Tree Top Cottage For Holidays In Covas,Vila Nova De Cerveira

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Beautiful tree top views from the lounge

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1 bedroomSleeps 2

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Parking available
Air conditioning
Pool
Pet-friendly
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Barbecue grill

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Vila Nova de Cerveira Municipality, Viana do Castelo

Vila Nova de Cerveira Castle
‪17 min drive‬
Moledo do Minho Beach
‪50 min drive‬
Vila Praia de Ancora Beach
‪51 min drive‬
Braga (BGZ)
‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Sleeps 2. Treetop Cottage is a modernized chalet-style stone cottage in an idyllic setting. This unique one story dwelling, with a spacious sunny veranda perched above a delightful wooded valley has magnificent views from its large picture windows. It is the ideal retreat for anyone seeking tranquility amid unspoiled natural beauty. Guests have their own private lawn and garden set on a terraced hillside. Sunloungers and BBQ provided. Near many charming towns and golden sand beaches. For those who enjoy walking, cycling or having a dip in beautiful freshwater rock pools, the Serra de Arga National Park is just minutes away. Guests have access to the owner's small 'swimming pool'. The village of Covas is situated on the River Coura and has four restaurants and two shops. The village is a twenty-five minute walk through scenic roads. With double-glazed windows Treetop Cottage is a cozy and relaxing get-away.
Wireless Internet available.

Property manager

Ellen McCarthy

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Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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Parking available

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Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number 159617/AL

About the area

Vila Nova de Cerveira

Located in Vila Nova de Cerveira, this cottage is in the mountains. Vila Nova de Cerveira Church and Vila Nova de Cerveira Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Corno do Bico Protected Landscape and Lagoas de Beritandos e São Pedro d’Arcos. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.

Vila Nova de Cerveira Municipality, Viana do Castelo

What's nearby

Vila Nova de Cerveira Castle - 17 min drive - 16.1 km
Praia Fluvial do Taboão - Festival Paredes De Coura - 21 min drive - 20.4 km
Miradouro do Cervo - 21 min drive - 18.0 km
Moledo do Minho Beach - 50 min drive - 23.4 km
Vila Praia de Ancora Beach - 51 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

Vila Nova de Cerveira Station - 26 min drive
Vigo (VGO-Peinador) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Restaurante Retiro da Ponte em Caminha - ‬13 min drive
‪Restaurante Piazza - ‬17 min drive
‪Restaurante Glutão - ‬17 min drive
‪Café Capela - ‬18 min drive
‪Café Central - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tree Top Cottage For Holidays In Covas,Vila Nova De Cerveira have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Tree Top Cottage For Holidays In Covas,Vila Nova De Cerveira pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tree Top Cottage For Holidays In Covas,Vila Nova De Cerveira?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tree Top Cottage For Holidays In Covas,Vila Nova De Cerveira?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tree Top Cottage For Holidays In Covas,Vila Nova De Cerveira located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Vila Nova de Cerveira Church, Vila Nova de Cerveira Castle and Castelinho Leisure Park. Biennial Art Foundation of Cerveira and Miradouro do Cervo are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES W.

3 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet retreat

Lovely quiet location. Very relaxing

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevan B.

23 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay with fantastic views

We had a lovely stay, with a friendly host who made sure we had information about the surrounding areas and places to visit. This is the first time a host had spent time with us in the evening for a glass of wine and talking.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

16 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great place

It is a perfect place to relax, in the middle of the nature

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

2 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, relaxing, unique location

We had a very relaxing time, and enjoyed ourselves doing very little, sometimes just sitting out on the veranda watching the trees and the day go by. Ellen is a lovely host, and made us feel very welcome.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica E.

16 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay at Treehouse

Me and my husband and our two dogs stayed for 12 days at the Treehouse. We had such a fantastic and relaxing stay enjoying the house and beautiful surroundings. Great host who seemed to thought about everything you possible could need and provided for this. We highly recommend Treehouse!

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

31 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Quite

Just relax and enjoy

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roger M., N

22 July 2017

A wonderful cottage in a special area of Portugal

This was our second stay at this cottage and we were not disappointed. The cottage sits in a secluded part of Ellens garden with spectacular views over Covas and the surrounding area. The cottage is well fitted out with everything you need for a self catering holiday although the restaurant's all serve up delicious food and inexpensive. Ellen has gone to a lot of trouble in identifying all the good spots to visit but you don't have to go to far to find your piece of paradise. The area, people ,food and wine makes your stay special and a must to consider time and time again. Ellen is a wonderful host and is always there to help if needed and of course Rafa the dog always their to greet you when you return home, making sure you are comfortable in the cottage before disappearing till the next time. Everything you need for a vacation, well done Ellen for letting us share your piece of Paradise

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

24 May 2016

A cosy nest in the treetops

We arrived at the same time as a huge low pressure so had to wait until the end of the week before seeing Tree Top Cottage in all its glory. Fortunately Luis had very recently installed a wood pellet burner which fed the central heating and so we were cosy and warm in our treetop hideaway. When the sun eventually showed itself the views were amazing and we can quite understand why Ellen was drawn to this area, it is beautiful. Thank you Ellen for introducing us to village eating, the food was delicious and such good value. Where in the world would you be able to drink a jug of good wine and eat a three course meal followed by coffee for just 6 euros each? Being met by Ellen’s dog Raffa and showed to our accommodation was a first for us but obviously he is quite used to meeting and greeting. He really is adorable and we are surprised that no one has tried to take him back with them.

10/10 Excellent

Gerhild E.

23 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retreat pur

Wir konnten uns 100%ig in Ellen's zauberhaftem Refugium entspannen und erholen. Versehen mit vielen Insidertipps haben wir einen Teil Nordportugal's kennen- und loeben gelernt. Ein wunderschöner Platz als Ausgangspunkt für viele lohnenswerte Ausflüge und eine super Gastgeberin.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerarda J.

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustgevend vakantieverblijf

Aangenaam en letterlijk tussen de boomtoppen. Mooie regio om te ontdekken. Attente, lieve gastvrouw. Zeker aan te bevelen!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

O nosso Paraiso

O Paraiso... Foi assim que nos senti-mos que vive-mos esta estadia. Obrigada por tudo. Voltare-mos de certeza e desta vez a 4 e quere-mos de novo a companhia do Rafa.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susana C.

26 Aug 2024

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Chalé pitoresco e muito tranquilo

A casa da Ellen e do Luís está inserida num local fantástico, muito tranquilo e bonito. A casa é pitoresca, de muito bom gosto. A Ellen foi uma anfitriã muito disponível. Recomendo.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa O.

14 July 2024

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Belle maison ( chalet)

cottage très sympathique dans un environnement verdoyant agréable et très calme, nous a charmé. Nous avons pu dormir sans entendre le bruit de véhicules. le chant des oiseaux à l’aurore nous a détendu et reposé. Merci pour votre amabilité et votre sincérité . Votre parcours de vie est très exceptionnel et très humain. Ce qui a transformé votre propriété en un havre de paix.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne D.

9 July 2024

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Petit coin de paradis

Magnifique, très reposant. Propreté et confort du logement impeccable. Nôtre hôte Ellen très conviviale, très serviable (elle a réussi à me prendre un rendez-vous rapide chez un ostéopathe) Nos deux chiens ont aussi apprécié le terrain ainsi que les compagnons à 4 pattes Rafa et Nina. Sejour tellement inoubliable que nous y retournerons l'an prochain.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

10 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Puente de mayo

Una estancia maravillosa, Ellen un encanto, la casa y la finca preciosas. Tanto nosotros como nuestras perras lo disfrutamos muchísimo.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana O.

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Férias

Adorei, simplesmente lindo, adorei a casa no meio da natureza, espaço muito agradável e os donos muito simpáticos, aconselho aquela casita a quem queira sossego puro

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie Laure L.

3 Sept 2023

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Magnifique Havre de paix

Nous étions tellement bien que nous avons eu du mal à sortir pour visiter La propriétaire Ellen est adorable et au petit soin pour ses locataires..

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Luce C.

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Petit coin de paradis au coeur du Minho

Lieu idéal pour le repos et la découverte de cette tres belle région du Minho : collines à perte de vue, nature préservée, petites villes de caractère et océan à proximité. Gîte confortable et parfaitement entretenu, blotti au coeur des arbres, à quelques pas d'un parc naturel. Grande qualité de l'accueil d'Ellen, amoureuse des langues, soucieuse du bien-être de ses vacanciers et généreuse en conseils pour assurer le meilleur séjour. Une très belle destination !

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Filipa J.

4 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Um paraíso em Portugal

Adorámos tudo. Desde a Ellen, ao Rafa, a tudo ao seu redor e principalmente o chalé. Foi tudo espetacular desde o início. A Ellen é a melhor hostess que já conhecemos com uma história de vida fascinante. O cão Rafa não há palavras para o descrever. Passava os dias connosco sempre a abanar a cauda. A propriedade é lindíssima e indescritível. Um sítio para todos conhecerem. E definitivamente para nós voltarmos!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivier B.

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Havre de paix

De l'accueil au départ, ressenti parfait. Gentillesse, bienveillance des propriétaires. Chalet mignon et agréable à vivre de construction faite avec soin et bon goût. Situation lieu de repos tranquille. Superbe séjour !

Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Helen D.

18 Oct 2022

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Good basw

Overall Treetops is a lovely place to stay. Recommend not visiting out of season as local restaurants weren't open and travelling to other towns along narrow roads ar night is not ideal. The owner, Ellen, was very good providing details of places to visit in the area. Great location is you want to some walking as close to Serre D'Arga National Park. The location is very quiet and a nice place to escape the rat race.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray T.

8 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Words cannot convey the beauty of Treetops!

A superior accommodation and location high above the beautiful village of Covas. Super comfortable bed and living areas, indoor and out, including barbecue. Fully equipped kitchen with staples provided. Hostess Ellen is like an old family friend immediately, yet never intruded on our stay. She provided excellent tour advice and directions to “secret” spots in the area. Welcoming community and restaurants, lots to see and do. Return each day to Treetops was like arriving in our own private sanctuary complete with a canary aviary! Seemed like the most pleasant spot on earth while we were there!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

2 Oct 2022

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Amazing!

Our first visit to Portugal and it couldn't have been better. A warm welcome from Ellen, Rafa, Nina and Pumpkin! The location is absolutely stunning, everywhere we went was so picturesque. Lots of great recommendations for places to visit and local restaurants. It was so peaceful and the garden was totally private. I slept like a log the whole time, thoroughly recharged my batteries! Thanks to Ellen for her wonderful hospitality. Maybe see you again..

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos G.

19 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Muy bien

Nos ha gustado mucho todo,la dueña es encantadora y nos aconsejo lugares para visitar,no tenemos ninguna queja de nada,lo unico con lo que no contabamos era con que la piscina no estaba en la misma casa,esta en casa de los dueños,esta pegada igual,pero si hubiera estado en esta la hubieramos utilizado mas,por lo demas todo perfecto,muchas gracias.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Christine S.

13 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Enjoyable stay

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ellen McCarthy

I first arrived in Portugal on a mountain bike in 1986 and immediately fell in love with the country and the people. The scenery, especially in the Minho, is so rustic and romantic, with its grape vines on tall granite posts, stone walls and houses. So I stayed in the Minho for 5 years running a campsite. In 1993 I bought a property in Covas and spent the next 6 years restoring the house. The latest labour of love has been to restore the very old stone cottage on the other side of the property into guest accommodation. I live here all year round, teaching English in the nearby town of Viana do Castelo.

Why they chose this property

We bought the place in Covas because it had all the characteristics that I love about North Portugal. It had the grape vines, the fruit trees, the stone walls and terraced landscape. It is situated on one of the higher parts of the village and enjoys beautiful views. It feels remote and private, yet it is just 2km from the centre of the village. Covas itself is only a 20-30 minute drive from some of the loveliest towns of Portugal. In the Minho you really have everything: rivers, mountains, beaches, historic towns and Galicia, Spain just across the river.

What makes this property unique

Now that Treetop cottage has been restored and modernised, it is, we believe, a unique accommodation. It is not overlooked by any neighbours, but overlooks a 'hidden valley' with a stream and water mills below. The cottage itself cannot be seen from the road and so feels very secluded. While the veranda enjoys sunshine for most of the day, there is shade from the oak trees nearby. We have put in large picture windows and glass patio doors so that guests can feel and see the nature all around them. Yet just a 5 minute drive or a 25 minute walk brings you to the local restaurants and shops.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch

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