This place is an adventure. It starts with a few kms of narrow windy roads leading to a steep windy narrow private road that takes you down to the river and the bungalow. And then wow! You’re right on the bank of the Rio Douro. The property is simply amazing with a 300+ year old chapel that the hosts are really excited to open up for you and show its highly decorated interior. The house is small enough that I would call it more of a bungalow than a villa. The kitchen, dining area, TV and living room are carefully laid out in a room that is just too small for the purpose. But, you have a couple of good alternatives for cooking and dining:
1. Take your cutting board up to the deck overlooking the river and enjoy your prep time while maybe sipping some wine. Then by all means eat every meal up there.
2. Trek to the pool area which is secluded and lovely and best of all has its own kitchen with refrigerator and all you need to do all your cooking and eating out there.
The bedrooms are small but fully functional and comfortable enough. Everything is spotless and charming in keeping with the feel of the property. This is a place to enjoy the environment. The house just makes it convenient enough to love the adventure if that’s the way you’re bent.
Bottom line: If you’re afraid of windy roads, forget it. If you want luxury equipment or a spacious house, probably not for you. If you are excited by something unique, charming, and just a little off the beaten path, this place will live on in your memory. And we say that as an older, active couple, having traveled virtually everywhere anyone would want to go.