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Yavanna - Granite house with pool near Spain, beaches and Minho River — Property 68846

  • 5 Rooms sleeping 9 max in recently renovated self-contained house
  • Location: Fontoura, near Valenca de Minho North Portugal, Portugal

Summary of the house, 5 bedrooms, sleeps 9

Summary of the house, 5 bedrooms, sleeps 9
Contact Eunice or Mark
+44 7713 570 493
Property type:
house, detached, 500 m²
Location type:
Near the sea, Rural
Highlights:
Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace
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  • Pets not allowed
  • Swimming pool
  • Garden
  • No smoking
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Yavanna's Salt 12*6 Swimming Pool

Yavanna's Salt 12*6 Swimming Pool

The House

The House

A Typical Bedroom

A Typical Bedroom

The Veranda

The Veranda

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Kayaking nearby on Minho River Nearby Scenery for Drives, Walks and Cycling Beach at Caminha - great surfing and windsurfing Yavanna's Garden
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Yavanna - Granite house with pool near Spain, beaches and Minho River

Yavanna is located in beautiful unspoilt North West Portugal, close to the Spanish border. It is made up of 2 300 year old renovated stone farm buildings, & is still very much part of a traditional rural community. Yavanna combines the old charm of Northern Portugal with the comforts of home. Rooms are a blend of contemporary modern features, & traditional Minho farmhouse style. A 5 bedroom house sleeps family groups of up to 9 and (from september 2008 an additional 3 bedroom house sleeps up to 6). As well as a 12x6 pool with stunning views, Yavanna is within 30 minutes drive of a selection of sandy beaches. These are either quiet and safe for families, or there is big surf for body boarders, surfers and windsurfers. Note: We also provide Pottery/Ceramics holidays, as well as providing Yoga, Cycling & other enjoyable & creative workshops. Yavanna is a place to get away from the hustle & bustle of the commercialised world, although there is plenty to do within the local area.

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Location Fontoura, near Valenca de Minho North Portugal < Portugal

Yavanna - Granite house with pool near Spain, beaches and Minho River Fontoura, near Valenca de Minho North Portugal < Portugal
Map location symbol marks the location of this property in North Portugal
Location
Nearest airport: Porto at 90 kilometres
Nearest beach: Beach at 10 kilometres
Nearest motorway: E01/A3/IP1 at 3 kilometres
Nearest ferry port: Bilbao or Santander at 700 kilometres
Nearest railway station: Valenca do Minho at 5 kilometres
Car: necessary

Yavanna lies in the Minho region in the north-west corner of Portugal only a few miles from the border with the province of Galicia, in Spain, and its village, Fontoura, lies on the Pilgrim's way, the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. Small houses and farms are dotted around the lush green rural landscape, surrounded by small fields and grapevines, connected by granite tracks. Beautiful rivers flow into this region from Spain. The river Lima has the historical and beautiful towns of Ponte de Barca, Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo on its banks. The nearby Minho has interesting old monuments along its banks including the fortified town of Valenca do Minho, which is only 3 miles from Yavanna. Safe lifeguard patrolled swimming and fishing in the Minho is only 10 minutes from Yavanna. The southern border of the region is another beautiful river, the Douro, as well as the Penedes Geres National Park. The stunning cities of Porto and Santiago de Compostela in Spain are both day trips.

Local activities surfing, swimming, tennis, walking, sailing, cycling, fishing, horse riding, wind-surfing, water skiing, mountain biking



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Availability for the house in Portugal

Last updated on:
Saturday, 12 July 2008
Changeover day:
Saturday
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Please note that some weeks are for self-catering rental and others are activity focused e.g. pottery, yoga, cycling. Please phone for full details. We are also able to provide extra activities even in none activity weeks.

Rental rates for the house in Portugal

Rental basis is per property to be paid in:
British Pounds
Rental Rates
  Dates Rates  
Period name Begins Ends Weekly Weekend per night Midweek per night Minimum stay
Early Summer 2008 01 Jul 2008 11 Jul 2008 GBP 1100 - - 1 Week
Summer 2008 12 Jul 2008 12 Sep 2008 GBP 1170 - - 1 Week
Autumn 2008 13 Sep 2008 24 Oct 2008 GBP 1400 - - 1 Week
HT Oct 2008 25 Oct 2008 31 Oct 2008 GBP 1400 - - 1 Week

*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Notes to the rental rates

  • LAST THREE SUMMER WEEKS 10% OFF. £1300 NOW £1170!!!!
    Weekly rental prices include accommodation for up to 9 people in 5 bedrooms (5 have en-suite shower rooms). From September 2008, weekly rental prices include accommodation for up to 15 people in 8 bedrooms (5 have en-suite shower rooms). Yavanna is one hour from Porto airport. Car hire is easily arranged or transfers can be provided at an additional charge. We have only shown the rates of rental weeks above.
  • A deposit of 50% is payable at the time of booking and the balance is due 6 weeks before coming to Yavanna. All rental weeks and activity courses run Saturday to Saturday. We hope you understand that it is a requirement of booking that you are fully insured. Please ensure that you are covered against cancellation, sickness, injury, losses and all the usual risks. Please confirm cancellation requests in writing. If received up to 21 days before arrival, then we're afraid your deposit is lost, but any balance paid is refunded. If within 21 days of arrival then we're afraid we are unable to offer a refund.
  • Please confirm transfer requests in writing. With 6 weeks or more notice we are happy to provide a free transfer. With less than 6 weeks notice we're afraid there is a £25 administrative charge per head. With less than a week's notice the deposit is retained. All information on this web site is as accurate as we can possibly make it. Occasionally however, due to factors outside our control, some amenities and services may be temporarily unavailable. Very occasionally we may have to vary the advertised programme in which case we will always try to provide an equivalent replacement. Regrettably, we do not accept liability for any events outside our control, for any loss or damage to your personal property, or for any medical, illness or injury that could develop during your holiday. Your travel insurance should cover these and all other contingencies.
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Accommodation and Facilities for the house in Portugal

Property type:
  • house , detached
Accommodation type:
  • self-catering
Floor area:
  • 500 m²
Location type:
  • Near the sea, Rural
Theme:
  • away from it all, activity
General:
  • towels provided, staff, linen provided
Kitchen:
  • grill, 4 ring stove, dish washer, fridge, freezer, oven, washing machine
Living room:
  • fireplace seating for 15 people
Dining:
  • child's highchair, dining area seating for 9 people
Bathrooms:
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet,Shower Enclosure,en suite,
  • Bathroom 2 - Toilet,Shower Enclosure,en suite,
  • Bathroom 3 - Toilet,Shower Enclosure,en suite,
  • Bathroom 4 - Toilet,Shower Enclosure,en suite,
  • Bathroom 5 - Toilet,Shower Enclosure,en suite,
  • Each bedroom in the first house has an en-suite shower room. From Sep 2008, in the second house, the three bedrooms share a bathroom and a shower room.
Bedrooms:
  • 5 bedrooms , sleeps maximum of 9 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed, House 1
  • Bedroom 2 - 1 Double Bed, House 1: small double
  • Bedroom 3 - 1 Double Bed, House 1
  • Bedroom 4 - 2 Single Bed, House 1: can be converted to king size
  • Bedroom 5 - 2 Single Bed, House 1
  • In the first house, there are 3 bedrooms are in the main house and 2 further bedrooms are just 10 seconds walk away on the side of another Yavanna building. From September 2008, the second house has 3 additional bedrooms.
Entertainment:
  • tv, satellite or cable, DVD
Outside:
  • garden, terrace, barbecue, parking, 10 garden chairs
Swimming pools:
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed, wheelchair inaccessible, non smoking only, long term renters welcome, unsuitable for elderly or infirm, children welcome
Notes:

Suitable for elderly if cobbled paths and steps not a problem.

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For More Information and Travel Options

**** For more information please ask us for the address of our web site ***** Flights - There are a large number of airlines offering flights to the region - many at very reasonable prices. The nearest airports are Porto (one hour) and Santiago de Compostela in Spain (one and a half hours). E.g. Air Portugal, Ryanair, PGA Portugalia Airlines, Air Berlin, Air France, SN Brussels Airlines, Hapag-Lloyd Express, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss. It is also possible to fly to Lisbon with many airlines, including Monarch from the UK. It will be necessary though to hire a car and drive 4 hours in each direction if you choose this route. By Ferry - An alternative is a mini-cruise on a ferry. P&O run a service from Portsmouth to Bilbao. Brittany Ferries sail from Plymouth to Santander. The drive to Yavanna is 6-8 hours.

Beaches

Surf Beaches - Within a half an hour drive there are stunning sandy Atlantic surfing beaches. Portugal offers the best warm surfing in Europe with over 500 miles of consistent waves and no shortage of sunshine. Huge sandy beaches offer surf school and lifeguard patrolled areas. There is also a world renowned windsurfing spot at nearby Mindelo. Safe Sheltered Beaches - At the mouth of the Minho River, there are very safe clean sheltered family beaches. These are either at Caminha in Portugal or at Camposancos in Spain, which is accessible either by bridge or ferry. All beaches can be reached in about half an hour. Cafes and restaurants are available at most beaches - they are uncommercialised, small scale and friendly. River Beaches - Only 10 minutes from Yavanna is a sandy beach on the Minho River itself. This is lifeguard patrolled and has a beautiful terraced cafe. There is also wonderful canoeing and fishing possible on the Minho river.

Places to Visit

Within the immediate area, we have some very interesting towns and cities worth visiting: Porto is Portugal's second city, famous for its port wine trade, is just an hour's drive away. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal. Santiago de Compostela is just 1.5 hours away over the border in Spain. It is a city where, according to a legend, the remains of the apostle Saint James were found. Nowadays the stunning city of Santiago is the second most important Catholic Pilgrimage centre, after Rome. Vigo is the largest city in Galicia, over the border in Spain, and only 45 minutes away. Known as 'The Barcelona of the West'. Ponte de Lima is a pleasant town named after its famous bridge over the river Lima, with both Medieval and Roman sections. Lisbon is Portugal's capital city. It's four hour's drive away from Yavanna, but well worth considering for those who want to extend their stay. Lisbon is the westernmost capital in mainland Europe.

Other Activities Pottery/Ceramics, Yoga, Cycling and other enjoyable and creative workshops availble certain weeks at Yavanna.

Links:
Owners Website - Click here for more information

Featured Review

5/5

Yavanna - North Portugal

Visitor-from-Brighton, Brighton, East Sussex, UK
Review Submitted: July 13, 2008, Date of stay: March, 2008

We stayed at Yavanna over Easter 2008. Overall, we had a lovely relaxing time, and would definitely recommend the accommodation and area to anyone considering a visit. The house and gardens were attractive and peaceful, with lovely mountain views, and a large swimming pool area - the water was clean and warm. The villa itself was clean, well equipped and had everything we needed. The owner (Eunice) was on hand with help and advice, and looked after us well, but also allowed us our privacy. There was plenty to see and do in the area, and we made good use of the bikes, as well as kayaking in the Minho River, swimming in the sea, surfing, trips into Spain etc. It was great to find an unspoilt part of the world not overrun with tourists, and we'll be back next year. Definitely recommended !! Negatives - none

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+44 7713 570 493 (or +351 251 839 211)
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