Private suite with views · Quinta da Agrela (Portugal)

🏡 Room with a private terrace in a 17th-century manor — Av. Terras da Nóbrega, 994, Vade, Ponte da Barca, Portugal

Some places are simply somewhere to sleep. And then there is Casa da Agrela. A 17th-century manor house in the heart of the Alto Minho, 15 minutes from the Peneda-Gerês National Park, with views over the Vade river valley and the intimate feel of a small family-run country hotel.

The Upper Room (Quarto de Cima) is the most special in the house: it has a private entrance, a separate bedroom, a full private bathroom and a private 28 m² terrace with panoramic views over the valley. Ideal for 2 guests looking for an authentic, intimate and distinctive retreat in northern Portugal. And all of it with a homemade breakfast included.

A perfect stay for couples who want to discover the Minho, the Peneda-Gerês National Park and Portuguese cooking guided by a local family.

🛏️ ROOM AND LAYOUT

▸ Private entrance hall (5 m²)

▸ Double bedroom (15 m²) with bed linen, pillows and extra blankets

▸ Full private bathroom (12 m²)

▸ Private 28 m² terrace with views over the Vade river valley

Total: sleeps 2 guests.

🛁 PRIVATE BATHROOM

Full bathroom with shower, hot water, shampoo, shower gel, towels and hair dryer. For the exclusive use of guests.

🍳 HOMEMADE BREAKFAST INCLUDED

A homemade breakfast is included in the price of the stay. It is served in the shared dining room with local Minho produce: coffee, teas, bread, artisan jams and seasonal products. Dinners and picnics can also be ordered, with excellent regional wines.

🌿 PRIVATE TERRACE

The great attraction of this room: 28 m² of private terrace with views over the Vade river valley. The perfect place for morning coffee, a glass of wine at sunset or simply sitting and taking in one of the most beautiful landscapes in northern Portugal.

🏡 SHARED COMMON AREAS

Casa da Agrela works as a small family-run country hotel. The common areas are shared with other guests:

▸ Living room and dining room (where breakfast is served)

▸ Gardens, chapel and running water feature

▸ Outdoor courtyards and grounds

▸ Coffee, tea and infusions available in the dining room

▸ Welcome drink on arrival

The main door stays open during the day — the house runs on trust and hospitality, like a true Minho quinta.

📍 LOCATION

Casa da Agrela is at Av. Terras da Nóbrega, 994, in Vade (São Pedro), municipality of Ponte da Barca (Alto Minho, Viana do Castelo district), just over an hour from Porto Airport:

▸ Peneda-Gerês National Park — 15 min by car (Portugal's only national park)

▸ Ponte da Barca (old town and medieval bridge over the Lima) — 5 min by car

▸ Arcos de Valdevez — 13 min by car

▸ Ponte de Lima — 24 min by car (one of Portugal's prettiest towns)

▸ Braga — 43 min by car (Bom Jesus, cathedral, old town)

▸ Viana do Castelo — 39 min by car (Santa Luzia sanctuary, old town)

▸ Guimarães — 55 min by car (birthplace of Portugal, UNESCO heritage)

▸ Porto — 1 h by car

🗺️ WHAT TO SEE AND DO

The Alto Minho is one of the greenest and most authentic regions in Portugal:

▸ Hiking in the Peneda-Gerês National Park (waterfalls, historic villages, native flora)

▸ Visit the Citânia de Briteiros (pre-Roman settlement, a must)

▸ The historic villages route (Sistelo, Soajo, Lindoso)

▸ A walk through Ponte da Barca and its medieval bridge over the Lima

▸ Weekly market and local fairs

▸ Vinho Verde wine route (the Minho's own denomination)

▸ Spas and thermal baths in the region

🎿 KEY FEATURES

✔ Homemade breakfast included

✔ Private 28 m² terrace with valley views

✔ Full private bathroom

✔ Free wifi

✔ Free parking on the property

✔ Outdoor furniture

✔ Outdoor dining area

✔ Welcome drink on arrival

✔ Coffee, tea and infusions available

✔ First aid kit and fire extinguisher

✔ Dinners and picnics on request

✔ Local regional wines available

📋 HOUSE RULES

▸ Check-in: from 15:00

▸ Check-out: before 12:00

▸ Maximum 2 guests

▸ No smoking indoors

▸ No pets

▸ No parties or events

▸ Quiet hours: from 21:00

▸ No key is handed over (the house stays open during the day)

▸ Water nearby (river) — supervise children

💬 SUPPORT AND COMMUNICATION

On arrival you will be welcomed in person with a welcome drink. Your host will explain how the house works, breakfast times and the common areas. During your stay we are available in person and through the chat for any question. We look forward to welcoming you! 😊

🌟 WHY THIS ROOM?

Because Casa da Agrela is unique. A 17th-century manor with its history intact, a homemade breakfast included, a private 28 m² terrace with valley views and the warmth of a family who love the Minho and want to share it. Fifteen minutes from Portugal's only national park and an hour from Porto. An authentic retreat in Portugal's green north.

🍽️ FOOD

The Alto Minho has an authentic, generous cuisine: caldo verde, bacalhau à brás, duck rice, lamprey (in season) and the incomparable Vinho Verde wines. In Ponte da Barca and Arcos de Valdevez you will find long-standing restaurants serving quality Minho cooking. And at Casa da Agrela you can order dinners made with local produce and regional wines.