Magnificent and genuine Rustic Villa in Douro Wine Region - Casa do Douro Castedo – Home 7440572 House
- 5 bedrooms
- 10 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
Magnificent and genuine Rustic Villa in Douro Wine Region - Casa do Douro Castedo – Home 7440572
- House
- 5 bedrooms
- sleeps 10
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 10 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
A magnificent authentic country villa located in the peaceful and welcoming surroundings of a traditional Douro village in the heart of the Douro Valley, just 80 minutes from Porto.
At Casa Castedo do Douro there is plenty to enjoy. The 12m x 6m (39ft x 19ft) private swimming pool, with a dedicated children’s area, is surrounded by 500 square metres of beautiful garden and green lawn where you can laze to the sounds of birdsong and the bells of the village church before taking a short stroll under the pergolas of ancient vines. If you prefer, you can relax in our peaceful lounge or simply sit and admire the beautiful landscape around the property.
Also provided for your comfort at the house, at no additional charge, is wi-fi access, satellite TV, a snooker table, hair dryer, iron, pool towels, barbecue, parking, heating, fully equipped kitchen, washing machine and safe box.
Bring your family and friends to Casa Castedo do Douro for a memorable stay in the heart of the Douro Valley vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Bedroom 3: Full bed
Bedroom 4: Full bed
Bedroom 5: 2 Twin beds - 2 Full baths
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Children's pool
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Solarium or roof terrace
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Fireplace
- Safe
- Table tennis
- Pool or snooker table
- Games room
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- Yes, smoking allowed
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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2 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
João Pedro M.
Tourist License
28151/AL
- Average reply time:
- 1 hour 46 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 01 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 7
- Based in:
- Portugal
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 14 reviews
Excellent
14 reviews
- Excellent
- 14
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
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- Poor
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“A relaxing and very pleasant stay inside a world heritage center.”
The whole property is in an outstanding condition despite being around 100 years old. All furniture is in great condition and is not only pretty but functional. As a matter of fact it seems we’r… More
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Response from the owner Dear Helena, it was a pleasure to received such a nice family. It was great to know you all enjoyed your stay and children love spent much time in the family pool. Gates will always be open for you all, greatings from magic Douro Valley. Cheers!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Mais uma estadia agradável nesta casa maravilhosa!”
Já cá tinha estado o ano passado com a minha familia e, embora agora de inverno, foi na mesma uma optima estadia!! Casa com espaço interior, varios recantos, cozinha grande e bilh… More
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Response from the owner É sempre bom receber hóspedes fantásticos e ainda melhor quando nos apercebemos que se trata, neste caso, de um regresso. O nosso muito obrigado pela vossa preferência. João Carvalho / Casa Castedo do Douro
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“Séjour inoubliable”
Accueil très chaleureux de la part de notre hôte. Nous nous sommes sentis chez nous dès notre arrivée. Le matin, au petit déjeuner, le pain de Favaios livré &a… More
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Response from the owner Merci beaucoup pour vos gentils mots. Ce fut un plaisir d'avoir reçu des invités aussi gentils et respectueux, si intéressés par l'authenticité de la maison et du Vallée du Douro. Les portes de la Maison Castedo do Douro seront toujours ouvertes pour vous.
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“Fabulous rustic house in delightful village”
6 of us stayed here for 6 glorious night João is a brilliant host taking time to explain the history of the house and location. The house although old is really comfortable. The kitchen is well… More
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Response from the owner Dear Julie, it was such a pleasure having received you and your lovely group, for me it was like I´ve had my friends in the house. You delivered house in perfect conditions and you were very respectfull and comunication between us was perfect. Couldn´t asked more, my gates will always be open to you all. Regards João / Casa Castedo do Douro
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“Delightful two week stay”
We spent two restful weeks at Casa Castedo do Douro. Joào was great in providing all required information; prior to booking, directions to the property, information on the local area and restau… More
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“Great family-friendly spot in a rural environment, very quiet with a nice view”
Rustic house in Alijó, with great views and a magnificent pool. It has excellent rooms, equipped kitchen and with a great space for socializing with billiards and television. The owner was very… More
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Response from the owner Dear Magda, it was a pleasure to received you and your lovely family. Glad to know you enjoyed the quiet and sunny days and kids loved the pool and playing football in the garden. You were all super guests! Hope you can comeback in the future. Regards. João
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“Amazing Villa”
One of the best holidays was spent here, in a quiet space, with a beautiful view, a fantastic pool, spacious garden, family barbecue, very nice rooms. A place to return without a doubt.
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Response from the owner Dear Guest, many thanks for your words. It was also a pleasure having received you and your lovely family, you were all super guests. Kindly note that we have followed your improvement suggestion, so next Spring/Summer, Casa Castedo do Douro will have a roof/cover in the lounge, which will allow Visitors to have meals in a beautiful and quiet outdoor space, with rural views and protected from the sun. Await your visit! Regards.
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“Amazing Douro”
Highest grade for this accommodation at Castedo do Douro. Fantastic countryside villa. Peace, Harmony, Beauty and Well-being. A word of appreciation to the host João Carvalho who received us … More
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Response from the owner Dear Guest/ Paulo. I thank you for your kind words. It was also a pleasure having received such a nice and happy family. You were all great guests and I am looking forward to receive you again. Regards and see you! João
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“Erholsamer Familienurlaub”
Wir haben 8 unvergesslich schöne Tage mit der ganzen Familie verbracht. Das Haus ist mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet, in jeder Ecke gibt es wieder etwas neues zu entdecken. Der Pool und der gro… More
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Response from the owner Dear Florian / Dear Guests, thanks for your kind review. It was a pleasure having received you all, lovely and nice family. I believe we established a good communication during your stay and you were all very nice and respectful. Hope you can return soon for another week of adventures, in Douro Valley - Casa Castedo do Douro. Until then, see you all.Regards.João
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“We had a wonderful time”
I booked a week with friends (with kids) and I must say we had an extremely pleasant stay. There are not many places that can top the quality of Casa Castedo do Douro: tradition, refinement and tranqu… More
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Response from the owner Dear Paulo, Thank you for your kind words, it was also a pleasure to received you and your lovely group in Casa Castedo do Douro. You all were great guests. Hope you comeback in future, I'll be waiting for you.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with João Pedro (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send João Pedro (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact João Pedro (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view João Pedro the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send João Pedro (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send João Pedro (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to João Pedro (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from João Pedro (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. João Pedro (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call João Pedro (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact João Pedro (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send João Pedro (the owner) a message.
If João Pedro (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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