Villa Margaridi

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

Property highlights

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Villa Margaridi in Guimarães offers a spacious villa with a swimming pool boasting stunning views. Guests can relax in the lush garden or on the terrace, enjoying free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The villa features spa facilities, a hot tub, and a balcony. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Prime Location: Located 55 km from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, Villa Margaridi is a short walk from Guimarães Castle and close to attractions such as Palace Duques de Bragança and Salado Memorial. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the garden, host, and swimming pool, making Villa Margaridi a preferred choice for relaxation and leisure.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Hiking

  • Cycling

  • Spa facilities

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Maeve
Ireland Ireland
“I can not improve on the wonderful reviews already written about Villa Margaridi. It is an oasis of calm in a beautiful medieval city. Our hosts, José and Hugo, could not have been more hospitable, friendly, and generous. Villa Margaridi was the...”
Ricardo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The host was absolutely fantastic and probably the best we have had in many years of travelling. We praise their attention, consideration and kindness to make us feel at home and among friends rather than just paying guests and make the best out...”
Olga
Portugal Portugal
“The villa was amazing — beautifully designed with a modern interior, a lovely private green yard, and an absolutely fantastic outdoor jacuzzi that we enjoyed every moment of! José (the owner?) was incredibly friendly and welcoming — he even...”
Annabel
Australia Australia
“Villa Margaridi is absolutely superb and you MUST stay here if coming to Guimaraes. Jose and Hugo were so welcoming and the added touches of a garden tour followed by a bottle of wine afterwards on our first night and the pre dinner port wine on...”
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A stay at Villa Margaridi is very relaxing. It's a beautiful estate within walking distance of the old town. It has a range of self catering accommodation., each with access to the swimming pool set in historic gardens. The owner, Jose, cannot do...”
Kiku
Singapore Singapore
“Breakfast was so abundant, and the hosts were amazing”
Kevin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A beautiful and historic estate formally a monitory that has been with the same for 500 years we believe. It’s an absolute sanctuary.”
Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely villa in a beautiful setting. Felt like you were far away from the busy towns. Great facilities and Jose was the perfect host.”
Rosa
Germany Germany
“Excellent service, facilities and location. Jose -the host- was really friendly and helpful. He really understood our needs as a family and made our stay very comfortable.”
Ciara
Ireland Ireland
“The peace and quiet of the surroundings meant we completely relaxed. The house was very comfortable, modern and clean, the beds were perfect.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 452 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Five minutes from the city center, just above Guimarães Castle, it has been rising since the 10th century, Margaride Manor House. This property was part of Countess Mumadona Dias domain and is referred to in medieval documentation as "Villa Margaridi" in a letter dating from the year 1021. The Margaride Manor House, in the succession of centuries, came into the possession of the Counts of Margaride. Margaride Estate and its garden are classified by the Portuguese State as a Heritage of Public Interest and consists of a main house, where the owner lives with his family, and a set of other supporting residences. , today transformed to welcome tourists and make up the “Villa Margaridi.” The stay at Villa Margaridi brings together the pleasure of being in the countryside while being practically in the center of the city. Villa Margaridi offers eight fine LODGES able from 2 to 6 Pax, two of them with a outdoor Jacuzzi All lodges are finely decorated using the property's woods. In the garden you can admire perhaps the most imposing Camellia tree in Europe Here you will find and live a unique experience during your stay in Guimarães, a World Heritage Site.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 09:00:00.

License number: 69204/AL;62538/AL;87264/AL;87236/AL; 110318/AL; 110528/AL