Built from local granite, Casa das Paredes is an excellent example of a manor house of this period, and is furnished with antiques and fine paintings which add to the ambiance of the house

Approximately ten kilometres to the southwest is the historic town of Guimaraes. Known as ’ the cradle of the nation’, it is the birthplace of the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques. He was born in the impressive tenth century castle, and established the first Portuguese court here in the twelfth century.

The town has some wonderful Medieval buildings: The Paco dos Duques, once the residence of the royal house of Braganca, and the impressive church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira.

To the west of Fafe is the religious capital of Portugal, Braga, with many fine churches and monuments of note. It has a vibrant cafe culture and plenty of restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets.

Portugal’s only National Park, Peneda Geres, is situated to the north of Casa das Paredes. This walker’s paradise is an undiscovered wilderness of stark granite mountains, crystal streams, and verdant forests.

Casa das Paredes is set in acres of beautifully tended gardens with ornamental ponds and fountains, and shady arbours for relaxation.

The house is centrally heated and has seven bedrooms, some with private balconies or verandas.

The ground floor has two double bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms, and two twin bedded rooms, one with ensuite shower room and one with ensuite bathroom.

There is a comfortably furnished sitting room with open fire, television and games table.

On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom all with ensuite bathrooms.

Off the hallway there is a music room with piano. Next to this room is the guests’ dining room where breakfast is served.

All rooms are exquisitely furnished with great attention to detail.

The former wine cellar has been converted into a games room with a Portuguese pool table, table tennis, games table and table football.

Outside there are patios with comfortable seating where one can relax with a glass of locally produced Vinho Verde wine. A short stroll through the fragrant gardens and small woodland leads to the swimming pool which is shared with the guests of the two small self catering cottages in the grounds.

Casa das Paredes offers a relaxing holiday in beautiful surroundings.