Quinta do Rapozinho in Cabeceiras de Basto

We stayed for 10 days and could easily have stayed longer. Teresa and Paulo are amazing hosts full of great advice, tips and going above and beyond to help book activities for us such as bike hire. It is set in beautiful country side 10mins up the hill from the local town, meaning that when it was 30 degrees there it was more like 27 on the farm which was perfect. ||The pool is a great size and not too busy (we often had it to ourselves) and there is so much to do in the area- highly recommend the National Park and the local adventure park and zip line. We really liked that QDR and the local town felt a bit off the beaten tourist trail too||The real highlight for us was how it combined the best of self catering with the best of hotels. Our cottage (Compadre) was clean, cosy, had high quality bed linen and a fully equipped kitchen with a Nespresso machine and large fridge freezer. And stunning views from the windows and balcony! But we also had the amazing breakfasts every morning in the beautiful breakfast room, ordered three course dinner to our room and made use of the same day clothes washing service. ||Highly recommend this peaceful retreat for families and couples alike.

Amazing quiet place. A perfect wind down from a noisy world. Great views and beautiful location.

I stayed here several times and had an amazing experience every time. The staff is incredibly friendly, the space is super cosy and the food is just amazing, specially breakfast (don't miss it). I highly recommend Quinta do Rapozinho if you're looking for a place to relax in nature.

Just spent a wonderful, relaxing week staying at Quinta do Rapozinho. Stunning scenery, comfortable accommodation, lovely breakfast/meals and great hosts who went out of their way to accommodate our needs. The best of our day time visits were spent exploring places such as Amarante and Guimaraes whilst the evenings were spent on our own veranda watching the hills opposite twinkling with lights and listening to the gentle sounds of church bells ringing and cows calling their calves. Rural, hilly Portugal at its very best! Thank you Teresa and Paulo! Diana and Stephen - Loire Valley, France - October 2022.

The combination of wonderful hosts, stunning scenery, living history and modern comforts make this Quinta very special. The property has been in the hosts' extended family for generations, and is a beautifully quiet and private sanctuary. From the warm welcome and throughout the week, our group of friends felt the attention to detail and personal interactions from our hosts that made the stay exceptional. Hiking from the property, catching sun by the pool, feasting on delicious local fare, were all highlights. Truly memorable, a great place for extended family/friends to spend time.

We were a group of twenty using all the houses for a week, and all were thrilled by the experience. The charm lies in not only the creative architecture transforming farm buildings into comfortable accommodation but also the passion and knowledge of the family owners.||||This was the perfect base for exploring the north, only hour drive to Douro, Porto, Guimares etc. Hiking and mountain views are plentiful.||||The dinners were some of the best of our Portugal visit, creative use of local ingredients, vegetable and fish/meat alike, plus sumptuous desserts. We cancelled other dining plans to experience her cooking again. Another dining treat was a nearby farm-to-table in mountains with famous Borrasao beef.||||Each house is unique, from sleeping in wine casks to staying in cute caretaker cottage. Plentiful en suite bathrooms make this a great location for adult travelers. Cocenda is probably the favorite but each has appeal. The three bedroom Palheiro Grande even provided a large shared space for all of us to gather. Pool area also nice as others have mentioned.||||The property has been in the family for almost two centuries, and their commitment and vision truly made our experience unforgettable. In addition to great tips for the tourist hotspots, the owners graciously guided us off the beaten path, for example, pottery. We highly recommend this Quinta!

The views are stunning. Peaceful and tranquil. Accommodation is extremely comfortable and well equipped if u wanted to cook. We chose to have meals cooked for us in the evening. The food was excellent. Whilst there are various properties on this site it is still very intimate. The hosts are very friendly. All food is locally sourced. Nice play area for children with activities for all ages. The sky at night is magnificent...look out for shooting stars! We would definitely return and recommend this place to anyone.

One of the the nicest places I have ever stayed at. It was so tranquil looking out across a beautiful valley - lots of flowers and butterflies. For myself and my family it was perfect and our hosts were so pleasant and friendly. The food for breakfast was delicious. We went exploring for one day but then spent the rest of the holiday around the pool because it was so relaxing. I hope to return for a longer stay.