Key Highlights
- River taxi´s can be organised, at an extra cost, by the owner as there is a small mooring just at the bottom of the garden. Perfect for exploring surrounding areas.
- All bedrooms offer stunning views of the river and mountains
- This property is also home to a tremendous games room, complete with two game tables and a large TV
- The bedrooms also host a collection of storage spaces, ensuring that your belongings can remain safe and secure throughout the duration of your trip
The Villa
Casa Mero Douro has been painstakingly restored to maintain the existing Old-World charm while adding New-World conveniences and infrastructures. Enjoy a house with a decoration designed for comfort and well-being, this house is enveloped in a breathtaking setting!
Ground Floor
- Large living room with various seating areas, fireplace and access to the terrace
- Open plan area with two games tables
- Media room with comfortable seating and TV
- Open plan dining area for 16 people and access to the terrace
- Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and access to the terrace (Please see Ts&Cs)
- Laundry room with washing machine
- Two guest toilets
First Floor
- Bedroom with two single beds pushed together, access to a balcony and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with two single beds pushed together, access to a balcony and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with two single beds pushed together, access to a balcony and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with double bed, access to a balcony and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with double bed, access to a balcony and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite shower room
Exterior Grounds
- Private swimming pool overlooking the river
- Large terrace and garden area
- Covered terrace
- Various sun loungers
- Outdoor dining
- Garden furniture
- Private parking
- Barbecue
Additional Facilities
- Access to the river (please note, Douro River is closed to navigation from January to march)
- Wi-Fi connection
- Washing machine
- Cot and high chair
- Hair dryer
Travelling inside, this property presents a stunning array of ornate furnishings, helping to build a deeply expressive holiday home. The living area is home to an eclectic range of seating arrangements, such as a considerable sofa and an assortment of rich green armchairs. Thus, guests can use these spaces to their fullest potential, recharging their batteries as they reminisce about their favourite parts of the trip so far. The dining area is incredibly spacious, ensuring that guests can enjoy their daily meals in style. Using a broad dining table and a wealth of grey fabric chairs, this space helps to accentuate the opulence and affluence of this entire property. The kitchen within this property adheres to a much brighter theme, presenting a collection of bright white cupboards and surfaces. Therefore, guests will have access to everything they would need to craft a plethora of amazing meals throughout their stay on this impeccable property.
The first floor is home to eight beautiful bedrooms overlooking the Douro River. All of these bedrooms host a considerable double bed that has been fitted with a collection of ample and crisp linens. Again, all of these rooms are home to incredible double beds, ensuring that guests can revel in a deeply restful and tranquil night’s sleep throughout the duration of their once-in-a-lifetime trip.
- Breakfast is included but lunchtime or evening meals are extra and the owner prefers the clients to comply with these conditions (please see Ts&Cs)
- There is a little mooring at the end of the garden so the owner can organise taxi boats to collect the clients and take them to nearby villas and then return them. The property is very remote therefore this option is perfect for clients that do not want to do too much driving
- Due to its rural location and how the property blends in to its surroundings, there are drops and uneven ground, which may not suite families with small children.
- The two floating staircases, to the first floor, do not have hand rails
- The train runs along the back of the property a few times during the day, its just a small train that provides a service to the Douro area.
Oliver's Extras
- Maid Service Included
- Pre-Stocked Fridge Available
- Transfers Available
- Babysitting Available
- On-Site Concierge
- Breakfast Included
- Bathroom Toiletries
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all services are subject to availability and must be requested in advance and that due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. Prices are on request. We will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Villa Services Paid Locally
• Pre-arrival fridge stock up (food & beverages) as well as menu meals, paid locally
• Personal laundry service, paid locally
• Babysitting, paid locally
• Airport transfers or private driver, paid locally
• Boat & speed boat activities, paid locally
• Vineyards visits & wine tastings (can include a lunch or dinner wine producing Quinta), paid locally
• Canoeing, electric bikes tour, other Douro exploring tours, paid locally
• Concierge Service: check-in and check-out assistance plus booking restaurants, winery visits/tastings, panoramic Douro tours, spa services (massages), taxis and airport transfers
