Casa Agrícola da Levada

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The main building of this farmhouse, situated just 100m from the River Corgo, was designed by the well known Portuguese architect Raul Lino in 1922. The estate breeds animals including wild boar and the owners produce their own bread, honey, jams and sausages and liqueurs. Good fishing is to be had in the river.
In “Solares de Portugal – The art of good living”, Edições INAPA, 2007

HISTORY
This charming country home is just outside the town of Vila Real, up a long, tree-lined avenue that shields it from the road. "Casa da Levada" is a welcoming, family-owned bed and breakfast overlooking the Corgo River -- a lovely spot for those who wish to combine the quiet of country life with easy access to the town.
The farm house and chapel were designed by the famed Portuguese architect Raul Lino in 1922, in the graceful architectural style that was Portugal's answer to French "Art Deco": granite offset by white-washed walls, red-tiled roofs, burgundy windows and doors, stone-walled rooms, and hand-painted tiles ("azulejos").
Inside the house, the rooms are decorated with antique furniture. Comfortable beds, books, magazines, and winter's central heating add to an atmosphere of restfulness and ease.
Breakfast is special at Casa da Levada, complete with homemade breads and jams; it can be served in the terrace in summer or in the dining room, a friendly room that often fosters conversations among guests and family.
Cooking lessons are available at Casa da Levada, and Ana Maria -- the family's cook -- will cook your favourite dish upon request. Special meals can be served on the terrace or in the old kitchen with its old-fashioned wood-burning oven.
During your stay we recommend a visit to the famous Casa de Mateus, a masterpiece of Portuguese Baroque architecture with elegant gardens, just five minutes by car from Casa da Levada. Additionally, from June to September to each year, the Casa de Mateus Foundation organises an International Music Festival with over 40 major concerts, from Baroque to Classical Music to jazz.
Tras-os-Montes is a hilly region of natural beauty, steeped in its rural traditions, and with easy access to three Nature Parks, fantastic walks and bathing in a lovely natural waterfall. You can visit the breathtaking Douro Valley by boat or travelling by train along the unique narrow train lines. Last but not least, the region boasts a rich tradition of gastronomy and excellent Port and Douro wines.