Villa Lima

Set amongst 3 acres of the Ponte de Lima landscape, this superb villa welcomes you to your own Minho Country estate. Luxury, space and tranquillity are some of the keywords we can use to describe the atmosphere of this 19th Century Farmhouse carefully designed and lovingly restored to create a truly stylish and comfortable Portuguese retreat.

Attention has been paid to detail and everything was considered to ensure all guests enjoy a warm and comfortable stay. This beautiful renovation is an elegant fusion of the Minho Region charm and tradition with contemporary furnishings and modern conveniences. Some of the of the original features were carefully kept (and fully renovated) such as high vaulted ceilings, wooden floors and stone balconies. Together with the white washed walls, terracotta floors and exceptional outdoor furnishings, the result could only be a distinctive property that we are pleased to feature in our programme. In addition to the private swimming pool, guests have the use of a games room with table tennis and football table - a delight for aduls and children. The kitchen is fully equipped and spacious. The formal large gardens with many different, quaint areas, invite guests to relax in the shade or eat your meals. The large swimming pool is surrounded by a patio with many sun loungers.

A two storey house

Lower floor

Double bedroom with adjacent shower room. Large games room with tennis table, football table and TV area with fireplace. Gym and laundry room.

First floor

Excellent fully fitted kitchen with doors opening onto the dining room. Dining room with table to seat up to 20 people - doors leading onto a delightful balcony with uninterrupted views over a valley. Spacious living room with sofas, open fireplace, satellite TV, DVD player, music centre, piano and doors leading onto the outside patio ideal for alfresco dining. 5 bedrooms (the beds can be made twin or queen size) each with an ensuite bathroom. 3 of the bedrooms (including the master) have doors opening onto the lawn and pool area.

Library

Exterior

Ample sunbathing terraces, lawns and flowerbeds surround the pool (12 X 6 metres) - the depth is from 1.2 to 1.8 metres. Badminton court. Built in barbeque and excellent covered patio ideal for alfresco dining.

Location

The villa's convenient location - only six kilometres from the historic centre - offers easy access to the pleasures of the delightful Ponte de Lima roman town centre. Here you will find various good quality restaurants, cafes, bars, open air esplanades around the lima river's waterfront, 18 hole golf course (4 kms away), horse riding centre, kayak centre, birdwatching, etc. Basic facilities such as a minimarket and a bar can be found within walking distance. INTERNET access free of charge.