Quinta Rural

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Spacious five-hectare site in the Serra da Cabreira mountains
Around an hour's drive from Braga, Guimarães and Porto
Honesty bar, breakfasts and regular barbecue nights in high season

So, you’re after something rural, eh? A place with plenty of space, fresh air, gorgeous views, and a refreshing lack of crowds of people and dinging gadgetry? And on top of that you want free donkey hugs? (There’s a phrase you don’t hear too often.) In that case you need the aptly-named Quinta Rural, a five-hectare site in the Serra da Cabreira mountains, 15 minutes’ drive from Cabeceiras de Basto and its associated urban amenities such as supermarkets. In an unusual move, consider first what’s not here… there’s no wifi, and no TV... but panic not – you’re unlikely to miss them once you’ve embraced free-range frolics instead. Days of hiking, horse riding and canyoning can all be had nearby, or you may opt to put your feet up and gaze out over those mountains with a glass of vinho verde (there’s plenty of space for the kids to scamper about while you relax, plus donkeys to play with and a chemical-free plunge pool to ease any overheating). Not stocked up with your own provisions, or run out of wine (gasp)? Skip along to the barn, where there’s an honesty bar and breakfasts and snacks on request. If you’re here in summer you should also plan to grab a space at the long table for one (preferably more) of the regular barbecue nights. Traditional life rules in many aspects of life here – the exception being the plumbing, which is bang up to date so you can rest assured that proper toilets and hot showers will be on hand (although there’s also a dry toilet for those aiming to go really rural).

Campground type

Open all year

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

Portuguese

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Tents for hire

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Quinta Rural

Juguelhe

Cabeceiras de Basto

Portugal

4860-426

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Lisbon +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

41.55703°N
-7.94725°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Make sure you include suitably comfy footwear on the packing list for jaunts here: guests are provided with a nifty map of local routes, leading to waterfalls, villages, vineyards or natural pools for swimming. And if your legs yearn to tramp more trails, you’re only about a 45-minute drive from the Peneda-Gerês National Park. Horse riding, mountain bike trails, paragliding and canyoning can also be sorted in the surrounds – when you arrive, procure a drink and flick through the handy info book in the barn for ideas and details. In season there are likely to be guided hikes, winery visits and other organised outings heading out from the site. Urban days may not be high on your priority list with all this on offer, but it’s worth noting that there are also some mighty fine cities to visit nearby: day trips to Guimarães (50 minutes), Braga (50 minutes) and Porto (an hour and 15 minutes) are all eminently doable for sightseeing, foodie foraging and (particularly in Porto) sampling local tipples.

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What attractions are near Quinta Rural? Make sure you include suitably comfy footwear on the packing list for jaunts here: guests are provided with a nifty map of local routes, leading to waterfalls, villages, vineyards or natural pools … Read more