Amy2024-08-19Verified I stayed at Margaret’s with 3 adults and our 4 young children and we had a wonderful time. Fantastic pool, charming (and spacious) flat and adorable hosts! Kenny2024-07-20Verified My family and I stayed for nearly two weeks in Portugal, at 5 different AirBnBs. This was definitely the best. The property and views are beautiful, and the flat was very clean and well provisioned. But more than that, Daniel and the other co-hosts were very friendly and welcoming. I wholeheartedly recommend their place, especially for families looking to unwind a bit and who are interested in seeing aspects of Portugal outside of the more touristy, typical locations. Lynz2024-07-17Verified Amazing hosts- will recommend to friends and family for sure!!! Angela2023-08-27Verified A Casa do Alto est un très bel endroit avec vue exceptionnelle, paisible et proche de nombreux sites touristiques. Les propriétaires sont accueillants et disponibles. Nous recommandons vivement cet endroit pour découvrir le nord du Portugal. Floris2023-08-12Verified Swimming pool with view was big hit! Tom2022-08-26Verified Great place for quality vacations Estefanía2022-08-04Verified Nos ha encantado todo. Mil gracias Loïc2022-07-25Verified Excellent accueil par Margaret et Mario.L'étage de la maison est TRES spacieux et le jardin très agréable.Très jolies visites à faire pas très loin. Tine Juul2022-07-20Verified Really nice and quite place. Enjoyed relaxing by the pool. Lots of space and we were lucky to have the pool all by ourselves. Sweet and nice hosts. Nathalie2022-07-08Verified Margaret and her husband are wonderful host! They had a lot of little attention for us and we really appreciate it. The pool is warm and really big. The house is fully equipped. We really enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
Oliveira2024-11-1010Verified Funcionários muito simpáticos ☺Ótimo atendimento André2024-10-1910Verified ☺Casa enorme, tudo 5*, e as pessoas muito atenciosas.. Patrice2024-08-109.0Verified Bon séjour avec un bon rapport qualité/prix dans une très belle propriété. ☺L’appartement est spacieux, situé au dernier étage d’une grosse maison en pierre, sur un beau terrain plein d arbres fruitiers. La piscine est magnifique Les propriétaires sont très accueillants. ☹Malheureusement la climatisation était en panne sur la moitié de l’appartement, et il a fait très chaud. Anabelena2024-08-0310Verified ☺La casa es preciosa, en un lugar privilegiado todo verde y unas bonitas vistas, la casa excepcional, aparcamiento en la puerta, todas las comodidades, muy buena atención de los dueños, zona de barbacoa y piscina, todo un lujo haber estado allí. Jose2024-06-1210Verified Magnifique superbe ☹Rien Francisco2024-05-2210Verified Estadia relaxada entre a paz da natureza. ☺Gostamos muito do facto da casa ser familiar. Fez-nós sentir em casa. Óptima localização para passear na zona norte do país. Hernani2023-12-1110Verified Recomendado! ☺De todo o espaço, amplo e muito confortável, da receção e simpatia dos anfitriões. ☹Uma sugestão de melhoria que poderia ser possível de se fazer para melhorar as condições de visibilidade junto da estrada interior de acesso, seria colocar alguma iluminação, pois ainda não conhecendo o acesso, de noite e com chuva, não e muito fácil perceber todo o percurso até à casa
Jose Sousa2024-09-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ficamos 3 noites, duas famílias, só podemos dizer muito bem, desde as instalações, vistas, sossego e atenção dos proprietários. é um local a repetir. Choni Martínez2024-08-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Estuvimos dos noches, dos familias a principios de agosto. Parecia que estábamos en un cuento ❤️ todo precioso, cuidado al máximo detalle rodeados de infinita vegetación y unas vistas espectaculares, casa genial los dueños nos recibieron con múltiples detalles de comida y de bebida y un trato super especial con nosotros encantadores. Una piscina gigante con barbacoa que no le faltaba detalle. Nos quedemos con ganas de estar más días. Deseando volver, recomiendo a 💯 . Anabelena2024-08-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hemos quedado encantados un lugar privilegiado, un entorno natural muy verde, una casa preciosa, que no le faltaba detalle, una zona de piscina y barbacoa, unas vistas espectaculares, aparcamiento en la puerta, lis dueños super amables....una estancia inolvidable Anderson Kleyson2024-07-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Muito lindo Hernani Graca2023-12-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Casa espetacular, com vista privilegiada, e excelentes anfitriões (Tânia e Mário). A regressar com toda a certeza. Joaquim Gomes Fernandes2023-11-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Accueil très chaleureux. Mario et sa famille sont très à l'écoute et disponible pour toute demande. Il sait nous mettre à l'aise et nous faire sentir comme chez nous. L'endroit est idyllique et au calme. La piscine est grande avec toute les commodités nécessaires. Situé à 5min en voiture du centre de Braga. Cet endroit est à recommander sans hésitation.. Joaquim. Belgique Guignard Patrice2023-07-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Super accueil de Mario et sa famille. Le logement est immense (nous étions 5 - appartement de l'étage), très bien équipé, avec de sympathiques attentions en arrivant, et excellemment situé. On domine la vallée, on est tout proche de Braga et on peut aisément se rendre à Porto, Guimarães, Barcelos, le parc national de Peneda-Gerês, etc. J'allais oublier de mentionner la magnifique piscine, le barbecue, la météo super agréable... Très envie de revenir dans ce coin du Portugal et chez Mario ! Eric Gonçalves2023-02-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Unique place with an incredible atmosphere. Very welcoming. Embraced by nature yet close to.the city. Perfect getaway.
- Free parking on premises
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Magnificent views
- Wireless Internet (free)
- Air Conditioning
- Washing Machine
- Fiber Optic TV (International)
- Takeaway Delivery
- Heating
Casa do Alto
Casa do Alto (2172/AL) is an old renovated stone house, located on the slope of the Cávado river valley. It has 3 floors. Each floor is an independent apartment. Two of the apartments (on the top floor and on the ground floor) are available for rental.
If you decide to rent the upstairs apartment, you can relax in the privacy of one of the suites or choose to browse the library in the main living/dining area. An excellent jacuzzi is provided in the separate bathroom on this floor.
In the living/dining room you can comfortably watch international and national TV, including applications such as Netflix, Stremio, YouTube and much more.
The balcony is the perfect place to watch the spectacular sunset and enjoy the views over the surrounding property and the Cávado River valley.
Details
- Guests: 8
- Amenities: Air Conditioning, Barbecue Utensils, Bathroom Towels, Bed Linen, Dish Washer, Expresso Coffee Machine, Fiber Optic TV (National and International), Heating, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Parking area on premises (free), Self catering, Take away catering, Washing machine, Wireless Internet (free)
- View: Mountain view, Valley view, Garden View
- Size: 180m²
- Bed Type: Double bed, Single bed, Sofa bed
Cereals and many other crops used to be grown and stored in the farmhouse and the ground floor apartment served as a stable for the animals. It was recently restored, however, maintaining the original design with stone walls.
One of the interior rooms has been converted into a kitchen/bar area and is filled with souvenirs (mostly hats!) from around the world. The collection was primarily built by the owners (Peggy and Mario), but many friends also contributed to this quirky and picturesque space. There are also two antique settles to sit and relax and, perhaps, taste the local wines.
Details
- Guests: 8
- Amenities: Air Conditioning, Barbecue Utensils, Bathroom Towels, Bed Linen, Dish Washer, Expresso Coffee Machine, Fiber Optic TV (National and International), Heating, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Parking area on premises (free), Self catering, Take away catering, Washing machine, Wireless Internet (free)
- View: Mountain view, Valley view, Garden View
- Size: 170m² (including terrace)
- Bed Type: Double bed, Single bed, Sofa bed
The Grounds
Casa do Alto is a farm nestled up in the hillside of the Cávado river. The property is surrounded by gardens, a small wooded area, two outdoor kitchens with barbecue, and a large, secluded private swimming pool, next to the orchard, with magnificent views over the Cávado Valley.
There are exquisite views from all sides of the house, making it the perfect quiet place to stay as a base to tour around this area of Portugal and Spain, or just chill out and relax within the grounds of the property itself (1 hectare).

The house & gardens
The house is surrounded by gardens with lawn, flowers and trees, where you can relax with nature and enjoy stunning views from all angles.

The swimming pool
The property has a large private swimming pool (16.7 m x 7 m) with changing rooms, showers and bathroom, and a magnificent view of the orchard and the Cávado valley.