Location: Ponte de Lima (Minho region) / Sleeps up to 20 people / 10 bedrooms + 10 bathrooms

This luxurious property has been specifically designed with large groups of guests in mind, whether it be for a family celebration, reunion with friends or for a business conference or company incentives.

The history: This superb and imposing manor house with private chapel, belonged in 1645 to the Roque de Barros Rego family, nobleman from the Royal Palace that it had inherited of his father Afonso de Caminho. One of his grandparents, Fernao Anes do Rego, that lived at the time of D. João I, fought with his father in Aljubarrota. Being without any use for a long period, the house became a ruin. The present owner together with a prestigious architect gave new life to the building and the final result is outstanding. The respect of the original architecture together with the modern appliances and confort make this a distinctive Portugal holiday property to suit the highest demand. The building is classified of special interest by the IPPAR - Instituto Português do Património Arquitectónico (Portuguese Institute of Architectural Heritage) - committed to maintain, preserve, protect and improve the Portuguese architectural heritage.

Location: The estate lies off a quiet lane, in an elevated position overlooking the Lima valley. Ponte de Lima which has an excellent golf course, various restaurants, night club, bars, shops, horse riding centre, natural park with lagoons and birdwatching, etc, is approximately a 7 minute drive away. Viana do Castelo, a lively fishing and ship-building port, famous for its winding streets and sandy dune-backed beaches, is about a 20 minute drive away. Within a 30 to 50 minute drive there are various interesting sites to visit such as Barcelos, Guimaraes, Ponte da Barca, Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal's National Park and the delightful World Heritage Site of Porto. Basic facilities such as a minimarket and cafe can be found within walking distance.

The grounds - Set in 50 acres of ancient and well preserved woodland and beautifully landscaped manicurated gardens. Within the grounds is a equipped gym, outdoor and indoor swimming pool, tennis court, lake, adventure park area and jogging circuit. The pool, terraces and lawns command impressive views across lush green hillside.

Accommodation

The recent refurbishment has incorporated materials of the highest quality. Each bedroom is privileged to its own en suite bath or shower room. From the lower floor spacious living / meeting room doors open out onto the main patio and grassy gardens that surround the main house. In addition to the main house, there is a recently built cottage with 6 bedrooms.Throughout, your comfort is assured. The living areas are beautifully decorated with comfortable sofas and doors leading onto the various terraces and patios, letting in lots of light. The formal large gardens with many different, quaint areas, invite guests to relax in the shade or eat your meals. Outside, the well maintained gardens with lawns, chestnut, orange and olive trees are set out on different levels with terraces leading down to two swimming pools - indoor and outdoor - surrounded by wide terraces. Below this, the tennis court lies amidst spacious landscaped grounds, which are backed by wooded hillside. The private lake and adventure park is set on another part of this large property.

Main House (ground floor): Entrance and inner halls. Two twin bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms. Games room with pool table, table tennis and football table. Spacious living / dining room with comfortable seating, satellite TV, DVD player and music centre. Doors leading out onto front patio and small garden with delightful views over the valley and oak trees. (first floor): Excellent fully fitted kitchen with breakfast bar and door leading to a terrace ideal for outdoor dining during summer months. Dining room (can seat up to 22 guests) and large sitting room with doors opening onto a large balcony overlooking the front courtyard. Two twin bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms.

Adjacent cottage
Six twin bedrooms - each room has its own entrance door, ensuite bathroom, small living room with comfortable seating and private terrace overlooking the a large lawned garden.

Exterior
Extensive well maintained gardens with mature trees set out on different levels. Indoor heatable pool ( 6 metres long and 4 metres wide). Outdoor swimming pool (11 metres long and 4.5 metres wide). Ample sunbathing terraces, lawns and flowerbeds surround the pool area. Tennis court, lake, adventure park with sliding and other possible activities such as paintball, jogging circuit.