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2 reviews
We had a fantastic time at this villa, it is definitely 5 stars and more. The vista surrounding the villa is superb and the amenities are top notch. The whole family enjoyed our week we spent here. Our teenagers especially enjoyed the pool table and the homemade cake that was there on arrival!
The prepared breakfasts were a real bonus as was the meal that was cooked for us on our chosen night. The villa was spotlessly clean and very big so you could loose yourself and have your own time out if required. Eugenia who looked after the villa along with Emilia could not do enough for you and were there to answer any questions.
The surrounding area had multitudes of vineyards within easy driving distance, along with vines surrounding the property itself.
I would not hesitate to recommend this villa, the pictures do not do it justice.
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2 helpful votes
We were greeted by the wonderful Eugenia he housekeeper upon arrival with Port Wine and homemade cake and juice for the kids
Every morning we had a free breakfast - wonderfully prepared fresh by her at a time of our choosing
(She lives in the next village)
The house is stunning - I couldn't believe how much nicer it is real life than the video and pics
It's also hard to believe that the owner has opened their doors to the public for holiday rentals - we felt honoured
The views are stunning and the peace and tranquility meant we could lie by the pool and recharge our soul!
We did a few outings - private boat cruise (fernando organised it) with lunch on board and we visited a couple of wineries but frankly the house is so amazing we stayed at 'home' most of the time and just lazed around the pool and the games room in the evenings!
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wow - from start to finish we throughly enjoyed ourselves at this fabulous villa
service from eugenia the housekeeper was warm genuine snd helpful
loved sitting in the jacuzzi with a glass of wine and admiring the views
lots to do and we also took the train from thr nearby station to porto - amazing city
we took the boat trip ad featured on the villas video ( the video reference is on the descritpion) and we also went to a local wine cellar for a tour
all in all a great easter break
we were 2 small families and we did a 2 centre break to the north of portugal
it was our first time and we definitely would like to come back in the summer although we had warm weather of 23 degrees
We are pleased you managed to take advantage of the tours that we can personally organise for our guests
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4 helpful votes
Aside from the views, the best thing was Eugenia, who cooked breakfast for us every morning, and also at our request, two evenings also. The house is up a steep road, not walkable from the village - so having Eugenia there each morning was great. The food was excellent, the views are amazing. A holiday for someone who wants total relaxation and quiet - a day boat trip up the Douro valley is recommended as a change from the pool!.
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Thanks so much for your kind review of your stay in the Douro Valley at our home 'House of Mafalda'
Eugenia is indeed a star and she thanks you for your kind feedback.
We hope to look after you in the North of Portugal again in the future in this house or another one of our homes in the region.
With kind regards and best wishes from Fernando and everyone at Portugal Holiday Villas
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87 helpful votes
We found this place via a listing on Home Away with Portugal Holiday Villas as the listing agent. We have used Home Away prior but the service that was provided by George at Portugal Holiday Villas was the best we have seen! So well done from the start!
This villa was truly spectacular, from the views to the beautifully decorated villa. It is one of the most beautifully decorated and equipped villas we have stayed in and would highly recommend staying here if you ever have the opportunity. Not only was the place amazing we also had breakfast made for us each morning by Eugenia, the housekeeper. She came every morning and made a wonderful breakfast and made sure we were all set for the day.
A VERY BIG thank you to her!
Overall I can't think of one negative thing to say or even one recommendation for improvement. To all involved, including the home owner for sharing this wonderful piece of paradise, thank you!
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Thanks very much for your recent review. We are so please that you enjoyed your stay in the Douro Valley - it is truly a fabulous place. We are also pleased you enjoyed the villa. We all work hard as a team to meet and when possible exceed our guests expectations.
Thank you once again for your visit from everyone at Portugal Holiday Villas
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This was the second week of a two week stay in the North of Portugal organised through a villa agency called Portugal Holiday Villas - it's the second time we have used them and were looked after well again by them and their local team on the ground.
We stayed the first week in Ponte de Lima for which we have posted a review separately.
We thought the first house was nice but this blew us away - the price of the furniture and the décor must have been enormous - it's even nicer in real life and the views left us speechless, especially my other half who is not normally lost for words.
The service from Eugenia the housekeeper who came every morning at an agreed to time to make us breakfast was first class and we received a complimentary welcome meal which was delicious and very welcome after our drive.
Portugal Holiday Villas seem to have made strategic alliances with lots of local attractions and service providers so we were able to do things like visit Six Senses spa with a special offer and we did a boat trip, a picnic and also a dinner with a local winemaker who brought along his wines and gave us a talk over dinner.
This was a truly special week and one we won't ever forget
I have since read a very good article by International Travel Blogger of 2015 Nelson Carvelheiro which explains what we saw and felt much better than I can :-)
Top marks! Highly recommended
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We are so pleased you enjoyed the Douro Valley and we are pleased to hear that you are coming back to Portugal again this summer!
Kind regards from everyone here at Portugal Holiday Villas
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