Villa Calheiros Portugal

With stunning interiors, an exceptional garden and the most awesome, far reaching views, Villa Calheiros offers total seclusion, blissful tranquility and luxury. With beautiful living spaces and four seriously impressive bedroom suites, all opening onto the garden or a furnished balcony, eight guests can relax in true style in the captivating Portugese countryside. Villa Calheiros enjoys a privileged, elevated spot in the hills with breathtaking, far-reaching views over the Lima valley and is only 15 minutes drive from the magical, historical town of Ponte de Lima. Guests staying at Villa Calheiros enjoy the best of both worlds, complete peace and privacy in an idyllic setting yet the charming, narrow streets of Ponte de Lima, brimming with amazing restaurants, shops, historic buildings and bars serving its delicious vinho verde are close by. The villa offers many treats including an excellent pool, a sauna, table tennis, a volleyball net and a cosy cinema room.
Ponte de Lima is one of the most historic towns in the north of Portugal and the home of the popular vinho verde wine. The town is surrounded by magical green landscapes in the district of Viana do Castelo. It is a stop on the famous Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route. The town offers beautiful gardens, its famous bridge which stretches across the Lima River, its 17th and 18th century church Igreja da Misericordia Church, its bustling town square and some wonderful viewpoints. Guests staying at Villa Calheiros can enjoy this gorgeous town and the other gems of the Minho, as well as spectacular, wild Atlantic beaches, wonderful rivers, hilly slopes and incredibly delicious food. It is a wonderful area for hiking, cycling and horse riding with sensational scenery all around. Golf is also popular at the Axis Golf Resort.
Villa Calheiros enjoys modern architecture, cheerily painted in mellow orange, which looks magnificent against the lush green lawns and the hilly backdrop. The villa is built over two floors with the lower floor being home to your spacious cinema room, two twin bedrooms, the sauna and an adjacent shower. It is such a treat to be able to use the sauna after a busy day hiking in the hills and valleys! The twin bedrooms are very generous in size and offer beautifully tiled and fitted ensuite shower rooms. Double glass doors open to the garden and offer gorgeous views.
The main living spaces are on the upper floor along with the remaining two bedrooms. The living space is open plan in design and enjoys a gorgeous hardwood floor and beamed, vaulted ceiling. The spaces flow beautifully and a wall of glass offers the most spectacular of panoramic views. The modern kitchen enjoys fabulous cabinetry, granite counters and splash backs and a brilliant breakfast bar with two stools looking out to amazing scenery. This is just the perfect spot for your morning cup of coffee. Just around the corner is a delightful dining area and contemporary sofas and satellite television in your atmospheric living space. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to those stunning vistas and a large terrace which leads to the alfresco dining area and barbecue. The master bedroom boasts a beautifully dressed queen size bed, an immaculate ensuite bathroom and doors opening to the balcony. The final bedroom also enjoys a queen size bed, a pristine ensuite shower room and glorious views of the valley and Ponte de Lima’s famous bridge.
The villa is set within a generous mature garden with lush lawns, a shaded vegetable garden area and towering trees. Guests enjoy delicious alfresco suppers cooked on the barbecue and eaten under the stars in a delightful area next to the villa. The 10m x 5m swimming pool is a delight, surrounded by loungers and parasols. There are plenty of games to entertain the family, including table tennis. If you can’t find your teenagers outside, they could be in the cinema room with the Playstation console and games!Villa Calheiros sits peacefully, high on the hills above the stunning Lima valley, just fifteen minutes drive from Ponte de Lima. Ponte de Lima is one of Portugal’s oldest towns. It offers an atmospheric ambience and a wonderful cultural experience. It is the home of the famous vinho verde wine. The Ponte de Lima Bridge is 277 metres long, stretching over the beautiful Lima River. The Romans built the first five arches and it was then fortified and extended by fifteen arches during the medieval period. Ponte de Lima boasts two magnificent churches, Igreja da Misericordia and Igreja de Santo Antonio which sits across the river with its baroque styling. Largo de Camoes Plaza is the town’s bustling square with wonderful views of the Lima River and a good array of cafes, bars and restaurants. Torre da Cadeia Velha is a tower which is part of the old Ponte de Lima wall. It is used for exhibitions and tourist shops. Ponte de Lima sits in glorious countryside with fabulous viewpoints. These include Miradouro of Saint Catarina which offers views of the river, Miradouro of Magdalene which enjoys views over the town and surrounding landscape and Miradouro of Bola da Pena which enjoys 360-degree views of the entire area. The gastronomy in the town is amazing with excellent local Portuguese dishes. Some restaurants enjoy gorgeous riverside settings. Ponte de Lima is an excellent centre for adventure activities such as the Ecovia cycling route, kayaking along the Lima River, river bathing in Labruja, mountain biking or hiking in the Serra D’Arga or birdwatching in the Lagoas de Bertiandos.
Visitors enjoy kayaking and rafting on the Minho rivers. The beach is equally exciting with thrilling Atlantic waves. Caminha’s Foz do Minho Beach next to the River Minho is a wonderful area of great natural beauty, Vila Praia de Ancora is an excellent beach loved by families, Praia de Moledo is a true wonder and Praia do Cabedelo is another favourite.
The gorgeous town of Caminha boasts the ancient Torre do Relogio de Caminha, the clock tower which forms part of the old city walls built in the 12th century and is a national monument. You can climb to the top of the tower to enjoy fabulous views of the town. The Rua Direita or Ricardo Joaquim de Sousa Street is the cobbled main street in the historic centre. Another historic monument is the Igreja Matriz de Caminha where you can admire tiles from the 17th century. Visitors can take a ferry over to Galicia from Caminha.
It is very easy to pop over the Minho River into Galicia. The Spanish town of Tui boasts a beautiful historic centre and an excellent range of gourmet dining as well as excellent shops. Tui is located south of the Pontevedra province and sits on the edge of the Minho River, opposite the Portuguese town of Valenca. The towns are connected by a nineteenth century bridge. Valenca do Minho is located on the hillside overlooking the left bank of the Minho and on the main road that links the Spanish Santiago de Compostela with Porto. Tourists flock to the town to buy embroidered tablecloths and sheets, the speciality of the town.
You should also consider a visit to the historical Viana do Castelo. Its compact historic centre boasts extravagant religious buildings, delightful cafes, elegant plazas and narrow shopping streets which open onto the banks of the Lima River. The pearly white, neo-Byzantine Santa Luzia Church presides over the city, sitting high on the hilltop. Ponte de Lima is 52 miles from Porto so you could also consider a day trip there.At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the
concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport transfers- Babysitting/childcare services
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!