BABhouse Casa da Colmeia - Heart of Douro

BABhouse Casa da Colmeia [Hive House] 102315/AL We invite you to our apartment, which was restored from the house of one of the most relevant figures in beekeeping in this region, Mr. Américo Serôdio. The main objective of the restoration was to keep the space faithful to the original house built in the late 1950s, and it was in this space of the house (1st floor) that the Serôdio family lived. The space There is a living room - where you can relax and enjoy the TV, with a dining area and a fireplace. There is a fully equipped kitchen so you can prepare and experience traditional Portuguese flavors. It also includes 3 bedrooms with queen size beds, and two of the bedrooms overlook the vineyards. Next to the bedrooms there is a full bathroom. The apartment is located in the village of Nagoselo do Douro, in the heart of the demarcated Douro region. Here you can enjoy a rural experience with a unique setting filled with unforgettable landscapes. It has a river beach for refreshing moments and beautiful routes for hiking and photography through the vineyards. Near our apartment, you will find Aunt Isabel's mini-market with all the local products and anything you might need. The baker distributes fresh bread every day, makes a daily route through the streets of Nagoselo and one of his stops is at our house. In São João da Pesqueira, Espinho do Douro and Ervedosa do Douro near Nagoselo, you will find very nice restaurants with traditional Portuguese food made with the best products of the land. You can also visit the picturesque cultural cities and towns just 20/40 km away, namely: Régua; Pinhão; Vila Real; Carrazeda de Ansiães; Vila Flor; Foz Côa. Notes: The city of Porto, considered the best European destination in 2017 by European Consumers Choice, is about 150 km (2 hours by car) away, where the nearest airport is located - Francisco Sá Carneiro. Guest access In our village you will feel at home because you will be warmly welcomed by all the Nagoselenses, nicknamed Babaus, the name that baptizes our project. Throughout the stay, you will always have support either on the digital channel, by Leonor, or in person by residents in the village, namely by our friend Kátia and by Aunt Isabel. Other things to note BABAUS - The concept Currently, many people are looking for destinations that restore the tranquility and balance that routines compromise. It is in this context that the idea of recreating sharing spaces and providing those who visit them with a local experience arises. We find in people and their origins the stimulus for our concept. Inspired by simplicity, ancestral traditions and culture, we present to the world who we are and share our experience. We open the doors of our homes to provide those who visit them with a unique and genuine experience. As a family, with friends or with your four-legged friend, you will always be welcome. Registration Details BAB/AL