Casas da Quinta da Cancela

–Excellent location – show map
+37 photos
Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.4

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Casas da Quinta da Cancela in Balugães offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, mini-bar, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving Portuguese cuisine, a bar, and a sun terrace. The property features a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Free on-site private parking is available. Convenient Location: Located 38 mi from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Shipyards of Viana do Castelo (13 mi), University of Minho - Gualtar Campus (21 mi), and Braga Se Cathedral (22 mi). Cycling activities are nearby. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its garden, dinner, and attentive staff, Casas da Quinta da Cancela ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 twin bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lorraine
    United States United States
    “The grounds were beautiful and the staff were very friendly, efficient and helpful.”
  • Brewer
    United States United States
    “Beautiful, clean, wonderful staff, everything was terrific.”
  • Khoach
    United States United States
    “So clean, so beautiful, and very peaceful . A beautiful church is nearby. The breakfast excellent.”
  • Christoph
    United States United States
    “Charming country atmosphere. Quaint rooms, easy check in and check out. Personal attention. Right on the Camino. Large beautiful garden.”
  • Revilla
    United States United States
    “This was the most beautiful property! I rented the guest house and I was shocked at how much space I had and just how beautiful the accommodation was. I still can’t believe I rented an entire house for so cheap! The manager was absolutely...”
  • Vanessa
    United States United States
    “The whole property has a really lovely vibe. The staff is super and they all speak good English. Restaurants are close by but you can also eat dinner there. My room was great and had a special vibe. I was able to wash my clothes! The breakfast was...”
  • Matthew
    United States United States
    “Casas da Quinta da Cancela was beautiful and perfect stop right along the Camino. It was in a very quiet location, on an old compound with some lovely renovated spaces that have kept their original charm. It was clearly family run and had the...”
  • Dee
    United States United States
    “It was so authentic beautiful and right on the Camino. The beds were heaven and the staff incredibly kind and accommodating.”
  • Mitzi
    United States United States
    “Amazing property. The outdoor space is beautifully landscaped and provides a great area to relax. Our apartment accommodated my group very well. Really pleased on how well they run this establishment.”
  • Yenthao
    United States United States
    “The room was large, the beds were very comfortable, warm shower once you wait for 5 minutes. The morning breakfast was good. Our room has a view to the Camino path. The property is in a very beautiful farm house.”

Managed by Jorge Pedro/Graça

Company review score: 9.4Based on 475 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

My name is Jorge and I am co-owner and manager of the "Casas da Quinta da Cancela". My academic background consists of a degree in civil engineering and a master's degree in strategy and innovation management, which I used for 35 years in my professional life, connected to the business world. In 2015 I started to dedicate myself to the project Quinta da Cancela, whose rehabilitation, together with my wife, Grace, we ended in September. In January 2016 we started our activity with host tourism and production of green wine. Grace, is the owner of the Quinta da Cancela houses, has a degree in languages and literature and master in teaching of Portuguese Language and Literature, and recently finished his teacher career in public school.

Property info

Since the eighteenth century that the farm belongs to the same family. The owners have made recovery a memory exercise, to meet the time remains: with calm and passion. Every corner, every tree, has a story to tell...

Neighborhood info

Quinta da Cancela is located in a small town called Balugães. It is a peaceful place surrounded by nature. Despite this, Quinta da Cancelas it's also close to some emblematic cities, such as Barcelos, Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

House rules

Casas da Quinta da Cancela takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardDebit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Casas da Quinta da Cancela of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

License number: 17946/AL,17947/AL,17948/AL