Simply relax...
in the extensive grounds of Casa das Camelias. Whether you prefer a shady spot or being out in the sunshine all day, here you will undoubtedly find a suitable spot to lay back and relax.
Casa das Camelias
Riba de Ancora, Vila Praia de Ancora, Costa Verde & Minho
- 8
- 4
- 3
FROM
£ 1,398
PER WEEK
Accommodation
At a glance
- Sleeps 8
- 2 Double Bedrooms
- 2 Twin Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- WiFi
- Games Room
- Beach 4.8km
- Small Party Rate (up to 4 people)
- Ground Floor: Entrance hall. Cloakroom. Open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room (oven, dishwasher, microwave, TV, WiFi, fireplace) with French doors to garden and covered terrace. Principal double bedroom with en suite bathroom and French doors to garden. Double bedroom with en suite shower room. Twin bedroom (single bed and a single bed in-built into an attractive wood panelled recess) with French doors to garden. Twin bedroom (single bed and a single bed in-built into an attractive wood panelled recess). Shower room.
- Outside: Enclosed grounds of spacious lawns, shrubs and flowerbeds. Covered terraces. Games room (pool table and table football). Barbecue. Shower room. Washing machine. Private parking.
- Private swimming pool (10m x 5m) with Roman steps.
Just 300m from the small hamlet of Riba de Âncora, we stepped through the entrance gates of Casa das Camelias and found ourselves in a beautifully tended garden, looking out across an expansive lawn dotted with mature trees, flowering shrubs and the colourful camelias after which the house is named. The undulating tops of nearby hills formed a restful backdrop beyond and when we realised that we were only an 8 minute drive from the golden sands and seafront restaurants of Vila Praia de Âncora we were in no doubt that this charming stone cottage would soon become a firm favourite with guests.
Forming the focal point of this prettiest of gardens is the swimming pool. Directly accessed on one side by the charming French doors that adjoin the living room and bedrooms of the property’s south facing facades, and overlooked on the other by an enticing outdoor living area and games room, it is ideally positioned for relaxed holiday living.
Inside too, the delightful country-cottage interior will instantly welcome with its homely ambience and a charming décor featuring open stone walls, pretty upholstery and the eye-catching ceilings of vaulted wood that are so typical of country homes in the Minho. Designed by the owners for their own weekends and holidays away from the city, the spacious open plan living area offers an abundance of soft seating and a dining table alongside the kitchen area for sociable meals and gatherings, whilst the French doors that line two of its walls provide easy access to the garden and pool.
Whilst Casa das Camelias enjoys a scenic rural setting amidst the pretty cobbled lanes, vineyards and orchards of this picturesque corner of Portugal, its proximity to the coast makes it an ideal base for those wishing to spend time on the long sandy beaches of the Costa Verde. Just 4.8km away in the charming fishing town of Vila Praia de Âncora meals can be enjoyed whilst looking out to sea, the catch of the day can be bought for dinner on the barbecue and it is here that the nearest supermarkets are also to be found.
Pricing & Availability
Additional Pricing Information
All Prices are per property, not per person.
Where two or more prices are shown for the same date, you pay the amount shown for the number of people in your party.
When the small party rate is paid not all beds will be prepared.
Location of Casa das Camelias
Locality
Great Things to Do Near Casa das Camelias
Visit the Peneda-Gerês National Park an area of outstanding natural beauty...
Enjoy a day exploring one of the many hiking trails through the park. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife like eagles and wild horses. If you're lucky you may even see otters.
Visit the little harbour of Vila Praia de Âncora...
For a gastronomic feast, be sure to buy some of the fresh fish you will see being landed there to cook on your barbecue at home.
Spend an evening in one of the waterfront restaurants in Vila Praia de Âncora...
Watch the surfboarders with the sun setting on the horizon behind them.
Go early to the big Wednesday market in Caminha...
A joy just to wander around the stalls selling everything you can imagine and to watch the crowds shopping.
Take the car ferry from Caminha to A Guarda in Spain. Crossings are every hour and cost just a few euros....
A Guarda is known for having some of the best seafood in Galicia and you can also visit the nearby Santa Tecla mountain to see the stunning views.
Spend a day in Ponte de Lima, one of Portugal's oldest towns spreading lazily along the tree-line banks of the river Lima...
This is a beautiful town, with fine buildings and pretty cobbled squares. Visit on a Monday morning and you may be fortunate enough to witness the local market, which is held on the sandy river beach every other week.
Follow the Vinho Verde wine trail along the banks of the Minho...
The valley passes between undulating hills covered with the vines which produce the lightly sparkling and very tasty wine of the region.
Witness a local 'feste' (festival) in the harbour of Vila Praia de Ancora...
The fishermen take their Saint 'Senhora da Agonia' out to sea asking for her blessing upon their fishing nets and their boats for their children who earn a living at the sea.
Play golf at the challenging 18 hole course Ponte de Lima...
Enjoy a post game dinner at the restaurant at the Axis hotel on site.
Set aside a day to visit the World Heritage city of Porto...
Visit the Planetarium to plot some of those stars you have been watching. Walk down the steep higgledy-piggledy, tiny streets that tumble down to the river Douro. Cross the iron bridge built by Monsieur Eiffel. Visit the port caves to try that famous drink. Then rest your feet and take the Open Top Tour bus for a fabulous view of all the best landmarks.
Spend a day lazing on the sands on the beach of the chic coastal village of Moledo...
When you feel the need for some refreshment, a number of smart snack bars lie just behind the beach and form the ideal setting for having a drink whilst looking out to sea and watching the world go by.
Sample the local port wine in the port wine lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia...
Just the other side of the Douro river from Porto there are numerous lodges including Taylors, Sandeman's and Grahams and most of them offer tastings and tours.
Hire Surfboards at Afife, a much sought after spot for keen surfers...
Take lessons at the surf school or simply relax on the sand and watch others ride the waves. Moledo is also a great place for surfing and kite surfing.
For fantastic views over the lovely port of Viana do Castelo take the funicular to the church of Santa Luzia...
Climb the dome and look out from the very very top for fantastic views.
Nearby
Towns/Villages
| Vila Praia de Âncora | 8 mins | |
| Moledo | 15 mins | |
| Viana do Castelo | 20 mins | |
| Caminha | 20 mins |
Beaches
| Vila Praia de Ancora | 8 mins | |
| Afife | 15 mins | |
| Praia do Moledo | 15 mins |
Airports
| Porto | 50 mins | |
| Vigo | 1 Hr | |
| Santiago de Compostela | 2 Hrs |
