Title: Porto Natura House - a piece of nature w/ direct train Porto - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Porto Natura House - a piece of nature w/ direct train Porto Cottage in Valongo with private pool and kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27030000/27022300/27022300/347aa371.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27030000/27022300/27022300/19a48780.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27030000/27022300/27022300/d00554ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27030000/27022300/27022300/ce70a38c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27030000/27022300/27022300/a6c84a0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A firepit, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Porto Natura House - a piece of nature w/ direct train Porto. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 621528 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Dryer - Pool - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Porto Natura House - a piece of nature w/ direct train Porto The House is an original slate house of more than 300 years, totally restored and inserted in the middle of nature, to offer you a peaceful stay in the gates of the wonderful city of Porto. Within 5 minutes walking distance, you can take the train and get to the historic center in 20 minutes. Otherwise, if you have a car, you will be there in about 15 minutes. The Shale house has the capacity to accommodate 6 people, as it has two double bedrooms with private bathroom and a mezzanine with a double sofa bed. Only one of the rooms is available in the bookings for two people. The room has been selected during the booking process. If you want to use both rooms, it is necessary to pay an additional fee. On the ground floor there is the kitchen (equipped with fridge, microwave, oven, stove and the basic kitchen utensils), a living space, a bathroom and one of the double bedrooms with private bathroom. On the first floor there is the other double bedroom with private bathroom and the mezzanine. The shale house maintains the freshness during the summer and, for the coldest days, there is a wood burning stove to keep you warm. Outside the house there are green spaces and a huge terrace where you can take sun baths, have a nice barbecue and, on the warmest days, refresh yourself in a typical tank. For sports lovers, there is also a wooden pavilion that you can access to practice gymnastic or yoga. If you are coming by car or any other vehicle, you can park it safely within the property. The Shale House is situated in a quiet and safe residential area and you can enjoy the countryside from the countryside with a relaxing ecological walk, alongside the "Paleozoic Route" (Sítio Rede Natura 2000). In the neighborhood you can find pharmacy, supermarkets, coffees, restaurants and public transports that go directly to Porto center (train and bus stations are situated at 5min walking distance). If you are coming by car, the house is located at 2km from the highway exit, with access to the different regions of the country. Shale House is situated within a triangle constituted by three admirable places - Douro, Porto and Guimarães - World Heritage. It's an ideal starting point for those who would like to visit, besides Porto, the cities of Viana do Castelo, Braga, Guimaraes, Coimbra and Aveiro. During your stay you may count with our help to give you all the advices and indications taking into account your personal preferences and interests. We provide you maps, public transports schedules, interesting points info., Etc. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: There is a beautifull terrace where you can smoke ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (daily) - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain climbing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 21,528 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102640000/102631200/102631118/4184fd68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Green Box - be in Nature w/ Train to Porto Valongo - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $89 CA $153 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=102631118&PinnedHotelID=102631118&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24440000/24439300/24439265/w1335h923x0y0-9a9e83f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment Located at center Oporto UNESCO heritage area, in front of Wine Caves Centro / Baixa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 152 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=24439265&PinnedHotelID=24439265&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119670000/119667800/119667768/fcbe8ffe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Convenient Accommodation in the Heart of Porto City! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 50307/AL ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Porto Natura House a Piece of Nature Close to Porto City Porto Natura House Piece Nature Porto City Valongo Porto Natura House Piece Nature Porto City Valongo Porto Natura House a Piece of Nature Close to Porto City Porto Natura House Piece Nature Porto City Porto Natura Piece Nature Porto City Valongo Porto Natura House a Piece of Nature Close to Porto City Porto Natura House Piece Nature Porto City Porto Natura Piece Nature Porto City Valongo Porto Natura Piece Nature Porto City Porto Natura House a Piece of Nature Close to Porto City ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.19970%2C-8.49790&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OYFyP3b7prsg9jPIRaeqxEcrZAk=) Valongo, Porto #### What's nearby - Continente Shopping Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Valongo Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Dragao Stadium - 11 min drive - 15.7 km - Porto Historic Center - 14 min drive - 18.2 km - Ribeira Square - 15 min drive - 19.3 km #### Getting around - Venda Nova Station - 7 min drive - Suzão Station - 8 min walk - Porto Airport (OPO) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Timeout Sports Bar - ‬8 min walk - ‪Casa das Bifanas - ‬19 min walk - ‪Santa Justa - ‬13 min walk - ‪Taberna do Centenário - ‬18 min walk - ‪7 Ze - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Porto Natura House - a piece of nature w/ direct train Porto have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Porto Natura House - a piece of nature w/ direct train Porto pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Porto Natura House - a piece of nature w/ direct train Porto? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Porto Natura House - a piece of nature w/ direct train Porto? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Porto Natura House - a piece of nature w/ direct train Porto located? > Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Continente Shopping Centre and Valongo Cathedral. Park of the Serras do Porto is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away. Suzão Station is 8 minutes by foot and Valongo Station is 23 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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