Lifestyle & Countryside Houses
TAKE YOUR TIME
the art of living time
Lifestyle & Countryside Houses
TAKE YOUR TIME
the art of living time
THE FREEDOM
TO take your time
A Casa de Sobrado Countryside House
Private Villa – Ultimate exclusivity.
Private Pool with mountain views.
The perfect gateway to Northern Portugal.
Located in the village of Barros, Vila Verde – Braga – Portugal
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Just a 5-minute drive from Vila Verde city center
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Within 20 minutes of the historic city of Braga
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A 35-minute scenic drive to Peneda-Gerês National Park
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50 minutes from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
The entire space is yours
Private pool
Free Wi-Fi access
Lush garden
Private parking
Balcony
Sun loungers
Al fresco dining
Mountain views
Barbecue
Air conditioning
Fireplace
The echo of those who inhabit us
* Vagar [va-gár]: The untranslatable Portuguese art of taking your time. A state of unhurried presence where the soul catches up with the body.
Vagar is our way of saying: Take your time.
Modern life demands a new rhythm. The "Círculo do Vagar" is not just a set of principles, but an invitation to tune into the pulse of Vila Verde. Here, time is no longer a resource to be exhausted, but a space to be inhabited. From the granite stones of Casa de Sobrado to the freshness of the Homem and Cávado riverbanks, we propose a return to the essential: where tranquility regenerates, the table unites, and lingering is the highest form of intelligence. Come in, set aside your haste, and let these principles guide your days among us.
It`s not what we do.
It`s how we choose to be.
FAQ
What is the "Círculo do Vagar" (Circle of Lingering )?
The "Círculo do Vagar" is our exclusive community of guests and local enthusiasts. By joining this circle through our website registration, you guarantee priority access to seasonal offers, communications about Vila Verde’s cultural events, and early access to limited booking periods.
Can Circle of Lingering offers be combined with other promotions?
The exclusive conditions for "Círculo do Vagar" members are designed to offer the best available value. Should there be any public campaigns active, member conditions will always take priority or be more advantageous, unless otherwise stated in the specific offer’s terms.
Can I cancel my "Círculo do Vagar" registration?
Yes. Freedom and time are our core pillars. You may revoke your registration at any time via the link provided in all our communications, and our doors will always remain open for a future visit.
How can I ensure I receive offers in advance?
Upon confirming your registration, your email is added to our priority list. We recommend adding our contact address to your favorites to ensure our early booking communications are not filtered.
Is there a membership fee for the "Círculo do Vagar"?
No. Joining the "Círculo do Vagar" is a complimentary service provided by Take-YourTime.com and Casa de Sobrado for guests and those interested in Minho’s culture. Our goal is to facilitate access to the territory’s authenticity and a more balanced, mindful lifestyle.
What kind of regional activities will I receive by email?
We share initiatives that honor the territory and align with our values: from craft workshops to Vila Verde’s local events and traditions.
How are the region’s "Relevant Actions" selected?
A nossa curadoria baseia-se em critérios de autenticidade, qualidade e proximidade. Destacamos iniciativas que promovem a fruição da natureza, a gastronomia, cultura e património, como os Lenços de Namorados ou eventos e tradições locais, garantindo que o hóspede aceda ao que de melhor e mais genuíno a região tem para oferecer.
What makes the Vila Verde territory ideal for "Vagar" ?
Vila Verde is a land of authenticity. The combination of nature, gastronomy, culture, and heritage – such as the serenity of the Homem and Cávado rivers, lingering meals, the silence of its sanctuaries, and the patience of its traditional arts (like the "Lenços dos Namorados") – creates the perfect ecosystem for those who need to slow down and catch their breath.
How can I get the "Vagar" Guide?
The Guide is a curated document that embodies the "Vagar" (Take-YourTime philosophy). To preserve the exclusivity of the experience, access to this guide is granted exclusively to our guests at the time of check-in.
The House: Your place of shelter
Casa de Sobrado Countryside House is your safe haven. Forget the notifications and the noise of the world outside. These granite walls are here to protect you and restore your calm. Come in, set down your luggage, and let the house help you switch off "autopilot." Here, time belongs to you.
The Pause: Tranquility as your guide
In this house, the pause is an act of freedom. Allow yourself moments of stillness. Inspired by the legacy of the 16th-century poet Sá de Miranda – who traded the noise of the courts for the peace of Minho – we invite you to rediscover the pleasure of reading and reflection. Here, words are in no hurry. Open a book, write down a thought, or simply contemplate the tranquil green of the mountain. Here, your gaze finds room to stretch and, like the poet, allow yourself to live this life of "vagar."
Nature: Where thought finds rest
Minho region is not a backdrop, it is a recharger. Walking through nature – whether through the region’s mountains, along the banks of the Homem and Cávado Rivers, or climbing to beautiful viewpoints to scan the horizon – is giving the mind space to breathe. In the freshness of the green, ideas regain clarity, and conversations with loved ones take on a new depth.
The Table: The ritual of lingering
Sitting at the table for a "Pica no Chão" (traditional rice dish) or the sweetness of an "Abade de Priscos" pudding is an act of respect for time. Accompanied by the crispness of "Vinhos Verdes", these flavors remind us that the best-crafted things in life cannot be rushed. Eat slowly, savor the conversation, and remember that happiness is also cooked over a low flame.
Tradition: Learning from those who know how to wait
The culture of Vila Verde – from the Lenços de Namorados (Valentine’s Handkerchiefs) to its ancient heritage – is our greatest lesson. Like a meticulous embroidery, our best projects and our affections require dedication and calm hands. To experience these traditions is to realize that "doing things slowly" is the highest form of care and excellence.
Sharing: "Vagar" as a common good
Being part of this community means understanding that one person's balance is everyone's balance. Cultivate gestures of courtesy and care, respecting the space and time of others. Whether in a word exchanged at the end of the day or in the respect for another’s solitude, Vagar flourishes when it is nurtured together.
The Return: Carrying balance in your luggage
The “Vagar” you find in the Minho region, in Vila Verde, may be temporary, but what you learn in this community stays with you. Depart with a clearer gaze and a lighter spirit. The goal is not to go back to rushing, but to return to your challenges with a new strength: the strength of knowing that life is inhabited with vagar, and that you are much more than your speed.
May the tranquility that lives here accompany you on your return, and may the memory of these moments of calm be your haven whenever the world outside is in a hurry.
“Círculo do Vagar”
The "Vagar" protocol
The "Vagar" is not what we do. It`s how we choose to be.
Often, we mistake rest for the absence of movement. But the "Vagar" is not inertia, it is intention.
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It is not about the destination, it is about the step: You may walk miles along the riverbanks or through the village trails, but if you do so with your mind on tomorrow, you are not truly lingering. Lingering happens when your feet and your mind inhabit the same place.
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It is not about the menu, it is about the sharing: Sitting at a table in Vila Verde is not merely about satisfying hunger. It is the conscious choice to set aside the clock and let the conversation flow at the rhythm of the wine cooling in the glass. It is a respect for the time the earth took to create what you are now savoring.
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It is not about silence, it is about listening: You can be in the heart of a traditional pilgrimage or at a boisterous family table and still inhabit the state of lingering. it lives in your ability to observe, to smile without haste, and to honor the presence of those around you.
Lingering is a posture toward life.
It is the courage to say 'not now' to the world’s urgency in order to say 'yes' to the depth of the moment. It is the elegance of not rushing time, treating every gesture – whether an embroidery, a dip in the river, or a gaze at the horizon — as a work of art that admits no hurry.
In the Circle of Lingering, we do not ask you to do nothing. We ask that, in whatever you do, you are entirely there.
During your time in this territory, set aside your haste. Inhabit the moment. Feel the lingering.
Welcome.
TAKE YOUR TIME
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