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This place is perfect for retreating from the hustle and bustle of daily life, whether it be as a couple or as a group of friends. The grounds and setup is made for privacy and there are shaded spots everywhere. Endless snoozing on a daybed with sometimes a dip in the pool. Some of our lodges even have a private pool, ideal for skinny-dipping. You can walk for hours and enjoy the cultural delights of the surrounding medieval villages. The river beaches are quiet, small-scale, and there are gorgeous walking trails in the Parque Natural Serra de Estrela.

After you have slept in one of our cozy, romantic lodges, in one of our perfect beds, there is a copious breakfast awaiting for you on the terrace, or if it is a bit chilly, in the large country kitchen. And then, there is nothing better than going out, just the two of you or among friends. Soaking up the local culture in the surroundings or even go shopping in Spain (Salamanca is an hour away). Back home in the evening, our dinner is ready for you. Or, if we don’t cook, dine out in one of the many local restaurants surrounding us.

Stroll through the Jewish quarter in Guarda, a guided ride on horseback in the surroundings, mess around in a canoe on the Mondego River, rent a bicycle along the Dao river bicycle path, or have a copious lunch on the banks of the Douro river in a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Last but not least, leave our house with a walking map in your hand to breath in the fresh air along the several walks we have set out for you in the valley.

+351 27 1010 386

info@damanta.nl

Quinta do Barata, 6300-095 Faia, Guarda

Our reviews

  • star rating  Waar zal ik beginnen? Vanaf begin tot het einde van ons verblijf was echt alles in orde. Vriendelijk ontvangst en hulp als het nodig is. Wij waren er na 2... read more dagen en 1 fanastisch diner en ontbijt achter dat we langer wilden blijven. Wij hebben...Meer

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    avatar thumb Willem v
    9/09/2018
  • star rating  I have never felt so immediately welcomed as I did at Vinha da Manta. Menno and Jacqueline (and their kids) went out of their way to make my stay amazing.... read more Not only was the hospitality amazing, the food was incredible and the views were great. I had an amazing time getting to know both Menno and Jacqueline and their three sweet kids. I am already looking forward to my next visit. Thank you for treating me like a good friend and for making me not want to leave! Hopefully this is a 'see you soon'!

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    lorenw887
    6/06/2016
  • star rating  Vinha da Manta is in a wonderful location, our children, aged 9 and 5, had an amazing week and we felt that they were safe and happy roaming the hillside... read more and playing with the other kids. They absolutely loved it and really did not want...More

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    avatar thumb JoanneDaveOscarIsis
    9/02/2015
  • star rating  This was one of my most favourite places that I have visited. It was just beautiful. The Fonte lodge with the dipping pool and being a little higher in the... read more hills was just wonderful. Somewhere you can just relax in peace and tranquility with a...More

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    avatar thumb Carl H
    6/03/2016
  • star rating  This was one of my most favourite places that I have visited. It was just beautiful. The Fonte lodge with the dipping pool and being a little higher in the... read more hills was just wonderful. Somewhere you can just relax in peace and tranquility with a lovely aray of sunshine overlooking such s beautiful setting. What really makes this place are Meno, Jacqueline, family and the volunteers. They invite you in to their home, their paradise with ease and make you feel so incredibly welcome and comfortable. As soon as you arrive they are ready to assist and offer you a well needed drink, offering to assist with taking luggage to the lodge and then walking with you to make sure you settle in. The food and dinner setting is to die for. Our first night home made pizzas were being made in the wood pizza oven and were lovely. The wood fire was on and the drink was flowing and there were a lovely group of guests to speak to and enjoy hearing stories from. The selection of toppings and salads were great. The continental breakfast the following morning was enough to get you ready for the day and there is no better setting to enjoy a cappuccino with. We also had our own food that needed cooking the following evening and all were really inviting allowing us to use their ovens to cook them, offering a beer and then... This was one of my most favourite places that I have visited. It was just beautiful. The Fonte lodge with the dipping pool and being a little higher in the hills was just wonderful. Somewhere you can just relax in peace and tranquility with a lovely aray of sunshine overlooking such s beautiful setting. What really makes this place are Meno, Jacqueline, family and the volunteers. They invite you in to their home, their paradise with ease and make you feel so incredibly welcome and comfortable. As soon as you arrive they are ready to assist and offer you a well needed drink, offering to assist with taking luggage to the lodge and then walking with you to make sure you settle in. The food and dinner setting is to die for. Our first night home made pizzas were being made in the wood pizza oven and were lovely. The wood fire was on and the drink was flowing and there were a lovely group of guests to speak to and enjoy hearing stories from. The selection of toppings and salads were great. The continental breakfast the following morning was enough to get you ready for the day and there is no better setting to enjoy a cappuccino with. We also had our own food that needed cooking the following evening and all were really inviting allowing us to use their ovens to cook them, offering a beer and then spending time with you to tell us their life journey to arriving at this place in the world. Meno cooked some amazing food the following night, I tasted the most amazing chicken, lavender and peach dish complemented by stunning roasted carrots, cauliflower rice, and potatoes. It was again amazing food overlooking an amazing setting with great company. All guests ate together and it was such a lovely evening. I only stayed for a few days but incredibly sad to having had to leave. I miss the place already. We booked to return next year before we left, that's how much we loved it. Can't wait to return. Thank you for a lovely few days. More

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    avatar thumb A TripAdvisor Member
    6/03/2016
  • star rating  Glampling is not for everybody, but if you enjoy nature and fancy giving glamping a try, then you won’t be disappointed at Vinha da Manta! The standard is very high!... read more The tents (lodge) are very spacious with a wonderful terrace/veranda to enjoy the views. The...More

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    avatar thumb VDRBO
    8/09/2015
  • star rating  I have never felt so immediately welcomed as I did at Vinha da Manta. Menno and Jacqueline (and their kids) went out of their way to make my stay amazing.... read more Not only was the hospitality amazing, the food was incredible and the views were great. I had an amazing time getting to know both Menno and Jacqueline and their three sweet kids. I am already looking forward to my next visit. Thank you for treating me like a good friend and for making me not want to leave! Hopefully this is a 'see you soon'!

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    Loren W
    6/06/2016
  • star rating  Ik ben geen kampeerder. Nooit geweest. Maar dit is geen kamperen hoor! Wow! Werkelijk een magische plek! Het terrein is zo groot waardoor de tenten ver uit elkaar staan... read more en je veel privacy hebt. Het bad op ons buiten terras hebben we ook veelvuldig gebruikt!...Meer

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    avatar thumb Brenda1972_10
    8/13/2018
  • star rating  Wij hebben met onze groep wandelmeisjes (allen 60+ en deels 70+-ers) een heerlijke wandelweek gehad in en om Vinha da Manta. Jacqueline en Menno hebben alles gedaan om het ons... read more naar wens te maken, zij hebben een prachtige programma voor ons samengesteld. Prachtige wandelingen in...Meer

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    avatar thumb Ellen M
    7/08/2018
  • star rating  Een week bij Menno en Jacqueline en je komt helemaal tot rust. Wij hebben in het huisje Vinha da Horta gezeten. Een prachtig uitzicht, een fijne plek, relaxte sfeer en... read more s’avonds heerlijk eten maakte dit alles tot een geweldige week. Nogmaals dank hiervoor! Arno en...Meer

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    avatar thumb dijk2018
    6/19/2018
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