Matos Essence Villa
Folio V · Concierge

A house that arranges
itself around you.

From the chef's morning market to the driver waiting at Porto Airport — a short list of the things we do best, with rough prices. Custom requests, gladly.

§ 01 The full list
i.
Daily · in-house · most popular

Private Chef

One chef, in the house, for a meal or for the day. Market-led, Minho-rooted, with menu signed off the evening before. Dietary needs accommodated without fuss.

  • Breakfast service from €140
  • Tasting dinner from €95 / guest
  • Whole-day chef from €640
From€95per guest, dinner
ii.
On call · Mercedes V-Class

Private Driver

A single, English-speaking driver for the duration of your stay. Mercedes V-Class, eight seats. Airport pickups, Porto evenings, day trips to the Douro and Galicia.

  • Porto Airport transfer · €120
  • Half-day in Braga or Guimarães · €260
  • Whole-day, including Douro · €560
From€120airport transfer
iii.
Twice daily · included on longer stays

Daily Housekeeping

Two visits a day — morning, for the beds and baths; evening, for turn-down, towels and a quiet tidy. Laundry on request.

  • Daily housekeeping · €80 / day
  • Laundry service · from €40
  • Included on stays of seven nights or more
From€80per day, twice daily
iv.
At the gate · 22 kW · two stalls

EV Charging

Two Type-2 chargers inside the gates, with a Tesla adaptor. Metered by kWh at cost; included up to 100 kWh on stays of five nights or more.

  • Up to 100 kWh free, longer stays
  • Beyond, €0.34 / kWh (PT rate)
From€0100 kWh inclusive
v.
By arrangement · up to 60 guests

Events & Long Tables

The grounds hold a long table for thirty, comfortably; up to sixty for a cocktail reception. We can arrange florists, musicians, a celebrant, and a chef brigade. Quiet hours from 11 pm.

  • Long-table dinner (24 guests) · from €5,400
  • Reception (50 guests) · from €9,800
  • Weddings & private hire · on request
From€5.4kprivate dinner
§ 02 Sample chef menus

A few menus we return to. The chef will write you your own.

Menu A · The Minho table

A long Saturday lunch.

iHouse cured ham, melon, almonds
iiCaldo verde, with smoked sausage
iiiBacalhau à brás, baby spinach
ivWood-fired suckling pig, citrus salad
vRabanadas, Moscatel ice cream
viPastéis, espresso, an aged port
Menu B · Light & coastal

An easy summer dinner.

iBurnt-bread & tomato, Galician olive oil
iiCured mackerel, peach, fennel
iiiGrilled sea bream, brown butter, capers
ivAlmond cake, raspberries, crème fraîche
Menu C · Children & the table

Family dinner, set early.

iVegetable crudités & warm bread
iiTomato pasta, parmesan, fresh basil
iiiLemon roast chicken & potatoes
ivChocolate mousse, on request
§ 03 Private driver — indicative pricing
The Mercedes V-Class, at the gate

"João has driven for the house for six years. He knows the back road to Pinhão and which bakery is open on Mondays."

Porto Airport · OPO1 hr, ≤ 8 guests + luggage€120
Vigo Airport · VGO1 hr 20€160
Half-day in Braga / Guimarães4 hr block€260
Whole day, Douro Valley9 hr, lunch break inclusive€560
Whole day, Vigo & Rías Baixas10 hr€640
Evening, Porto restaurantround-trip, late return€220

All prices include fuel, tolls, parking. Gratuity at your discretion.

§ 04 Long tables & private events

An estate built for slow celebrations.

Long-table dinners under the loggia, a string quartet on the terrace, a small wedding under the olive trees. We host, on average, six events a year.

Format 01

The Long Table

One table, 24 guests, set under the loggia. Six courses, paired with Minho wines. Quiet hours from 11 pm.

Format 02

Garden Reception

Up to 60 guests, standing canapés & bar. Live music in the olive grove. The pool stays open.

Format 03

Private Wedding

Full estate hire, two nights minimum, sleeping capacity expanded to 18 with our partner villas. Celebrant on request.

§ 05 Request a service

Tell us what you'd like. We'll write back the same day.