Flores do Vez - Casa Ruca - Self-catering house in Minho
Largo da Igreja, 4970-645 Sistelo, Minho
Northern Portugal,
Portogallo
Come for a spot of R&R, surrounded by nature with your own private symphony of birdsong and the lulling sound of the Vez river – in spring and early summer there's a wildflower meadow just waiting for your picnic rug. It's a generous place too, with delicious breakfast and first meal ingredients waiting for you, and if you stay a bit longer your breakfast gets replenished each day – marvellous for those who don't want to budge much.
Take a book to the living room with its huge windows beckoning the landscape indoors; on chilly days you can light the fire and listen to music. Two bedrooms (not huge but with gorgeous linens, super views and plump mattresses) are downstairs and share a gleaming shower room.
It's a two-minute walk into the village, Sistelo, the first cultural landscape classified as a National Monument in Portugal. Footpaths surround you and the small river beaches are a short walk for swimming and picnics.
Caratteristiche
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from João Flores:
Punti d'interesse locali da
João Flores:
- The Terraces of Sistelo: Known as the "Portuguese Tibet", Sistelo is famous for its ancient agricultural terraces, carved into the mountainsides and recognised as a National Monument.
- Walks from the Door: Leave the car behind and follow trails straight from the village, through stone paths, forests, viewpoints and the beautiful landscapes of the Vez Valley.
- The Vez River: Below the village, the crystal-clear Vez River offers natural pools, river beaches and peaceful spots to swim, rest or simply listen to the water.
- Peneda-Gerês National Park: A short drive away, Portugal’s only national park offers mountains, waterfalls, wild horses, traditional villages and unforgettable walking routes.
- Local Food & Village Life: Discover family-run restaurants, local meats, cheeses, honey and seasonal produce — a generous taste of rural northern Portugal.
- Silence, Stars & Slow Living: Away from crowds and city lights, Flores do Vez invites guests to slow down, read, walk, watch the stars and enjoy the rare luxury of quiet.
Details
- 1 House for 4
Mininum stay: 2 nights.
Largo da Igreja, 4970-645 Sistelo, Minho
