Quinta dos Tres Rios — Property 3196

A magnificent rural location where peace and tranquility reign
“Quinta dos Três Rios” dates back to the XIX century and the house has been totally restored by the Forestier-Walker family. The family made every effort to maintain the original characteristics of the ancient farmhouse and every original piece has, where possible, been restored: the pine floor, the gates, the pine shutters and even the door-handles. All guest accommodations have magnificent views over the Rio Pavia and its wonderful waterfalls, over the vineyard and the whole property. The vineyard was replanted by the Forestier-Walker family and covers an area of 1.9 hectares. All the guest suites have comfortable bedrooms, a sitting-room and bathroom. For your comfort and convenience, there are music, satellite TV, fridge, and tea & coffee making facilities. Internet access, ice machine and telephone are available by request.

Parada de Gonta
This is rural Portugal. Parada de Gonta sits between the Caramulo mountains and the Serra da Estrela mountain range. Within a 15-minute drive the enthralling old town of historic Viseu where museums, wineries and locally produced crafts are found. The markets in Tondela (Monday), Viseu (Tuesday) and in many of the surrounding small villages are always colourful and full of bargains. The university city of Coimbra with outstanding architecture and internationally renowned shops is only 45 minutes away. A stop off at Fatima on the way to Lisbon is a great day out and certainly recommended.

Golf information: The Montebelo Golf course is only a 10-minute drive from us and has some of the finest views from its mountain fairways. The 18-hole golf course has many testing features and has a further 9 holes nearing completion this year. The course is a par 72 6.317 meters. Telephone number 00351 232 856 464

Vineyard visits
Vineyard visits We have many contacts with local wine producers and would be happy to help plan your itinerary. The visits can incorporate wine and in some cases local food tastings. There is a nominal charge for some of the visits

Eating and drinking!!
Gastromania We have many superb local restaurants serving traditional Portuguese foods. We can arrange a local village taxi service so you may also enjoy the fine local wines and leave your car at home with us. Should you wish to join us for dinner (cooked by our daughter Caroline - ex pastry chef at the Michelin starred Glasshouse at Kew), this can be booked in the morning Pre dinner drinks and canapes,3 course meal with local wines -quite a session!! All for 20 euro each

Buying your own property
Buying you own property There are many stunning granite properties for sale in and around the locality. We have built up a team of specialists from brick suppliers to real craftsmen carpenters. Contacts with local English speaking lawyers and banks can be introduced. Now is the time to look at investing in this area as at present there are real bargains to be had.