Villa Barcelos

Description

Occupying an elevated position and surrounded by lush green landscapes, Villa Barcelos is a tastefully designed holiday home close to the famous market town of Barcelos in Portugal's Minho region.

This stone-built cottage has been comprehensively renovated throughout, with the final touches in 2012 creating a villa that combines sleek, modern designs with traditional rustic charm. Providing complete privacy and set within a large plot, the positioning of Villa Barcelos allows for stunning panoramic views of the local area.

Being a single storey villa, all rooms are conveniently located for ease of access. The open plan kitchen/lounge is a friendly space in which to enjoying cooking and relaxing together. With a comfortable sofa area, television, DVD player and music centre, all the family will be kept entertained.

The well-fitted kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances and features a breakfast bar with four stools. Both areas have doors that lead out onto the front terrace. Offering peaceful views of the outside space are three double bedrooms, with two having twin beds and one a double bed. An extra bed is available for an additional person if required.

Also within the plot is a separate stone building, adjacent to the main villa. The open plan space includes a dining table and chairs, small kitchen and a seating area with a television and feature fireplace. It leads out to a covered patio with a large built-in barbecue and outdoor furniture for making the most of the fantastic views as you dine.

The stone-walled lawned gardens are an excellent place for having fun with the family, getting active, or for just soaking up your surroundings. Features include a paved courtyard, a large private pool, a plunge pool, multi-purpose sports court, children's sandbox and a vegetable garden area. There's also space for two cars with private and direct access to the villa.

#### Features
The Villa
Villa Barcelos offers something for all ages, with breathe taking views of the Minho region as well as a playground and sports ground for the younger members of the party. There are 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, and it can accommodate up to 7 people

Interior
- Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Two twin bedrooms
- Bathroom
- Dining & living area
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Access to the patio & pool area

Exterior
- Swimming pool (10x5m)
- Sun loungers & parasols
- Outdoor lounge & dining area
- Large patio & garden area
- Covered terrace
- Private parking
- BBQ area

Additional facilities
- Air-conditioning
- Washing machine
- Hair dryer

#### Location
Villa Barcelos boasts an idyllic situation within the unspoilt countryside of the Minho region and provides some of the best views you could hope for in this naturally beautiful part of northern Portugal.

The immediate area is rather quiet, as you might expect from such a tranquil setting. The Minho region is famous for Vinho Verde wine, so it's no surprise that there are private farms close by where you can enjoy food and wine tastings.

The charming town of Barcelos is just 10 minutes away by car and is a convenient place to stock up on the essentials, as well as treating yourself to some holiday mementoes. This small medieval town has a range of shops, supermarkets, bars and restaurants, with history around every corner. You'll love trying to spot the ceramic cockerels dotted all over the town and then learning about the famous legend behind them within the ruins of the Paco dos Condes de Barcelos.

Pottery, in general, is one of Barcelos' main claims to fame, with a museum full of sculptures to stroll around. The weekly market held every Thursday is not to be missed, as it's one of the biggest in Portugal and is just bursting with handicrafts, souvenirs, food and clothing.

If relaxing on the beach is more your style, then make a day of it and drive to one of the sandy stretches of the Costa Verde in under an hour. The scenery of the private beaches range from secluded coves to dramatic cliffs, and there are plenty of watersports to try on the open waves.