Notes from the host
5 Minutes from Beach with Heated Pool & Spa
Villa with 5000 square meters of lawn space, 6 +1 BEDROOMS, ADMITS A MAXIMUM OF 18 PEOPLE, located close to the Anchor River, an ideal place to coexist with nature and observe the surrounding birdlife.
Gated property.
SILENCE AND TOTAL PRIVACY.
Parties not permitted, nor noise after 11pm.
It has fast wifi, 2 free canoes to enjoy the river and the river beach, games room, table tennis, private outdoor pool heated to 30 degrees, 2 Jacuzzis at 40 degrees all year round, one of them in CASA DA ÁRVORE, right by above the river and the casacata, lawn tennis court, rackets, mini-golf irons available free of charge on well-kept lawn. Natural massage waterfalls next door.
SPA/jaccuzzi open all year round!
New: tree house also with wifi and bathroom for the kids to enjoy the river and the birdlife!
Private indoor parking for 5 cars.
The River house, Ideal for a peaceful holiday | 700 m2 loft-style house next to the Anchor River. Come and discover the comfort of this house and its natural pool. In the south courtyard, the house has a large balcony with access to the 6 bedrooms AND 5 BATHROOMS. Excellent location. House located very close to the beaches of Ancora, Moledo and Afife.
Nice, calm place, with exuberant nature, lots of native vegetation and lots of birds. The property has its own access to the river and the river beach, via rustic stairs that go down the bank. The farm is walled and has a remote-controlled gate.
The RIVER HOUSE, ground floor and spacious, comprises a 60 m2 lounge with living area, unlimited wifi, dining room with seating for up to 20 people, 5 +2 bedrooms all with terrace and heating (three suites, two of them with 1 with a double bed each + baby bed, and the other with 5 single beds; another bedroom with 4 beds (twin beds, which can be joined together), and also a bedroom with 3 twin beds and 1 double bunk bed, ideal for teenagers or children And another sixth small bedroom with single bed.
Therefore, they sleep more than 19. Ideal: up to 16 people.
Enjoy outdoor dining with a BBQ area and table for eighteen!
Hot bread at 300m.
Other restaurants with fresh fish 1.5km away. Great for rest, parties, hiking, trails, climbing and orienteering, retreats and leisure.
Fully equipped kitchen with 3 different coffee machines, washing machine and dishwasher, 2 microwaves, modern induction hob, electric hob, toaster, electric roaster, magic blender, toaster, hot water kettle, 2 large combined refrigerators, freezer, cutlery, plates, induction pans, baking dishes, frying pans, corkscrews, colanders, everything.
Coffee: The house has 3 coffee machines: a Nespresso type that uses Dolce Gusto capsules. Another normal Espresso type that uses ground coffee. And another bag.
In the garden: tables with Caribbean straw hats next to the river, also a large stone barbecue and another portable one, additional stone table on the river bank; volleyball court with net and 12 sun loungers.
In the solarium, fully protected from prying eyes, additional wooden table and chairs for 18.
Bed linen and towels are provided by us.
Canoes to visit the water mills and enjoy all the uniqueness of the natural landscape, heritage and cultural elements present along the river.
In the river, you can also see the Northern Boga and the Common Boga, the Water Lizard, the Common Midwife Toad, and the Pointed-Snouted Frog (which is almost threatened with extinction)
1.5 km from the number one beach in Portugal (according to the English newspaper INDEPENDENT): Vila Praia de Ancora.
Easy access allows visits to the north or south: Viana do Castelo is a city you cannot miss. To the north you can visit Moledo, Caminha and take the ferry to Spain where you can visit Monte de Santa Tecla with its castros and from its top observe the spectacular views of the estuary of the river Minho, a place where nature is still respected .
The house is close to the mouth of the River Minho, where you can practice various water sports (canoeing, rafting, watercraft rental, sailing, rowing). Possibility to rent a Taxi - a boat that allows you to go to the beach either on Ilha dos Amores or on the island of Forte da Ínsua.
Leisure dynamics associated with natural values through the use of the 5 trails available in the Natura 2000 Network area (Arga mountains, right next door). The ENTRE O MAR E A MONTANHA trail, with a scenic and ecological scope and a short route, starts at the Camarido campsite, passing through the walls to Alto da Espiga, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful landscapes over the Estuary of the Coura and Minho rivers. continues to the Romanesque hermitage of S Pedro de Varais, where you can see a magnificent landscape over the Âncora river valley and the Atlantic coast.
