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Penafiel, Porto
Vibe
Stained glass by artist Ricardo Crista catches the afternoon light across restored granite walls and crackling wood stoves in this quiet manor.
“Historic artisanal manor retreat”
A restored nineteenth-century granite manor house celebrating the heritage of northern Portugal's noble estates.
Themed rooms showcasing regional filigree and embroidery, paired with local Vinho Verde wine tastings.
Exposed stone walls blended with contemporary woodwork and custom decorative crafts throughout the manor.
In peaceful Paço de Sousa, steps from the Romanesque monastery and thirty minutes east of Porto
Rooms
Ten bedrooms span two wings, pairing exposed stone with local embroidery accents and traditional built-in window loveseats overlooking the countryside.
Wellness
An outdoor swimming pool sits framed by landscaped gardens, sun loungers, and an organic vegetable patch open through the warmer months.
Backstory
Built in the 1890s, the estate was reimagined by sisters Filipa and Iva Vinha as a tribute to northern Portuguese heritage.
Eat & drink
The enoteca operates an honesty bar centered around a shared fireplace, pouring crisp local Vinhos Verdes and Douro reds.
The neighborhood
Set on the Romanesque Route, the property sits a short stroll from the twelfth-century Monastery of Salvador in sleepy Paço de Sousa.
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