Beach

Cork House

864 Rua da Gelfa, 4910-012 Vila Praia de Âncora, Portugal
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Cork House

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Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
100 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 301 ft² size
  • View
  • Garden
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Cork House offers accommodations in Vila Praia de Âncora, 8.7 miles from Shipyards of Viana do Castelo and 17 miles from Golfe de Ponte de Lima. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The property offers free use of bicycles and features a garden and picnic area. Providing a terrace and garden views, the apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Yoga is available at the property. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Forte Do Cao Beach, Cauldron Dune Beach, and Insua Beach.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
10
High score for Vila Praia de Âncora

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    “It was located out of town, bright, open, clean and a super friendly host.”
  • Maria
    United States United States
    “Top notch host. Paulo was very helpful and provided excellent service and information. The apartment was super comfortable and kitchen well equipped. Recommend to bring food as there’s no options nearby. The closest restaurant was closed for...”
  • Gary
    United States United States
    “Clean, self contained studio in a quiet location. Paulo is the most amazing host. Highly recommended.”
  • Lisa
    United States United States
    “Host was amazing! He offered use of their garden and gave us a ride to the grocery store because the nearby restaurant was closed the day we were there. Short easy walk from/to the Camino. Exterior of the house is actually made of cork - which...”
  • Emma
    United States United States
    “quiet and quaint little studio. very comfy and hosts were absolutely incredible to us- 5 star hospitality”
  • Sandra
    Ireland Ireland
    “Excellent 😊. Stayed here in April 😊. Hosts went above and beyond for us. Unreal service. Such amazing friendly hosts”
  • Marcella
    Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
    “My friend and I walked down from the Camino to stay here. Paulo was exceptional at making us feel welcome and at home. I would definitely recommend staying here. There's also a lovely restaurant down the street from their location.”
  • Rory
    Ireland Ireland
    “Really clean and comfortable apartment with a very friendly host who was willing to help with anything he could”
  • Sosan
    Australia Australia
    “The property was beautiful and clean. Located about 3 minutes from the beach it was the perfect spot for some respite after a long walk on the Camino. Check in was so smooth and Paulo greeted us after we had arrived from the grocery store. He was...”
  • Rob
    Ireland Ireland
    “Beautiful apartment. Very well equiped. Owner very helpful, couldn't do enough. Offered to bring us to the supermarket, as there is no shop nearby. Nice quiet area, close to the beach. Spotless clean. Great bed and shower. Completely eco-friendly...”

Hosted by Paulo Cruz Dias

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Paulo Cruz Dias
Beach, sea, mountain, garden and organic vegetable garden, large room with complete bathroom and kitchen (induction hob, mini-fridge, extractor hood, electric kettle, microwave, toaster, etc.), wi-fi and television. 200 meters from the white sand beach (Blue Flag) of Forte do Cão (Gelfa), in a calm and peaceful environment, with a huge garden and organic vegetable garden. Capacity 3 people. Yoga and Surf teacher and producer of organic vegetables. Surf and Yoga classes available. Beach, sea and mountain. Excellent beaches, for bathing and others for the practice of extreme sports (Surf, StandUp Paddle and Bodyboard). Âncora River at 2 km, Lima River at 14 km (Viana do Castelo), Minho River and the Spanish border at 8 km ( walks). Beautiful waterfalls and lagoons, hidden in Serra de Arga.
Professor de Yoga e de Surf e produtor de legumes biológicos.
Praia, mar e montanha. Rio Âncora a 2 km, rio Lima a 14 km (Viana do Castelo), rio Minho e fronteira com Espanha a 8 km (Caminha). Lindas cascatas e lagoas escondidas na Serra de Arga.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of Cork House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Toaster
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette

    Bedroom

    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa

    Media & Technology

    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Mosquito net
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoors

    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Sun deck
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Spa

    • Yoga classes

    Food & Drink

    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Beach

    Outdoor & View

    • Landmark view
    • Garden view
    • View

    Building Characteristics

    • Private apartment in building

    Transportation

    • Bicycle rental

    Miscellaneous

    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Portuguese

    House rules
    Cork House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 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.

    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

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

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

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

    License number: 116944/AL

    FAQs about Cork House

    • Cork House is 1.2 miles from the center of Vila Praia de Âncora. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Cork House is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

    • The prices at Cork House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Cork House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Cork House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Yoga classes
      • Bicycle rental
      • Beach

    • Cork House can accommodate this group size:

      • 3 guests

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

    • Cork House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown 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 Cork House on this page.

    • The nearest beach is 1,500 feet from Cork House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.