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Countryside Manor House, seaside, self catering, amazing gardens

Riverside villa with private pool and kitchen

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Dinning Room, table has extensions to accommodate up to 14 guests.
Eira Bedroom
Kitchen. Fully equipped, places for 12 on the table, but there's extensions.
Camellia Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 24990 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Viana do Castelo, Minho - Costa Verde
  • Place, Chapel of Santa Tecla
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of Santa Marta de Portuzelo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Foreigners and Borders Service
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Camellia Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Eira Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Faia Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Granary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Suite Bedroom

2 Queen Beds and 1 Child Bed

Sunset Bedroom

2 Queen Beds, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

Walnut Tree bedroom

1 Queen Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Camellia Bathroom

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

Eira Bathroom

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

Faia Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Granary Bathroom

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

Living Room Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet

Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Sunset Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Walnut Tree Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Countryside Manor House, seaside, self catering, amazing gardens

Quinta do Bento Novo is located in the North of Portugal, near the Atlantic Coast. The house has a capacity of 18+ people, with 7 double rooms, several spacious living rooms, a large kitchen that is fully equipped and can easily accommodate 18 people. The centennial house has been recently remodeled, so you will be able to enjoy the beautiful characteristic architecture and also feel the comfort of modern houses (central heating, spacious bedrooms with private bathrooms). You will also enjoy the 40000 square meters of lands and beautiful gardens: you will be amazed by the enormous variety of plants, trees and flowers of the gardens, and take pleasure of the surrounding mountains and the stream that flows at the end of the property. The house is located in the small village of Perre, only 7 km away from Viana do Castelo, one of the most beautiful cities of Portugal, with a lot of history and culture to offer. The high quality Atlantic Beaches are only 8 km away.


The Region: Alto Minho has an enormous array of choices to offer you: amazing beaches, golf, tennis, swimming pools, spas, an extraordinary gastronomy, a very animated ambiance, fishing and hunting, water sports, trekking, historic villages, monuments, gardens, tourist circuits and a very contagious folk culture.

Come to discover the Province of the Minho, land of wine and folklore. And also, of castles, monasteries and churches that speaks of history, of villages full of monuments. Come to find Viana Castelo and the Lima River. Come to live the joy of the colourful popular parties.

The Farm: Originally built in 1892, Bento Novo was recently renovated to more comfortably accommodate our guests, but the beautiful characteristics of its buildings have been preserved. The contrast of schist and granite that can be found throughout the property emphasizes the harmony that exists between what nature has provided and man has embellished.

Bento Novo’s relaxing quiet atmosphere almost makes you forget how close you are to all the action that is happening in the surrounding area. So if you are looking for a relaxing get away or want to come and discover the Alto-Minho region’s rich natural and historical heritage and experience its sea side attractions, we hope you will make us a part of your unforgettable vacation.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Supplementary beds or cots are provided on request
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Small events allowed on request
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
We welcome pets in our house.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside, on a covered porch

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Small events allowed on request
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 12/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Viana do Castelo

Located in Viana do Castelo, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Northern Littoral Natural Park and Cabedelo Beach, while Museu do Traje and Gil Eannes are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Viana do Castelo, Minho - Costa Verde

What's nearby

  • Chapel of Santa Tecla - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Church of Santa Marta de Portuzelo - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Foreigners and Borders Service - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Republic Square - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Vila Praia de Ancora Beach - 21 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Viana do Castelo Station - 20 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ameadella Pastelaria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Café da Ajuda - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Botts No Rio - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante As Quatro Colunas - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Countryside Manor House, seaside, self catering, amazing gardens have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Countryside Manor House, seaside, self catering, amazing gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Countryside Manor House, seaside, self catering, amazing gardens?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Countryside Manor House, seaside, self catering, amazing gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Countryside Manor House, seaside, self catering, amazing gardens?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Countryside Manor House, seaside, self catering, amazing gardens located?

This family-friendly Viana do Castelo villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Chapel of Santa Tecla and Church of Santa Marta de Portuzelo. Gil Eannes and Museu do Traje are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Wonderful in every way

We would have loved to stay longer, as this was an incredible place! The host was incredibly kind and welcoming despite us arriving MUCH later than planned. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne Louise P.

Wonderful stay for a big family group

We were a big family group of 23 persons from 1 to 70 years of age. There were plenty of bathrooms - the grown ups had seperate rooms, and the teenagers shared their rooms but it worked well. It is a very charming house with lots of space especially outside. The garden is quite exceptionel, very extensive, romantic with a mazelike character, fruittrees, football ground and two stonepools, which everybody loved for refreshing or playing. We had all our meals outside under a roof or on the big terrasse in the open. Paolo was very helpful with everything, and we had very good breakfast with freshly pressed orangejuice etc served every day. Dinner was an option too. It is highly recomendable for a big group with a lot of different activities. Of course you have to keep a very vigilant eye on a small child regarding one of the pools that is rather easily accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Anders B.

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

Velfungerende ejendom til mange

Vi havde en fin uge. Der er rigtig meget plads på ejendommen, så man kan både være sammen som gruppe og være mere privat. Køkkenet er meget velfungerende til at lave mad i til mange mennesker. 15-20 minutter i bil til stranden, afhængig af trafikken.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A fabulous family holiday

We have a large family consisting of married couples and some with children and so we offered it is an open house to arrive and depart when you want over the three weeks that we hired the property in August and it did not disappoint. A 50 minute taxi ride from Porto we spent the first two weeks just using Ubers to get into Viana which is about a 10 minute drive away and the amazing beaches which straddle each side of the town, the final week we did hire a car. The property is immense with beautiful shaded areas to relax and read in and fruit orchards , our Grandsons especially enjoyed picking the oranges and making orange juice , it even has a mini football pitch . The kitchen is really well stocked and we loved cooking most nights and BBQ the amazing range of fresh fish you will find in the local supermarkets. My treat every morning was walking over to the local village which took just over 20 mins and buying the freshest breads and cakes as well as enjoying a fab coffee. The swimming pool was great fun and is not deep so really safe for young children and is fed by a complex of fresh waterpipes and features. Bedrooms are basic as you would expect in a old stone built house but everything was clean and working , I even had my own office to do some work I needed to do. The owner Paulo spoke great English and was really helpful with anything we needed , to sum up we had an amazing family holiday in an undiscovered part of Europe.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

roberto C.

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

de 10

Espectacular!!! Mucho mejor que las fotos y la atención de Paulo, de 10!!! Muy recomendable para pasar unos días con un grupo grande y descubrir la zona norte de Portugal
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabel L.

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

Un oasis!!!

Hemos pasado una semana excelente en Quinta do Bento Novo!!! La casa es muy cómoda y muy agradable! Tiene un jardín espectacular, como un oasis de desconexión!! La comunicación con Paulo es muy fácil y agradable! Siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Seguro que repetiremos
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mari Carmen B.

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

Muy buen fin de semana

La propiedad es ideal, muy limpia, muy grande, muy cómoda y espaciosa para ir un grupo grande como éramos nosotros y un jardín enorme y muy cuidado. La casa está perfectamente equipada, no hemos echado nada de menos y éramos 15 personas. Paulo y Ana, anfitriones perfectos. Muy recomendable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucília M.

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

Perfeito

A localização perfeita, as comodidades adequadas para o nosso grupo alargado de amigos e um fim-de-semana que soube a férias! Anfitrião impecável!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Carolina Gamo Lara G.

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

Una casa para disfrutar

El alojamiento reúne todas las necesidades para pasar unas vacaciones de lujo. El propietario está siempre a disposición y es un excelente anfitrión. La finca es sencillamente espectacular. Muchas gracias por todo Paulo !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucía S.

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

Excelente

La casa dispone de una finca enorme y preciosa para disfrutar con niños pequeños. Tiene hasta un pequeño campo de fútbol Sin duda repetiremos

10/10 Excellent

Mayte C.

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

Charming house

We have had a great staying, the house has one of the most charming and beautiful gardens I have ever seen. Many different areas to chill out and enjoy the nature. We certainly recommend this Property as the perfect place to spend the summer with friends or family.

10/10 Excellent

evelyne p.

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

Jardín idílico

Todo perfecto Tipo de camas a mejorar
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Manuel Jesus B., Valencia (España)

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

Excelente lugar para descansar

La Quinta es una maravilla. La casa es preciosa, cuidada al máximo. Estaba muy limpia. Habitaciones y baños amplios. Las salitas de estar , tiene varias, te permiten independencia si necesitas trabajar o un rato de tranquilidad. El jardín es enorme, con una variedad de plantas, flores, y árboles increíble. Es ideal para pasear, jugar al escondite o relajarte en un banco. La "piscina" es un pilón, poco profundo, ideal si vas con niños pequeños y los grandes para nadar un poquito y jugar con los niños. Paulo, el dueño, siempre atento y amable a todo lo que solicitamos. Ha sido un placer y muy fácil tratar con él. Clara, muy amable, simpática y servicial con todo lo requerido. Nosotros éramos una familia de 11 adultos y dos niñas y hemos estado fenomenal. Gracias Paulo por todo!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Lovely retreat in the Minho

This is a lovely home with amazing grounds. We traveled with 6 other couples (and one 12 year old and one 5 month old). The house was perfectly laid out for us and everyone loved exploring the gardens and orchards. We had tomatoes, peppers, greens, citrus fruits, grapes, and more to eat from the property every day. The kitchen was perfect for us to all gather while some cooked and others visited. And the morning light at the front of the house made a wonderful spot for us to have coffee on the stone terrace. The house is very well located for getting to many nearby villages (Barcelos, Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima, Porto). We were also able to do a day tour to the Douro Valley and a day trip to Northern Spain). The host, Paulo, and housekeeper, Lourdes, were both lovely and attended to everything we needed. We are very happy we stayed at Quinta Bento Novo.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Great place to stay

Our group had a wonderful week of sun, relaxation and pottering in this beautiful house and gardens. The real bonus for us was all the fresh fruit picked from the garden every day - oranges, lemons, figs and plums were the most bountiful. The pool was appreciated for cooling down on some of the hottest days and the sound of running water lulled people to sleep as they relaxed after lunch. We enjoyed trips to the local towns, long walks and wild swimming. The host was helpful and easy to contact.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roberto G.

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

Fantástico

Nos alojamos un grupo de trece adultos, cinco niños y dos perros...han sido unas vacaciones fantásticas, la casa es increíble, aunque en algunos casos el descanso debido a los colchones ha sido regular, incluso con ese pero, repetiríamos sin duda. La alberca para el baño nos ha dado mucho juego con los niños. En general una maravilla de vacaciones. Gracias Paolo y Clara
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

jose maria d.

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

The house and gardens are really amazing

The owner is very polite and correct. He fells the house like something more than a property, but something to keep alive for family reasons and you can see this is true because the house is "perfect". They should set down in the homeaway page more photos to show how amazing the house and garden are. I recommend 100% this house. Thanks a lot Paulo

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Jürgen A.

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

Toller Aufenthalt mit unserem Tanzteam

Phantastischer Garten mit wunderschönem Naturpool. Das Haus ist für eine große Gruppe wunderbar. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Vielen Dank für die tolle Zeit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S., United Kingdom

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

One of the most beautiful places we've stayed.

The website pictures don't do this property justice as you can't see the reality of the magnificent gardens, hear the sound of constantly running water as the troughs and pools get filled up and see the textures of a massive variety of trees and flowers. It has a secret, other wordly quality that's difficult to describe and every age group there loved it. The house is well equipped and the beds comfortable and Paulo did all he could to accommodate our needs. The cleaners were great and also constantly maintaining the grounds. It's in a great location too, very close to a sandy and safe beach on the edge of Viano de Castello and within walking distance of hikes. We would definitely book this place again and were very sad to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Bento Novo 2019

Beautiful property and wonderful gardens, ideal for larger groups who want somewhere off the beaten track. Very few tourists in the area but the local people were friendly. We would certainly consider going back as everyone in the party loved the place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Estupenda casa, para repetir!

Grupo grande, donde nos hemos encontrado súper bien. Muy completa y cómoda. Espaciosa con 7 habitaciones, una cocina enorme, varios salones, amplios espacios interiores y exteriores. Perfecto para nuestra grande familia. Además, súper limpia, jardines fenomenales. La recomendamos al 100x100. Su propietario atento en todo momento, amable al máximo.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

carolyn l.

Beautiful house in amazing gardens

This is the perfect house for a large group as every bedroom has a bathroom and lots of separate seating and sleeping areas so great for several families holidaying together. Large well equipped kitchen and barbecue with wood provided. The spring fed swimming pool is cold but refreshing . There were areas for kids to play football or cricket. Lovely areas to sit out and eat in the evening and Bats and nightjars flying around at night. Well stocked local supermarket. The owner Paulo lives locally and is only a text away to ask about any local advice and sorted any minor problems straight away.

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

zeer ok

hele verzorgde en ruime woning zwemvijver is geen zwembad maar heel proper water en is zeker ok voor verfrissing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heike B.

Zwei wunderbare Wochen in Perre

Wer historische Anwesen in traumhafter ländlicher Umgebung mag, ist hier genau richtig. Die Quinta ist großzügig, wir hatten reichlich Platz für 15 Personen (drei Familien), und jedes Zimmer hatte sein eigenes Bad. Der Garten ist riesig und toll angelegt mit vielen interessanten Bäumen. Unsere Kinder freuten sich über den Fußballplatz und den erfrischenden Steintrog, in dem man tatsächlich baden kann. Wir hatten Frühstück gebucht, welches täglich von einer netten Dame vorbereitet wurde, incl. frisch gepresstem Orangensaft. Die Küche war so ausgestattet, dass wir gut für alle kochen konnten. Der Besitzer, Paulo, ist einer der nettesten Gastgeber, die wir jemals erlebt haben. Er ist für alle Fragen und Anregungen offen und auch vor der Reise klappte die Kommunikation wunderbar, danke nochmal für alles! Um an die tollen (relativ leeren!) Atlantikstrände und andere Ziele in der Umgebung zu gelangen, empfehlen wir auf jeden Fall einen Mietwagen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yann A.

Very nice This is a very relaxing place situated next to Porto

Excellent very beautiful Paulo the owner was wonderful He was such a nice person and very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Paulo Barros

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The 16th-century property had fallen into considerable disrepair since the days the ancient house started needing restoration. We considered selling it, but we couldn't bear to give up a place that was part of our childhood and a family legacy for so long.

Fortunately, there was another option. With “rural tourism” popular in Portugal at the time, we decided to renovate the house and turn it into an inn for our guests. Today, Quinta do Bento Novo, as the historic property is known, has been restored to its former glory. The seven-bedroom inn welcomes guests from all over the world and its elegant, surrounding gardens are the pride of Paulo’s hometown.

Why they chose this property

I inherited this manor house in the Portuguese countryside. It belongs to my family since the XVII century.

What makes this property unique

Extraordinary gardens, large house perfect for big families or groups, picturesque village, close to the beach, great gastronomy.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Portuguese
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