Stop The Clocks

Stop The Clocks: Porto

Situated in Santo Ildefonso – this stylish downtown apartment is a great find. Admire the Igreja de Santo Ildefonso – and 18th-century, twin-towered church clad in beautiful blue-and-white azulejos, a nine-minute stroll away, while Avenida dos Aliados, a hub for banking and transport, is six minutes on foot. Have an amble around the district marvelling at the UNESCO-listed eighteenth-century buildings, or head to Porto Cathedral, a twelve-minute saunter. For fresh produce, Mercado do Bolhão is a mere two-minute wander – pick up some local delicacies to take back to this home. Much like Porto itself, this abode blends the historic with modern design for a stay that pops. It's not the street art or hand-painted tiles you might expect of a Portuguese apartment. Instead, this home adheres to the Scandi-chic minimalist vibe, offering a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the city's streets. White walls in the open-plan living room bounce with sunlight, and the chaise sofa is ideal for movie nights, while each of the bedrooms continues the clean theme, with a splash of teal on the headboards. Among the minimalist stylings, groups will have plenty of homely space to hang out in – we love the monochrome kitchen and its big dining table for family dinners and a few glasses of Port.

Home truths:
*The home has a lift – it also has features suitable for guests with accessibility needs, such as lit and step free entrances and wide doorways
*This home is above the bustle of a busy street, so you may hear some noise
*There's public parking nearby, but with so much on offer within walking distance, we'd recommend leaving the car at home
*Guests seven and eight would be on a sofa bed in the living room – if you’re looking for a home with ample space for socialising, we’d recommend this home for six guests only
*Child-friendly amenities such as a cot, travel cot and high chair are available upon request
*You’ll check yourself into this property with an entry code system