Holiday rental: 9 bed Villa-House in Douro Porto-North Portugal Portugal, for rent short term

Regrowth - Rebirth

Sitting close to the point at which Trás-os-Montes crosses over to the famed Alto-Douro wine region, this nine-hectare oak forest was abandoned in the middle of the 20th century and mother nature allowed to run her course. That is until 2010 when the farmhouse hidden away on the site was almost completely reconstructed into this incredible holiday home.

There are a few stone walls and wooden beams that hark back to this history, but otherwise, it's a strikingly modern affair, with a stylish collection of artwork, decorative items and furnishings waiting to be discovered throughout the space. There are so many aspects you're sure to be enamoured by as you take a tour, from the minimalist kitchen to the freestanding tub in the master bathroom.

That's not to forget the fabulous amenities here, either. If you're after a dose of relaxation, you're in luck – not only is there an indoor swimming pool, there's a sauna and Jacuzzi to retire to afterwards. There's also a fair bit of outside space for making the most of sunny weather, including a terrace with seating.

Plus, there's a whole range of distractions that lie nearby, too. Parque Natural do Alvão is a short drive away if you're ever in the mood for long rambles through scenic Portuguese countryside, while there are a number of towns close by – Vila Real and Régua among them – in which you can get acquainted with the region's rich gastronomic traditions.
*The home is spread over two floors with no elevator
*There's space to park on the premises
*Well-behaved dogs are welcome to accompany you during your stay
*There are bicycles available for guests to borrow
Access to Gym / Spa
Air Conditioning
Balcony
Barbeque
Bathrobes
Bathtub
Bicycles
Bike Shed
Black-Out Blinds
Board Games
Bread Maker
Breakfast Included
Cafetiere
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Central Heating
Cleaning Products
Coffee Maker
Cooking Essentials
Cot / Crib
Courtyard
Desk
Dishwasher
Dryer
Early / Late Check-Out Available
Electricity Adaptors
Espresso Machine
Exercise Equipment
Extra Pillows and Blankets
Fenced Garden
Fenced Pool
Fenced Property
Fireplace
First Aid Kit
Free Parking On Premises
Freezer
Fridge
Games Room
Garden
Hair Dryer
Hammock
Hangers
Heated Towel Rail
Herb Garden
High Chair
Home Cinema Setup
Hot Tub
Ice Machine
Indoor Pool
Iron
Ironing Board
Jacuzzi
Juicer
Kettle
Kitchen
Kitchen Utensils
Laptop Friendly Workspace
Laundry Supplies
Library of Books
Luxury Bedding
Luxury Toiletries
Microwave
Mini Bar
Multiple Sets of Keys
Netflix
Outdoor Audio
Outdoor Fireplace / Firepit
Outdoor Seating
Oven
Parking Available
Patio / Terrace
Pets Allowed
Ping Pong Table
Pod Coffee Machine
Pool / Snooker Table
Pool House
Printer
Private Dryer
Private Washing Machine
Projector
Rain Shower
Rooftop Terrace
Safety Gates
Sauna
Sauna / Steam Room
Security Cameras
Security System
Self Check-in / Check-out
Smoke Detector
Sonos
Sound System
Spa
Stove
Streaming Services
Sun Loungers / Beach Chairs
Sun Umbrellas
Swimming Pool
Temperature Control
Toaster
Toiletries
TV
Vacuum Cleaner
Washing Machine
Wi-fi
Wine Cellar
Workplace