Stay at the Winemaker

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

9.9

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Stay at the Winemaker in Ervedosa do Douro offers a bed and breakfast experience with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and concierge. Comfortable Amenities: The property features air-conditioning, river views, walk-in showers, minibars, and work desks. Additional amenities include family rooms, bicycle parking, tour desk, and free on-site private parking. Delicious Breakfast: A continental or à la carte breakfast is served with local specialities, juice, fresh pastries, cheese, and fruits. Guests appreciate the scenic location and attentive host. Local Attractions: Nearby attractions include São João da Pesqueira Wine Museum (10 km), Douro Museum (32 km), and Mateus Palace (41 km). Activities available include fishing, walking tours, hiking, and cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 large double bed
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2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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4 single beds
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Pavel
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Beautiful accommodation with fantastic views of the Douro River landscape directly from the rooms. Excellent breakfast and perfect host.”
Susanne
Australia Australia
“Beautiful view, Breakfast, comfy bed. Host lives on site and was friendly. He shared a glass of wine with us upon arrival after our nighttime drive around the curvy roads! Much appreciated. Unless you are used to it, I recommend driving there in...”
Nicole
Germany Germany
“Exceptional view on Douro River, fantastic breakfast. Lots of things can be experience nearby: winetasting, river cruise, cultural trips, hiking”
Maksym
Ukraine Ukraine
“Great owner Martin, great place, great view, delicious wine, tasty breakfast. I can highly recommend this place, you have to come minimum for 2-3 days there, to feel the energy of the place.”
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved everything!! The location and views, the friendly host, the port tasting, the vineyard tour…”
Bernardo
Australia Australia
“Clean, tidy and all the bits you need for a comfortable stay. Stunning Views! Maarten the host was exceptional!”
Warren
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very comfortable, spectacular views. Great host. Who could ask for more..?”
Irina
Russia Russia
“It was AMAZING EXPERIENCE. I highly recommend you to stay at Martins property. Magic view and very cosy room.”
Crystal
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Host is soooo nice and informative! Hope we can stay with him again!”
Hiro
Japan Japan
“The view from the room was absolutely beautiful, but even more impressive was the kindness and personality of the owner. Please note that dinner is not provided, so you will need to prepare your own meal. We were kindly allowed to use the...”

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 Maarten van Luyt

9.9
Host review score
Maarten van Luyt
Quinta de Alaude is located in the middle of the Douro Valley vineyards that have been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage area. Perched high, it offers unparalleled panoramic views of the meandering Douro River. The view from Quinta de Alaude over the Douro valley is breathtaking and the silence is deafening. Here you arrived in an oasis of peace, with a panorama that your eyes can never get enough of.
Maarten van Luyt, born in the Netherlands, is a winemaker in the Douro. He produces his own wines under the LUYT label, in the Douro Valley. A stay with Maarten takes you into the daily life of the winemaker, full of adventures and encounters. When you choose to Stay at the Winemaker, you stay at Maarten's home, in his modern Quinta de Alaude. The Quinta is located in one of the most beautiful places in the UNESCO World Heritage area of ​​the Douro, far from any crowds in an oasis of tranquility. Here you will experience in an ultimate way how people live and work in this fantastic port and wine region. Maarten is a fantastic winemaker, inspiring and very educational. Enjoy the stories and experiences of a true local. Playfully learn from the expert everything there is to know about how port and wine is made in the Douro. About the vineyards and the production process. About the many techniques and experiences he gained during his worldwide experiences as a winemaker. Get yourself slowly immersed in the wonderful and friendly atmosphere of the Douro. Maarten welcomes you!
Quinta de Alaude is a very modern building, which is home to Maarten. There are two spacious guest rooms: "Colheita", for max. 2 persons and "Reserva", a family room for max. 4 persons. The rooms are fully equipped; incl. private bathroom, air conditioning and free wifi. The cozy patio is the central point of the Quinta, where also the daily breakfast is being served to you.
Languages spoken: German,English,Dutch

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: 119177/AL