Agra Country House

Agra Country House sits in Arcozelo, just outside Ponte de Lima, with three suites, three bathrooms and space for six. Inside, a fireplace anchors the living areas, alongside a foosball table and games console for slower afternoons, while the fully equipped kitchen and dining table suit both quick breakfasts and long dinners. Outside, the private pool, garden and outdoor dining area make the most of the Minho climate.

Ponte de Lima's centre, reputedly Portugal's oldest town, is 5km away, a ten-minute drive into streets of medieval architecture and regional restaurants. The riverside walkway along the Lima River is close enough for an evening stroll, and local markets and craft shops give a genuine sense of the region.

Mornings suit coffee on the patio before the town wakes up; evenings call for a swim followed by something on the barbecue or fire pit, with the garden turning quiet after dark along its lit path to the door.