Natura House is so lovely. We stayed for 6 weeks in this sweet old converted farmhouse on its own bit of land in the suburbs around Porto. Hard to find something like this. Flavia and her family have decorated it beautifully, influenced by their travels. A fireplace plus heaters keep the place warm but I imagine the 4 foot thick walls also keep it beautifully cool in summer - though we have yet to try this. And the master bed has a memory foam mattress so is super comfortable! The house has a calming energy.
You also have your own big garden and patio area around the old farm sheds, with outdoor fire pit, and it’s very peaceful.
Flavia was kind enough to meet me at the airport and settled me in, so check in was very welcoming, especially as I arrived on my own at first.
You have complete privacy but Flavia and her family are next door so can help quickly with anything you need. A special mention also to the cleaner, Maria, who came once a week - we have never seen someone clean so thoroughly, the house felt so fresh afterwards!
Personally, we are also dog lovers so the fact that the family has three golden retrievers next door was a big bonus. They often came over to play once they got to know us. What gorgeous dogs.
We would (and hopefully will) definitely go back.