Cork House

864 Rua da Gelfa, 4910-012 Vila Praia de Âncora, Portugal – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>105</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
105 reviews
a living room with a couch and a table at Cork House in Vila Praia de Âncora
a house on a lawn with a tree in front of it at Cork House in Vila Praia de Âncora
a bedroom with a bed and a couch and a window at Cork House in Vila Praia de Âncora
a shower with a yellow chair in a bathroom at Cork House in Vila Praia de Âncora
a kitchen with a table and chairs in a room at Cork House in Vila Praia de Âncora
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Cork House

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  • Entire apartment
  • 301 ft² size
  • View
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating

Cork House features a patio and is set in Vila Praia de Âncora, within just less than 1 km of Cauldron Dune Beach and a 18-minute walk of Insua Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 800 metres from Forte Do Cao Beach. The apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the apartment can make the most of yoga classes offered on-site. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Shipyards of Viana do Castelo is 14 km from Cork House, while Golfe de Ponte de Lima is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Vigo Airport, 66 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Vila Praia de Âncora
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  • Rory
    Ireland Ireland
    “Really clean and comfortable apartment with a very friendly host who was willing to help with anything he could”
  • Sosan
    Australia Australia
    “The property was beautiful and clean. Located about 3 minutes from the beach it was the perfect spot for some respite after a long walk on the Camino. Check in was so smooth and Paulo greeted us after we had arrived from the grocery store. He was...”
  • Rob
    Ireland Ireland
    “Beautiful apartment. Very well equiped. Owner very helpful, couldn't do enough. Offered to bring us to the supermarket, as there is no shop nearby. Nice quiet area, close to the beach. Spotless clean. Great bed and shower. Completely eco-friendly...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Paulo Cruz Dias

9.9
9.9
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Paulo Cruz Dias
Beach, sea, mountain, garden and organic vegetable garden, large room with complete bathroom and kitchen (induction hob, mini-fridge, extractor hood, electric kettle, microwave, toaster, etc.), wi-fi and television. 200 meters from the white sand beach (Blue Flag) of Forte do Cão (Gelfa), in a calm and peaceful environment, with a huge garden and organic vegetable garden. Capacity 3 people. Yoga and Surf teacher and producer of organic vegetables. Surf and Yoga classes available. Beach, sea and mountain. Excellent beaches, for bathing and others for the practice of extreme sports (Surf, StandUp Paddle and Bodyboard). Âncora River at 2 km, Lima River at 14 km (Viana do Castelo), Minho River and the Spanish border at 8 km ( walks). Beautiful waterfalls and lagoons, hidden in Serra de Arga.
Professor de Yoga e de Surf e produtor de legumes biológicos.
Praia, mar e montanha. Rio Âncora a 2 km, rio Lima a 14 km (Viana do Castelo), rio Minho e fronteira com Espanha a 8 km (Caminha). Lindas cascatas e lagoas escondidas na Serra de Arga.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Cork House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Toaster
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Mosquito net
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Sun terrace
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Wellness
    • Yoga classes
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Beach
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    Transport
    • Bicycle rental
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Portuguese

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 18:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    1 cot available upon request.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    License number: 116944/AL

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Cork House

    • Cork House can accommodate the following group size:

      • 3 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Cork House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Cork House is 1.2 miles from the centre of Vila Praia de Âncora. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Cork House on this page.

    • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Cork House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Cork House on this page.

    • The prices at Cork House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Cork House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Yoga classes
      • Bicycle rental
      • Beach

    • Cork House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Cork House is popular with guests booking family stays.