Reviews of Quinta do Loureiro
The Perfect Relaxing Location
This is a fabulous location, set high up in the hills. From different viewpoints around the property, and at different times of day and night the view changes. We loved lounging by the pool, listening to the bird song and also watching the sun go down, with all the lights twinkling along the valley.
As others have said, the owner’s perfect hospitality made us feel so much at home in his home. The farmhouse is full of character, and also so well equipped with all mod-cons, how lovely to go home with clean laundry for a change! We loved the fresh oranges and figs, breakfast will not be the same again.
We visited some beautiful local towns, Amarante and Regua by car, taking a boat trip on the Douro at the latter, and then the train down to Pinhao, where the railway station has the most wonderful tiles. There we enjoyed a leisurely lunch at the waterside.
Our favourite place to eat was in the small town of Baioa, where we were shown the steak before it was cooked to perfection, served with salad and washed down with some amazing local vino tinto. We have also got used to a small white port with tonic as an aperitif before dinner. We could certainly get used to this life!
So, we would recommend this property wholeheartedly for complete relaxation, amazing views and hospitality. We sincerely hope that we can return again soon.
Hilary and Keith
A Second Visit
We did return and our only disappointment was that we were only there for a week! As beautiful a location as before, the website pictures are really as it is but with the added tranquility and panoramic views. It was lovely to meet Francisco again with his newly found dog Bobby who was also a delight.
Again Francisco looked after us wonderfully, taking us to several towns to sort out printing of Ryan Air boarding passes and kindly sending back our sons case that he (me!) forgot. We ate at the house most evenings but Francisco provided us with the location of a fabulous restaurant nearby. We had plenty of hand picked and juiced oranges thanks to my daughter and my son found a shed snakes skin which was his highlight! A thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable time. Would we go back again? Without a doubt, it is a gem.
Thank you Francisco, for your kind hospitality and lovely house.
With kind regards,
Dominic, Wendy, Emily and Darren
Surpassed Expectations!
Quinta Do Loureiro is situated above the Douro Valley providing breathtaking views over the river. It is approached through a wooded area of eucalyptus and cork oak trees with terraces of orange and lemon trees to the front, this all gives the villa a high degree of privacy and adds to the overall atmosphere of tranquility.
The house itself is very welcoming and full of character, spotlessly clean with comfortable beds, there is a very well appointed kitchen, a full bathroom and separate shower room. Outside there is a large swimming pool and patio area with loungers, there are tables and chairs on the terrace to the front of the villa where you can enjoy meals taking in the superb views.
During our stay we had temperatures in the high 30’sC, however inside the villa the temperature was always pleasantly cool. The lack of air-conditioning was not a drawback.
We found this a great centre to visit the local towns and vineyards and explore further up the valley, the roads are in very good condition but do wind and twist a lot so leave plenty of time to travel!
Finally Francisco is a marvellous host, very welcoming, with a wealth of local knowledge and always willing to assist making your holiday memorable.