This majestic palace is surrounded by its gardens of extensive lawns, mature trees and vineyards.
It is situated on the south facing slopes high above the beautiful valley of the river Lima in the north of Portugal.
Despite its imposing external appearance, the palace is remarkably compact inside with warm and friendly rooms. An external granite staircase brings you to the main entrance and the grand entrance hall with its wooden ceiling and traditional furnishings
Accommodation is provided in the independent building called 'Meia-Lua' composed by two studio-apartments and one big house, with a corridor of seven suites connected to a 3-level tower, with a living room, a dining room and a kitchen.
All rooms and studios offer quality linens, bath amenities and individually controlled air-conditioning. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the house. The living room has a fireplace and a Smart TV. The fully equipped kitchen with 40m2, guarantees that any chef can cook in it, with the addition of being able to use fresh products from the farm. The kitchenettes in the studios are also well equipped. Being a family friendly accommodation, there are numerous items available to make the little ones’ stay easier, such as cots, highchairs, appropriate cutlery and crockery, etc. Guests staying at the Meia-Lua can visit the noble floor of the manor house, as well as its balcony, and have access to all grounds of Paco da Gloria including the saltwater outdoor pool, heated indoor pool, tennis court, historical gardens, wild gardens, vineyard, lake area and vegetable garden. Ten kilometres away is the golf course at Ponte de Lima. The house is near to the Peneda - Geres National Park which is the only one that has International Status in Portugal. This has outstanding walks (try the Sunflower Guide - Landscapes of Portugal - Costa Verde ISBN 0-948513-50-0). Taking the IC28/A27 motorway guests will have fast access to Porto (Oporto) and its airport to the south. To the north is Vigo and Santiago do Compostela. Paco da Gloria, and other manor houses in the area, are ideally located for those doing business in the nearby cities of Braga and Guimaraes and who don't mind a short drive to an idillic setting. |
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