Boasting lake views, Merck Villa Gerês offers accommodation with a balcony, around 700 metres from Sao Bento da Porta Aberta Sanctuary. This villa features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.4 km from Canicada Lake. The spacious villa with a terrace and mountain views has 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the villa. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the villa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rio Caldo, like fishing. The villa has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Geres Thermal Spa is 10 km from Merck Villa Gerês, while University of Minho - Braga Campus is 35 km from the property. The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, 92 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fishing

Canoeing

Hiking


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.7
High score for Rio Caldo
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Marlene
    Portugal Portugal
    De tudo! Da vista incrível, da casa confortável, prática e espaçosa, da piscina espectacular. Tudo excelente
  • Alex
    France France
    La maison est très bien située à l'entrée de la réserve de Peneda Geres, permettant de visiter la réserve facilement. Les hôtes sont charmants, et très attentionnés. La maison est belle, agréable à vivre, et assez bien préservée de la chaleur...
  • Cristiana
    Portugal Portugal
    Apesar do tempo não ter ajudado, adoramos a estadia. Paisagem espetacular. Os anfitriões foram super simpáticos e prestaveis. A voltar concerteza.
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.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Merck Villa Gerês
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Merck Villa Gerês takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:30 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 room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 250 is required on arrival. That's about RON 1243. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Merck Villa Gerês in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

A damage deposit of € 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 33748/AL

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Merck Villa Gerês

  • The prices at Merck Villa Gerês may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Merck Villa Gerês on this page.

  • Merck Villa Gerês has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Merck Villa Gerês offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Horse riding
    • Swimming Pool

  • Yes, Merck Villa Gerês is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Merck Villa Gerês on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Merck Villa Gerês on this page.

  • Merck Villa Gerês is 1.1 miles from the centre of Rio Caldo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Merck Villa Gerês is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Merck Villa Gerês can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.