Countryside Manor House, seaside, self catering, amazing gardens Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Countryside Manor House, seaside, self catering, amazing gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is Countryside Manor House, seaside, self catering, amazing gardens located?

This family-friendly Viana do Castelo villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Chapel of Santa Tecla and Church of Santa Marta de Portuzelo. Gil Eannes and Museu do Traje are also within 6 miles (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

21 Nov 2023

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Wonderful in every way

We would have loved to stay longer, as this was an incredible place! The host was incredibly kind and welcoming despite us arriving MUCH later than planned. Thank you so much!!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

12 Sept 2019

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Great place to stay

Our group had a wonderful week of sun, relaxation and pottering in this beautiful house and gardens. The real bonus for us was all the fresh fruit picked from the garden every day - oranges, lemons, figs and plums were the most bountiful. The pool was appreciated for cooling down on some of the hottest days and the sound of running water lulled people to sleep as they relaxed after lunch. We enjoyed trips to the local towns, long walks and wild swimming. The host was helpful and easy to contact.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne Louise P.

30 Jul 2018

Wonderful stay for a big family group

We were a big family group of 23 persons from 1 to 70 years of age. There were plenty of bathrooms - the grown ups had seperate rooms, and the teenagers shared their rooms but it worked well. It is a very charming house with lots of space especially outside. The garden is quite exceptionel, very extensive, romantic with a mazelike character, fruittrees, football ground and two stonepools, which everybody loved for refreshing or playing. We had all our meals outside under a roof or on the big terrasse in the open. Paolo was very helpful with everything, and we had very good breakfast with freshly pressed orangejuice etc served every day. Dinner was an option too. It is highly recomendable for a big group with a lot of different activities. Of course you have to keep a very vigilant eye on a small child regarding one of the pools that is rather easily accessible.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Aug 2024

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A fabulous family holiday

We have a large family consisting of married couples and some with children and so we offered it is an open house to arrive and depart when you want over the three weeks that we hired the property in August and it did not disappoint. A 50 minute taxi ride from Porto we spent the first two weeks just using Ubers to get into Viana which is about a 10 minute drive away and the amazing beaches which straddle each side of the town, the final week we did hire a car. The property is immense with beautiful shaded areas to relax and read in and fruit orchards , our Grandsons especially enjoyed picking the oranges and making orange juice , it even has a mini football pitch . The kitchen is really well stocked and we loved cooking most nights and BBQ the amazing range of fresh fish you will find in the local supermarkets. My treat every morning was walking over to the local village which took just over 20 mins and buying the freshest breads and cakes as well as enjoying a fab coffee. The swimming pool was great fun and is not deep so really safe for young children and is fed by a complex of fresh waterpipes and features. Bedrooms are basic as you would expect in a old stone built house but everything was clean and working , I even had my own office to do some work I needed to do. The owner Paulo spoke great English and was really helpful with anything we needed , to sum up we had an amazing family holiday in an undiscovered part of Europe.

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

hester a.

16 Aug 2014

PARADISE !!

Paradise !! The luxury manor of Paulo and Ana is indeed a daimond . We have never stayed in such a perfect holiday location . It is beautifully restored in a traditional respectfull way , the gardens are breathtaken , so spacious , varied , like a fairytail with all the fruittrees , vegetables , tropical vegetagion and flowers and the pool from 1905 filled with fresh water from sourches . The house with all the spacious rooms is ideal for a large group or family , there is privacy for everyone ! Everywhere in the manor you feel a warm and intriging family history and tradition . The staff is very friendly , sweet , and professional and they cook delicious portugees meals on request . In vacinity of the house there are many exciting things to do , beautifull beaches , walks and waterfalls , restaurants , ancient city's and villages to discover . The portugees people are very friendly and helpfull indeed. An ideal location to stay with friends or family , from ages 3 till 55 everyone was sooooo happy in this house ! The only hesitation we feel in writing all these things is , that we are afraid of losing this treasure . So please all : enjoy and respect this portugese paradise . Paulo and Ana thank you so much for sharing your house with us !! Warm regards , Katy , Kim , Claudia , Remco , Charley, Friso, Monique , Pieke , Stan , Ijsbrandt , Paul , Jildou , Molly, Gijs and Hester ps : The only place in the world where reality is even better and more beautifull then all pictures on the websites !!

10/10 Excellent

roberto C.

28 Aug 2023

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de 10

Espectacular!!! Mucho mejor que las fotos y la atención de Paulo, de 10!!! Muy recomendable para pasar unos días con un grupo grande y descubrir la zona norte de Portugal

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabel L.

30 Jul 2023

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Un oasis!!!

Hemos pasado una semana excelente en Quinta do Bento Novo!!! La casa es muy cómoda y muy agradable! Tiene un jardín espectacular, como un oasis de desconexión!! La comunicación con Paulo es muy fácil y agradable! Siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Seguro que repetiremos

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mari Carmen B.

1 Jun 2023

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Muy buen fin de semana

La propiedad es ideal, muy limpia, muy grande, muy cómoda y espaciosa para ir un grupo grande como éramos nosotros y un jardín enorme y muy cuidado. La casa está perfectamente equipada, no hemos echado nada de menos y éramos 15 personas. Paulo y Ana, anfitriones perfectos. Muy recomendable.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucília M.

22 Sept 2022

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Perfeito

A localização perfeita, as comodidades adequadas para o nosso grupo alargado de amigos e um fim-de-semana que soube a férias! Anfitrião impecável!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Carolina Gamo Lara G.

6 Aug 2021

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Una casa para disfrutar

El alojamiento reúne todas las necesidades para pasar unas vacaciones de lujo. El propietario está siempre a disposición y es un excelente anfitrión. La finca es sencillamente espectacular. Muchas gracias por todo Paulo !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucía S.

7 Jul 2021

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Excelente

La casa dispone de una finca enorme y preciosa para disfrutar con niños pequeños. Tiene hasta un pequeño campo de fútbol Sin duda repetiremos

10/10 Excellent

Mayte C.

24 Aug 2020

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Charming house

We have had a great staying, the house has one of the most charming and beautiful gardens I have ever seen. Many different areas to chill out and enjoy the nature. We certainly recommend this Property as the perfect place to spend the summer with friends or family.

10/10 Excellent

evelyne p.

8 Aug 2020

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Jardín idílico

Todo perfecto Tipo de camas a mejorar

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Manuel Jesus B., Valencia (España)

29 Jul 2020

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Excelente lugar para descansar

La Quinta es una maravilla. La casa es preciosa, cuidada al máximo. Estaba muy limpia. Habitaciones y baños amplios. Las salitas de estar , tiene varias, te permiten independencia si necesitas trabajar o un rato de tranquilidad. El jardín es enorme, con una variedad de plantas, flores, y árboles increíble. Es ideal para pasear, jugar al escondite o relajarte en un banco. La "piscina" es un pilón, poco profundo, ideal si vas con niños pequeños y los grandes para nadar un poquito y jugar con los niños. Paulo, el dueño, siempre atento y amable a todo lo que solicitamos. Ha sido un placer y muy fácil tratar con él. Clara, muy amable, simpática y servicial con todo lo requerido. Nosotros éramos una familia de 11 adultos y dos niñas y hemos estado fenomenal. Gracias Paulo por todo!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

7 Oct 2019

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Lovely retreat in the Minho

This is a lovely home with amazing grounds. We traveled with 6 other couples (and one 12 year old and one 5 month old). The house was perfectly laid out for us and everyone loved exploring the gardens and orchards. We had tomatoes, peppers, greens, citrus fruits, grapes, and more to eat from the property every day. The kitchen was perfect for us to all gather while some cooked and others visited. And the morning light at the front of the house made a wonderful spot for us to have coffee on the stone terrace. The house is very well located for getting to many nearby villages (Barcelos, Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima, Porto). We were also able to do a day tour to the Douro Valley and a day trip to Northern Spain). The host, Paulo, and housekeeper, Lourdes, were both lovely and attended to everything we needed. We are very happy we stayed at Quinta Bento Novo.

10/10 Excellent

Roberto G.

26 Aug 2019

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Fantástico

Nos alojamos un grupo de trece adultos, cinco niños y dos perros...han sido unas vacaciones fantásticas, la casa es increíble, aunque en algunos casos el descanso debido a los colchones ha sido regular, incluso con ese pero, repetiríamos sin duda. La alberca para el baño nos ha dado mucho juego con los niños. En general una maravilla de vacaciones. Gracias Paolo y Clara

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

jose maria d.

2 Aug 2019

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The house and gardens are really amazing

The owner is very polite and correct. He fells the house like something more than a property, but something to keep alive for family reasons and you can see this is true because the house is "perfect". They should set down in the homeaway page more photos to show how amazing the house and garden are. I recommend 100% this house. Thanks a lot Paulo

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Jürgen A.

9 Jul 2019

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Toller Aufenthalt mit unserem Tanzteam

Phantastischer Garten mit wunderschönem Naturpool. Das Haus ist für eine große Gruppe wunderbar. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Vielen Dank für die tolle Zeit.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S., United Kingdom

30 Jun 2019

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One of the most beautiful places we've stayed.

The website pictures don't do this property justice as you can't see the reality of the magnificent gardens, hear the sound of constantly running water as the troughs and pools get filled up and see the textures of a massive variety of trees and flowers. It has a secret, other wordly quality that's difficult to describe and every age group there loved it. The house is well equipped and the beds comfortable and Paulo did all he could to accommodate our needs. The cleaners were great and also constantly maintaining the grounds. It's in a great location too, very close to a sandy and safe beach on the edge of Viano de Castello and within walking distance of hikes. We would definitely book this place again and were very sad to leave.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

David W.

4 Jun 2019

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Bento Novo 2019

Beautiful property and wonderful gardens, ideal for larger groups who want somewhere off the beaten track. Very few tourists in the area but the local people were friendly. We would certainly consider going back as everyone in the party loved the place.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 May 2019

Estupenda casa, para repetir!

Grupo grande, donde nos hemos encontrado súper bien. Muy completa y cómoda. Espaciosa con 7 habitaciones, una cocina enorme, varios salones, amplios espacios interiores y exteriores. Perfecto para nuestra grande familia. Además, súper limpia, jardines fenomenales. La recomendamos al 100x100. Su propietario atento en todo momento, amable al máximo.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

carolyn l.

11 Aug 2018

Beautiful house in amazing gardens

This is the perfect house for a large group as every bedroom has a bathroom and lots of separate seating and sleeping areas so great for several families holidaying together. Large well equipped kitchen and barbecue with wood provided. The spring fed swimming pool is cold but refreshing . There were areas for kids to play football or cricket. Lovely areas to sit out and eat in the evening and Bats and nightjars flying around at night. Well stocked local supermarket. The owner Paulo lives locally and is only a text away to ask about any local advice and sorted any minor problems straight away.

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

5 Aug 2018

zeer ok

hele verzorgde en ruime woning zwemvijver is geen zwembad maar heel proper water en is zeker ok voor verfrissing

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heike B.

28 Jul 2018

Zwei wunderbare Wochen in Perre

Wer historische Anwesen in traumhafter ländlicher Umgebung mag, ist hier genau richtig. Die Quinta ist großzügig, wir hatten reichlich Platz für 15 Personen (drei Familien), und jedes Zimmer hatte sein eigenes Bad. Der Garten ist riesig und toll angelegt mit vielen interessanten Bäumen. Unsere Kinder freuten sich über den Fußballplatz und den erfrischenden Steintrog, in dem man tatsächlich baden kann. Wir hatten Frühstück gebucht, welches täglich von einer netten Dame vorbereitet wurde, incl. frisch gepresstem Orangensaft. Die Küche war so ausgestattet, dass wir gut für alle kochen konnten. Der Besitzer, Paulo, ist einer der nettesten Gastgeber, die wir jemals erlebt haben. Er ist für alle Fragen und Anregungen offen und auch vor der Reise klappte die Kommunikation wunderbar, danke nochmal für alles! Um an die tollen (relativ leeren!) Atlantikstrände und andere Ziele in der Umgebung zu gelangen, empfehlen wir auf jeden Fall einen Mietwagen.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yann A.

19 Jun 2018

Very nice This is a very relaxing place situated next to Porto

Excellent very beautiful Paulo the owner was wonderful He was such a nice person and very helpful

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

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