The Pool House

Quinta da Tapada, Rua do Ribeirinho, Santa Cristina de Longos, 4805-197 Longos, Portugal – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>19</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
20 reviews
two beds in a bedroom with a wooden ceiling at The Pool House in Longos
a bathroom with a toilet and a glass shower at The Pool House in Longos
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The Pool House

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  • Entire home
  • 1292 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace

Set in a vineyard, producing red and white wine, The Pool House is an accommodation situated in Longos, 12 km from Guimarães and 10km from Braga. Guests benefit from a terrace and an outdoor salt-water pool. Free WiFi is available and guests can enjoy mountain views. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher, a washing machine, and a bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are offered. There is an additional bathroom on a terrace near the pool. The Pool House offers a barbecue. Guests can also relax in the garden. A welcome basket is provided on the day of guests' arrival and the owners offer a complimentary bottle of the house wine. Guimarães Castle and Ducal Palace are 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, 41 km from The Pool House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Location
10
Free WiFi
10
High score for Longos
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  • Diogo
    Portugal Portugal
    “Virginia is simply amazing, the place is beautiful, those views and the calmness of the place are everything that you need! The pool is magnificent. We will return one day for sure!!!”
  • Ken
    Belgium Belgium
    “Comfortabel rustig gelegen huisje met een adembenemend uitzicht! Het huis is werkelijk van alle comfort voorzien, inclusief goede bedden, goede wifi, koffie, dagelijks verse broodjes, en nog zoveel meer... De charmante gastvrouw zorgt ervoor dat...”
  • Elvira
    Spain Spain
    “La casa es fantástica y Virginia una anfitriona excelente. Viajamos en Semana Santa con niños pequeños y Virginia nos recibió con una merienda estupenda. La casa supero todas nuestras expectativas y la estancia fue muy cómoda y agradable. El...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Virginia Henry Martins

10
10
Host review score
Host review score
Virginia Henry Martins
It's brand new - we live in the farmhouse next door and built the pool and Pool House during the course of 2017. Firstly, the view is spectacular - of the hills, vineyards, distant houses. The house has sloping wooden ceilings, large glass sliding doors onto a long veranda which looks over the pool. The veranda has a table, chairs, sofa, a wall-mounted TV for night viewing. The rooms have fabulous views - it's a delight to wake up in the front room and through one window you see the pool and through the other the mist rising over the mountains. The bathroom is pretty- heavy glass wash-hand basin, large shower, piping hot water from a heat pump. The kitchen is a place of tranquility, with a window at the back overlooking the back garden and light from the front, overlooking the pool and the superb views over the hills and mountains. We love nature and feel we have the perfect compromise between city life and country life - Braga is 10 mins away, Guimarães 20 mins away, but here we're surrounded by the sounds of nature. Night time is magical with the garden lights, illuminated pool and the twinkling lights from distant villages. There is a fire pit and marshmallows are provided!!
I was born in N.Ireland, studied languages at Cambridge and then lived in England for 15 years. I met my husband, who is Portuguese, in England and we got married in 2000. I've been living in Portugal since - we have three children, dogs, a cat, chickens, ducks.... I love living in this area as it's got everything - beautiful towns, cinemas, lovely scenery, good walks, amazing churches, Celtic settlements, restaurants and cafés. Speaking of cafés, Portugal is such a good place to eat out - the food is marvellous, beautifully presented and at a very reasonable price. Overall, as a mother of three I'm kept busy, trying to juggle lots of balls in the air. Apart from renting out the Pool House and the ground floor apartment of my farmhouse (also with a little pool) I am a translator - from Portuguese to English. I am very sociable and do my best to ensure any guests at my house are happy and aware of what there is going on in the area. I have a file filled with my gems of what there is to see and do in the area - and where to go and eat. Nothing pleases me more than when guests come back again and again.
We're totally in the country but near Braga, Guimarães, Porto, Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo, the beach at Esposende, the national park of Peneda Gerês. The village of Longos has a bakery producing hot bread all day long. Down below in the village is our popular restaurant, Bar da Igreja, serving food 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Taipas, 4 kms away, has everything - 3 large supermarkets, a spa, shops, cafés, banks, pharmacies, restaurants and a Monday market selling everything from fruit and vegetables to live chicks and ducklings. It's well supported - being the meeting place for many of the locals. The Pool House is set in the middle of a vineyard and we make white and red wine at the farm. We also have fruit trees in abundance - guests can help themselves to whatever we grow - oranges, lemons, plums, apples, pomegranates, kiwis etc. We also have chickens and again guests can have eggs, when they're laying well. As we make wine, guests arrive to a bottle of our vinho verde branco - and the kitchen has everything you might need, including coffee, tea, milk, water, bread, ham, cheese etc. There is lots to see and do in this area - or just sit and do nothing!
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Pool House
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Open-air bath
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
Services & Extras
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Children's playground
Miscellaneous
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

The Pool House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Pool House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: 10308/AL

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Pool House

  • The Pool House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at The Pool House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Pool House on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Pool House on this page.

  • The Pool House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Table tennis
    • Darts
    • Open-air bath
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Pool House on this page.

  • Check-in at The Pool House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Yes, The Pool House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Pool House can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Pool House is 0.7 miles from the centre of Longos. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.