Mercearia Da Vila - Ponte de Lima

Family-run guesthouse in the centre of Ponte de Lima, formerly a 1906 grocery store, with homemade breakfast and local heritage storytelling

Heritage & Hospitality

Mercearia Da Vila occupies a building that was the owner's family grocery store since 1906. Staff share the history of the building and family during a personalized check-in. Guests receive a welcome with homemade snacks and are offered hot homemade cake and tea in the on-site café.

Rooms

Rooms at Mercearia Da Vila are individually decorated and named after grocery items, such as 'Quarto de Chocolate'. Some rooms include a spa bath. Large windows provide views of the historic square and the neighboring church.

Dining

A freshly prepared homemade breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room that retains the original storefront. Portuguese tapas are available at the café. Hot homemade cake and a selection of teas are offered to guests.

Location & Activities

The guesthouse sits in the pedestrianised historic centre of Ponte de Lima, right next to the church and a short walk to the Lima River. The Ponte Lima Golf Club is a 7-minute drive away. Nature trails and cycling routes along the Lima River are accessible from the hotel.

Family-Friendly Features

Families receive assistance with engaging local culture experiences during their stay. The shared lounge and kitchen provide extra space for families to relax. Children can enjoy the historic setting and the hotel's storytelling about the old grocery store.

• Heritage: Family-owned grocery store since 1906, now converted to guesthouse
• Hospitality: Personalized check-in with building history and homemade welcome snacks
• Dining: Homemade breakfast, Portuguese tapas, and hot cake at the café
• Rooms: Individually themed rooms named after groceries, some with spa baths
• Location: Pedestrianised centre next to church, near river and golf club
• Family: Shared lounge, kitchen, and local culture activities

Licence number: 3006