This magical home in a stunning rural location has to be seen to be believed. Nestled in the Minho region of northern Portugal, it's around an hour from Porto, with the city of Braga just 10 miles away, but all you'll see here are green hills in every direction.

Set on a hillside, your home has incredible gardens that go up and up, at one point disappearing into woodland. With a number of lawns and terraces, as well as a beautiful private pool and terrace, you won't be short of outside space – or somewhere for some quiet reading away from the group.

Inside, this traditional home has bags of character, with exposed stone walls, an eclectic mix of statement furniture and plenty of colourful wall art. A cosy living room features a log burner for the cooler months and there's a practical kitchen with all the mod-cons. And here you can choose to eat at the antique dining table indoors or out on the beautiful covered terrace. Meanwhile, a surprisingly contemporary staircase leads up to a galleried landing and there's a surprise in store up here – a pretty balcony with incredible views.


Home truths:
*There's private parking here in the car port – space for two cars
*A cot and high chair are available on request for little ones
*Please note the garden is steep in places and it's not fully fenced
*The pool is open between April and October
*There's no air conditioning here but the hilltop breeze and stone construction help to keep it cool
*Younger children should be supervised on the balconies and stairs