Offering a garden and river view, Stay at the Winemaker is located in Ervedosa do Douro, 32 km from Douro Museum and 33 km from Natur Waterpark. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The bed and breakfast provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with a wardrobe. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries and fruits are available. Guests can relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. You can play darts at the bed and breakfast, and the area is popular for hiking and walking tours. Guests at Stay at the Winemaker can enjoy cycling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Our Lady of Remedies Sanctuary is 44 km from the accommodation, while São João da Pesqueira Wine Museum is 10 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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4 single beds
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Ervedosa do Douro

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Had a great couple of nights here. Highly recommend the port tasting - we learnt a lot and tried many many ports.
  • Karen
    Singapore Singapore
    We stayed 2 nights at this heaven on earth. The unobstructed views are amazing. The rooms and beds are so comfortable. Maarten is so warm, hospitable, knowledgeable with great sense of humour. He shared with us his interesting journey to become a...
  • Gary
    United States United States
    Huge wall to wall, floor to ceiling windows, incredible views of the vineyards of the Douro River Valley. Host was very personable, welcoming, and knowledgeable about the history of Port Wine in the Douro, the Netherlands/Holland, and helpful in...
  • Jakob
    Belgium Belgium
    The friendliness of Maarten is the one thing that really stood out, but this is of course next to his tasteful wine and beautiful house he shared with us. Everything was clean and the rooms have the most amazing view. An absolute dream stay!
  • Carl
    Israel Israel
    The location, the amazing view, the host was warm, interesting and very pleasant to have time to speak with. The place offer the possibility to meet people in a great ambience and also to hang out quietly in the vineyard. We really appreciated the...
  • Yannick
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    Loved everything. Exactly what we came for. The setting, the views, the Douro, and Marteen of course. Superb Vineyards tour, excellent wines. We will definetely come back.
  • Heikki
    Finland Finland
    Amazing views! Great hospitality. We loved this accomodation with my partner.
  • Baskin
    Georgia Georgia
    This is absolutely amazing place to take a pause for a couple of days. There is a panoramic window with breathtaking view in the room, so you can wake up with the sun lights and look at The Valley. Maarten is very welcoming host: he was very kind...
  • Irit
    Israel Israel
    Great place. Wonderful host! Amazing views!!! Recommend
  • Stephane
    Canada Canada
    Very good breakfast and fantastic view of the Douro! Marteen's welcome is great and he takes care of every guest! The rooms are great and the view is fantastic!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Maarten van Luyt

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Maarten van Luyt
Quinta de Alaude is located in the middle of the Douro Valley vineyards that have been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage area. Perched high, it offers unparalleled panoramic views of the meandering Douro River. The view from Quinta de Alaude over the Douro valley is breathtaking and the silence is deafening. Here you arrived in an oasis of peace, with a panorama that your eyes can never get enough of.
Maarten van Luyt, born in the Netherlands, is a winemaker in the Douro. He produces his own wines under the LUYT label, in the Douro Valley. A stay with Maarten takes you into the daily life of the winemaker, full of adventures and encounters. When you choose to Stay at the Winemaker, you stay at Maarten's home, in his modern Quinta de Alaude. The Quinta is located in one of the most beautiful places in the UNESCO World Heritage area of ​​the Douro, far from any crowds in an oasis of tranquility. Here you will experience in an ultimate way how people live and work in this fantastic port and wine region. Maarten is a fantastic winemaker, inspiring and very educational. Enjoy the stories and experiences of a true local. Playfully learn from the expert everything there is to know about how port and wine is made in the Douro. About the vineyards and the production process. About the many techniques and experiences he gained during his worldwide experiences as a winemaker. Get yourself slowly immersed in the wonderful and friendly atmosphere of the Douro. Maarten welcomes you!
Quinta de Alaude is a very modern building, which is home to Maarten. There are two spacious guest rooms: "Colheita", for max. 2 persons and "Reserva", a family room for max. 4 persons. The rooms are fully equipped; incl. private bathroom, air conditioning and free wifi. The cozy patio is the central point of the Quinta, where also the daily breakfast is being served to you.
Languages spoken: German,English,Dutch

Property surroundings

Facilities of Stay at the Winemaker
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • River view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Badminton equipment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Minibar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Packed lunches

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Wellness

    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Languages spoken

    • German
    • English
    • Dutch

    House rules
    Stay at the Winemaker takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    License number: 119177/AL

    FAQs about Stay at the Winemaker

    • Check-in at Stay at the Winemaker is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Stay at the Winemaker is 1.6 miles from the centre of Ervedosa do Douro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Stay at the Winemaker offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Badminton equipment
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture
    • Guests staying at Stay at the Winemaker can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • À la carte
    • The prices at Stay at the Winemaker may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Stay at the Winemaker include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin/Double