This is a great place to stay. A huge property with a really authentic feel in a quiet neighbourhood. Up on top of a hill in the Gaia District on the Douro's south bank so you will need your climbing legs. A nice 10 minute walk along cobbled streets to the riverside in Gaia. Away from all the bustle of the city. It's really quiet (apart from the occasional early morning owl or cockerel) and is right next to one of the main Port wine cellars, Grahams. Well worth a tour while you're there (only €12 incl tasting).
House has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Good shower. It's a traditional, authentic, comfortable, no frills family home, full of character and all the more attractive for it. Original parquet flooring throughout. Free pool table downstairs. There's a massive garden full of citrus trees and kiwi fruit vines. You're free to wander around and pick fruit as you wish. Amazing elevated views down the Douro into Porto from a few steps away from the front door.
We arrived to home made cookies, a complimentary bottle of port, a bowl of fresh fruit, espresso machine ready to go and clean towels/bedding. We were welcomed by Andre who, having arranged an airport taxi transfer, took time to walk us round the house and neighbourhood, gave dining and site seeing recommendations in brilliant English for us duffers. A really very nice welcome and all at 24 hours notice after an administrative mess with a previously booked property. All above and beyond, fantastic service.
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