country house Casa Da Bouça da Quinta de Pindela

The Casa da Bouça, built between granite rocks, was renovated with modern design but respecting the traditional local style. Guests stay in an independent apartment with a couple’s suite,1 double bedroom,1 separated bathroom,living room and kitchen. The Casa da Bouça, a former home of the Quinta de Pindela’s caretakers, is an example of the traditional landscape of Minho region, surrounded by trees and meadows. Equipped with central heating and thermic isolated, it offers a warm and comfortable temperature all over the year. With total privacy, the guests may enjoy the green gardens, which still keep the traditional “eira” and “espigueiro”, where corn was stored after the harvest, and swim in an original pool built over a granite rock. Guests may profit from other services provided by Quinta de Pindela: - Guided tours to the property - Portuguese wine tasting in the traditional cellar oriented by an experienced enologist who is a member of the family All activities require prior booking and are not included in the rental fee. Quinta de Pindela is very well located, as it is at short distance from truly attractive places: Porto, 30 km away, a medieval city classified as world heritage, known because of the Port wine and offering a broad selection of tourist and cultural attractions. Braga, only 17 km away, is the city of Archbishops, famous for its Romanic Cathedral, initially built on the 10th century. The National Park of Peneda-Gerês, 40 km away, where visitors can enjoy spectacular natural landscapes. Guimarães, 25 km away, world heritage and a city full of history, usually known as the place where Portugal was created. Barcelos, 25 km away, famous for its pottery and street market on every Thursday. Nearest golf courses: Ponte de Lima (47 km), Esposende (50 km) and Espinho (65 km) The Casa da Bouça is within walking distance – less than 1 km – of the village of Cruz and 5 km from Vila Nova de Famalicão, a city with many shops and several means of public transport (buses and train). On the arrival guests are offered a welcome basket with food enough for a first light meal. For stays over 7 days, service cleaning and linen change are provided once a week.