What we loved:
-	The nature around the house
-	The animals
-	The hospitality of Ligia was great – they are very kind and sweet.
-	The weather was wonderful
-	There is a small pool, we didn't think the kids would love it too much, but they enjoyed it very much!
-	There are many bathrooms
-	A wonderful fire place
-	Enough possibility to warm the house with electric heaters
-	There is a wonderful big family table
-	The houses are very complete: everything was there, even hairdryers, towels, blankets, a open kitchen to do barbecueing, many plates and cutlery, all the places to sit, chairs, sunbeds etc
-	the washing machine is wonderful.
-	We did not have to do cleaning, wonderful!
-	Espinho has many places to do shopping and buy your groceries. The prices are good for Dutch standards.
Things to be aware of:
-	We arrived half September. North Portugal is humid at that time of the year, though the temperature at day time is great. The houses are big, with thick walls, so it can get a bit damp in the houses.
-	We are depended on fast and stable internet for our work. Unfortunately the internet connection was at this point for our needs not stable enough. If you are on holiday and not in need for fast internet, then it is quite sufficient.
-	Be aware that in Portugal there are dogs who live outside. So you can hear dogs barking.
-	We as Dutch people, are not used to the chloride in the water, so we bought bottles of water. But all the supermarkets have plenty of big bottles. And of course that is a problem for the whole of Portugal.
-	It is wise to have a car available to go around.