A summer by the pool, shared with no one but your own
There is a simple luxury to a summer spent in a house full of your favourite people: waking slowly, diving in before breakfast, and drifting through the day between the water, the shade of the garden and a slice of cold watermelon. At Alojamento Rio Neiva, that summer is entirely yours. You rent the whole house, with a private outdoor pool reserved exclusively for your group — no timetables, no neighbours down the corridor, no sharing the water with strangers.
The house sits in Tregosa, Barcelos, deep in the Minho countryside beside the Neiva river, halfway between Viana do Castelo and Braga. There are 4 bedrooms sleeping up to 8, a private garden where children can run free, and a traditional granite barbecue for those long grill-and-chat evenings that stretch until the stars come out. It is the very definition of a family or friends summer holiday.
Pool, barbecue and garden: the whole day at home
The heart of this holiday is outdoors. The private pool catches the sun for much of the day and becomes the natural meeting point of the group — for the children's morning swims and the glass of vinho verde at sunset. Around it, the garden offers shade and space for a book, a nap on a lounger or an easy game.
When hunger strikes, you light the granite barbecue and the fully equipped kitchen — including a capsule coffee machine — handles the rest. On lazier days, the large open-plan lounge has a ping-pong table for a friendly family tournament. The house also includes:
- A private outdoor pool for your group's exclusive use.
- A private garden with shaded corners and a granite barbecue.
- Equipped kitchen, free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking.
- Pet-friendly, with heating for cooler evenings.
- 3 bathrooms, two of them adapted for reduced mobility.
Minho beaches and Gerês for easy day trips
Even with the pool at the door, summer calls for the sea. The beaches of Esposende and Ofir are about 20 minutes away by car — the broad sands of the Minho coast, perfect for a day of towels and waves. Viana do Castelo and the Santa Luzia viewpoint are roughly 25 minutes away, while Braga and Bom Jesus sit about half an hour out.
For nature lovers, a trip to the Peneda-Gerês National Park (about 1 hour) is well worth it, with its lagoons and waterfalls made for a refreshing dip. Barcelos, with its famous market and legendary rooster, is 15 minutes away, and Ponte de Lima is 30. For ideas, browse our blog and see how to mix pool days with trips around the region.
Book directly on WhatsApp, with no fees
The smartest and cheapest way to lock in your summer is to book directly with us. Booking via WhatsApp means no platform commissions, so the price beats Booking and Airbnb, with a real human reply and full flexibility on dates. Rates from €200 per night (€300 in high season), check-in at 3pm and check-out at 11am.
See the gallery with the pool and the rest of the house, then send us your dates through the contact page. Book early: summer weekends with a private pool fill up fast.