Nestled in the heart of Portugal's enchanting Ponte de Lima, this meticulously renovated original farm building has been transformed into a captivating villa, accommodating up to 9 guests across four cosy bedrooms. With its elegant living room boasting slate flooring and a functional open-plan kitchen, this villa offers both style and comfort. The open-plan living and dining area extends gracefully towards an alluring terrace, creating an idyllic space for embracing the open air while relishing meals. Entertainment luxuries are at your fingertips, offering a repertoire that includes satellite TV, a harmonious music centre, and a DVD player, ensuring your leisure moments are filled with delight. Conveniently positioned on this level is a contemporary shower room accompanied by essential restroom facilities. The fully equipped kitchen gracefully unfolds onto an exterior barbecue terrace, thoughtfully adorned with tables and chairs, inviting you to partake in dining experiences infused with the spirit of the outdoors. Venture to the upper floor, where serenity and versatility define your accommodations. Here, a master double bedroom beckons, offering a serene haven for restful nights. A generously proportioned triple room boasting three single beds provides flexible sleeping arrangements to cater to diverse guest preferences. Another bedroom, adorned with twin beds, guarantees ample space to accommodate your companions. Completing the upper floor, a full bathroom and an expansive living area blend comfort with convenience, ensuring every aspect of your stay is met with grace. Elevate your perspective as you step onto the balcony, where the sweeping vistas of the Lima Valley captivate your senses. Outdoors, the verdant tapestry of a meticulously tended mature garden envelops the property, creating an oasis of tranquillity. Numerous sunbathing terraces and a lush expanse of lawns invite moments of repose and rejuvenation, promising relaxation in abundance. An enticing barbecue area, skillfully designed, awaits your culinary endeavours under the open sky, igniting a culinary adventure. The private swimming pool, measuring 8m X 4m and boasting depths ranging from 1.00m to 1.6m, offers a refreshing respite in the midst of natural beauty. Convenience reigns with on-site car parking, ensuring seamless arrivals and departures during your stay. Experience the allure of this enchanting villa and explore the wonders of Ponte de Lima and the Minho region from this conveniently situated haven. Your dream Portuguese getaway awaits. Features: Ground Floor - Ample living room with comfortable seating, TV and fireplace - Well equipped kitchen with dining area and access to a terrace - Shower room First Floor - Ample living room with comfortable seating, TV and fireplace - Family bathroom - Master bedroom with double bed - Bedroom with three single beds - Bedroom with two single beds - Bedroom with two single beds Exterior Grounds - Private heated infinity swimming pool (8 x 4 m; depth 1 - 1.60 m) - Large terrace and garden area - Various sun loungers - Outdoor dining - Garden furniture - Covered terrace - Parking space - Charcoal barbecue Additional Facilities - Wi-Fi connection - Air conditioning - Washing machine - Cot and high chair - Hair dryer - Satellite TV Tourist License: 63825/AL Location: Nestled in the fabulous rural landscape of Minho, yet so near to so many thriving towns, Villa Ava is in the ideal spot to explore both the fascinating history and sublime view of the region, situated in Ponte de Lima, one of Portugal’s oldest and most historic towns, with a delightful range of shops, bars and restaurants among the colored squares and cobbled alleyways, and a significant market on the river bank every other Monday. The country’s only National Park, the high nature reserve of Peneda Geres National Park is only 25-30 minutes away, and hosts prehistoric remains, walking trails and rugged hills as well as deer, wolves and golden eagles! The delightful market town of Barcelos is just a 40-minute drive away, while the beautiful historic centre of Viana do Castelo is just 30 minutes away, where there are even sandy beaches! While the town of Braga, the capital of the district, is also only around half an hour away and hosts many relics of the region’s diverse history. With so much on your doorstep, you can visit a new historic and beautiful town every day! Minho is a fantastic, mostly rural region on the northernmost Atlantic tip of Portugal, bordering the Spanish region of Galiza, with which it shares many attributes. Minho is perhaps most famous as the home of the Vinho Verde, a crisp, dry white wine (although as the name suggests, it is, in fact, green!) best enjoyed with a local fish dish. Portugal itself is a small, fascinating country at the most Western point of mainland Europe. The capital, Lisbon, is known for its lively nightlife, with endless bars and clubs full of fun-loving locals and tourists alike, but also has plenty of fascinating history (check out Belém, jam-packed with monuments!) and undulating terrain, famously termed the ‘city of the seven hills’. From Lisbon, it is rapid to travel by the domestic high-speed train line to the city of Braga, which will connect you reasonably quickly to Villa Ava. With a vast coastline with the mighty Atlantic Ocean, Portugal is a real paradise for the keen surfer, or indeed even those looking to try it for the first time. And for those less keen on surfing, the beaches of Portugal are still well worth a visit for their beautifully clear waters and beautiful sands. Terms & Conditions: Security deposit? €450 charged to client’s credit card as a pre-authorisation two weeks before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. Arrival time? Between 4 - 7 pm Departure time? 10 am Energy costs included? Yes, included in the rental price. Heating costs included? Not available on this property. Linen & towels included? Yes, included in rental price. Pool towels included? Yes, included in the rental price. End of stay cleaning included? Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or garbage disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. Internet access? Wi-Fi internet access included. Minimum stay? 5 nights during low season. All other durations on request. Changeover day? Flexible. Pets welcome? Not allowed. Smoking Allowed? Smoking & Vaping are not permitted. Pool heating charge? For those who require pool heating, there will be an additional charge of €36 per night (to be paid to Oliver’s Travels with the balance). The pool heating is available for a minimum of 7 nights. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. Tax? Tourist tax is currently not required within the municipality of this villa, however many councils are introducing this across Portugal, so you may be required to pay this at time of travel. Insurance? Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, loss of personal belongings, personal liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. Other Ts and Cs? First cot and high chair included in the rental price; please enquire before arrival. Smoking - not allowed