Quinta da Cascalheira

In the quiet village of Cimbres, 27 km from Peso da Régua, facing the Encantado Valley, the Quinta da Cascalheira was once a residence of a traditional Douro family. Today, after restoration and enlargement, the house offers 4 double rooms, 2 are suites, with independent entrances and the others share the same bathroom.   The farmhouse has four hectares of woodland and lawned area with swimming pool. Possibility to hire maid. Bicycles. In this year, when, due to a pandemic, our lives were turned upside down, and if, if we are asked to adopt new routines, namely in leisure and vacation times, we, at QUINTA DA CASCALHEIRA, we propose you a return to Nature and the Discovery of the Douro and its Wonders. In a Safe and Cozy Environment, where you can enjoy 11 hectares of forest, the possibility of hiking and cycling. But, if you are a lover of the beach and sunbathing, we have at your disposal, 24:00 a day, a swimming pool, surrounded by a lawn the size of a football field. We also have a regional kitchen with a wood oven, where you can make your “snacks” or, if you wish, we provide someone to cook for you. Furthermore, around the Quinta, at a distance of 10 minutes, you can visit Quinta da Murganheira, the city of Lamego and the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, the Salzedas Monastery and its Jewish quarter, Ucanha with its medieval bridge , the S. João de Tarouca Monastery, the city of Régua and its port, where you can start a boat trip that will take you to discover the wildest and most charming Douro. And if you like photography, you can't miss the countless viewpoints with breathtaking landscapes. And, for your safety, in addition to the excellent cleaning that we always use, we have adopted a hygienic service, with an anti-bacterial product, based on a compound of quaternary ammonium, certified by HACCP, recommended for hospital environments, hotels , schools, etc. The lovely woodland and the swiming poll are great for a wonderfull holidays during the summertime or even at the Harvest period of the Douro. Peacefull and quite, farway from the city; Only you, the sound of the birds and the nature. At Winter time is perfect to stay by the fire and watch the snow fall. The guests are free to walk all around the farme. Excellent location, 30 minutes by car from Peso da Régua, Lamego, with a mandatory visit to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, the Lamego Museum and the Cathedral of Lamego and the church of Almecave among many others, the Monastery of Salzedas, The Monastery of St. John of Tarouca, Monastery of Ferreirin, Monastery of Balsemão, Tower of Ucanha, etc.