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Europe / Portugal / Pinhão
Right at the heart of the Douro Valley in north Portugal, this villa with pool and game room affords spectacular views over the steep vineyard terraces producing one of the best wines in the region - unwind and enjoy a relaxing holiday in this corner of paradise, with breakfast served daily on your terrace with panoramic views!
Overview
Located at the edge of a rural hamlet, Villa Herica is a well-equipped villa for six guests (plus three on request), offering cook service on request. It also offers modern-day conveniences such as a local mobile phone and a tablet, for guests to use as a reference guide to the region.
Right next-door is luxury Vista Gloriose for 8 (plus three guests). Both villas can be rented together for larger parties (benefiting from a special discount) or individually. Included in one week rentals (or longer) at this property are added value extras such as: a complimentary “local gastronomy” meal; a visit to one of the Port producing Quintas with wine tasting; and weather permitting, a vineyard terraces picnic plus a two hour Rabelo boat ride on the Douro. The excellent and friendly staff speak Portuguese, French and English and as well as looking after your daily needs, double up as local tour guides or babysit on request.
Accommodations
Lower Level
- Entrance to a spacious open plan sitting/dining room with fireplace
- Guest WC
- Fully equipped kitchen with staff access to the exterior
Middle Level
- Small sitting room with double sofa bed opening onto to pool terrace
- Outdoor dining area with steps to a higher panoramic terrace level
- Fully equipped laundry room
- Pool terrace with shower room/WC
- Game room
Top Level
- Chill-out panoramic terrace
Amenities
3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
Sleeps 6 Guests
- Wi-Fi Access
- Washer
- Dryer
- Fully Equipped Laundry Room
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Al Fresco Dining
- Pool Lounge Chairs
- Pool Table
- Game Room
- Daily Housekeeping
Details
Pool Details
Private swimming poolStaff and Services
2 Hours daily maid serviceDaily breakfast
Courtesy dinner during the stay (not arrival night)
Courtesy use of a local mobile phone with €10 credit & tablet computer during stay
Quinta do Bomfim visit & wine tasting
Vineyard terraces picnic (weather permitting)
Two hour Rabelo boat ride on the Douro river
Port served on arrival
Staff and Services (at additional cost)
Chef service is available on requestBabysitting service
Location Details
Pinhão (river marina, supermarket, specialist wine & regional product shops): 8 kmAlijó (larger supermarkets): 15 km
Provesende (one of the protected Heritage Site villages, also features a great restaurant): 5 km
Porto Airport (with motorway link from Vila Real): 120 km
Exclusive Offers
Take your vacation to the next level, with 2 free airline tickets.* For a limited time, every reservation over $50,000 will receive an airline reimbursement worth up to $1,000 - any airline, any destination. Imagine flying in style to your handpicked villa located in one of the most beautiful destinations around the world, knowing that you've saved on the cost of your flights. This is your chance to experience the ultimate in luxury travel and indulge in the vacation of a lifetime.
*Free air promotion is valid new bookings only and cannot be applied to existing bookings. Valuation based on two round trip tickets using the bureau of Transportations U.S. average flight price for 2022. Receive up to a $1,000 reimbursement for flights upon presentation of a flight receipt. Minimum booking value of $50,000 applies. The booking value applies to the villa cost only and does not include any additional services or fees. This offer is valid for bookings made 2/20/2023 through 4/02/2023 for travel now through 12/31/2024. Bookings made outside of this period will not be eligible. The $1,000 air credit offer is non-transferable, has no cash value, and cannot be redeemed for any other service. The airline credit will be applied to your booking once your villa rental has been paid in full. The airline credit will be redeemed by providing a receipt of your booked flight and a check will be sent to you within 15 business days of providing flight documentation. All offers are subject to availability. We reserve the right to modify or cancel this promotion at any time without notice.
Villa information may change without notice and should be confirmed with our villa rental specialists.