Palatial Riverfront Villa in Portugal With Daily Housekeeping, Panoramic Views, and Private River Access

Quinta do Pessegueiro is a palatial riverfront villa set among the rolling hills of Portugal’s Douro Valley, one of the world’s oldest wine-growing regions. World-class amenities included with this villa are daily breakfast, daily housekeeping, yoga and fitness equipment, private river access, and panoramic views of the Douro River, vineyards, and surrounding olive groves.  

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This three-story villa sleeps up to 12 adults and 6 children, featuring 6 double bedrooms and a dedicated kids’ room with six bunk beds. A few bedrooms include floor-to-ceiling windows, offering stunning views.

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This luxurious villa is perfect for vacationing families, and friend groups. As you approach the home’s colonnaded facade, you’ll climb sweeping steps set off with colorful flowers and verdant hedges. Manicured gardens, a fountain, a trellis, and stately cypress trees surround the villa’s exterior. 

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The villa’s interior boasts elegant furnishings, French doors opening onto covered terraces, and cool tile floors. The fully-equipped bespoke kitchen features drop lighting and a large center island with seating for four. With dark walls, a fireplace, and a cushioned window seat, the communal living space evokes a 19th-century drawing room. A second sophisticated living room has a grand piano, large paintings, and recessed lighting.  

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The grounds of Quinta do Pessegueiro feature multiple terraces lined with wicker chairs, which are ideal for relaxation and socializing. Gather with friends to enjoy wine or aperitifs on the villa’s columned, covered terrace with wraparound seating and a bar area. 

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Guests can enjoy daily breakfast, along with daily housekeeping, during their stay. Active enthusiasts can make use of state-of-the-art yoga and fitness equipment and enjoy picturesque trails for hiking, biking, or picnicking among the area’s lush greenery. 

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The villa furnishes private river access and panoramic views of the Douro Valley’s surrounding vineyards. Sampling delicious Portuguese wines is a must during a stay at Quinta do Pessegueiro and can be done at the estate’s terraced vineyards. Guests at the villa enjoy private river access and are encouraged to book a sail along the Douro River with EliteLyfe’s award-winning concierge services. 

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If you’re seeking a riverside oasis in one of Portugal’s enchanting wine regions, look no further than Quinta do Pessegueiro.