As one of the official 'doors' of the Peneda-Gerês National Park, there is an interpretive center near the church and inside the castle. To book a guided tour (costs about €3 / adult) to the castle and granaries contact the Park Gateway. Admission without a guide costs around €2. Another point of interest, next to the castle, is the set of granaries of the village. There are more than 50 of these, from the 18th and 19th centuries. Park for free in the castle parking area right next to the house. 

TRANSPORTATION

NEARBY ROADS AND PLACES YOU CAN EASILY GET TO 

Our house is literally 1 minute from the main road N203 that runs to Spain (5 minutes to the border) and down to Ponte da Barca (25 minutes). From Ponte da Barca, there are several options.The fastest highway is the IC28 (goes all the way to the coast at Viana do Castelo, about 40 minutes, or up to Galicia in Spain, around 40 minutes to Tui). From the IC28, it takes 15 minutes to get onto the national motorway A3 (Porto, Braga, Guimarães). Overall, Porto city centre or the airport (OPO) are just 1h30 from our house in Lindoso. The coast is about 1h15 away. Spain is 5 minutes away into the mountains, and about 1h30 to the Rias Baixas in Galicia. 

BUSES 

AVIC buses run on weekdays three times a say during school term. Outside of term they run 3 days a week. Check with AVIC for updated times and prices. 

TAXI

Local taxi drivers operate in the area, ask us for details.