Casa Mateus - Aregos Douro Valley - with stunning view of Douro river | Cottage in Baião

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Best-rates for the Santa Cruz do Douro cottage starts from $354 per night with includes Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Designated Smoking Area, Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Internet, Kitchen, Air Conditioner, Parking, Pet Friendly, TV with all other amenities. Perfect for Weddings is committed to ensuring every guest experiences a comfortable and extraordinary stay, whether planning a romantic getaway, a honeymoon, a pet-friendly stay, or celebrating with the entire wedding party.

10.0 (14 Reviews) | Pet Friendly 4 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 7 Guests

Santa Cruz do Douro Cottage | Casa Mateus - Aregos Douro Valley - with stunning view of Douro river

4 Bedroom Cottage in Santa Cruz do Douro, Baião

Matthew House, is a 4 bedroom country house located in the heart of the Douro Valley and next to the historical train station of Aregos (Tormes). Due to its location, it is possible to have unique views of the Douro river. This is the right place to stay in your visit to Douro Valley and if Also you want to visit the city of Oporto (1:40 a.m. by train). This is a location for Those who are seeking for a good place to relax, wonderful views, hospitality, history, wonderful gastronomy and wines.
The house is at a wonderful landscape, over the Douro river. All rooms have unique river views and the house has a garden and patio, from where can hosts enjoy the good weather of the region.
Matthew House has 2 floors, 4 bedrooms, 1 Living / TV room, 1 private museum room with a fire place, 2 toilets and a kitchen full equipped with kitchenware, micro-wave woven and dishwasher.
Garden has all amenities to take advantage from the good solar exposition of the house (sunbeds and sun umbrellas) and has a wooden barbecue and woven. This is the right place for your long summer meals with family and friends.
The hosts have exclusive access to all areas of the house, including the garden and the roof deck.
Due to its location, this is the right place to stay in your visit to the region or North of Portugal. The house is located in a very quite and peaceful small village and like no other place in the region, the house is at the same team over the river Douro and near of the station (Aregos) of the historic line of Douro (connecting Oporto city to Pocinho - near the Portugal / Spain border). If you have or rent a boat you can find here all the amenities you need, since in the front of the house there is a pier, where you can park the boat, and the boat ramp. In the other river bank there is a gas station for boats engine.
There is a lot to the in the region. If you like to fish, the river is just ahead of the building. You can take a public boat to the other river bank (village of Caldas de Arêgos) where it is located to public SPA. The village offers a marina, nice bars, a restaurant, tennis courts to rent and a public outdoor swimming pool.
If you like history, nature and trailing, we recommend you "The ways of Jacinto." This is a trail que connects the Aregos train station to the farm Tormes (scenery of novel "The City and the Mountains" written by the Portuguese novelist Eca de Queiros. At the station you have a tourist office que will give you all information about the Jacinto Ways and other region's "must see".
If you would like to visit the capital of Douro, the city of Régua, you just have to take the train (it takes around 30 minutes). There you can visit the Douro Museum and learn about the history of Douro and of its main winemakers. You can Also enjoy the wonderful region's gastronomy and wines. At Ruler we would recommend The Following restaurants, "Taberna do Jeréré" and "Grapes and Plates". In Régua you can Also have a memorable experience if you take the Douro Historical Train to Your village (you shouldnt book in advance). Also ruler has plenty of shops and supermarkets.
The World Heritage City of Oporto is Also accessible from train. You just have to take the train in Aregos station and leave, 1:40 a.m. later, in the Oporto's Central Station of S. Bento. There you will be in the heart of Oporto!
Taking the car, you are Also very near from other tourist places That You should visit: the world heritage city of Guimarães, the city of Braga, the city of Amarante and the city of Lamego.
You can arrive at Casa Mateus using your car (recommended) and you will find free public car parking next to the door. If you come by train the Aregos Station is just next to the building.
From Caldas Aregos village there is a public boat, connecting the two river banks, que will get you to the front of the building.

Casa Mateus - Aregos Douro Valley - with stunning view of Douro river is located in Santa Cruz do Douro. Casa Mateus - Aregos Douro Valley - with stunning view of Douro river provides accommodation, featuring Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Internet, among other amenities. This Cottage features Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Casa Mateus - Aregos Douro Valley - with stunning view of Douro river has 4 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 7 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Santa Cruz do Douro has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Santa Cruz do Douro, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Policies

Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm

Check-out Check-out before 12:30 pm

Child Policy Children are welcome.

Pet Policy Pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Other Policy Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events are allowed on site safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Reviews

Rob B. Aug 23, 2021 05:40:33 AM

Summary: Casa Mateus is a delightful property right next to the Douro. We enjoyed lazing in the garden, enjoying the views and the two young children loved the pool. We were greeted with a delicious cake and basket full of fruit. Aregos station nearby makes travel very easy and it’s also easy to get the ferry across the river. We went to a wine tasting at Quinta do Covela nearby, which we thoroughly recommend.

Brian J. Jun 24, 2021 04:38:15 AM

Summary: We spent 9 fantastic days at Casa Mateus and didn’t want to leave! We were met by Bruno & Ricardo who showed us around the house and stunning gardens and provided lots of tips and useful information. They also left an excellent welcome pack with bread, cheese, ham, water, beer, wine & fruit plus an enormous homemade (by Ricardo) chocolate cake – what more could you ask for? The house itself is unique, very comfortable, exceptionally clean thanks to Lucia’s hard work and full of interesting family artefacts. Every window has a great view of the Douro and this is even better from the various areas of the garden. The splash pool was perfect for cooling off and would be ideal for young children. The location is perfect for touring the area either by car, train or boat. The train is great for a day trip into Porto and made easy by the fact you pay the fare onboard. We rented a car and found that using Google maps offline was far more accurate than the cars sat nav, particularly with the roads close to the house, many of which are unmarked. Communication with Rute prior to and during our stay was simply outstanding and as a family they could not have been more helpful including arranging flowers for my wife on our anniversary and organising our return PCR tests at nearby Resende. All in all Casa Mateus is an excellent property, spotlessly clean and managed by a welcoming and friendly family who went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our stay. It was one of the best villas we have rented, certainly the cleanest, and we cannot recommend it highly enough.

Chris C. Oct 11, 2019 11:54:02 PM

Summary: We enjoyed our stay at this wonderful property, right on the Douro River at the train station. The pictures accurately depict the property but it is so much nicer to be there to experience it in person. The location allowed our 3 couples travelling through Portugal from Canada to arrive by train and not drive. Daniela at the Tourism office was very helpful, arranging to order our taxi for a wine tour and ordered our meals from the Taverna. She also helped to confirm our train times for a river cruise from Régua to Pinhão. We enjoyed our best salmon meal ever from Taverna. We also hiked the well marked trail up to Tormes Restaurant for lunch which was very enjoyable. We highly recommend the property for anyone travelling in the area.

Jackie R. Sep 2, 2019 12:47:12 AM

Summary: Perfect for families or anyone wanting a relaxing time. Lovely garden to eat, chill, read or sleep in! Kids loved the plunge pool and watching the trains and the water taxis. Air conditioned bedrooms wonderful! Hosts very thoughtful and generous.

Margarida W. Jun 16, 2019 12:30:21 AM

Summary: Although property is somewhat “ hidden” from main roads for us that was even another plus on its location. Absolutely gorgeous garden with an amazing view of the Douro. The house inside was also great , the rooms quite comfortable although small and with limited storage. Also there was only one full bathroom.None of that mattered because we spent almost all of our time outside and the second half bath also helped a lot. We even spent time sitting on the dock right in front of the house with our feet in the Douro river with no one around as the access to the property and the dock is almost just limited to this property and another house. The owners ( a very nice young couple) couldn’t have been friendlier , being there to greet us, showing us the whole house and having a nice bottle of wine and everything for breakfast for the next morning.That was so thoughtful and appreciated. We were 2 couples and highly recommend this property. We loved it

Michele M. Jun 3, 2019 04:41:12 AM

Summary: We were a family group of 6 (parents and 4 young adults) very happy to spend as much time as possible at this lovely place. We loved every minute and so appreciated the house, the views of the river, and the inspiring garden - new layers discovered every time we stepped outside. We had a memorable final night's dinner on the outdoor table on the garden's first level, overlooking the river at sunset, enjoying every bite of the delicious, plentiful meals prepared by Dona Rosabela at the near-by tavern. We had a beautiful mostly-shady walk, the Camino do Prado, on a warm, sunny day. We wished we could've stayed longer to enjoy the many other walks, wine tours and other explorations. While we didn't meet the hosts in person, they provided very helpful, timely information, and we were well accommodated by the good ladies of the tourism office. We hope to be back!

Helen W. May 30, 2019 07:03:53 PM

Summary: Casa Mateus is quite simply an exquisite place to stay and unwind. We have rented many places but this has to be one of the nicest. The house is homely and traditional. It was immaculate and very comfortable. HOWEVER, we hardly stayed inside because of the garden, magnificent terraces and panoramic view of the Douro. Our reception went smoothly and we were given a tremendous and extremely generous welcome hamper. Rosa Bela is adorable - she and her parents run the taverna across the railtrack and her food is delicious and very good value. Many locals eat there. Highly recommended. We also had a memorable long lunch at Tasquinha do Fumo. The house literally backs onto the railtrack but don't let that put you off - a couple of short trains an hour stopping to take people into Porto. Thanks to Ricardo, Rute, Sara and Bruno for all their help and kindness - we will come back! Helen and Paul

Lee D. Jun 26, 2018 09:09:10 PM

Summary: Absolutely a five star rating. As I read in earlier reviews, this place is a treasure. I don't want to say too much because if everyone hears about how special this is, I may not be able to book it again. The perfect place to unwind- gorgeous gardens, spacious rooms, unbelievable location and the perfect host. Aregos is also a little gem away from it all on the Douro River and you don't need a car to enjoy it. Many thanks to Ricardo for all the added extras. I have to say we ignored his tips about places to see further up the river, we didn't want to go anywhere having found this perfect place.

Oct 30, 2017 07:30:41 PM

Summary: Highly recommendable!

Rebecca A. Aug 15, 2017 06:00:18 PM

Summary: This is one of the best places we have rented for a family holiday. Bruno and Rute are wonderful hosts: very welcoming and generous. The house is beautiful - even better than it looks in the already impressive pictures. The river location is picturesque and peaceful, the little pool is great for cooling off and the inside of the house is very comfortable. We did not have a car but were able to get about easily using the regular boat service over to the other side of the river, as well as the local trains. We thoroughly recommend Casa Mateus as the perfect holiday home.

FAQ's

Is this Santa Cruz do Douro cottage pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Santa Cruz do Douro cottage have a swimming pool?

No, this Santa Cruz do Douro cottage does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Santa Cruz do Douro cottage?

Best-rates for the Santa Cruz do Douro cottage starts from $354 per night with includes Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Designated Smoking Area, Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Internet, Kitchen, Air Conditioner, Parking, Pet Friendly, TV with all other amenities. Perfect for Weddings is committed to ensuring every guest experiences a comfortable and extraordinary stay, whether planning a romantic getaway, a honeymoon, a pet-friendly stay, or celebrating with the entire wedding party.

Is Santa Cruz do Douro cottage a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this cottage Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the cottage has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Santa Cruz do Douro cottage wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Santa Cruz do Douro cottage has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Santa Cruz do Douro cottage?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Santa Cruz do Douro cottage indicates 1 day stay policy at this cottage. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Santa Cruz do Douro cottage?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Santa Cruz do Douro cottage are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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