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Casa do Pinheiro Manso - Country House in Vila Praia de Âncora, Viana do Castelo

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Casa Pinheiro Manso
Entrada
Jardim
Piscina
Jardim

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 13280 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Riba de Âncora, Viana do Castelo District
  • Place, Vila Praia de Ancora Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Republic Square
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Moledo do Minho Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vigo (VGO-Peinador)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed and 2 Double Futons

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 7

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Casa do Pinheiro Manso - Country House in Vila Praia de Âncora, Viana do Castelo

Surrounded by a rural area where subsistence agriculture predominates, it is an excellent place to be enchanted by the folklore and traditions of the Minho people.
If you are looking for a place to rest while learning about a new culture with centuries-old roots, this is the place!
We provide our visitors with various adventure and nature activities, such as mountain walks, horse riding, riding lessons, sea sports and many more activities!
Come, let yourself be enchanted by the Alto Minho!

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 8433/AL

About the area

Caminha

Located in Caminha, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Museu do Traje and Museu de Artes Decorativas are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Torre do Relogio de Caminha and Caminha Igreja Matriz. Centro Cultural de Viana do Castelo and Gil Eannes are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Riba de Âncora, Viana do Castelo District

What's nearby

  • Vila Praia de Ancora Beach - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Republic Square - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Moledo do Minho Beach - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Church of Santa Marta de Portuzelo - 15 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Caminha Igreja Matriz - 15 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Vila Nova de Cerveira Station - 19 min drive
  • Vigo (VGO-Peinador) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camipao Parque - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Café Paraíso - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casa dos Caracóis - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Masseira - Café Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Portinho - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa do Pinheiro Manso - Country House in Vila Praia de Âncora, Viana do Castelo have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Casa do Pinheiro Manso - Country House in Vila Praia de Âncora, Viana do Castelo?

As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa do Pinheiro Manso - Country House in Vila Praia de Âncora, Viana do Castelo on 30 Apr 2026 start from AU$1,076, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Casa do Pinheiro Manso - Country House in Vila Praia de Âncora, Viana do Castelo pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Casa do Pinheiro Manso - Country House in Vila Praia de Âncora, Viana do Castelo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa do Pinheiro Manso - Country House in Vila Praia de Âncora, Viana do Castelo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa do Pinheiro Manso - Country House in Vila Praia de Âncora, Viana do Castelo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa do Pinheiro Manso - Country House in Vila Praia de Âncora, Viana do Castelo located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Republic Square, Vila Praia de Ancora Beach and Moledo do Minho Beach. Torre do Relogio de Caminha and Caminha Igreja Matriz are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Authentic, beautiful house and gardens

We had a wonderful stay at Quinta Tras o Rio. The house was well maintained, well equipped, and had ample space with all the bedrooms and bathrooms. The pool and patio were relaxing, and the gardens were extraordinary, truly beautiful. A wonderful property. Thank you,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thanks Daniel, It was a pleasure to meet you. Best Regards, Francisco Lírio
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

The grounds are unbelievably beautiful and well maintained. The owner greeted us on the first day and provided some vinho verde. The house was spacious and perfect for the size of our group. The kids loved it, too. We had lovely meals in the backyard while hearing the chimes from the nearby church and the bells from the adorable goats next door. I would stay here again. It is worth knowing that the pool is not heated and some of the amenities are dated. All worth it to stay here. This place was a dream!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2022
Thank you Kate for your comment. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Best Regards. Francisco Lírio.
Verified

8/10 Good

Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

House In the hills of North Portugal

Quinta Trás o Rio is a large house, set in the hills outside the coastal town of Viia Praia de Âncora. It has six bedrooms, a swimming pool, large garden and ample parking. Its location in the hills ensures cooling breezes for a comfortable temperature in Summer. Porto airport is 50 minutes away. The house itself is stone built and rather rambling once inside. There are numerous stairs both inside and out. My ten year old grandson christened it : The House of Stairs. Families with toddlers should take care. The house is fully furnished in a rather old fashioned style. And could do with a refresh. The kitchen is small (we were 10 adults, plus five children) and large families will find this awkward at mealtimes. The owner and his assistant were helpful in fixing one or two issues that arose during our stay. Overall, my extended family really enjoyed our two week stay at the house. Two major points though. Firstly, the pool is not heated and hence quite cold, despite our mid-July stay. Houses at this price point should have pool heating, and other owners who do have this charge a weekly Eu 200/ week or so for this. Which most visitors are very willing to pay. Secondly, the Wi-Fi is virtually non-existent. The mini router in the house has a range of 5 metres, and the speed of an old modem. This is not acceptable for a house of this quality. Finally, the VRBO listing shows air conditioning under the facilites offered at the house. There isn’t!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nuno M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Foi uma estadia melhor do que esperava, a casa e o espaço exterior é magnífico. O único problema são as escadas. Para o ano voltaremos.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jean francois l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe propriété

Immense propriété avec une vue magnifique sur la campagne environnante et l'océan, dans le lointain. Nous avons utilisé 4 grandes chambres, chacune avec salle de bains et sanitaires. Ensemble très confortable et calme. L'environnement de la piscine est également très agréable. Seule remarque : beaucoup de petits escaliers entre les différents espaces, intérieurs et extérieurs. A déconseiller donc s'il y a de très jeunes enfants ou des personnes peu valides.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Merci pour votre commentaire. Nous espérons pouvoir vous accueillir à nouveau dans un avenir proche. Salutations.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

claudine r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

suite JMJ

La maison est très agréable à vivre et le jardin exceptionnel.Les chambres sont confortables et le service hôtelier (serviettes, etc) parfait.Aucun problème de sécurité comme cela a été écrit: les escaliers ont des rampes et l'on voit bien sur la photo que la piscine n'est pas destinée à une famille avec de jeunes enfants. Nous avons cependant regretté: -Un manque d'équipement de la cuisine (saladiers,plats,bols etc...).Insuffisant pour 14-16 personnes.La plupart des placards et étagères sont vides. -l'éclairage extérieur est très insuffisant pour diner dehors,notamment sur la grande table de pierre
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graça B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Férias de praia no campo

Quinta muito bem cuidada, com uma localização excelente para quem quer férias de praia ou campo. Muito próxima de Moledo, Caminha, Vila Nova de Cerveira ,Espanha Fomos um grupo de 14 , dos 20 aos 85 e a casa serviu perfeitamente É uma casa com muitos desníveis e portanto escadas e quem tem dificuldades de locomoção pode ter algumas dificuldades, acho importante referir isso no site. A possibilidade de levar animais de estimação também é uma mais valia. Foi uma estadia muito relaxante para todos
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2022
Obrigado Graça. Foi um gosto hospedá-los. Esperamos recebê-los de novo numa próxima oportunidade. Tudo de bom para vocês. Cumprimentos. Francisco Lírio.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great family villa

This villa provided us with excellent, spacious family accommodation, ideal for children who love to explore.. The pool was a good size and thoroughly enjoyed by all. We would definitely recommend this property for large family groups.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carole S.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Accessibilité intérieure limitée avec beaucoup d’escaliers et sécurité inexistante pour enfants.

Nous avons réussi à passer un bon séjour et c’est une très belle propriété dans un environnement calme et à distance raisonnable des différentes villes et plages. MAIS nous avons été déçus du manque d’informations sur la sécurité. De notre point de vue non adapté pour 16 personnes. Cuisine donnant sur petite terrasse limitée en espace à l’opposé du coin détente piscine. Escaliers dans toute la maison, non sécurisées. Chute d’un adulte conduit aux urgences !! Arrosage automatique entre 23h et minuit qui condamne les extérieurs (sans avoir été averti) et aucune pièce de vie ou coin repas pour s’installer à 16 à l’intérieur. Piscine non sécurisée. Ustensiles de cuisson (poêles non nettoyées) et électroménagers à améliorer. Four inutilisable, grille et plaque non nettoyés. Mini barbecue. Une villa à potentiel mais un peu dans son jus.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Evelyne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Je recommande

Avons passé un superbe séjour dans la villa située dans un cadre idyllique, calme et reposant. Les propriétaires sont très aimables et disponibles. Propreté de la villa et du linge de maison irréprochable. Néanmoins, manque de vaisselles (couverts, Bols, casseroles...) de chaises salon de jardin). Et enfin préciser l'adresse exacte de la villa sur le site internet afin d'en faciliter l'accès.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joachim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property!

We (5 families) spent wonderful and relaxing holidays in this beautiful property. The house and the surrounding park are great and well-maintained, the view is amazing. As heavy users of the kitchen we miss a little more professional equipment, the WiFi is weak sometimes, the washing machine a little eccentric ;-) but we enjoyed very much the time at Tras-O-Rio and the service from Maria and the whole team. I'm sure we will come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thanks Joachim for your comment. I am glad to hear you enjoyed to stay in Casa do Pinheiro Manso. You are a very kind persons. It was a pleasure to meet you all. Hope to see you again in the future. Best Regards, Francisco e Maria Celeste Lírio.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parfait /uma perfeicao

Tout a été parfait du début à la fin. Nous sommes arrivés un peu à l’avance et avons été accueillis avec le sourire par l’équipe d’entretien. Maria Céleste a ensuite pris le relais attentive à nos besoins et nous donnant des conseils pour profiter de notre séjour dans les environs tout en étant discrète. La maison s’est révélée encore plus magique que ce que laissait entrevoir l’annonce. Les parfums de thym, romarin, orangers, jasmin et chèvrefeuille ont enchanté notre séjour. La vue est à couper le souffle. Et même le son du clocher de Riba de ÂNCORA est attendu avec impatience. 6 bouteilles de Vinho verde branco nous attendait bien au frais offertes par le propriétaire. Un délice qui a égayé nos agapes. Nous avons également êtes régalés du présent d’un Bouteille de Porto pour notre départ. Nous avons pu profiter de la foire médiévale de Caminha une parenthèse féerique hors du temps, d’un Journée à Porto (a 1h10 de distance) et Sistelo magnifique village (appelé le petit Tibet portugais) à l’intérieur des terres (1h15). Bref un séjour magique. Une maison parfaite pour 12 personnes (convivialité et intimité au rendez-vous). Une localisation qui permet de toucher du doigt la douceur de vivre à la portugaise. Un grand merci à Mr Francisco Verde Lirio, à Maria Céleste et à l’équipe D’entretien.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riku K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property with awesome view

Excellent place, where we - 3 families, 1 persons total - really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valentin C.

Very beautiful character house near to the ocean and other interest places!

The house is very beautiful and typical. It is ideal for a group of 15 people ! We could enjoy the huge garden and the swimming pool plus visiting many interest places in the area (Guarda, Porto etc...). The owner was very nice and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend this place !
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thanks Valentin for choose Casa do Pinheiro Manso. It was a pleasure to meet you and i hope see you again in the future. Best Regards, Francisco Lírio.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

Friendly Host and Beutiful House

3 Swedish families, 14 people, shared this beatiful house for a week! Our host, Fransisco was most friendly and helpful! The house was well planned and well equipped! We loved both the house and the beautiful garden surrounding it!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Zoe D.

fantastic holiday villa

We have just returned from 2 weeks in Tras O Rio, with a family party of 12. The property is magnificent. It is set in beautiful grounds with the best furnishing indoors. The owner, Francisco, could not have been more welcoming and accomodating, even driving us around the local sights with his English speaking daughter to accustomise us to the area. As mentioned in a previous review he even supplied us with boxes of wine following our arrival. There were around seven bikes available for our free use, with around 20 minutes ride to the nearest beach and supermarket. Overall a fantastic holiday . I would not hesitate to recommend Quinta Tras O Rio for any large gathering.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

A Magnificent Holiday

Our stay at Quinta Trás o Rio was nothing short than magnificent. We were a group of 16 student friends from Germany and this house was the best place in Portugal to spend time together. The villa and the surrounding garden are enormous and very spacious. The house is well equipped, well looked after and tidy, with enough bed- and bathrooms for this amount of people, plus a dining room and a living room. The kitchen provides everything one needs, there is even a brick oven for pizzas. The garden is really beautiful and every dinner we were sitting outside at a big table, having a barbecue or else, enjoying the surrounding area and the sun set. The house is set in a very friendly, rural area not far from the beach. You can easily reach it by bike or walking. The area invites you to do many outdoor activities. We for example had a wonderful time surfing, biking and hiking. Vila Praia de Ancora itself is quite a nice place to enjoy good restaurants, cafés or a stroll around the city. The owner Francisco Verde Lírio was always really helpful, but discreet and was quickly reached via phone if there were any questions. It was very kind of him to give us two boxes of wine. So all in all everything came true as promised in the description and these 10 days at Quinta Trás o Rio will remain in our memory as one of the nicest holidays we ever had. I recommend a stay there 100% :)

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Hosted by Francisco Verde Lírio

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