Casa do Charco Peneda Gerês is a small stone house that has been restored for tourism. The comfortable unit is sited within the Peneda-Gerês National Park. The stone-walled rustic rooms at the Charco all feature heating, wardrobe, free WiFi, and a private bathroom with a shower. The property includes a fireplace, living room with a sofa, TV and a fully-equipped kitchen. Guests of this house can use the kitchen to cook their meals. The full kitchen features a small dining area and a washing machine. For more dining options, local restaurants are available within 4 km from the property. Its location in the Peneda-Gerês National Park, allows guests to enjoy the typical landscape of the interior Alto Minho. The region features great natural beauty, far-reaching green surroundings, hiking trails and a rich plant and animal life. Sited in the small village of Lindoso, guests can sightsee through its cobbled streets and visit the Lindoso Castle, which is a 10-minute walk away. It is a 57-minute drive to historical Braga, featuring the famous Braga Cathedral. The Casa do Charco Peneda Gerês is a 70-minute drive from the Porto International Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
High score for Parada
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  • Alessandro
    Portugal Portugal
    We loved this secluded place in the little mountain village. Just make sure you have rented a small car, the roads are veeeery narrow! But we LOVED this place, the owners and would definitely recommend it and come back!
  • Ruochen
    Netherlands Netherlands
    owner super welcoming, offer us fresh vegetables from the graden… and super super clean house… we had amazing stay and will definitely come back… what a relaxing place to recharge :)
  • Hubert
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I can't emphasis enough the beauty of this accommodation. It was incredibly comfortable and the hosts were amazing. Thanks so much, looking forward to staying again!

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Restautante Mó
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • Portuguese • Seafood • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • São Martinho
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese

Facilities of Casa do Charco Peneda Gerês
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in public 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
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Common areas
  • Chapel/shrine
Wellness
  • Public Bath
  • Hot spring bath
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
Outdoor & View
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Casa do Charco Peneda Gerês takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 00:00

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

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

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

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot or 1 extra bed available upon request.

All cots and extra beds 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.


Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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

Firewood is provided by the Casa do Charco.

Please note that the property requires a 50% deposit to secure the booking. This deposit must be paid via bank transfer.

Please inform Casa do Charco Peneda Gerês 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: 50901/AL

Legal information

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

FAQs about Casa do Charco Peneda Gerês

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

  • Casa do Charco Peneda Gerês has 2 restaurants:

    • São Martinho
    • Restautante Mó

  • Check-in at Casa do Charco Peneda Gerês is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from Casa do Charco Peneda Gerês. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Casa do Charco Peneda Gerês on this page.

  • Casa do Charco Peneda Gerês can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

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

  • Yes, Casa do Charco Peneda Gerês is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Casa do Charco Peneda Gerês is 0.7 miles from the centre of Parada. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Casa do Charco Peneda Gerês offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Horse riding
    • Public Bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Bicycle rental

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Casa do Charco Peneda Gerês on this page.

  • Casa do Charco Peneda Gerês has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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