• Entire home
  • 2153 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace

This 16th century stone house is located in Terras do Bouro, within a 20-minute drive from the Peneda-Gerês National Park. MyStay - Quinta da Balança, which includes a garden area with a large granite water tank, a vineyard and mountain and valley views. This granite house has a spacious lounge with a paneled wood ceiling and a fireplace, a closed balcony with a wooden ceiling, three bedrooms and a kitchen. The living area features sofas and a satellite TV. Guests are more than welcome to prepare their own meals in comfort. The property’s fully-equipped kitchen features all the necessary utensils to cook food. Barbecue facilities are also available. The outside area is surrounded by stone walls, and there is a small granite water tank with running water in the garden. Beside the house there is a traditional stone table, which is suitable for open-air meals. Horse riding is available, at an extra fee. Vieira do Minho is a 50-minute drive away. The green areas of the Peneda-Gerês National Park are a 20-minute drive away from the property. The region has a variety of hiking trails, varied plant life and picnic spots to discover, all amid natural surroundings. The Porto International Airport is a 60-minute drive away from the MyStay - Quinta da Balança.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've 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
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
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  • Ioana-maria
    Spain Spain
    Amazing, spotless nobiliar mansion with large garden. Everything was perfect. Great living room with huge table, perfect for a large family. The kitchen had everything needed to cook. Very kind owners and person in charge.  We even used the...
  • Gilles
    France France
    Avec la chaleur, nous avons apprécié la maison qui avec ses murs épais était toujours fraîche ainsi que le petit bassin naturel bien rafraîchissant. La maison était très bien équipée et tous les petits plus que nous avons découverts sur place sont...
  • Marta
    Portugal Portugal
    Adorámos a nossa estadia na Quinta da Balança. Tem uma localização fabulosa e uma envolvência mágica, em plena natureza, com total privacidade. Quer o Sr. Fernando - proprietário da quinta - quer a D. Conceição - pessoa encarregada da sua...

Area info

Amenities of MyStay - Quinta da Balança
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

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Check-in

From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 100 is required on arrival. That's about USD 106. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 6 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that 50% deposit charged on day of booking must be paid by Bank Transfer. Quinta da Balanca will contact guests with further details. The remaining amount will be charged in cash at arrival.

Please inform MyStay - Quinta da Balança of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 3795

FAQs about MyStay - Quinta da Balança

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at MyStay - Quinta da Balança on this page.

  • The prices at MyStay - Quinta da Balança may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, MyStay - Quinta da Balança is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • MyStay - Quinta da Balança has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • Check-in at MyStay - Quinta da Balança is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at MyStay - Quinta da Balança 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 MyStay - Quinta da Balança on this page.

  • MyStay - Quinta da Balança offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking

  • MyStay - Quinta da Balança can accommodate this group size:

    • 8 guests

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

  • MyStay - Quinta da Balança is 1.3 miles from the center of Terras de Bouro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.