We loved our stay in Balazar! We were greeted very friendly by Tomas and his mother. The renovated barn is very spacious and well equipped. As you've probably seen on the pictures the architecture of the house is modern; bathroom, kitchen, living room, everything is there:not rigidly divided, so you easily do everything as the day goes by and it made us directly feel at home. We think that the choice of Tomas to keep the two bedrooms acoustically and visually connected with the main rooms is a good one - it separates the rooms without making it poky. The beds were good, showers have plenty of hot water.

The few days we stayed were enough to feel connected with the space and area; meeting Tomas and his parents, walking the farm field and hills, doing groceries, eating at the restaurant a walk away. The house became the quiet and safe centre, from where we went to places we wanted to go.

Free views over the fields from the house and the terrace at the back. If you are looking for peace and quietness near Porto you should consider this. The village (few minutes drive or 20 min walk) has a (very) small supermarket, few cafes, bakery and we recommend the restaurant at the roundabout (Cafe/Rest Central) - nothing fancy, but friendly staff and great food.