About this property

Historic Setting: Casa dos Macieis in Facha offers a spacious, recently renovated villa housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy a private pool with stunning views, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Modern Amenities: The property features free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional facilities include a hot tub, outdoor fireplace, and barbecue areas. Free on-site private parking is available. Comfortable Accommodation: With six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, the villa accommodates families comfortably. Each room is equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a pleasant stay. Local Attractions: Located 60 km from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, Casa dos Macieis is near Shipyards of Viana do Castelo (25 km), Braga Se Cathedral (33 km), and the University of Minho - Gualtar Campus (36 km). Activities such as fishing, walking tours, and hiking are available.

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Property highlights

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, American, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Fishing

  • Karaoke


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 large double bed
Bedroom 5
1 double bed
Bedroom 6
1 extra-large double bed
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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.

Managed by Casa dos Macieis Estates

Company review score: 10Based on 8 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

Casa dos Macieis Estates manages only this XVII century historic property.

Property information

Casa dos Macieis is a 5.5-hectare estate with coats of arms from the Pereiras and the Macieis, where guests have the option to engage in agritourism (donkey and sheep farm with vineyards), located in Facha, Ponte de Lima, alongside and with direct access to Santiago’s Way, completely renovated and periodically restored, as recently as in 2025. Composed of the main house, a guesthouse, outdoor swimming pool, front garden, lawn with millennial olive trees, kitchen garden with greenhouse, fruit trees and traditional washing tank, farm with organic production, including an orchard, vineyards (Loureiro cast), donkey, sheep, chicken, duck and dog breeding, woods, a small creek that traverses the property, and natural springs. The main house, with code of arms from the Pereira’s, possibly built in 1648 for a family member of Nuno Álvares Pereira, has an area of approximately 1 500 m2, 2 kitchens, 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, two large contiguous social rooms, including a meeting or dining room seating 22 people, 2 smaller living rooms and 3 fireplaces. The Casa do Caseiro guesthouse is autonomous, with kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room.

Neighbourhood information

Casa dos Macieis is right alongside Santiago Way, with direct access from its gates to pilgrims. Facha is a quiet village with Paleolithic settlements, 7 km from Ponte de Lima (the oldest village in Portugal), approximately 20 km from the fantastic beach of Cabedelo, in Darque, Viana do Castelo, a preferred surfing destination, and 25 km or so from the stunning small town of Viana do Castelo, at some point classified by National Geographic as one of the most beautiful places on Earth, in particular the view from the top of the mountain of Santa Luzia, and approximately 20 km from the Geres National Park, a natural landmark ideal for hiking and canoeing.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Property surroundings

House rules

Celebration or Event & Stay at Casa dos Macieis, Private Pool, Camino Santiago direct access & Optional Agritourism takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
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.

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

0 - 3 years
Cot always available
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Celebration or Event & Stay at Casa dos Macieis, Private Pool, Camino Santiago direct access & Optional Agritourism 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.

License number: 12355