Stone farmhouse overlooking river, sea and Spanish Boarder.
Stone farmhouse overlooking river, sea and Spanish Boarder.
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- 4 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 8
- 4 Bathrooms
About our home
A stone farmhouse renovated in the typical Portuguese style with views of River minho, sea and Spain. A comfortable and well furnished House with walled in garden. Fantastic for families with Children or a secluded get away. The house is our family holiday home.
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1 - double bed and complete bathroom with bath.
Bedroom 2 - double bed with sink toilet/bidet and shower cubicle.
Bedroom 3 - twin bedded room.
Bedroom 4 - bunk beds (105cm wide).
Bathrooms:
Additional bathroom with bath, toilet, bidet. Washing machine.
Separate toilet.
Kitchen:
Kitchen includes fridge freezer, hob gas and electric, deep-fat fryer, microwave, dishwasher etc.
Utility Room:
Washing machine in bathroom.
Living Rooms:
Lounge consists of lounge suite, table, flat screen TV, DVD, log fireplace, table and chairs.
Other:
Large party/games room with table tennis table, bar with fridge/freezer.
Basketball net outside of games room.
Cleaning/Towels/Linen/Maid service:
All towels (except beach towels) and bed linen included and changed weekly.
Amenities/Facilities:
Barbecue, Private Pool.
Dishwasher, Fridge, Fridge/Freezer, Hob/Stove, Iron, Microwave, Oven, Washing Machine.
Central Heating, Cot, High Chair, Internet Access, Satellite, TV.
Outside
Private walled garden.with vines, lawns fruit trees Gas barbecue, two bench tables, sun umbrella, loungers. Private elevated decked pool, pool 6 x 4 meters, depth 1.3 meters. Vined shaded areas.
Features
- Vacation Home
- Central heating
- Cable TV
- Dish washer
- Washing machine
- Balcony
- Parking
- Garden
- Car optional
- No smoking
- Wifi
- Pool
- Pet-friendly
More about us
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We are a middle aged couple who have lived in Portugal for over thirty years. We have two daughters in their twenties that will be travelling with us.
Swap availability
- White
- Open to offers
- Green
- Available
- Red
- Not Available
Where is it?
Neighbourhood
The house is well situated for a 2-country holiday with Spain only 15 minutes away by ferry or road bridge. There are several clean river and sea beaches from 5 minutes to 25 minutes drive, many with lifeguards, beach bars and surf schools. The countryside is green, wooded and hilly with plenty of old forts, churches and ancient villages. Valencia, 25 minutes drive north, has an ancient fortified walled town. Viana do Castelo, 25 minutes drive south has impressive old buildings, narrow cobbled streets and a modern river front with cafes and restaurants. Discover the area by train. Catch the ‘slow’ train at Seixas for short trips and the ‘fast’ train from Caminha for Porto or Vigo (Spain). The service is regular and inexpensive and the views are impressive. Oporto is well worth a visit, especially to the Port wine caves.
Coast/Beach
The View from the front of the house is the River Minho and the Atlantic Ocean in the distance.Atlantic beaches 5 mins drive. River beaches 5/10 mins walk.
There are also beautiful beaches in Spain a car ferry ride across the River Minho. The ferry can be seen going backwards and forwards from the house.
Golf
Golf courses at Ponte de Lima (18) 35 mins drive.
Estella links course 40 mins. Ofir 9 holes. Mondariz (Spain) 18 holes, 1 hour drive.
Skiing
Manzanada Spain -2/3 hours drive
Special Interest Holidays
Pottery/quilting workshop can be organised, walking and surfing. Kayaking/canoeing and water sking can be arranged.
How to get there
Porto airport is less than an hours drive. Vigo airport is less than an hour away. Santander ferry from Plymouth is 6/7 hours highway drive away.
Distances
The house is 5 mins walk from the center of Seixas village. Seixas has a 12/7 bread shop, cafes, hairdressers and restaurants. Caminha town is 3 kms away.
Behind Seixas church there is a fenced off play area for children with swings and slide.
Further Details
Ideal for bird watchers, walkers, cyclists, surfers, canoeing. Artists.
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