Sustainable rebuilt windmill from 19th century in Ponte de Lima, North Portugal. | House in Ponte de Lima

9.4 (46 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests  Stay&Play
Ponte de Lima House | Sustainable rebuilt windmill from 19th century in Ponte de Lima, North Portugal.

2 Bedroom House in Ponte de Lima

Ponte de Lima Windmill is a rebuilt windmill from from late 19th century in a mountain just opposite to the center of Ponte de Lima, the oldest village in Portugal. The accommodation is immaculate and looks out onto the mountain and Ponte de Lima villages through large and 360 degree windows. Surrounding the windmill there is a mountain forrest of 1000 square meters part of the property secured all around. The windmill accommodates one family. TV and DVDs will keep the children happy when they are not running and exploring the windmill mountain. This is a green and hilly region of the yet-unspoilt Portugal. It is quiet but it has plenty of restaurants, bars and cafes nearby at reasonable prices. Sightseeing walks from the windmill in the green countryside and river are available from the property.
In 2019, we have rebuilt our windmill from late 19th century in Ponte de Lima, the oldest Portuguese village. See the video of the house and land here: https://youtu.be/I3I1YSCAx58 and stay in a unique place were modern meets heritage. In the renovation project we made all efforts to promote a sustainable lifestyle: granite for walls came from the property, we chose native plants, the water comes from a well in the ground and almost all energy needed is generated from the sun.
In 2024, we have completed a new road from the other side of the hill that allow easier access to windmill by car. The access is still steep when compared to a normal road but now all cars can make it to the top. You can park your car by the entrance of the windmill on the top of the mountain - please check the aerial photos to see the new road - the new road is not shown in the video and If you need more information please contact.
We have a wood fired hot tub next to the windmill on top of the mountain. This is perfect to relax and enjoy the views of north Portugal by day or nigh, during summer or winter! The hot tub heats up with by burning wood in the connected stove and allow you to enjoy the most of your time at the windmill.
The Windmill is in the most Northern part of Portugal, Minho, which is hilly and beautifully green. A place to get away from stressful life, to relax and regain energy. Luxury and cosy interiors and spacious exterior areas with high solar exposure make the Windmill a perfect place to enjoy the North of Portugal all year round. The beautiful mountain slope have many secret corners and you can find pine trees, oak trees, cork oak trees, olive trees and many others. The outside deck with relaxation area is secure and private with furniture, a parasol and BBQ 9both charcoal and Weber gas BBQ), in addition to the stunning views day and night. The local town of Ponte de Lima, the oldest in Portugal is gorgeous. Other villages in north Portugal such as Vila Nova de Cerveira, Valenรงa (fortified town), Caminha are picturesque and interesting. Just a few minutes you can go from the river to coast, green countryside to historical towns, golf to surfing and to enjoy with nice food and wine. Ponte de Lima is famous for "vinho verde" from the grape "Loureiro" which is fruity and refreshing.
A drive into Spain for shopping and sightseeing and 'tapas' is very easy from the bridge at Valenรงa (38km by motorway). Porto, Vigo and Viana do Castelo offers some astonishing shopping malls with all the international brands you could hope for under one roof. Of course Porto (less than 1 hour away) is the second capital of Portugal that is famous for Port wine, culture and historic sites. Nightlife is very good at beach places such as Caminha and Baiona, during summer and Vigo all year round.
New Year's eve at the windmill is something special! Ponte de Lima is known for the spectacular fireworks. At the windmill you can see the fireworks of the entire municipality. If you are considering spending New Year's eve in North Portugal this is the perfect spot.
Getting to Ponte de Lima Windmill: flying to Porto is the easiest way to get to Ponte de Lima. It will be necessary to have a car. We will provide detailed directions from Porto airport to the doorstep of the Windmill. It takes less than 1 hour to drive along an almost empty motorway with some spectacular views.
BA, TAP, Easyjet & Ryanair fly to Porto airport. Ryanair also fly to Santiago de Compostela and Vueling to Vigo in Spain which is just over 1 hour from the windmill (on motorway). Bilbao and Santander ferry ports are 7hrs drive to the North.

Sustainable rebuilt windmill from 19th century in Ponte de Lima, North Portugal is located in Ponte de Lima. Sustainable rebuilt windmill from 19th century in Ponte de Lima, North Portugal provides accommodation, featuring Entertainment, Eco Friendly, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This House features Entertainment, Eco Friendly, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Sustainable rebuilt windmill from 19th century in Ponte de Lima, North Portugal has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 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 House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, 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. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Ponte de Lima has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Ponte de Lima, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Unique Amenities

  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • TV
  • View
  • Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Oceanfront
  • Sports/Activities
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Fireplace/Heating
  • Guest Services
  • Entertainment
  • Eco Friendly
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
 
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Policies

Event Policy No events allowed
Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 17
Check-out Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy Children are welcome.
Pet Policy 2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet) 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 welcoming dogs and cats only
Smoking Policy Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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 long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 96009/al 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 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 this property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
 
Ponte de Lima, 4990, Portugal

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Aug 12, 2024 02:36:19 AM
Summary: The mill is beautifully decorated and very comfortable and luxurious; kitchen fully equiped (even with china!) Terrace overlooking beautiful garden, perfect spots for yoga! As it was quite hot, we used the tub for cooling down instead of as a hot tub. Most of the time there was a comfortable wind on the hill so it was very nice to come home at the mill after a warm day of sightseeing. At our arrival, a very nice vino verde welcomed us! Filipe was very easy to reach and very helpful. Would love to come back, for a little longer than one week! Thanks Filipe for a great stay!
Renske V. Renske V.
Jul 29, 2024 06:38:01 AM
Summary: Surrounded by nature with stunning views. You really are alone up there so choose if you want to enjoy maximum privacy and quietness (birds, dogs in the distance, horses somewhere near) Short but very steep driveway up to the property gate but with good grip for the wheels so full speed and up you go. (It surely depends on your type of car and/or your driving skills. We were glad to have a little SUV.) Lovely interior. The photos show exactly what you get. Plenty kitchen utensils for cooking and storing the food for take aways. Very clean from top to floor. The terrace is big and a nice spot to sit, relax and sunbath but is not safe for very little children (or drunk adults) as it is fitted between rocks so that they could stumble and the railing is just metal posts and ropes so they could fall down into the bushes. Contact with the owner was very easy and messages were replied very fast. Very friendly and helpful all the way!
Kimberly R. Kimberly R.
Jul 26, 2024 07:35:53 PM
Summary: We had a splendid stay. The house was just as described. All amenities described were provided. The owner, Filipe, is very responsive and helpful with any questions. We had no issues. We enjoyed the peacefulness yet close to town. As for the driveway from precious comments, yes it is steep, but we had no issues at all! We followed Felipeโ€™s advice and we were fine.
Frank S. Frank S.
Apr 17, 2024 02:46:11 AM
Summary: Well located to discover the north of Portugal and costa verde in Spain. Only reason not to give 5 stars is the challenging driveway. Host was fast to respond to any questions. Thanks Felipe!
Martin L. Martin L.
Jul 4, 2023 10:44:04 PM
Summary: Nicely refurbished windmill in a beautiful setting. Great views. Driveway up to the main gate very steep. Would have liked some sort of information sheet in the house telling us things like where to put the rubbish etc. though we worked out everything in the end. We didn't get sent the up to date instructions about how to get to the house but we rang Filipe who was helpful
Cath P. Cath P.
May 23, 2023 11:14:22 PM
Summary: Super
Nathalie M. Nathalie M.
Oct 12, 2022 12:32:33 AM
Summary: Our holiday could have been wonderful but for a few unfortunate experiences, which can be put down to the lack of attention to detail and maintenance, such as: Getting to the property: Instructions for the key store are at the โ€˜oldโ€™ driveway; however the โ€˜how to get the propertyโ€™ instructions are to the new driveway - the driveways are just under a mile away from each other. For information: UK Sat Nav devices and address details for Portugal do not appear compatible with local addresses/post codes. Even GPS co-ordinates donโ€™t seem accurate. Google earth and research got us to this property. Using the property: No welcome/information pack of any kind. The cutlery drawer is โ€˜hiddenโ€™ within the pan/crockery drawer โ€“ discovered after contacting the owner on day 1. Water supply โ€“ this ran out on day 2 and day 6 of our stay, in the first instance the property owner took 20+ hours to restore (after multiple messages to the owner), the second instance 5 hours. On day 2 we were left no choice but to contact VRBO to seek alternative accommodation, who were responsive & supportive. Electric โ€“ whilst solar powered there is no storage capacity for the gathered electric; therefore there is a reliance on the grid. Overnight of day 7 of our stay, to midday of day 8 we were sporadically without electric (& water once more). Housekeeping & maintenance: The surfaces, linens & towels of the property were pristine; however, many devices (lamps /TV /audio) were unplugged โ€“ plugging them in meant finding substantial cobwebs and dust build up. The front & patio door locks were difficult to operate, everything appeared very worn and had to have a particular technique to use. The decking is in dire need of repair โ€“ with loose or lifted boards throughout the whole space.
Leonie B. Leonie B.
Aug 5, 2022 05:00:57 AM
Summary: We had a great stay in the windmill. Fantastic location, really comfortable place. Highly recommended.
Frank B. Frank B.
Sep 4, 2021 04:32:22 PM
Summary: My family and I had a really good stay at Casa do Moinho! Even though we didn't personally meet Filipe he has been of great help whenever needed. The house is beautiful and located in a peaceful haven on top of a hill with a super view. We didn't manage to go up the steep road with our car so we had to walk it up and down every day. Be mindful that you need to have a good physical condition in order to do that, but it's totally worth it. We definitely recommend Filipe's windmill house!
Tommaso C. Tommaso C.
Jul 26, 2021 02:05:23 PM
Summary: Fore those who are looking for an accommodation experience beyond standard we will gladly recommend this beautifully restored windmill. It is equipped with all those basic things you would like to have in a house. There is a fantastic view from the windmill but the spectacular location on top of a small hill comes with a cost. It is for most cars and drivers not possible to drive all the way up to the windmill. For us this was not a problem but for some this 120 meters walk up a steep winded road will be to challenging. The windmill is within walking distance of the historic and beautiful town of Ponte De Lima. The town is small, easy going and calm but definitely not uninteresting and there are plenty of things do and places to shop or dine. We would enjoy to visit this part of Portugal again.
mads m. mads m.

FAQ's

Is this Ponte de Lima house pet-friendly for guests?

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

Does the Ponte de Lima house have a swimming pool?

No, this Ponte de Lima house 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 Ponte de Lima house?

Best-rates for the Ponte de Lima house starts from $113 per night with includes Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Air Conditioner, Parking, Pet Friendly, Ocean View, Guest Services, Entertainment, Eco Friendly, Internet, Laundry, TV, View, Balcony/Terrace, Oceanfront, Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Hot Tub, Kitchen, Designated Smoking Area, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape โ€” ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Ponte de Lima house 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 house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Ponte de Lima house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Ponte de Lima house 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 Ponte de Lima house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Ponte de Lima house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. 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 Ponte de Lima house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Ponte de Lima house 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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