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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Paredes, Carvalhal, PARADA DE TODEIA
  • Magikland
    12 min drive
  • As Varandas D'á Quatro
    2 min drive
  • Parada Station
    4 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    26 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa 15 minutes from Porto

Quiet house with excellent sun exposure for an unforgettable holiday in the countryside. It offers a rustic stone house with a sunny swimming pool. In the summer months, warm evenings with a barbecue available allow you to enjoy every minute of your stay.
Located 15 minutes from the center of Porto with direct motorway also to other cities in northern Portugal.


During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Paco da Sousa Church. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a water park, and a spa tub. The cottage offers free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • 6 minutes by car from Paco da Sousa Church and 9 minutes from Museu da Lousa
This cottage offers its guests a water park, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly cottage.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Paredes cottage.

Property manager

Alexandra Menezes

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1399 sq ft (130 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 7804/AL

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Villa 15 minutes from Porto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa with beautiful surroundings
Everything was as expected. This casa has all you can imagine. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janice T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
The property was very big and clean with everything you could need. The kitchen was very well stocked with plenty of pans etc. and the beds were comfy. The pool area was amazing and the pool was very clean despite it not being covered, although it was a bit chilly! The gardens were lovely and well maintained, as the whole property was. More sun loungers would have been good for the size of the property. The basement was a great space for snooker, table football etc but the bedroom wasn't ideal as it was small and musty. The roads to the property were narrow and steep but it seems a lot of the roads were like that around the general area. Overall we had a great stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacek W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place cłosę to Porto!
We spent 2 amazing weeks at this place near Porto. Everything was as described. Fresh bread was delivered every morning, and the train station, just 5 minutes from the house, took us straight to Porto City Centre. The area is quiet and green. Alexandra responded quickly to all our questions and provided detailed guidance on local attractions and restaurants. Highly recommend!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S., Aberdeen, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic villa, but not 15min from Porto
We loved our stay here. The villa is spacious and cool with the most amazing sunny pool and well maintained garden. Inside the layout is a little quirky with two kitchens and one bedroom in the basement, but it worked fine for us and our teenage daughters. We didn't use the TV, but enjoyed the games room in the evenings and the hot tub. The cameras are a little invasive, but were not a huge concern for us. The alarm and having to close all the shutters every time you leave is a bit of a pain though! We loved the the fresh rolls delivered daily by Alexandra, a nice touch. The access lanes are VERY narrow, but we had no issue once we realised the best route. We took the train once to Porto (long trip) and drove most days along the A4. To get into Porto / Foz / Gaia etc. is 30-40min depending on the time of day. Parades is a nice town with a good range of shops and restaurants, but not much else going on in the smaller villages nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Our stay
We enjoyed our stay had a few problems but the house itself is in a nice quiet location. We found that the rooms down stairs did have a bit of a smell, didnt really enjoy the cameras on us all the time and could see them moving every now and again so defo being watched. Drive was really tight which wasnt listed. Alarm was a bit of a nightmare sensors everywhere. Barbecue was very dirty had to clean it before using it. Not enough towels or beds to be honest for 8 which I paid for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous for chillout time at the end of a day of sightseeing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manon V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Porto
Très belle semaine a la Casa da Fonte. Maison luxueuse très bien équipée: Climatisation, piscine, bbq, machine espresso, babyfoot, etc. La maison est proche de la gare de Cete donc il est facile de se rendre à Porto et dans les environs en train. Attention, l'acces est difficile (en pente et étroit) et le GPS indique plusieurs chemins d'acces dont certains non pratiquables. On s'habitue vite mais la journée de l'arrivée avec une voiture de location cela peut surprendre.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damian W., Waterford, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely relaxing family holiday in a great house
This is the best property we ever stayed in. It has everything, lovely secure private gardens, an amazing pool and playroom which my teenage children really enjoyed. The house has all mod-cons and plenty of space. We really enjoyed the beauty of the location and found it an excellent location to explore Porto and the Doura valley, with easy access to the nearby motorway. However, a car is a necessity. I would highly recommend this property and would not hesitate to book again when visiting Porto.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kerry s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa
The villa was lovely, it had everything you could need, with a shop 7 mins walk away. Everything else you would need a car, we got Ubers everywhere which would be around 26-28 euros one way to Porto. We decided to do this rather than drive. The swimming pool was lovely and the beds were comfy. Everything worked, also had a coffee machine which we used daily. we would recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
We loved loved staying here. Alexandra was very attentive and available to answer any questions we had. The property was very clean and well equipped. We had everything we needed and more. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Owen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and setting. Well cared for and secure.
Excellent indoor and outdoor space and amenities. Beautiful vistas from french doors and windows to the front and rear of the property. Comfortable and spacious. We will come back soon. Highly recommended. Alexandra was on time to open up for us and gave us clear guidance about the region, transportation and local amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Lovely clean villa. Had everything we expected ... and more. Would be very happy to stay there again next time we visit Portugal.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carola C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good holiday
We enjoyed our time at this well placed property. It had all we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rory F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay
We had an awesome time, a great private property with nice facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tarique C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely break!
We really enjoyed our stay here, it has everything there to keep us and the children occupied. The host was very responsive with and queries we had and was lovely enough to leave us fresh rolls/bread every morning. I would highly recommend…thanks a lot!!

6/10 Okay

Vera F., United Kingdom

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice summer gem
We enjoyed our stay in Casa da Fonte. It's not a very practical house - the bedrooms are spread out and the kitchen is outside the main house, but it's a nice place for a summer weekend. I wouldn't advise families with young children to stay there for a long period of time as it's not very safe for kids, there's loads of stairs and the swimming pool doesn't have a protective barrier. The fresh bread every morning was a lovely touch. Thank you to Alexandra and husband for a warm welcome.

10/10 Excellent

Dora G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Beautiful property, very enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

fergal quigley

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house with very private garden
Really enjoyed our stay. The area is very quiet and peaceful. The house is beyond beautiful and the owners had organised their friend to meet and greet on check in. He could not have done more for us, showing us where local supermarkets and restaurants are. Checked in a number of times via text to make sure everything was ok.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remote location, amenities, space, garden, pool, games room, entertainment systems, BBQ area
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Friedrich A., Gernsheim, Germany

Super experience
It really is worth renting it. Maybe the location is a little confusing to find, especially when you reach it in the dark. But if you found it: Very very special. A big area in a very calm place, good with children and even dogs, you have everything you need, especially fresh rolls every morning. Very helpful and friendly owners. We only can highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trevor D.

A wonderful villa for ages
The villa can be hard to find but when you do, wow. The gardens are well looked after with lemon apple and pear trees, there gapes hanging all round the edge of the garden. The pool is a good size and in the sun most of the day. The villa has all the amenities you need and if you have children the basement is perfect with table football and pool table. There is also a small cinema with about 10 up to date films. The nearest restaurant is about a 20 minute walk there a few local bars that take about 10 to fifteen minutes to walk to. Where the villa is situated is in a quiet location and the view to the hills are nice. Alexandra and her partner are really helpful and only a phone call away. We had fresh bread rolls delivered every day free of charge. Overall I can not fault the villa or the owners would love to come back again one day
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Anne V., Turku, Finland

Family vacation with friends
Just lovely! Beautiful yard and a little garden. Excpecially for Scandinavians lemon tree on your own garden is just perfection. Good beds. Fresh buns every morning. Kitchen is well equipped. It's worth to visit on nearest wineyard: only 500m by road to up hill. Excellent green wine for 2€/bottle. Only negative thing was that bedroom of the basement was quite stuffy and humid
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

keith b.

not a winter destination!
15minutes from Parades,NO,in the middle of nowhere!!!Electric kept tripping,no hot water for two days,television has very poor reception.The whole place needs updating!We hated every minute of our holiday from hell!Oven in the small kitchen rattles terribly when used,the garage come kitchen oven, burns everything,thermostat needs fixing.Freezing cold no heating in the kitchen! The hot water,when we had it,had to be rationed,two showers,then wait for two hours to get anymore!Two bathrooms,only heating in one.Needs to be rethought before letting out again in winter.Nice enough people,tried to be helpful,but should not have happened.Should really be compensated!!!!!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Wenda E.

The property exceeded our expectations.
We had the most wonderful, relaxing holiday at this accommodation. Absolutely loved it! The house and gardens were amazing and the pool was lovely and larger than we expected. We had the added bonus of being able to contact the lovely and friendly owner if we had any questions. and we had fresh rolls delivered to the house every morning and our bedding changed after the first week. It's located in a beautiful, secluded area and you are never far away from a beach, supermarket or places to visit. The only thing I would say is that it can be a little tricky to get into the gate initially, as the house is situated at the bottom of a steep hill. However, once you get used to it it is fine. We will definitely consider returning to this accommodation again in the future.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

claudia s., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour agréable
Séjour familial très agréable. Belle maison au calme, avec un beau verger. Proche de Porto. Tous les matins du pain frais est accroché au portail. Maison pour 6 ou 8 personnes cependant il n’y a que 2 transats et les fauteuils du salon de jardin étaient cassés. Il faudrait peut être orienter différemment l’arrosage automatique la table et les chaises du jardin étaient trempés le matin. Merci pour l’accueil sympathique des propriétaires.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024