Casa das Branquinhas - Minho Holidays with Pool, Ponte de Lima

A family home, with a private swimming pool and a fantastic barbecue for relaxed summer lunches, perfect for gatherings or simply to discover the Picturesque Minho! Located just under 2 km from the Ecovia, a pedestrian route along the banks of the Lima river, which connects the house to the historic centre of Portugal's Oldest Town in just under half an hour, on a walk that is well worth it!



The name honours the memory of two sisters, very well known in the parish and nicknamed "the Branquinhas", who looked after the land and the old ruin throughout their lives! Today, the ruin has been transformed into a fully renovated house designed with our visitors in mind, with simple decoration and neutral tones, with all the comfort and amenities for a memorable stay.

The house is composed of two floors, both with direct access:

- on the ground floor, at pool level, a spacious living room, kitchen and dining room. In addition to one of the bedrooms (with a double bed) and a bathroom that also serves as a service toilet. It also has the laundry area.

- on the 1st Floor, you will find the other two suites, both with two single beds and private bathroom. One of the suites has a balcony overlooking the pool area, the other has direct access to the rear garden.

Outside, the house has a small side garden and the pool area with sun loungers for sunbathing, as well as an outdoor dining table and a fantastic barbecue for your summer meals!

You will have at your disposal a covered garage space and several parking spaces in front of one of the house's entrances.



All spaces are entirely yours, for exclusive use, during your stay.



My name is José, your local guide and host for everything you may need! I will personally check you in and show you all the important information about the space, places to see nearby, local services and much more!

During your stay, my team and I will be 100% available to meet all your needs and requests!



The house is integrated into an area with several shops, and even directly across and within a radius of less than 300m:

- "Panilima" bakery, on one side, 10 metres away

- Traditional Portuguese food restaurant, "Fatima Amorim", on the other side of the house

- S.João butcher's shop, 50 metres away, with a small market

- Coutinho pharmacy, 60 metres away

- "A Paragem" steakhouse, 80 metres away, with restaurant and take-away

- "Altadonna" pizzeria, 150 metres away, with take-away

- Sofia's mini-market, approximately 500 metres away, facing the national road



Access to the Ecovia is only 1.5 km away, via always rural paths. The Ecovia is a walking trail that connects Ponte de Lima to Viana do Castelo (on one side) and to Arcos de Valdevez (on the other), always along the banks of the Lima River!



The nearest supermarket, the Intermarché in Ponte de Lima, is about 3 km by car.



The historic centre of Ponte de Lima is just 3km away. Known as the "Rich Land of Humanity", Ponte de Lima has to offer you the best we have in this region: heritage, landscape, river, culture and traditional festivals throughout the year, gastronomy and Vinho Verde,...



If you are an active person looking for experiences and activities, we have a wide range of activities at your disposal:

- Canoeing on the Lima River (5 minutes' drive to the Ponte de Lima Nautical Club)

- Hiking and mountain trails, 25 minutes' drive to Serra D'Arga

- Ecovia (approximately 70 km of paths for pedestrians and cyclists along the banks of the Lima River)

- Horse riding at Vale do Lima Equestrian Centre or along the banks of the Lima River, 6 minutes' drive

- Golf course 5 minutes' drive away

- Organised tours to the historic centres and most important cities in the region

- Surfing, Windsurfing, Kitesurfing - with our partner Viana Beach Centre, 25 minutes' drive

- Cycling trails

- Adventure park (zip-lining, climbing, abseiling, rope bridge circuit, paintball, canyoning, ...), 15 minutes' drive

- Wine tastings and wine tourism



If you don't want to leave home to make the most of it, here are our home services:

- Yoga and reconnective healing

- Massages and beauty treatments



If you are a touring enthusiast and wish to know the best of this region, then we recommend:

- Peneda-Gerês National Park, 30 minutes by car

- Viana do Castelo, 25 min by car

- Braga, 30 min by car

- Guimarães, 40 min by car

- Caminha, Valença and Monção, 40 min by car

- Porto, 50 min by car

- Douro Valley, 2 hours by car



From Porto Airport to home - 50 minutes driving

Take the A28, direction Viana do Castelo and then follow the A27 or the N203 to Ponte de Lima.



So that you don't lack anything and to provide you with a worry-free stay, we have at your disposal a private Transfer service to anywhere, as well as local taxi contacts.



- Mandatory quiet hours: from 22:00 to 08:00, please respect this.

- Groups of young people and on specific festive dates may be charged a deposit of €300 upon arrival.

- Pets will be charged a deposit of €100 upon arrival and returned at check-out after house inspection. We ask that waste is always picked up and that pets are supervised, especially indoors to prevent damage.