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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Baião, Viseu
  • Caldas de Aregos
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Caldas de Aregos Marina
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Vila Real (VRL)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Casa Mateus - Aregos Douro Valley - with stunning view of Douro river

Matthew House, is a 4 bedroom country house located in the heart of the Douro Valley and next to the historical train station of Aregos (Tormes). Due to its location, it is possible to have unique views of the Douro river. This is the right place to stay in your visit to Douro Valley and if Also you want to visit the city of Oporto (1:40 a.m. by train). This is a location for Those who are seeking for a good place to relax, wonderful views, hospitality, history, wonderful gastronomy and wines.

The house is at a wonderful landscape, over the Douro river. All rooms have unique river views and the house has a garden and patio, from where can hosts enjoy the good weather of the region.

Matthew House has 2 floors, 4 bedrooms, 1 Living / TV room, 1 private museum room with a fire place, 2 toilets and a kitchen full equipped with kitchenware, micro-wave woven and dishwasher.
Garden has all amenities to take advantage from the good solar exposition of the house (sunbeds and sun umbrellas) and has a wooden barbecue and woven. This is the right place for your long summer meals with family and friends.

The hosts have exclusive access to all areas of the house, including the garden and the roof deck.

Due to its location, this is the right place to stay in your visit to the region or North of Portugal. The house is located in a very quite and peaceful small village and like no other place in the region, the house is at the same team over the river Douro and near of the station (Aregos) of the historic line of Douro (connecting Oporto city to Pocinho - near the Portugal / Spain border). If you have or rent a boat you can find here all the amenities you need, since in the front of the house there is a pier, where you can park the boat, and the boat ramp. In the other river bank there is a gas station for boats engine.
There is a lot to the in the region. If you like to fish, the river is just ahead of the building. You can take a public boat to the other river bank (village of Caldas de Arêgos) where it is located to public SPA. The village offers a marina, nice bars, a restaurant, tennis courts to rent and a public outdoor swimming pool.
If you like history, nature and trailing, we recommend you "The ways of Jacinto." This is a trail que connects the Aregos train station to the farm Tormes (scenery of novel "The City and the Mountains" written by the Portuguese novelist Eca de Queiros. At the station you have a tourist office que will give you all information about the Jacinto Ways and other region's "must see".
If you would like to visit the capital of Douro, the city of Régua, you just have to take the train (it takes around 30 minutes). There you can visit the Douro Museum and learn about the history of Douro and of its main winemakers. You can Also enjoy the wonderful region's gastronomy and wines. At Ruler we would recommend The Following restaurants, "Taberna do Jeréré" and "Grapes and Plates". In Régua you can Also have a memorable experience if you take the Douro Historical Train to Your village (you shouldnt book in advance). Also ruler has plenty of shops and supermarkets.
The World Heritage City of Oporto is Also accessible from train. You just have to take the train in Aregos station and leave, 1:40 a.m. later, in the Oporto's Central Station of S. Bento. There you will be in the heart of Oporto!
Taking the car, you are Also very near from other tourist places That You should visit: the world heritage city of Guimarães, the city of Braga, the city of Amarante and the city of Lamego.

You can arrive at Casa Mateus using your car (recommended) and you will find free public car parking next to the door. If you come by train the Aregos Station is just next to the building.
From Caldas Aregos village there is a public boat, connecting the two river banks, que will get you to the front of the building.

Languages

English, Portuguese

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:30 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Baiao

Located in Baiao, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Quinta de Covela and Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Garden of Saint Bartholomew and Parque Aquático de Amarante. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, cycling and ecotours.
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Baião, Viseu

What's nearby

  • Monastery of Santo André de Ancede - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Caldas de Aregos - 22 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Caldas de Aregos Marina - 22 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths - 22 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Dourocaves Winery - 32 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

  • Vila Meã Station - 37 min drive
  • Vila Real (VRL) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Sangens - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪O Procurador - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante das Caldas - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante das Caldas - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Pastelaria Snack-Bar O Sonho - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Mateus - Aregos Douro Valley - with stunning view of Douro river pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Mateus - Aregos Douro Valley - with stunning view of Douro river?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Mateus - Aregos Douro Valley - with stunning view of Douro river?

Checkout is at 12:30 PM.

Where is Casa Mateus - Aregos Douro Valley - with stunning view of Douro river located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps from Duoro River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Quinta de Covela and Eça de Queiroz Foundation. São Tiago de Valadares Church and Monastery of Santo André de Ancede are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting on the Douro
Casa Mateus is a delightful property right next to the Douro. We enjoyed lazing in the garden, enjoying the views and the two young children loved the pool. We were greeted with a delicious cake and basket full of fruit. Aregos station nearby makes travel very easy and it’s also easy to get the ferry across the river. We went to a wine tasting at Quinta do Covela nearby, which we thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique house in a perfect location
We spent 9 fantastic days at Casa Mateus and didn’t want to leave! We were met by Bruno & Ricardo who showed us around the house and stunning gardens and provided lots of tips and useful information. They also left an excellent welcome pack with bread, cheese, ham, water, beer, wine & fruit plus an enormous homemade (by Ricardo) chocolate cake – what more could you ask for? The house itself is unique, very comfortable, exceptionally clean thanks to Lucia’s hard work and full of interesting family artefacts. Every window has a great view of the Douro and this is even better from the various areas of the garden. The splash pool was perfect for cooling off and would be ideal for young children. The location is perfect for touring the area either by car, train or boat. The train is great for a day trip into Porto and made easy by the fact you pay the fare onboard. We rented a car and found that using Google maps offline was far more accurate than the cars sat nav, particularly with the roads close to the house, many of which are unmarked. Communication with Rute prior to and during our stay was simply outstanding and as a family they could not have been more helpful including arranging flowers for my wife on our anniversary and organising our return PCR tests at nearby Resende. All in all Casa Mateus is an excellent property, spotlessly clean and managed by a welcoming and friendly family who went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our stay. It was one of the best villas we have rented, certainly the cleanest, and we cannot recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Henrique R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Passagem de ano
Tudo fantástico. Tinha tudo necessário
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Unique Experience
We enjoyed our stay at this wonderful property, right on the Douro River at the train station. The pictures accurately depict the property but it is so much nicer to be there to experience it in person. The location allowed our 3 couples travelling through Portugal from Canada to arrive by train and not drive. Daniela at the Tourism office was very helpful, arranging to order our taxi for a wine tour and ordered our meals from the Taverna. She also helped to confirm our train times for a river cruise from Régua to Pinhão. We enjoyed our best salmon meal ever from Taverna. We also hiked the well marked trail up to Tormes Restaurant for lunch which was very enjoyable. We highly recommend the property for anyone travelling in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous holiday house with stunning views.
Perfect for families or anyone wanting a relaxing time. Lovely garden to eat, chill, read or sleep in! Kids loved the plunge pool and watching the trains and the water taxis. Air conditioned bedrooms wonderful! Hosts very thoughtful and generous.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
União perfeita
Não existem palavras para descrever a beleza do local. A união da Casa Mateus com a envolvente do Rio Douro é de tirar o fôlego. A casa está muito bem equipada com tudo necessário para uma estadia de 5 estrelas. A decoração e o espaço em si são deslumbrantes. Um local único. Foram 3 dias desligados da cidade agitada e que nos fizeram relaxar e sentir o verdadeiro “sabor” da vida! Uma palavra especial à Sr.ª Rosa Bela que cozinha maravilhosamente e que de uma certa forma serve de guia da região onde ficamos, é um ser humano extraordinário, adorei conhecê-la e sua pequena Mara com um sorriso encantador. O Sr. Ricardo é extremamente simpático e recebeu nos carinhosamente. O nosso muito obrigada pelos miminhos que nos deixou, a ele e à sua esposa. Acreditem que voltaremos sem dúvida alguma. O meu Nel (cão) também agradece imenso por o terem deixado desfrutar desta experiência. Recomendo obviamente a Casa Mateus! Os portugueses não sabem o que perdem! Obrigada de coração!

10/10 Excellent

Margarida W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
Although property is somewhat “ hidden” from main roads for us that was even another plus on its location. Absolutely gorgeous garden with an amazing view of the Douro. The house inside was also great , the rooms quite comfortable although small and with limited storage. Also there was only one full bathroom.None of that mattered because we spent almost all of our time outside and the second half bath also helped a lot. We even spent time sitting on the dock right in front of the house with our feet in the Douro river with no one around as the access to the property and the dock is almost just limited to this property and another house. The owners ( a very nice young couple) couldn’t have been friendlier , being there to greet us, showing us the whole house and having a nice bottle of wine and everything for breakfast for the next morning.That was so thoughtful and appreciated. We were 2 couples and highly recommend this property. We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michele M., Bethesda, MD

Beautiful, Tranquill Stay Nestled Along the Douro River
We were a family group of 6 (parents and 4 young adults) very happy to spend as much time as possible at this lovely place. We loved every minute and so appreciated the house, the views of the river, and the inspiring garden - new layers discovered every time we stepped outside. We had a memorable final night's dinner on the outdoor table on the garden's first level, overlooking the river at sunset, enjoying every bite of the delicious, plentiful meals prepared by Dona Rosabela at the near-by tavern. We had a beautiful mostly-shady walk, the Camino do Prado, on a warm, sunny day. We wished we could've stayed longer to enjoy the many other walks, wine tours and other explorations. While we didn't meet the hosts in person, they provided very helpful, timely information, and we were well accommodated by the good ladies of the tourism office. We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

A taste of heaven!
Casa Mateus is quite simply an exquisite place to stay and unwind. We have rented many places but this has to be one of the nicest. The house is homely and traditional. It was immaculate and very comfortable. HOWEVER, we hardly stayed inside because of the garden, magnificent terraces and panoramic view of the Douro. Our reception went smoothly and we were given a tremendous and extremely generous welcome hamper. Rosa Bela is adorable - she and her parents run the taverna across the railtrack and her food is delicious and very good value. Many locals eat there. Highly recommended. We also had a memorable long lunch at Tasquinha do Fumo. The house literally backs onto the railtrack but don't let that put you off - a couple of short trains an hour stopping to take people into Porto. Thanks to Ricardo, Rute, Sara and Bruno for all their help and kindness - we will come back! Helen and Paul
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

Amazing stay in Aregos
Ricardo hat uns herzlich willkommen geheißen ! Obwohl wir eine Stunde Verspätung hatten war es für ihn kein Problem. Uns erwartete sogar ein kleines Welcome Packet. Wir fühlten uns von der 1. Minute an sehr wohl. Der Garten liegt direkt am Fluss mit einer tollen Aussicht und ist bestens geeignet für BBQ. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.....;)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lee D.

You have to see it to believe it
Absolutely a five star rating. As I read in earlier reviews, this place is a treasure. I don't want to say too much because if everyone hears about how special this is, I may not be able to book it again. The perfect place to unwind- gorgeous gardens, spacious rooms, unbelievable location and the perfect host. Aregos is also a little gem away from it all on the Douro River and you don't need a car to enjoy it. Many thanks to Ricardo for all the added extras. I have to say we ignored his tips about places to see further up the river, we didn't want to go anywhere having found this perfect place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Warm welcome, beautiful spot! HighLy recommendable!
Highly recommendable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

Perfect holiday
This is one of the best places we have rented for a family holiday. Bruno and Rute are wonderful hosts: very welcoming and generous. The house is beautiful - even better than it looks in the already impressive pictures. The river location is picturesque and peaceful, the little pool is great for cooling off and the inside of the house is very comfortable. We did not have a car but were able to get about easily using the regular boat service over to the other side of the river, as well as the local trains. We thoroughly recommend Casa Mateus as the perfect holiday home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Greg B., Vancouver, Canada

Unique, and amazing place hosted by caring and respectful family, don't miss this place
We stayed at Casa Mateus in May during our lovely trip to Portugal. We were three people, and Casa Mateus was perfect for us. It is somewhat difficult to describe how unique and amazing this place is to stay at. First of all, the hosts, Ricardo and his brother Bruno were extraordinarily welcoming, and patient, especially when we were lost on our approach to the place from the north. We would suggest that if VRBO had one of those web showcase screens with totally unique and amazing places to stay, treehouses in Laos, or whatever, Casa Mateus could be in that list. Yes, it is only a couple of rooms wide, and it is between the train tracks and the Douro River, where there is a water taxi a few times a day. Sometimes there are dogs barking at the vineyards across the river (a common occurrence in our experience in Portugal). However we have stayed in multiple countries with VRBO, and "the other" rental network, and this property is possibly the most unique we have seen. Ricardo had left a homemade cake, port, and other treats for us. He showed us around the two-level building, as well as the other three levels of the property outside. I am 6 feet tall, and walking from one end of the property & house to the other was 120 of my paces, extraordinary. Orange and lemon trees with amazing fruit. Wading pool, appropriate and interesting antique decorations from Ricardo's father, lovely furniture, windows out to the river. Please be sure to look carefully at your map, GPS or Google Maps before trying to drive to the location, to save your time, and that of Ricardo's. Our recent GPS became confused in the tight roads of the Douro Valley driving from Baião. At the Casa itself, there are no sounds of cars at all, no roads nearby. We took the train to one of towns upriver, easy to do. The multiple trains per day passing Casa Mateus were not a problem, though intuitively one could think they would be. We would not have wanted to miss the "one-of-a-kind" experience of staying at the Casa.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

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