Bring friends and family, rent the whole ‘Casa do Assento’
‘Casa do Assento’ is an old family house that was divided in two: the 'Casa do Assento - Castelo' (on the side of the castle), and the 'Casa do Assento - Caminho' (facing a cobbled village street, or way -'caminho'). The house has a generous garden with over 1,300 m2, dining out areas, stone barbeque, a swing and various fruit trees. Suitable for larger groups, you can get the best of both and rent the two cottages together. Up to 11 guests, 4 bedrooms, 3 WCs, full air conditioning, log burner, 2 lounges, 2 jacuzzi hot tubs for 4 people each.
To book this house / Para reservas
Contact us or use Airbnb / Contacte-nos ou use o Airbnb
Key features / Principais características
Two cottages with official ‘Rural Tourism’ certificate: ‘Casa de Campo’, by the Portuguese Tourist Board. Inspiring place that takes you back to medieval times. An excellent base for exploring Minho, Northern Portugal and Spain. You can rent both cottages together.
CAMINHO side
This historic house has been recently fully refurbished to very high standards, making it a good choice if you're looking for a low carbon, low footprint holiday. Amazing mountain and river views. Patio and garden area surround the house, and the castle ands its land (freely open around the outer walls) are also our playground. Feel free to explore.
Super comfy bedrooms with new beds, Egyptian cotton linen and towels and hot tub robes. The kitchen is fully equipped to cook and even invite friends over for a meal. You'll find dishwasher, full-size fridge-freezer, microwave, oven, etc.
Large living and dining room, open space, with two doors directly to the kitchen. The living room opens up to the veranda, where you find a quality hot tub for 4 people, dining area and outdoor furniture. Check the views of the mountains and the river Lima! Awesome to just sit and listen to the wide range of bird species. If you're lucky you may see some golden eagles circling high up above the water. Feel free to use the binoculars.
CASTELO side
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.