Granite Lodge located in the heart of the Peneda Gerês National Park.

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Exterior
Exterior
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Property grounds
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

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Cabril, Vila Real District
  • Popular LocationPedra Bela Viewpoint26 min drive
  • Popular LocationSao Bento da Porta Aberta27 min drive
  • Popular LocationIn Guas do Gerês28 min drive
  • AirportBraga (BGZ)54 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Granite Lodge located in the heart of the Peneda Gerês National Park.

Casa da Fontainho is our granite style home and is situated in the North of Portugal in the Minho region and is nestled in the Peneda/Gerêz National Park in the village of Cabril, a lovely isolated place, sat on the Rio Cabril and surrounded on all sides by majestic mountains. The house can sleep up to 6 people and is at the end a quiet country lane and is surrounded by well farmed fields of maize, potatoes and other well tendered crops.
The village of Fontainho only consists of a few granite farmhouses. Nearby in the village of Cabril with its beautiful Salamonde reservoir (great for trout fishing) offers several places to eat, a mini-market, local church and a few cafés. A daily bread van will pass the Lodge and twice weekly the fruit & vegetable, fishmongers and grocers. The best drinking water can be obtained from our lodge as we have a mine in the hills above bringing fresh clear water to our lodge.
The lodge is decorated to a high standard, with a fully fitted modern kitchen with built in dishwasher, microwave, electric oven and hob, fridge freezer and washing machine and central isle with built in wine rack access to a the lower covered terrace with mountain views.
The spacious open plan lounge is tastefully furnished with a blu ray DVD player, 48 inch flat screen smart TV with 4 local channels. Dining table seating 8 and access to the lower covered terrace for dining al fresco.
The bedrooms have twin beds and bathrooms and are beautifully furnished the bedrooms on the 1st floor have access to the upper terrace and spectacular mountain views
The lodge is set within 3,000sq mtrs of farmland, it is not landscaped, just natural.

There is a Delta Q Espresso coffee maker. Please supply your own capsules.

There is a washing machine please supply your own detergente.


Property manager

Sarah

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Montalegre

Located in Montalegre, this farm stay is in a rural area and in the mountains. Freguesia de Anjos Church and Bande Roman Thermal Baths are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Parque Nacional da Peneda-Geres and Arado Waterfall. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring nearby.
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Cabril, Vila Real District

What's nearby

  • Pedra Bela Viewpoint - 26 min drive
  • Sao Bento da Porta Aberta - 27 min drive
  • In Guas do Gerês - 28 min drive
  • Termas Park - 29 min drive
  • Arado Waterfall - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Sete Lagoas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Ponte Nova - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Fojo do Lobo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Café Aguia Real - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Transmontano - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Granite Lodge located in the heart of the Peneda Gerês National Park. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Granite Lodge located in the heart of the Peneda Gerês National Park.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Granite Lodge located in the heart of the Peneda Gerês National Park.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Granite Lodge located in the heart of the Peneda Gerês National Park. located?

Situated in the mountains, this farm stay is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Parque Nacional da Peneda-Geres and within 12 miles (20 km) of Arado Waterfall and Pedra Bela Viewpoint. In Guas do Gerês and Termas Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Olivier G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Du calme à volonté
Belle et grande maison dans un lieu tranquil au milieu des montagnes. Gents très sympathiques . Petit magasin d'approvisionnement avec gérante formidable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Hugo B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Com vista para a montanha
Excelente estadia, sossego na primeira fila para “Todo o Gerês deste Mundo”! Recomendamos
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastisch huis in afgelegen gebied
Prachtig groot huis van alle gemakken voorzien. Wel afgelegen, maar daar houden wij van. Denk wel aan langere tijd rijden voor supermarkt. Fantastisch uitzicht. Communicatie (telefonisch) met eigenaren liep uitstekend!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Owners

Beautiful location
Fabulous house in beautiful location, well equipped and clean. Highly recommend for relaxing getaway from it all holiday. Kids enjoyed exploring the mountains swimming in the reservoir and many small natural pools - recommended restaurants were excellent as were the many places to visit by car.

10/10 Excellent

Owners

Charmosa casa muito bem mobilada
nós tivemos umas férias maravilhosas muitas caminhadas e explorar esta linda área nós nadamos no rio e no barragem. Comemos em bons restaurantes recomendados pela Sara & Carlos vamos voltar no futuro e recomendar a todos os nossos amigos - obrigado
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Owners

Fabulous peaceful location lovely house, great walks stress free.
Easy process from contacting the owner, the property was as described even better, the views are spectacular, access via the roads are good, we loved the many scenic routes both by car and mainly on foot. Too cold on this occasion to swim in the reservoir but it did look tempting. The locals are charming and made us feel welcome, nearby in Cabril we got our groceries, used the internet cafe together with a delicious baked pastry with our caffe latte. Every morning the bread van stopped outside our door. If your looking for a calm stress free holiday with a bit of exercise this property ticks all the boxes. We will return later in the Summer to swim in the many natural pools and at the reservoir. Thanks Jean & Steve x
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

liora E.

Very quiet place, comfortable for 2-3 couples.a long way to get there.
The house is very nice and got everything. Very quiet location and nice view from the porch.however hard drive to the village to get to restaurant or very small supermarket.was sometimes too hot- beginning of september- and not even fans to make it easier.but the owners are very willing to help and will conceder to put fans . Unfortunately it was too hot to walk in the trails so we drove to the river for a swimm or saw things around.when its cooler surely walking in the nature is great.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Edite Quina A.

Esta Casa é um Paraíso .
Adorei a semana que passei . Um mundo diferente do nosso dia à dia , os locais lindos feitos a pé até cascatas . Local onde nos sentimos mais perto de nós . Sem Net o que leva ao convívio e não o isolamento de cada um no seu mundo virtual, até os vídeos proporcionaram a união familiar que tantas vezes já não damos valor. As cartas e jogos disponíveis proporcionam o mesmo .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Terri A.

Beautiful mountain view, comfortable house
The house is newly built, everything is fresh and very clean. While there was no garden space yet, the terrace and balcony were lovely to sit out on, very private and the views lovely. There is a small shop in Cabril and a couple of bars and Wi-fi. The small bakery/cafe is especially recommended, good cakes! There is a nice place to swim in the river in Cabril. Just be aware that although it's only about a mile from the house, the hill is very steep coming back! Lots of beautiful walks close by. We visited Braga which was a nice town, lots of shops and restaurants, and supermarkets. It's about an hour away.

About the host

Hosted by Sarah

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Carlos and I have been married for over 30 years, I originally came to Portugal on a working holiday and immediately fell in love with the people, culture and mostly the glorious weather, I met Carlos in 1986 on a working experience on the Island of Madeira, Carlos was in Madeira doing his Army National Service but his home was in Braga in the North of Portugal. We returned to the mainland in fall of 1986 and moved to the Algarve where we now live . Carlos parents originated both from the Village of Fontainho, his parents kindly gifted us the land Casa da Fontainho was built on.
We also have a lovely Villa in the Algarve also available to rent in the Summer Months this has been decorated to high standard and located in the quiet countryside not far from Vilamoura and its wonderful beaches.
We are truly blessed having a choice from Sun, Sea, Mountains and Rivers.

Why they chose this property

In 2013 Carlos' parents gifted us the 3000sq m of Land Casa da Fontainho was built on, we decide to build the house in 2015 it was a long project and is still on going every year with something new added, we try to visit as often as possible and hope to be able in the distant future spent many more months living there as it is just fabulous, the peace and tranquility helps deflates our stress .
Due to our love of nature we chose not to landscape, so the house is surrounded with natural beauty, the views are breathtakingly beautiful.

What makes this property unique

The simple peace and tranquility this beautiful setting will make you want to return time and time again.

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese
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