Title: Heritage Loft – in the Cradle of Portugal Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Heritage Loft – in the Cradle of Portugal Apartment in Guimarães with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120870000/120864400/120864387/eaaed7d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120870000/120864400/120864387/b8692f03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120870000/120864400/120864387/da561928.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120870000/120864400/120864387/6e846057.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120870000/120864400/120864387/45a88173.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Heritage Loft – in the Cradle of Portugal provides everything that you need. ### Entire apartment 1 bathroom463 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly £165 includes taxes & fees 24 Nov - 25 Nov ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Heritage Loft – in the Cradle of Portugal Heritage Loft – in the Cradle of Portugal by Portugal Active combines historic character with modern design. The mezzanine features a queen-size bed , while the lower floor offers a bright living area with sofa, TV, dining space, and a fully equipped kitchenette. The bathroom is spacious and contemporary, with a walk-in shower. Natural light, wooden details, and stylish décor create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Guests have exclusive access to the entire apartment. The Portugal Active concierge service is available 24/7 to cater to any needs, from organizing local excursions to booking private chef services. To ensure availability, please request any service at least 72 hours in advance. The Portugal Active team is committed to ensuring your stay is memorable and enjoyable. We are always available to support, advise, and accompany you during your visit. From the moment you arrive, we are here to make you feel at home. We offer an excellent range of experiences to enhance your vacation, including adventure tours, private chefs, massages, babysitting services, and much more. Whatever your needs, we are here to help you create unforgettable memories. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Located in the heart of Guimarães’ UNESCO World Heritage historic center, the Heritage Loft – in the Cradle of Portugal by Portugal Active is surrounded by cobbled streets, traditional cafés, lively squares, and centuries-old monuments. Within a short walk you’ll find the Castle, the Ducal Palace, and Largo da Oliveira, perfect for immersing yourself in the birthplace of Portugal. The Heritage Loft – in the Cradle of Portugal by Portugal Active is about an 8-minute walk from Parque de Camões parking (24h). If arriving by train, the Guimarães Railway Station is around 15 minutes on foot or a short taxi ride. Local buses also stop nearby, connecting you to other parts of the city and region. \--------Exclusive Concierge Services by Portugal Active-------- Enhance Your Stay with Our Exclusive Services: ✔️ ️Enjoy luxury transfers: Private Chauffeur from the airport to your villa from €30/person. ✔️ Personalized Experience: Tailor your Experience from a Private Chef to a Personal Trainer. ✔️ Daily Cleaning & babysitting: Take advantage of our services for a stress-free stay. ✔️ Local Team Available: rest assured, a Portugal Active team member will be available to assist you throughout your stay. \--------Adventure Experiences-------- ✔️ Horseback Riding: Ride through scenic trails and beaches. ✔️ Guided Hike, Dive & Dine Tours with Lunch: Explore landscapes, dive in a secret lagoon, and enjoy traditional tapas. ✔️ E-Bike Wild Tour: Discover Viana do Castelo on an e-bike. Book Your Stay. Portugal Active, Your Private Hotel. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Internet access ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 463 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107640000/107631500/107631407/dce67b30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Guimarães Downtown by LuxiStay Guimarães - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review £79 includes taxes & fees 23 Nov - 24 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=107631407&PinnedHotelID=107631407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83260000/83253800/83253709/c5e2c7f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Grove Houses Guimarães - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Housekeeping 10 Exceptional 7 reviews £81 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=83253709&PinnedHotelID=83253709&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83800/83706/a860a3a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Fundador Guimarães - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 8.8 Excellent 337 reviews £49 includes taxes & fees 23 Nov - 24 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=83706&PinnedHotelID=83706&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116305800/116305714/e3b06290.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bright and Cozy Flat w/Balcony by Host Wise Guimarães - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=116305714&PinnedHotelID=116305714&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92890000/92881600/92881578/7547cafa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming one-bedroom apartment in the heart of the city! Old Town Guimarães - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=92881578&PinnedHotelID=92881578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38410000/38406600/38406513/33d44f9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mezzanine Apartment in the heart of Guimarães. Old Town Guimarães - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=38406513&PinnedHotelID=38406513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76510000/76506000/76505975/09bd7896.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Torel Royal Court Guimarães - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 59 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=76505975&PinnedHotelID=76505975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12850000/12847900/12847855/49c8edda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eurostars Santa Luzia Guimarães - Pool - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 320 reviews £54 includes taxes & fees 22 Dec - 23 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=12847855&PinnedHotelID=12847855&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8760000/8758400/8758320/e29cadc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### EMAJ Guimarães Boutique Hotel Old Town Guimarães - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 8.4 Very good 198 reviews £77 includes taxes & fees 23 Nov - 24 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=8758320&PinnedHotelID=8758320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2490000/2482700/2482675/60c78086.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel da Oliveira Old Town Guimarães - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 440 reviews £129 includes taxes & fees 22 Dec - 23 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=2482675&PinnedHotelID=2482675&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 159720/AL If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 391680ca-1d60-4e7b-b7c6-fee518f288de ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.440914,-8.288074&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yx%7D%7BFlwqq%40%3FS%3FU%40S%3FU%40S%40S%3FU%40SBU%40S%40SBSBUBSBS%40SDSBSDSBSDSDQDSDSDQFSDQFQDQFSFQHOFQFQHQFOHQFOHOHOJOFOJOHMJOHMJMJMJMJMJMJKJMJKLKJKLKLIJKLILILILIJINGLGLILGNGLELGNELENELENENCLCNCLCNCNCNANALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBNBLBNBNBLBNDNDLDLDNDLFNDLFLFLHNFLFLHLHJHLHLHLJLHJJLJJJJJLLJJHLLLJLHLJLHLJNHLJNHNHNHNHNHNFPHNFPHPFPFPFNFRDPFPFPDRDPFRDRBPDRDRBRDRBRBRBRBR%40TBR%40RBR%40T%40R%40T%3FR%40R%40T%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FTARAT%3FRARATARCRATCRARCRCRCTCRERCREPERCRERGPEREPGPGREPGPGPGPGPIPGNIPGNINIPINININKLINKLINKLILKLMLIJKLMJKJKJMJKJMJMHMJMHKHMHMFMHOFMFMFMFOFMDOFMDMDOBODMDOBOBMBOBO%40M%40OBO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOCOAOAOCMCOCMCOEOCMEOEMEOGMEMGOGMGMGMGOIKGMIMIMIMKKIMKMKKIMMKKKKKMKKKMKMKMKMIOKMIOKMGOKOIOIQGOIOGQIOGQGQIQGQGQEQGQESGQESEQESESESCQESCSESASCUCSCSCSAUASCSAU%3FSASAU%3FSAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CT5g1niUoCQOfIwExJN10gOVKAY=) Guimarães, Portugal #### What's nearby - Largo da Oliveira - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Palace Duques de Bragança - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Guimaraes Castle - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Estadio D. Alfonso Henriques - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Guimarães Station - 13 min walk - Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Supremo Gosto - ‬1 min walk - ‪Cinecitta - ‬2 min walk - ‪Nut'Guimarães - ‬1 min walk - ‪Amu-Te - ‬2 min walk - ‪Restaurante Buxa - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Heritage Loft – in the Cradle of Portugal pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Heritage Loft – in the Cradle of Portugal? > As of 22 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heritage Loft – in the Cradle of Portugal on 24 Nov 2025 start from £165.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Guimaraes-Hotels-Heritage-Loft-In-The-Cradle-Of-Portugal.h120864387.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Heritage Loft – in the Cradle of Portugal? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Heritage Loft – in the Cradle of Portugal? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Heritage Loft – in the Cradle of Portugal located? > Located in Old Town Guimarães, this apartment building is steps away from Casa dos Lobo Machado, Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira and Largo da Oliveira. Museu de Alberto Sampaio and Museu de Arte Primitiva Moderna are just steps away. Guimarães Station is 13 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Heritage Loft – in the Cradle of Portugal Reviews