Casa Valxisto Country House

3.0 star property
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Rua Padres da Agostinha, n.º 233, Lagares, Penafiel, Porto, 4560-195
  • Paco da Sousa Church
    8 min drive
  • Monte Castro Mozinho Ruins
    10 min drive
  • Park of the Serras do Porto
    11 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    40 min drive

Room options

Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio, Kitchenette

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Pool View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Penafiel

Located in Penafiel, Casa Valxisto Country House is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Paco da Sousa Church and Monte Castro Mozinho Ruins. .This family-friendly country house is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Park of the Serras do Porto and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Quinta da Aveleda.

What's nearby

  • Monte Castro Mozinho Ruins - 10 min drive
  • Magikland - 15 min drive
  • Porto Historic Center - 27 min drive
  • Ribeira Square - 27 min drive
  • St. Ignatius Zoo - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Recarei-Sobreira Station - 5 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Moinho do Moleiro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Café S. Jorge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪As Varandas D'á Quatro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kilimanjaro Caffé Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café Conforto - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Casa Valxisto Country House

Family-friendly country house with a winery and free breakfast
Casa Valxisto Country House offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Penafiel country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the country house include a children's pool and complimentary bicycles.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an attached winery. Additional amenities at this country house include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the country house's room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 11 AM.
Casa Valxisto Country House has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Bar da Casa - This lobby lounge specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves light fare only. Reservations are required.
Room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM–11 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante da Casa
  • Bar da Casa

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free bike hire
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Private winery tours
  • Swimming pool
  • Wine-tasting room
  • On-site winery

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Couples dining
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Soundproofing
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Casa Valxisto Country House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, friendly and a great stay. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone who wanted a great value, comfortable stay. 10/10. Wanted to stay longer but they were fully booked
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely and unusual property. Old stone with a courtyard, all cleverly renovated, with all modern conveniences and spotlessly clean. Set in beautiful countryside with wonderful views and enchanting walks nearby. The food was fantastic, all homemade by the brilliant chef. A fantastic stay, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay at this property. The staff was fantastic and the chef on site was great! The ease for eating on site was so very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful suite on a beautiful property in a lovely setting. Exceptionally comfortable room with balcony overlooking grapevines. Attentive staff made the stay perfect. We enjoyed two dinners and two breakfasts, all made with care and featured local ingredients. The chef was a gem. We enjoyed the area hikes which we found well marked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem of a find
The service that we received was absolutely fantastic. Super friendly and comfortable. Views are simply stunning. The highlight of the place is the quality of the food. Chef Marianna cooks the most amazing food. It cost 25 Euros for a 4 course meal which was outstanding. She along with the other staff are also absolutely lovely. Cant recommend highly enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't scroll passed, book this place!
Honestly this place is an utter haven! Don't hesitate and just book it! If I could give more than 5*s for service I would the team here are incredible, and go above and beyond to ensure you have a great break and assist with any query or issue you have. Breakfast was exceptional with everything handmade and fresh and so much of it grown on the farm itself. Evening meal was great too. And well that pool and that view.... Was the perfect place to relax and recharge after a busy and hectic city break! Thanks to all the team, we loved our stay, and can't recommend it enough
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent peaceful place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honeymoon ! Top place to stay in Douro area!
We loved our stay. The view is amazing! The rooms are clean and well equipped. The breakfast was also very good! We ate in the restaurant one evening too which was perfect. We loved everything about our stay and would not hesitate to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot in a small village
A very nice family hotel with an outdoor patio and pool (for varm days). Indoor fireplace and lounge at reception. Situated at a farm with good parking and totally modern. The small town has an amazing winebar with great tapas style food and of course wine. 300m walking from the hotel. Breakfast - amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem
It was a lovely place to stay and I can’t recommend it enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Boston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely perfect vacation! We visited in October 2019. The property is so well cared for, with beautifully kept grounds and happy animals on the farm. The hotel strikes the perfect balance: you have the ability to have a private vacation, but Ana is available at all times to provide assistance when you need it. She is warm, kind, thoughtful, and extremely hard working. She makes you feel at home the minute you arrive. We also want to note that the restaurant is top notch. The food at the hotel is superb. It is fresh, beautifully cooked, and absolutely delicious. We look forward to the next time we can visit. We recommend this hotel to everyone. If you are looking for a peaceful vacation in a beautiful location with exceptional service, this is where you want to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My review is based on what my friends experienced. It was a gift. They enjoyed the whole experience of the village even though they faced torrential rain to get there. They were stuck under a flooded under pass of the train and almost gave up if it hadn't been for a passer by. I think next time the staff of the 'Casa' should try to solve this issue when contacted. They knew where they were stuck. My friends would've given up and that would 've been a shame because they loved their stay once they reached the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was hands down the nicest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. The pool was gorgeous, room was spectacular, the whole property was breathtaking with views of the whole country side and vineyard. If you have the chance to stay here, do not hesitate to go!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Property about 20/25 minutes outside the City, Extremely friendly staff that make you feel very comfortable. Updated rooms and baths. Good food and wine.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

MartaJae, Madrid, ES

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful landscape and views. Super nice staff. Delicious breakfast. Everything was perfect! Will be coming back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming and Relaxing
This place is a real jewel. Family owned and run. Amazing scenery and an excellent opportunity to dine one site while sitting next to the original stone wine vats used by the family to make wine for generations. I can't say enough about how charming this place is. It is a bit remote, but worth the drive.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enchanting
Perfection. A beautifully renovated, charming and spotlessly clean place oozing with character, and hosted by a lovely couple that makes sure your travel needs are well taken care of. The breakfast was the best we had in our 10 day trip to Portugal - all homemade items that were delicious, local and carefully prepared in a ideal setting. You will love it.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible location and experience. We enjoyed it immensely.

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unpretentious and delightful!
The hotel is a group of large, over a century old, granite farm buildings that have been beautifully re-purposed into a charming, modern, small hotel, with decor along the lines of a Portugese, Martha Stewart vibe. It is surrounded by vineyards, orange trees, an organic garden, and infinity pool. A short walk down the lane leads to a tiny farm village with beautiful, high stone walls and a wonderful wine bar. The hotel owner is the great grandson of the original farmer and he and his wife couldn't be more hospitable. Jams are homemade and superb, not to mention great rolls. We thoroughly enjoyed a Saturday night dinner prepared by the owner's mother and his wife - all homemade and delicious - in spite of returning later than anticipated. Although the weather was poor, every aspect of the hotel experience was a pleasure. The family is genuinely sincere in helping you enjoy every element of your stay. Be aware that the hotel can be challenging to find, as it's a tiny town and the address didn't come up on our GPS. The owner suggested Googling the hotel by name to get directions that way. However you get there, the area has lots to offer and is well worth the trip.