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Quinta da Hortelã - A Nature Paradise near Porto

About this campspace #s002455

Your host

Rui
  • 3 pitches

Quinta da Hortelã it's a farm house with a small forest area surrounding a blueberry plantation. Lots of space for tents and easy access for small caravans and small motorhomes.

The setting, although only 25 km from Porto, Braga or Guimarães, (all with quite good train connections from the local stations) is extremely quite with absolute silence, except for the natural water streams and wildlife. Situated in a montain top, it's possible, on a clean day, to see the sea from the garden.

There are two main spots to stay. A flat garden, covered in grass and a forest area, with lots of shade. Access is easy for cars and small motorhomes. Caravans, if too long, can have some trouble with the gate.

There is a complete bathroom, with shower and hot water inside the old barn. This is open 24h.

The barn serves as a room for all kinds of activities. Electricity is easily reached and extension cords can be provided (although these are limited in number). There is a refrigerator and a barbeque available.

There is also free Wi-Fi access by the main house.

During the year there are several activities at the farm, mainly linked to agriculture and culinary.

Outside the farm, within walking distance, you can find a horse riding school, several well marked trails, water falls, a catolic sanctuary with magnificent views and the ruins of an ancient (pre-roman) human settlement.

Within less than 30 minutes you can reach cities like Porto, Guimarães or Braga, all with lots to offer.

We welcome families and allow pets.

There is also a children playground and a small water tank, perfect for a hot summer day.

Ways to spend the night

  • Tent

  • Caravan

  • Van

  • Motorhome

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At this campspace

Landscape characteristics

  • River or stream

Farm

  • Orchard farm
  • Other, namely

    Blaubeerplantage

This campspace offers

Shared amenities

Food and drink

  • Drinking water
  • BBQ
  • Hot water
  • Refrigerator
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle

Comfort & Fun

  • Firewood available
  • Swimming pond or river
  • Sports and games gear
  • WiFi

    im Haupthaus verfügbar

Sanitation

  • Toilet
  • Hot shower

Electricity

  • Electricity

For RVs

  • RV electricity hookup

Pet-friendly

  • Pets allowed

Family-friendly

  • Animals on site
  • Playground for children

Views

  • Sunset view
  • Forest view
  • Hill view
  • Mountain view
  • Field view

Seating area

  • Picnic table
  • Outdoor seating area
  • Indoor seating area
Not included

Food and drink

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    Wood-fired oven

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    Dishwashing sink

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    Kitchen

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    Gas stove

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    Cooking basics

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    Dishes and cutlery

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    Coffee maker

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    Coffee and tea

Comfort & Fun

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    Hot tub

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    Sauna

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    Fire basket

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    Fireplace

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    Fire bowl

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    Decorative lights

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    Swimming pool

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    Trampoline

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    Towels

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    Bed linen, pillow and duvet

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    Hammock

Sanitation

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    Cold shower

Electricity

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    Phone charging station

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    EV car charging

For RVs

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    RV Dump station

Heating

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    Electrical heating

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    Wood burner

In case of rain

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    Covered kitchen

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    Rain shelter

Parking

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    Parking on site

Views

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    Sunrise view

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    Lake view

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    River view

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    Sea view

Ways to spend the day

Rui's tips
  • Hike along the waterfalls

  • Eat a local typical meal at Restaurant Cozinha da Avó

In the area
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Horseback riding
  • Sightseeing
  • Visiting nearby towns
  • Wildlife watching
  • Climbing
  • Off-road vehicles
  • Surfing
On the campspace
  • Making a campfire
  • Sports like pingpong or volleyball
  • Board games and puzzles
  • Outdoor cooking
  • Activities on the farm
  • Wildlife observation

What you can find in the area

Landscape characteristics

  • Beach or seaside
  • River or stream

Surface

A nature paradise near Porto
  • Grass
  • Other, namely

    Forest land

Your host, Rui

5.00 (6 reviews)

Host is verified by Campspace

Just a regular guy happy to meet new people at our camp space.

Reviews

Wouter

Tell us about your experience
A special, rural place. Very quiet and beautifull, with everything you need to have a good time. No neighbors at the place.

How was the contact with the host?
Very friendly and helpfull, though Rui doesn't speak any Dutch. But his English is fine.

Tips for new guests?
A place for unstressing and enjoyment.

September 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Rui has responded

Wouter and his wife are extremely nice and a pleasure to talk to. Will host them with pleasure anytime.
Thanks for choosing our spot. ;)

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Anke

Tell us about your experience
A very nice and quiet place. facilities are in very good order. We would love to come back again! highly recommended!

How was the contact with the host?
Super welcoming and friendly!

September 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Rui has responded

Thanks Anke,
It was a pleasure to have you here.
Welcome back any time.

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Pascal

Tell us about your experience
Very very good stay spent in this natural place, quiet and with all the amenities. Address that we keep under the elbow for a next trip to Portugal.

How was the contact with the host?
Rui is a very friendly host who speaks very good French as well. Available on the phone if needed, he does everything to make you feel good. Perfect !

Tips for new guests?
No vehicle too large to access the property. Ideal for van.

September 2022 · translated_from.fr

Host Rui has responded

Merci Pascal.

Un vrai plaisir de vous recevoir chez notre jardin.

A la proxaine.

Hylke

Tell us about your experience
Very beautiful campsite on a blueberry farm with just a few campsites between the trees on the property. Facilities like bathroom are good. Rui is a very friendly host.

How was the contact with the host?
Good, Rui is really friendly and speaks English very well.

July 2022

Host Rui has responded

Thanks Hylke.

You are welcome back anytime. 

Enjoy the rest of your holidays.

Anoek

Tell us about your experience
Perfect place to have a shady camping spot. Green grounds of the quinta with trees, boulders and blueberry bushes. Beautiful old shed turned to place for campers to eat and play games with a nice bathroom. In the area you can go on nice walks, mostly in the shade too! There are some waterfalls and a river nearby. Close to many cities. We recommend this place!

How was the contact with the host?
Very friendly and welcoming host

Tips for new guests?
go there!

July 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Rui has responded

Many thanks.

You are welcome back anytime.

Nini

Tell us about your experience
The host was very welcoming and helpful. He responded quickly to messages. The stay was in a beautiful location with good facilities. We enjoyed the environment. The host was very hospitable and ensured a perfect stay. I would recommend this location to anyone who loves nature and tranquility. Also the location is good for trips to Porto. Tip: Bring your walking shoes! The path along the river is definitely recommended. And when it is warm, swimwear is also recommended.

May 2021 · Translated from dutch

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Rules

There are not many rules on site other than those mandatory from comon sense, that is, we expect every guest to leave the ground at least in the same condition they found it.
Dogs / pets must be kept on a leach att all times.
There are lots of space and we are very keen on the privacy of our guests. A reasonable distance must be observed between guests, unless there are in the same group and choose to set camp as such.
Smoking is allowed on the outside (not inside the barn and bathroom) but be very carefull (speccially on hotter days) as any distraction might cause a fire.
No camp fires during the summer months, but special places for BBQ are available.

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Checking in and out

Check-in between: To be agreed
Check-out between: To be agreed

A nature paradise near Porto

Arrival allowed on: Monday to Sunday
Departure allowed on: Monday to Sunday

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A nature paradise near Porto

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Max. people
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Pitches
3

Minimum number of nights: 1
Maximum number of nights: 30
Child price applies from this age: 0
Child price applies to this age: 16
Arrival allowed on: Monday to Sunday
Departure allowed on: Monday to Sunday
Minimum number of days that can be booked in advance: 0
Guest can book the same day until: 12:00 pm
Maximum number of days that can be booked in advance: 365

from € 9.00 per night

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