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Casa do Alto (Top floor luxury apartment) - ADAUFE, BRAGA
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8180 sq m
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BRAGA
- Place, Minho University6 min drive
- Place, Braga Cathedral7 min drive
- Place, Bom Jesus do Monte9 min drive
- Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)47 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Casa do Alto (Top floor luxury apartment) - ADAUFE, BRAGA
Casa do Alto is a very large house (750m2) which is located in a 10,000 m² property which includes a large swimming pool (15 x 7.5 m) and 2 outdoor kitchens with barbecue. It is divided into 3 totally separate apartments.
This listing is for the top floor apartment (180 m2 + balcony 7,3 m2): with 2 large suites (each with double bedroom + living room with double sofa bed + full en siute bathroom); 1 additional full bathroom with Jacuzzi; 1 living room with dining area, full kitchen and library. The library can easily be converted into a 3rd bedroom with a large king size sofa bed using screens. Folding beds are available on demand.
For more information, visit the site of casadoalto, braga, portugal.
Adaúfe is a small village but has all the necessary amenities (pharmacy, health center, analyst (blood, urine, etc.), ATM, gas station, hairdresser, supermarket, cafes, bakery, butcher, etc.). It also has 2 large shopping centers 5 km away, and Braga (3rd Portuguese city) is about 5 km from Casa do Alto. Porto International Airport is only 50 minutes away.
You will need a car to get around, but there is a frequent bus service to Braga and local taxis are also available. Casa do Alto has plenty of parking space.
Casa do Alto is an old renovated stone country house, on a farm, which is nestled in the hillside of the Cavado River Valley. This is not far from the campus of the University of Minho. It has exquisite views from all sides and part of the ancient Roman road to Braga is right at the back gate. The "eira" in stone (or patio where cereals dried) is one of the largest in the Minho region (484 m2) and many memorable events have taken place there.
Casa do Alto is he perfect place to stay as a base to visit this region of Portugal or just relax in the property itself (1 hectare) either in the garden or in the wooded area with oaks, cork oaks, sweet chestnuts among many other varieties of trees. It has 2 outdoor kitchens with barbecue and a large secluded private pool with a magnificent view of the orchard which includes a wide variety of fruit trees such as orange, lemon, mandarin, khaki, apple, pear, fig, cherry, kiwi, grapes, apricot, peach, plum and many others.
There is so much to see around the Minho region and as Casa do Alto is almost in the center of this area, it is an ideal base for this part of the country. Braga (3rd largest city in Portugal), is the largest city near Casa do Alto (5 km), and is an exciting city with many historical sites to visit, such as the oldest cathedral in Portugal. An excellent local and international gastronomy can be enjoyed in the many restaurants available in and around Braga, with a wide range of exquisite wines of which Portugal is renowned.
There is also a "tourist triangle" consisting of the three famous sanctuaries of "Bom Jesus", "Sameiro" and "Stª Marta" which are worth a visit.
For more information, please visit the casadoalto, braga, portugal website.
This listing is for the top floor apartment (180 m2 + balcony 7,3 m2): with 2 large suites (each with double bedroom + living room with double sofa bed + full en siute bathroom); 1 additional full bathroom with Jacuzzi; 1 living room with dining area, full kitchen and library. The library can easily be converted into a 3rd bedroom with a large king size sofa bed using screens. Folding beds are available on demand.
For more information, visit the site of casadoalto, braga, portugal.
Adaúfe is a small village but has all the necessary amenities (pharmacy, health center, analyst (blood, urine, etc.), ATM, gas station, hairdresser, supermarket, cafes, bakery, butcher, etc.). It also has 2 large shopping centers 5 km away, and Braga (3rd Portuguese city) is about 5 km from Casa do Alto. Porto International Airport is only 50 minutes away.
You will need a car to get around, but there is a frequent bus service to Braga and local taxis are also available. Casa do Alto has plenty of parking space.
Casa do Alto is an old renovated stone country house, on a farm, which is nestled in the hillside of the Cavado River Valley. This is not far from the campus of the University of Minho. It has exquisite views from all sides and part of the ancient Roman road to Braga is right at the back gate. The "eira" in stone (or patio where cereals dried) is one of the largest in the Minho region (484 m2) and many memorable events have taken place there.
Casa do Alto is he perfect place to stay as a base to visit this region of Portugal or just relax in the property itself (1 hectare) either in the garden or in the wooded area with oaks, cork oaks, sweet chestnuts among many other varieties of trees. It has 2 outdoor kitchens with barbecue and a large secluded private pool with a magnificent view of the orchard which includes a wide variety of fruit trees such as orange, lemon, mandarin, khaki, apple, pear, fig, cherry, kiwi, grapes, apricot, peach, plum and many others.
There is so much to see around the Minho region and as Casa do Alto is almost in the center of this area, it is an ideal base for this part of the country. Braga (3rd largest city in Portugal), is the largest city near Casa do Alto (5 km), and is an exciting city with many historical sites to visit, such as the oldest cathedral in Portugal. An excellent local and international gastronomy can be enjoyed in the many restaurants available in and around Braga, with a wide range of exquisite wines of which Portugal is renowned.
There is also a "tourist triangle" consisting of the three famous sanctuaries of "Bom Jesus", "Sameiro" and "Stª Marta" which are worth a visit.
For more information, please visit the casadoalto, braga, portugal website.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2172/AL
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Braga
Located in Braga, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Sete Fontes and Braga Cathedral are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Barbara Garden and Parque da Ponte. Travelling with kids? Consider Centro Cultural Vila Flor, or check out an event or a game at Braga Municipal Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

BRAGA
What's nearby
- Minho University - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
- Braga Municipal Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
- Braga Cathedral - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
- Bom Jesus do Monte - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
- Sameiro Sanctuary - 11 min drive - 7.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Café Júpiter - 7 min drive
- Montalegrense 2 - 7 min drive
- O Gato do Rio - 6 min drive
- Átrio Cafetaria - 8 min drive
- Restaurante Aires - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
20 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hilary B., Whitby Ontario Canada
20 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luxurious villa retreat
Hilary B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Greg N.
14 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very luxurious apartment. Was very spacious. Perfect for 2 couples or a family.
Greg N.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sara W.
16 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of our favourite places in Portugal!!
Sara W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jochen P., Muenster, Germany
24 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with a great view
Jochen P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Geraldine J.
4 Apr 2018
Lovely country house
Geraldine J.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
5 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael and Allison
Michael S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Gretchen S.
28 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic Country simplicity
Gretchen S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Willem V.
30 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderview views
Willem V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marie-france S.
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptionnel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Marie-france S.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eve B.
8 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour magnifique!
Eve B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Didier D.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un lieu exceptionnel
Didier D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Sandra Manuela de Oliveira Vieira R.
15 June 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Donos da propriedade muito simpáticos
Sandra Manuela de Oliveira Vieira R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
bernard f.
11 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa do Alto à recommander
bernard f.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ana Paula F.
29 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelente
Ana Paula F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Mark W.
7 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and peaceful
Mark W.
10/10 Excellent
Neringa G.
6 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house!
Neringa G.
10/10 Excellent
ISABELLE M.
4 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parfait
ISABELLE M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Pedro L.
25 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Semana de Sossego
Pedro L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Bob D.
18 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
goed
Bob D.
10/10 Excellent
Kelly L.
15 Apr 2019
Beautiful place to stay just outside Braga
Kelly L.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Filippo B.
24 Aug 2018
Bonita y espaciosa casa. La piscina muy recomendable
Filippo B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Ferdinando T.
17 Aug 2018
Excelente estadia e excelente acolhimento
Ferdinando T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Karine L.
23 Aug 2015
Formidable séjour à la CASA DO ALTO
Karine L.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
ISABELLE L.
8 Aug 2015
EXCELLENT SEJOUR
ISABELLE L.
About the host
Hosted by MARGARET ARAUJO
I'm Peggy, a retired freelance graphic designer with interests in art, literature, music and theatre. I like to talk a little about everything. My husband Mario is a materials engineer and retired university professor and also loves to talk a little about everything
Why they chose this property
At Casa do Alto we strive to provide sustainable, luxury tourism at an affordable price. We aim to achieve a high standard of personalized service.Security, safety, cleanliness and a good night's sleep are our main concerns for your well being within a relaxing atmosphere.
What makes this property unique
Calm, comfort, safety, cleanliness, location and excellent quality of everything: house, furniture, swimming pool, outdoor kitchens, gardens and services
Languages:
English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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