The Wine Essence I is composed of a set of cosy flats. With about 40 m², this 1 bedroom apartment has a privileged location, 15 minutes walking distance from the centre of Porto, great for leisure and business stays. It consists in 1 bedroom with a double bed and a single sofa bed. It has a bathroom equipped with shower. If you are travelling with children or babies, it is possible to request a cot for more comfort. You will find a kitchenette equipped with electric hob, fridge with freezer, microwave, crockery, cutlery, various kitchen utensils, electric kettle, coffee machine and toaster. This flat is equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, 2 televisions, satellite TV, washing machine and iron. Near the building you will find parking space and car park (5 minutes) and a wide transport network, from metro (General Torres stop), trains (General Torres stop) and buses. Guest access You will have access to the entire flat and amenities, without restrictions and on an exclusive basis. The fastest and safest way to reach us is by booking our private transfer service who will be waiting for you at the time of your arrival and will take you to the building, offering total convenience for you and your loved ones. Surroundings of the flat Situated in one of the centres of Greater Porto, in the city of Vila Nova de Gaia, located a 15-minute walk straight from the centre of Porto, this accommodation is surrounded by means to make your experience more welcoming. As you leave the accommodation, you will find the emblematic São Bento Railway Station within a 20-minute walk. The enigmatic and refurbished Mercado do Bolhão, is close by as well as Torre dos Clérigos, Aliados and Rua de Santa Catarina. The building is surrounded by shops and restaurants, such as Cervejaria Levare (1,5 km) with its famous francesinhas or Restaurante Escondidinho (1,5 km) whose menu is full of traditional Portuguese food. The narrow streets with slender houses that flow into the Douro River lead you to Cais de Gaia (10 minutes) where there is an extensive restaurant area with the best local cuisine and excellent wines. About 100 meters from the accommodation, you can enjoy the magnificent sunset at the mouth of the Douro River in places like Jardim do Morro or Serra do Vilar. If you need hospital care you only need to go 2,5 Km to the Santo António Hospital and the nearest pharmacy is 2 minutes away from the establishment. Check in and Reception Please note that we do not have a reception in the building, so please let us know your arrival time in advance. Services and experiences To make your stay in Porto the best possible, we provide a number of services to complement your stay such as Transfer, Breakfast, Catering Service, Grocery Delivery and Babysitting on request. We suggest you to complete your trip with some experiences in the city of Porto like a Guided Porto Walk, Beer Bike, a traditional dinner at home with a Chef, Fado Experience,boat trip in the Douro River or even a small getaway to the Alto Douro wine region, by boat or 4x4. *Pet: allowed at an additional cost of €30 per month.