Casa da Caroline, Douro Valley

A Casa da Caroline (Caroline’s House) is a Portuguese traditional cottage recently refurbished, located in the Douro region, in northern Portugal, which is one of the most famous wines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Port wine. It is a perfect place for hiking and enjoying Nature. Guests have the exclusive use of a private pool, a beautiful garden, and a barbecue. This is rural Portugal at its best that so many love it! This house, located in Douro Valley, has been completely restored. The decor is personalized, yet trying to keep the originality and local tradition. A typical house of Douro Region. The house has a small green space, ideal for barbecues and meals outside. A table, 4 chairs & sunshade are at your disposal on the terrasse. Perfect place to observe the milky way. Barbecue in stone is available on the terrasse. The house offers a private pool, heating and air conditioning. The lower floor has 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom (shower, lavabo & toilet) and upstairs: one large lounge with fireplace and 1 bathroom (shower, lavabo & toilet). The kitchen is well equipped: 2 heating elements to cook, fridge, microwave, coffee machine,... The house is located in the Douro region, in northern Portugal, which is one of the most famous wine regions of the country, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the birthplace of Port wine, and the first demarcated wine region in the world. You will be able to see the typical landscapes of Douro area: Douro river, wine resorts(Quintas), plantations of olive trees, orange trees, almond trees (best time to see these trees in flowers in February /March). And you will discover the real flavor of an orange when you will eat one direct from the tree. You can find mature oranges more or less all year long. The smell of flowers of orange trees is also wonderful.