The Merchant of Porto
30 guests
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10 bedrooms, 24 beds
10 bathrooms
+1 extra toilet
sq/ft
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This thoughtfully restored merchant's townhouse in Porto's Old Town would be perfect for a large family group. There's no need to worry about cooking up breakfast for everyone – the rate includes a sumptuous breakfast made using produce from local markets served in the sunny orangery. There's also the option to hire a private chef, should you wish to take the pressure off entirely. Two of the eight suites come with a balcony overlooking the leafy garden below for a quiet moment of reflection with your morning coffee. The living area is all sleek modernism and is packed with entertainment options – the Xbox should go down well with any teenagers in the group. Head out to the little courtyard to catch a ray of sunshine in the morning and there's a full, paved garden brimming with pot plants stretching behind the home. You're well-placed for exploration here – Trindade metro station is just around the corner, along with chic boutiques, vintage and antique shops and Porto town hall is a two-minute walk.
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What to expect
Highlights
Stay on an old street running parallel to Porto's leafy squares
Take in the sun from your private balcony overlooking the garden
Tuck in to the sumptuous breakfast served in the orangerie
Enjoy a quiet moment in the garden, brimming with pot plants
Make your base a beautifully restored merchant townhouse
Bask in natural light flooding in from the atrium
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Home truths
This is a boutique hotel let out as an entire unit so it's set up hotel-room-style with a little bit of shared living space
Most bedrooms can be set up as a superking bed or two single beds
This stay does not include use of the main kitchen – you'll have to use one of the two kitchenettes or try out the private chef service
There’s a laundry service your host can provide for $15, but there are also washing machines and dryers if you want to do your own
Daily housekeeping is included in the rate
There’s a separate villa in the garden, which isn’t included in the rental
Baby cots and high chairs are available upon request
About this stay
Amenities
Desk
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Swimming pool
Bedrooms & bathrooms
10 bedrooms, 24 beds
10 bathrooms, 1 additional toilet
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Arrange a chef
Baby sitting
Cab booking
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Laundry and dry cleaning
Luggage storage
Massage
Restaurant reservations
Tickets and experience booking
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Bolhão
Bolhão is home to the iconic Mercado do Bolhão, which was opened to the public in 1914. This bi-level market, housed in a striking neoclassical building, is the beating heart of the area. Locals and tourists alike come here to buy all sorts of fresh produce, from vegetables to salt cod and sardines. All in all, this neighbourhood is a shopper's paradise with its boutiques, traditional grocery stores and fishmongers....
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Across and below a square
This is a walk that promisses a great framing of the clerigos tower. This promenade is filled with shops and cafés.
Sip on wine with a book at Candelabro
This is not your ordinary wine bar, but a triple threat – it also contains a cafe, and a cosy used bookstore. Pick up a book and relax on the terrace.
Visit the iconic Aliados Avenue
Aliados Avenue has been dubbed 'Porto's reception room'. It's the city's architectural showcase with lots of cafes where you can relax and enjoy the atmosphere.
Eat at Flow Restaurant & Bar
An amazing restaurant placed in a recovered Neo-Arabic building located right on Porto's city center.
Grab a gin & tonic at Aduela Bar
Famous among locals and turists, this cute bar is perched is perfectlt positioned to catch the last rays of suns for the day while you enjoy an aperitivo.
Discover a new artist at Ó! Galeria
This privately-owned gallery features a collection of ilustrations from national and international artists. We predict you'll take a piece home with you.
Watch a movie at the Rivoli Theatre
Rivoli theatre is home to one of the oldest film festivals in Portugal – Fantasporto. Even outside festival season, their screening programme is superb.
Drink at Galeria de Paris
Part museum/part gallery but, mostly a restaurant and bar, the quirky decor of this space make it a destination spot for an early evening cocktail
Explore the Santa Catarina Chapel
Also known as the Chapel of Souls, Santa Catarina is famous for the of blue and white exterior tiles painted with scenes from the lives of saints.
Visit the famous Lello & Irmão Bookshop
Named as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, Lello & Irmão is rumoured to have inspired J.K. Rowling, who frequented it back in the 90s.
Pick up a souvenir at A Vida Portuguesa
A shop dedicated to Portuguese products that locals will recognise from their childhood. Go for a souvenir, soap, toothpaste, a notebook – they have it all.
One of the most beautiful churches in Portugal
This baroque style church was built in the 18th century. The lateral facade of the Igreja do Carmo is covered with a grandiose Portuguese tile panel, painted by Carlos Branco in 1912.
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 10:00
Has a lift
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Susan
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Susan lives by the motto ‘travel is life’ (we couldn’t agree more). She loves sharing the magic of her home with her guests and really goes that extra mile to make it special for them.
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