Family-friendly holiday rentals in Viana do Castelo

We spent 10 days in Ignacio’s house (8 adults and two children) in July/August 2019. The house is located in a very nice neighbourhood among other villas. The beach is 10 minutes walk. It is an excellent place for kite surfers. A restaurant, small shop and a bakery are also about the same distance. He house is spacious and consists of three living rooms, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor, a living room and four double bedrooms (one with bathroom) and a separate bathroom on the second floor, and a large room with a double bed and two beds for children in the attic. The house is unique and looks like the owners have left just for a moment leaving the whole house to guests. There are many numerous family souvenirs, wardrobes with books and tableware. There are two TVs, two audio equipment and wi-fi. The swimming pool is located in a well-kept garden with deckchairs and garden armchairs. The pool is fenced because it’s deep for over two meters from the middle. The house is equipped with everything that guests need for a holiday. The kitchen has enough dishes, plates, glasses, cutlery, etc. There is a washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, fridge. There is also a bicycle. The house was very clean when we arrived, during the stay you can also use the paid help from the cleaning lady. Check-in was very smooth. Ignacio responds quickly to e-mails and inquiries. We definitely recommend this house.

A truly memorable stay. The landscape was breathtaking — wildflowers, birdsong, horses, and morning mist over the valley created a dreamlike atmosphere. The spa facilities and infinity pool, set against stunning views, were especially restorative. The cabin is compact but surrounded by natural beauty. We loved waking to the sounds of birds and nearby waterfall — simply idyllic. There was occasional noise from grounds maintenance, but it didn’t detract too much from the overall impression. The host was communicative and flexible with our arrival time. Thoughtful touches like the welcome wine and chocolate cake made us feel right at home. Everything was smooth and easy, and we found some fantastic local restaurants. The surrounding area is full of charm, with quiet walks, friendly people, and views we’ll never forget. We spent our days exploring and simply soaking it all in. This place made us fall in love with Portugal — we’re already looking forward to returning. Thank you!

Amazing Space! Perfect for a few days of rest, surrounded by nature. It's exactly like the pictures. It's really worth spending a few days here. And we couldn't ask for a better host, super available and cozy. We'll definitely come back!

Great experience Definitely to be repeated, but more days... Very cozy house with everything you need No worries Simple check in and check out Staff always very nice, friendly, attentive, helpful

Antonio's house is an exceptional place to enjoy a quiet atmosphere, in the middle of nature in an original and open design house. Antonio was attentive at all times and gave us very good recommendations to enjoy the surrounding villages. The house is very close to beach areas and villages in a few minutes by car.

The villa is incredible, breathtaking from the moment you step in. The photos cannot do it justice. We only made two trips out (apart from food shopping) because we had no need or want to leave. The space is fantastic and every room is beautiful. If you are interested in sports it caters for everything there is an indoor games hall which has almost everything you could desire. This includes the tennis racquets for the court. The pool is wonderful and very relaxing - if you’re lucky you’ll get visits from the swallows as we did. As mentioned by the host and a few reviews you will need a car to get there and to get around but it’s a great way to explore the area when you do decide to go out. We ran around the area, did some hill sprint sessions and also some HIIT sessions within the villa ground. You can do everything. There are also lots of great beaches around the area some of which are suggested in Fernando’s welcome book and one of the ones we visited. Fernando and Pedro were great hosts very helpful and always at the end of the phone should we require anything. Relaxed, helpful and humorous. You are also provided with a welcome book which has lots of information about things you can do, where you can go and how to do them! 5* all the way. A perfect place for a getaway with friends and I imagine family too. I don’t doubt we will be back to visit in the future.

We had a pleasant stay with my family and friends in this beautiful house. The good weather, the large swimming pool, the cleanliness and shops nearby make this place available as well as the kindness of Mrs. Teresa Costa who welcomed us very warmly, very smiling and available for anything. We thank Mrs. Teresa again for everything and let her see you soon for a future reservation.

We loved our stay in the Quinta do Sobreiro. It’s a great spot with loads of space for a large group or families as there is ample space and things to do on site without having to leave the property. The only downside is maybe that the kitchen is functional but it is a bit tired. Overall I would recommend especially for big groups of people including kids.

I came there for the peace and trips in the area. That worked out well because the hinterland but also the coast are great for walking and cycling. The tranquility in the house and the garden are wonderful. All good quality. Everything works. Beds and chairs are good. Just a nice luxury house!

Antonio's airbnb has everything that's needed and it was clean. Antonio was very eager to help us a lot with recommandations for places to eat, surf and visit the area.

A great place to stay. Very well-equipped and a very nice garden. Highly recommended

We spent a family weekend, 9 people and two dogs, the stay was magnificent, the perfect house! There was no shortage of details there was everything,the beds were very comfortable,the garden with its fantastic pool was an enjoyment since the weather accompanied, José offered us fruit from his organic garden, a great afrition that was attentive to any need or suggestion that was offered to us. A 10 totally recommended. Thank you Jose.

Fantastic place, so very well equipped and great location. We loved it here and would love to stay again. We had a problem with the boiler when we arrived and Marta was quick To get it working again. We would definitely recommend a stay here.

Excellent quality accommodation in a beautiful green and very quiet setting. I was very well received by Sandra and her family.

everything perfect, very quiet village and in the middle of nature

Do you want privacy and beauty? Do you like world class gardening? How about a lovely trout stream just a few feet from the back door? This place is truly a find for those seeking to get away from cities, noise, or whatever causes you stress, it simply cannot be more beautiful and relaxing. Comfortable beds, fully equipped kitchen, lovely mountains to hike. Near Afife, which is a quiet town, I didn't see discos or bars, the beach was blessedly empty, we really loved being there. My highest recommendation.

Quinta do Bento Novo is a delightful and wonderful manor house and grounds, located at the edge of typical village overlooking beautiful countryside. Paulo was a perfect host. He could not have been more helpful before we arrived and was waiting to great us upon our arrival to gave us a tour around his family's ancestral home, which was greatly appreciated. Throughout our stay, he made himself available to answer our questions and help us get the most out of our stay. The house itself is wonderfully historic, spacious, and comfortable, with every facility one could need. The grounds are stunning and a joy to stroll around. I picked and ate my first (ever) orange straight from the tree, at Paulo's kind invitation (and it was delicious). Supermarkets and restaurants are within easy striking distance, as are any number of wonderfully historic sites to visit and the beach is close also. In short, we could not rate this property highly enough and plan to return as soon as we are able.

Very nice and practically furnished house with a large garden, beautifully located in the old district of Afife. We particularly liked the location and the picturesque view from the balcony over the green gardens and stone walls to the sea. The house is perfect for one or even two families who appreciate the tranquility away from the hustle and bustle. In the immediate vicinity you can buy fine fresh rolls in the morning. Other shopping opportunities and two good restaurants are within walking distance. It takes a few minutes walk to the beautiful, barely crowded beach of Afife. Our children (12 and 15 years old) were also not deterred by the cool Atlantic water and have bathed in the Rio Afife and its shallow, warmer mouth water. Thank you very much Adriana for letting us experience this beautiful place! We highly recommend the house, Afife and surroundings.

We spent two weeks at Carlos's place. Everything was perfect, as described. The garden, the pool, everything is beautiful. A big thank you to Carlos's family for their kindness.

We had a great time in Afife and enjoyed our stay at Joaos place. The location was very quiet (except the Honda shop across the street in the daytime) and Afife has not much to offer, which was okay for us but should be known in advance if you plan on eating outside. Porto is great to be reached by train and the beach is very close. With 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms there’s enough space for a big group and everything was very comfortable. The pool was open already and was cleaned during our stay. The only thing which I would point out on the negative side is that when we arrived it smelled a bit mouldy, probably due to the rainy weather and the fact that 3 of the bathrooms don’t have windows. The staircase to the lower part of the house is very steep. That’s a fact you should know when travelling with small kids. Joao was perfect to contact and always responded quickly whenever there were any questions. Thanks for having us. We would totally recommend to stay at his place.

Thank you in advance for all the availability of the hosts, they were very friendly and always helpful. The house was excellent both in terms of cleanliness and with all the things that are available for a great stay. The surroundings of the house are super quiet and perfect for relaxing. Outside spaces are fantastic and very well maintained. I will certainly come back. Thank you very much

The house is located in an extraordinary setting. The pool, excellent, is in a beautiful garden. Emilia is very considerate, welcoming and very kind.

It was probably one of the best places we stayed in. House is really something else and it comes with private garden and pool. Only regret was that we didn’t stay longer!! Highly recommended!!

Beautiful property with even more beautiful grounds! Eusebio's place is very peaceful, with a big pool, flat yard, and beautiful plants everywhere! The home was perfect for our family of 3. We loved exploring this remote area, as well as driving to Viana do Castelo to shop and eat.