The Solar Egas Hotel
Property perks
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Perks for the Parents
This aristocratic manor house turned in a Villa, for self exclusive use, with a salt water pool near Porto has plenty of beautiful corners and play spaces to delight parents and children alike, with 10 suite rooms. Surrounded by gardens with a salt water swimming pool, it's in a rural area just west of Porto and offers select activities including wine tasting, embroidery and activities for kids, on arrangement. Welcome Breakfast is offered at the arrival, and there are a lot of restaurants 5-10 minutes’ drive from the house. Late checkout may be available on request.
Why Kids Love it
This charming manor house offers plenty of opportunities for children to enjoy nature, and the owners are keen to help kids enjoy it. There are cribs, baby baths, high chairs and toys. Along with a swimming pool with a small corner just for kids, there is a children’s play area with swings, slides and a playhouse, an organic garden where they can learn about vegetables, and an area where children can paint freely. Horse riding can be arranged, and nearby attractions include a water park, Magikland, a local theme park, mountain bike routes and river rafting. Babysitting and activities for children can be arranged on request for a fee.
Things to Know
Rates listed are indicative and subject to change; please contact the host for accurate pricing at time of booking. Cribs are free and subject to availability. Pets not accepted. Extra beds: €40 per night. The pool is gated & set away from the main house; the salt water pool it is not heated and is open April-September only. Children may need supervision in some areas. There is free WiFi throughout, including in the gardens. Transfers and babysitting available on request. Self-laundry is available. Car rental is recommended for this rural area.Breakfast not included daily. For Guests that stay 7 nights, 1 day of cleaning included; the weekly cleaning is on the 4th day. There is a barbecue and fire oven outside. No team members are present in the house during the stay (only in the check in moment and on the morning or on the afternoon to watering the flowers/vegetable garden; for eventual technical maintenance of the house / pool; or eventual inspection of local authorities). Events and parties are not allowed. A security deposit of 500€ (to be paid in cash on arrival) is refunded on the departure day following inspection.
About the Location
The Manor House is in Penafiel in the north of Portugal, approximately 30 minutes west of Porto in the Oporto district. It is a green and rural area, characterized by rivers and vineyards, and characterful ancient villages. The closest village to the property is Paço de Sousa. While in a countryside location, it is easily reached, being 30 minutes from Porto, 1.5 hours from Galicia, Coimbra and Chaves, 1 hour from Vila Real & Douro Valley and 3 hours from Lisbon. Porto’s airport is a 30-minute drive away. Nearby attractions include Magikland, Quinta da Aveleda (to taste wine and cheese), the Romanesque Route, a mountain bike trail, the Monastery Mosteiro do Salvador do Paço de Sousa and Well Preserved Village Quintandona.
Accommodation Details
There are 10 suite rooms in total: 6 double rooms & 4 twin rooms. Some rooms have a sofa bed to sleep up to 4 in total. Baby cots are available. Rental on an exclusive basis requires a reservation from 4 rooms (maximum 10 double rooms), for a minimum period of 2 nights from October to May (except Easter, Carnival, Christmas, New Year's Eve and Holidays which is 3 nights). Also 3 nights applies in the remaining period from June to September. Shared areas include the fully equipped kitchen, a reception with a library and lounge area, a breakfast/ dinning room, and a bar area with a sitting room (with honesty bar). The grounds include gardens, a children’s playground and a salt water swimming pool. There is self-service area with microwave, mini bar, coffee, tea and biscuits. The kitchen is equipped with the following items: refrigerator, microwave, oven, stovetop, freezer, dishwasher, dishes/cutlery, kitchen utensils, coffee machine, frying pan, toaster, kettle and juicer and laundry machine.
Style Notes
Bright, warm and welcoming. Each bedroom is designed individually and includes beds with upholstered headboards, walls decorated with motifs and phrases, and pretty embroidered pillows. The common areas in the 120-year-old villa include a library with sofas, bookshelves and exposed brickwork. A small shop sells item including locally-embroidered linens. The junior suite has a stunning stained glass window and there are aristocratic architectural details throughout. All bedrooms are individually designed.
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Air Conditioning
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Baby Bath
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Baby Monitor
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Babysitter / Nanny
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Backyard / Garden
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Balcony
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Bathtub
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Bed Rails
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Bicycles
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Cabinet Locks
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Changing Table
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Chef / Catering
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Children's Dinnerware
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Corner Guards
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DVD Library
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DVD Player
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Dishwasher
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Elevator
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Fireplace Guards
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Game Console
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High Chair
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Housekeeper
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Outlet Plugs
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Parking
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Pet-friendly
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Pool
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Pool Gate
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Stair Gates
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Television
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Toys / Children's Books
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Washer / Dryer
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Wifi
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Window Guards
