Cerca da Milhera | Suite 5 Pauliteiro | Country House | Swimming Pool | Minho

Description:
Cerca da Milhera is a cozy Rural Estate in Vade São Tomé, 10 minutes from Ponte da Barca, in the heart of Minho!Surrounded by nature and tranquility, it is the ideal refuge for those seeking comfort and an authentic connection with the rural environment.

Every detail invites you to rest: the sound of silence, the starry sky, the gentle breeze, and the endless landscape.





PAULITEIRO SUITEThe Pauliteiro Suite is harmoniously prepared to provide you with comfort and well-being. Featuring a double bed and a private bathroom, it ensures privacy and peace of mind throughout your stay. It is possible to add an extra bed for a child. The window is an open frame that reminds you, every morning, that you are in the right place for a memorable holiday! Its name is inspired by the vibrant tradition of the Pauliteiros and pays tribute to the northeastern Trás-os-Montes, especially the Terra de Miranda region, where this unique cultural heritage remains alive and full of pride... A space designed for those who appreciate simplicity, authenticity, and the charm of Portuguese roots!





A QUINTAAt Cerca da Milhera, you will find an estate with a 5-bedroom Main House, a 1-bedroom apartment (T1), a vegetable garden, a garden, an orchard, a pool area, and plenty of surroundings where the region's green predominates!

The main house, with five suites, was carefully restored, preserving the charm and original elements of traditional Minho architecture. The result is a cozy and inviting space where tradition and modern comfort coexist in harmony, providing a memorable stay in full connection with nature.

The interior is spacious, comfortable, and flooded with natural light, offering stunning views over the surrounding landscape. The kitchen is the heart of the House, a common area for all suites, where you can prepare your meals, being fully equipped so you feel at home.

More than just a place to rest, at Cerca da Milhera we want you to have an experience beyond simple accommodation. In the main house, you will find an exhibition of Works of Art to enjoy… and buy directly from the artists. An art gallery that transforms the experience into a unique fusion of hospitality, culture, and the Minho landscape.

Outside, you can enjoy the swimming pool with a view over the lush green landscape so characteristic of Ponte da Barca — this is the ideal place to relax on hot days or simply contemplate the Nature that Embraces you! The orchard and vegetable garden provide the rural charm for those seeking more connection with Nature and enjoying what the earth gives us... feel free to harvest, feel, and discover unique flavors! From the Earth to the table, from Nature to the Soul, feel free to help yourself...

Next to the pool, the T1 'Cana Verde da Barca', with capacity for up to 4 people, is the ideal accommodation for those looking for a more intimate space, being completely integrated into the space and landscape. With an equipped kitchen, bedroom with a double bed, sofa bed, private bathroom, and view over the valley and the pool, contemplation and rest are guaranteed.





EXPERIENCE“THE 5 SENSES OF NATURE”

Discover the Alto Minho in a unique way, through a sensory experience that invites you to slow down, feel, and reconnect with nature.

At Cerca da Milhera, every moment is designed to awaken your senses and create authentic memories.





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👁️ Vision — Memories that linger:

Explore breathtaking natural scenarios, from the surrounding trails to the stunning views of the Peneda-Gerês National Park. Each walk reveals a new angle of Minho’s untouched beauty.





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👂 Hearing — The sound of the essential:

Let yourself be enveloped by the silence, interrupted only by nature: the flowing water of the Lima River, the birdsong, and the wind in the trees. An invitation to mental rest and presence.





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👃 Smell — Aromas of the earth:

Feel the natural aromas of the region — the damp earth, the aromatic herbs, and the characteristic vegetation of northern Portugal. An experience that connects directly to the roots.





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👅 Taste — Authentic flavors:

Discover the Minho’s gastronomic richness with a selection of local flavors: from the traditional Bacalhau à Minhota to the iconic Vinho Verde. Each meal is a celebration of local culture.





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✋ Touch — Real connection:

Walk, touch, feel. Participate in activities linked to the land or simply enjoy direct contact with the surrounding nature.

Cerca da Milheira, in partnership with Axis Golf Ponte de Lima—located around 30 minutes from the accommodation—offers special rates and a unique golfing experience on a superb course set amidst stunning natural scenery… an excellent opportunity to enhance your stay with moments of leisure, sport and well-being.



Here, everything is lived genuinely and Cerca da Milhera invites you to live at the rhythm of nature, where every place was designed to slow down, contemplate, disconnect from what doesn't matter, and reconnect to what really counts!

Welcome to your Refuge of peace!
More than just a place to rest, the main house also features an art gallery, where guests can admire the works on display — and, if they wish, purchase them. A unique fusion of hospitality, culture, and the Minho landscape.

Registry: 12821/RNET