Casa do Alto (top floor apartment) near Braga

Casa do Alto is a very large house (750m2) which is set in a 10 000m2 property which includes a large swimming pool (16.7x7m2) and 2 outdoor kitchens with barbecue. It is divided into 3 totally separate apartments. This listing is for the top floor apartment only (180 m2 + balcony 7.3 m2) with 2 large suites (double bed + double sofa bed + en suite bathroom each). The library may work as a 3rd bed-room with king size sofa-bed and screens .1 extra bathroom; 1 lounge/dining room/ full kitchen. The space Casa do Alto is an old renovated stone farmhouse which is nestled in the hillside of the Cavado river valley. It is not far from the University of Minho campus. Exquisite views from all sides and a part of the old Roman road (a Geira ou Via XVIII) into Braga is right on the back doorstep. The stone “eira” (or patio where they used to dry cereals) is one of the largest in the Minho area (484 m2) and many memorable events have taken place within this large area. The perfect quiet place to stay as a base to tour around this area of Portugal or just chill out and relax within the grounds of the property itself (1 hectare) either in the surrounding garden, which includes a small wooded area with oaks, cork oaks, sweet chestnuts amongst many other varieties of trees. It has 2 outdoor kitchens with BBQ and a large secluded private swimming pool with a magnificent view over the orchard which includes a wide variety of fruit trees such as orange, lemon, tangerine, kaki, apple, pear, fig, cherry, kiwi, grapes, apricot, peach, plum and many others. Casa do Alto is set in a 10 000m2 property which includes gardens, a small forest area and a large swimming pool (16.7x7m2). It is divided into 3 totally separate floor apartments, each one with their own entrances, patio etc. Free Wi Fi and international cable/satellite TV. For more detailed information, please consult casadoalto, braga, portugal web site. Guest access The top floor apartment (8 people) is available for rent. It is a luxury apartment (180 m2 + balcony with 7.3 m2) with 2 large suites, each with bedroom with double bed + living room with sofa bed + complete bathroom; a 3rd bathroom complete with jacuzzi; dining room, full kitchen and library. The library can easily be converted into a third bedroom with a large sofa bed. Additional folding single beds are available if needed. All bed linen and towels are provided. Free internet and cable TV are available. There are also 2 washing machines and one dryer that can be used. They are found in the service area located in the garage and are shared. For more detailed information, please look for casadoalto, braga, portugal in the net. Other things to note Establishment with Clean & Safe seal | Portugal Tourism. There is so much to see around the Minho region and, as Casa do Alto is almost in the center of this region it is an ideal base for this area of the country. Braga is the nearest big city to Casa do Alto and is an exciting city with many historical sites to visit, such as the oldest Cathedral in Portugal. Excellent local and international gastronomy can be enjoyed in the many restaurants available in and around Braga, served with a wide range of the exquisite wines which Portugal is renowned for. There is also a “touristic triangle” composed by the three famous sanctuaries of “Bom Jesus”, “Sameiro” and “Stª Marta” which are well worth a visit. Registration Details 2172/AL