A DREAM REALIZATION
Terra Rosa is set within Quinta de Codeçosa, a historic family estate that has been in the same family since 1758. Nestled in the heart of Portugal’s Minho region, the estate extends across an exceptional seventy hectares, fifty of which are dedicated to vineyards, creating a landscape of remarkable beauty and authenticity.
The Quinta is home to a rich architectural and cultural heritage that reflects centuries of life in Minho. Traditional granite houses, a private chapel, an imposing granary and its threshing floor, a historic dovecote, and charming stone water tanks all tell the story of a working estate carefully preserved through generations. Flowing through the property, the River Neiva powers the estate’s historic mills and continues to nourish its fertile fields and vineyards.
Arrival is an experience in itself. An elegant avenue lined with cypress trees leads through perfectly ordered vineyards to the heart of the estate, where history, nature, and hospitality meet.
At the centre of the Quinta, four distinctive buildings are arranged around a shared courtyard, evoking the character of a traditional Minho village. These include the manor house, a grand residence with its own chapel and inner courtyard, a schist house once used to dry hops beneath its distinctive iron chimney, and the former harvest warehouse.
Today, the estate continues to honour its agricultural roots. The buildings retain the marks of time and the character of their original purpose, preserving the identity of a living farm while offering the comfort and elegance expected of a contemporary countryside retreat.
The first phase of the estate’s restoration brought new life to Casa do Lúpulo and Casa das Colheitas, together with a spacious outdoor swimming pool heated to a comfortable 30°C.
Casa do Lúpulo offers seven beautifully appointed guest rooms, including three spacious suites with separate living areas. It is also home to the estate’s kitchen and a welcoming dining and living room where breakfast and meals are served throughout the day.
Casa das Colheitas provides a relaxed lounge with a billiards table, as well as a flexible venue for wine tastings, cooking workshops, intimate celebrations, weddings, christenings, birthdays, corporate retreats, exhibitions, and other special events.
Above all, Terra Rosa is defined by generosity—of space, of nature, and of hospitality. It is a place where heritage is cherished, where time slows down, and where every guest is welcomed as though returning home.
Our Story
Terra Rosa Country House & Vineyards was born from a shared family dream.
In 2017, after many conversations between father and daughter, Francisco Rosa and Eliana Rosa envisioned opening the doors of Quinta de Codeçosa to guests, creating a place where others could experience the beauty, tranquillity, and authenticity that their family had cherished for generations. From that vision, Terra Rosa Country House & Vineyards came to life.
Today, Eliana leads every aspect of the hospitality experience. She guided the restoration of the estate and shaped its interior design, ensuring that each space reflects the warmth and character of the Quinta. Her personal touch is present throughout the property, from the carefully selected natural materials to the furniture, artwork, and decorative pieces collected during her travels and through her lifelong passion for design.
Francisco’s lifelong dedication has been devoted to the land itself. More than fifteen years ago, he began an ambitious programme to transform the estate’s agricultural potential by planting and developing its vineyards. Thanks to his pioneering vision and long-term commitment, Quinta de Codeçosa became the largest supplier of Vinho Verde grapes to the Ponte de Lima Cooperative Winery, with its fifty hectares of vineyards producing around one thousand barrels. He also introduced integrated production methods, combining modern viticulture with responsible environmental stewardship.
The family’s connection to Quinta de Codeçosa began in 1948, when António da Silva Rosa and Laura de Araújo Martins, Francisco’s parents, purchased the estate from the Viscounts of Venade. By then, the Quinta already carried nearly two centuries of history, with its origins dating back to 1758, the year engraved on the estate’s chapel.
António Rosa, an entrepreneur with remarkable vision, recognised the untapped potential of the land. What appeared to many as steep, unworkable terrain became, through determination and hard work, productive farmland. As the family often says, the transformation began “with shovel and pick.”
Alongside him, Laura de Araújo Martins ensured that the estate remained both prosperous and deeply rooted in its community, supporting the families who lived and worked on the farm while carefully managing its future.
Over the decades, the estate evolved with new agricultural ventures, from intensive apple orchards to more than ten hectares of hops, before vineyards became its defining landscape. Each generation has contributed to the Quinta’s evolution while respecting its heritage and preserving its unique character.
Today, Quinta de Codeçosa remains a working estate where history and innovation exist side by side. Its vineyards are cultivated using integrated production practices that promote biodiversity, protect natural resources, and ensure the highest standards of quality. This commitment reflects the family’s enduring belief that the land should be cared for today so it can be enjoyed by generations to come.
Terra Rosa is more than a country house, it is the continuation of a family’s story, lovingly shared with every guest who walks through its gates.