About this property
Villa Amarna is a beautiful five-bedroom villa in Armamar in the wonderful and famous wine-producing Douro Valley region of Portugal. Surrounded by sloping vineyards and colourful fruit trees, the small town of Armamar is so picturesque. The Church of Sao Miguel was allegedly built with the stones of the old castle.
This stunning villa has been designed with real artistic flair. It blends contrasting materials, clever planting, wall stencils, fabulous materials and brilliant little touches to make this an excellent place to stay for up to 12 guests.
The pool and terrace are absolutely delightful with fantastic sun loungers including one four-poster styled one which everyone will race to! The terrace is so beautiful you will be gazing around at all the little touches. Even the metal gates are exquisitely designed. The swimming pool is lovely and very welcoming. There is a separate summer induction kitchen which is very pretty.
Inside, the open-plan living, dining, kitchen area has wonderful artistic touches that you will be mesmerised by. There is a comfy sofa bed here if you have more than ten guests. The kitchen is immaculate and perfect for rustling up feasts for the whole group to enjoy.
The two double bedrooms downstairs are superb with sumptuous linens and yet more flair. There are two very modern, elegant bathrooms on this floor as well. Upstairs, there are three equally stunning bedrooms, accompanied by three further bathrooms, perfect for those seeking out a quiet retreat away from downstairs.
Why not start your holiday in Porto at the stunning Apartament Jaime before staying in Villa Amarna? Then head up to Douro to discover this fantastic region and its delicious wines and cuisine.
Armamar is absolutely charming and is situated between Peso da Regua and Pinhao in the Douro Valley. The villa is central in the town and only 300 meters from a superb supermarket. There are some wonderful restaurants including DOC, an excellent restaurant on the Douro river offering high-level innovative meals with an optimum wine list and wonderful views of boats sailing by. The area is known for its delicious cuisine as well as its ports and wines. Some typical dishes are bacalhau (salt cod), roasted suckling pig and octopus salad. You should also sample some olive oils and honey.
The Douro Valley is a majestic wilderness, full of fantastic terraces of vineyards and olive trees and is one of the oldest demarcated wine regions of the world. The breath-taking landscapes are incredible. Miradouro Sao Leonardo da Galafura, between Peso da Regua and Pinhao offers one of the most amazing viewpoints in the whole region. The viewpoint of Sao Domingos offers a stunning view of the imposing Marao Mountain.
You really should take a trip to Lamego as it is so stunning. The attractive blue and white tiled steps by Shrine of Nossa Senhora dos Remedios draw your eye, and the Cathedral de Lamengo, founded in 1129 is absolutely magnificent.
Tarouca is small village quite close to Lamego where you can admire the Sao Joao de Tarouca Monastery. It was the first monastery built in Portugal in 1152. You will definitely travel back in time.
At Pinhao you can take a wonderful rabelo boat ride and enjoy the breath-taking trip along the river seeing gorgeous vineyards and terraces along the way to the Tua area. You can also visit the railway station and view the ancient tiles dedicated to the cultivation of wines.
Accommodation
The Villa
Villa Amarna is a bright and modern villa with a private swimming pool centrally located near to a number of shops and restaurants. There are 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, accommodating up to 12 guests.
Ground Floor
- Fully equipped open kitchen and dining area with fridge, freezer, microwave, oven, dishwasher, coffee machine, juicer, toaster
- Living room with double sofa bed
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom
First Floor
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom
Exterior Grounds
- Private swimming pool
- Barbecue
- Outdoor seating
- Hammocks
- Summer kitchen
- Covered terrace with alfresco dining facilities
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Iron
- Hair dryer
- Television
- Washing machine
- Cot and high chair and available upon request