Title: Discover tranquility here, in the heart of Serra do Gerês. 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 # Discover tranquility here, in the heart of Serra do Gerês. ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101860000/101853500/101853488/238b412e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101860000/101853500/101853488/79cebd8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101860000/101853500/101853488/26de143a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101860000/101853500/101853488/f2efdf65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101860000/101853500/101853488/bd5df53e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Vila do Gerês, Retiro das Andorinhas offers a peaceful retreat amidst modern amenities. Enjoy the private balcony with mountain views and stroll to Termas do Gerês and Spa, just a few meters away. The town’s marketplace, mini-markets, bakery, butcher shops are close by for your convenience. ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4818 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer ## 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. ### Discover tranquility here, in the heart of Serra do Gerês. Retiro das Andorinhas (Swallows’ Retreat) is the perfect spot to spend your holidays in one the most iconic thermal spa towns in Portugal - Vila do Gerês. Our apartment is in the heart of the town, just a few metres from the famous Termas do Gerês and Spa. The town also contains a traditional marketplace, two mini-markets, bakery, butcher, artisan boutiques, post office, two ATMs, cafés, and restaurants serving fine local cuisine. The town also hosts a traditional outdoor market every Friday. Our Retreat contains everything you might need for a relaxing stay, with all modern amenities and a fully-equipped kitchen. It also benefits from a secure, private parking space in a touristic town that has limited public parking. Although situated in the centre of the town, the apartment offers a fine mountain view of the Serra do Gerês, especially from the private balcony, and of the Gerês river, which runs only a few steps away from the apartment block. We want you to feel at home when staying in our house – this is our motivation and we wish you an excellent holiday in our calm and happy place, inspired by the swallows, a traditional Portuguese symbol of family, love, faithfulness and loyalty, returning to their nests without fail each year after many travels and adventures. When you reserve with us, please let us know if you have any special requests, or if you are traveling with a young family. We have a highchair, travel cot, children’s dinnerware, books, games, and a selection of toys that will certainly provide some creative opportunities! Less than 500m away is the Parque das Termas (thermal spring park) where you can enjoy such activities as rowboat trips on the lake, a children’s playground, table tennis, picnic places, fitness circuits, treetop rope courses, archery, and many others. The town of Gerês (referred to variably as Vila, Termas, or Caldas, do Gerês) is nestled deep in the valley of the river and mountain of the same name, within the Peneda-Gerês National Park, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. It is the only National Park in Portugal and possesses a rich historical and cultural heritage, including ancient megalithic structures and tombs, Roman remains, medieval castles, traditional stone granaries, ancient communal ovens, watermills, irrigation channels, terraced hillsides, “brandas” (villages where the population would live in the summer) and “inverneiras” (where the people would spend the harsh winters), thermal springs, and a host of folk traditions. While Vila do Gerês is in the heart of the tranquillity and isolation of the National Park, it is a quick drive to the town of Vieira do Minho for larger supermarkets and shops, less than an hour from the city of Braga, and 90 minutes from Porto and its international airport. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ### General - 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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 not allowed ### 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 52665/AL ## About the area Terras de Bouro is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Termas Park and Alqueirão River Beach, while Ethnographic Museum Campo do Gerês and Museu de Vilarinho das Furnas are cultural highlights. [Visit our Terras de Bouro travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Terras-De-Bouro.dx6182903) [View more Apartments in Terras de Bouro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Terras-De-Bouro-Apartments.d6182903-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.729347,-8.167246&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ocv%7DFhdzp%40%3FU%3FS%3FU%40U%3FS%40S%40U%40S%40UBS%40S%40UBSBSBSBSBUDSBSDQDSBSDSDQFSDSFQFQDQFSFQFQFQHOFQHQFOHOHQHOHOHMJOHOJMHOJMJMHMLMHMLKJKJMJKLKJKLILKLILIJILILILGNILGLGLGNELGLENELENENELCNELCNCNANCLANANCN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40N%40NBN%40LBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDNDLFLDNFLFLFLHNFJHLHLHLHLHJJLHLJJJLJJLJJJJJLJLJLJLJLHNJLHNHNHLJNHNHPFNHPFNHPFNFPHPFPFRDPFPDPFRDRDPDRDRDRBPDRBRDT%40RBRBRBRBT%40R%40RBT%40R%3FT%40R%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FTAR%3FTARAR%3FTARCTARARCTCRCRCRATERCRERCREPEREREREPGREPGPERGPGPIPGPGNIPGPINGNIPINKNINILINKLINKLKLKLKLKLKJKLKJMJKJMJMHKJMHMHMHMHKHOFMHMFMFOFMFMDODMFODMBODOBMDOBMBO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMCOEMCOEOCMEOGMEMEOGMGMGMGOIMGMIMIKIMIMIMKMIKKMKKKKKKMMKIMMMIMKMKMIOKMIOKMIOIOIOIQIOGOIQGQIOGQGQGQGQESGQGQESGQESESCSEQESCSESCSCUCSCSCSAUASCSAUASAUAS%3FSAU%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=I8NECsMt3Ij5jl0AJo4MOQcTies=) Caldas do Gerês, Braga ### What's nearby - In Guas do Gerês - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Termas Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Pedra Bela Viewpoint - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles - Sao Bento da Porta Aberta - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles - Arado Waterfall - 17 min drive - 4.6 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Restaurante Turismo - ‬16 min drive - ‪Adega Regional o Forno - ‬9 min drive - ‪Café da Ponte - ‬7 min drive - ‪Restaurante Cávado - ‬8 min drive - ‪Restaurante Café Encosta Do Rio - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Discover tranquility here, in the heart of Serra do Gerês. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Discover tranquility here, in the heart of Serra do Gerês.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Discover tranquility here, in the heart of Serra do Gerês.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Discover tranquility here, in the heart of Serra do Gerês. located? > Situated in Terras de Bouro, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of In Guas do Gerês and Termas Park. Pedra Bela Viewpoint is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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