Staying at the Quinta was like sleeping on a movie set for a 17th century movie, or being in a museum. It’s a 16th century stone building that has been lovingly restored to maintain the house’s character. The breakfast room is located in the former kitchen, and a huge fireplace is at one end of the room. The house is so old that it features shutters operated by a technology that predates hinges. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was modern and had a hot shower! The breakfast featured home made jams, orange/grapefruit juice made from the owner’s own fruit, bread, cheese, ham, and a coffee-type cake. The property includes an outdoor swimming pool, which we didn’t get to use because the water was too cool. When you leave the property, take a left. If you take a right, you’ll end up in some extremely narrow lanes. The Quinta is only a 8 minute drive from Ponte de Lima, where you can find lots of restaurants; however, it feels like you are out in the country. If you want an historic, atmospheric place to stay near Ponte de Lima, this is the one!