Matos Essence Villa
Folio VI · Reserve the Villa

Come and stay,
at our table.

Direct inquiry receives the best nightly rate, our full concierge, and the chef's menu on arrival. We will reply, in person, within the day.

Direct inquiry

§ 01 · Form
We reply within the day, in person.
§ 04 House policies
Check-in

From 16:00

Early arrivals welcome to wait by the pool; rooms not always ready before four.

Check-out

By 11:00

Late check-out sometimes possible; ask the morning before.

Deposit

30% to confirm

Balance due 30 days before arrival; we accept SEPA & card.

Cancellation

Free, to 30 days

Within 30 days, 50% refundable; within 7 days, non-refundable.

Children

Warmly welcome

Cribs and highchairs available, no charge. Pool unfenced — we advise supervision.

Pets

On request

One well-mannered dog per stay, on the ground floor.

§ 05 A note on arrival

The first afternoon, as we do it.

  1. 15:30Driver waitsat Porto Airport arrivals, sign with your name
  2. 16:30Welcome at the gateInês greets you with a cold glass and the keys
  3. 16:45House tour, ~20 minthe indoor pool, the steam room, the gate codes, the Wi-Fi
  4. 17:30Settle inswim, nap, walk the grounds — your time, undisturbed
  5. 19:30Aperitivo on the lawnvinho verde, olives, the long view
  6. 20:30Dinner, if you've askedchef arrives quietly; dinner served when you wish

Everything above is optional and adjustable. Tell us how you'd like to arrive, and we'll write to the shape of it.

The driveway and garden at Matos Essence Villa in late sun.Plate · the gate at five

We hope to see you in the Minho.

— from the house, with thanks.

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