Alem do Mar - Recently restored rustic barn conversion
Cottage with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, Garden, Swimming Pool
"Além Do Mar" is a restored traditional house offering self catering accommodation in a comfortable rustic barn conversion for guests and use of a pool.
This is an area famous for its goat breeding, Vale do Cobrão has pleasing slopes and terraces with olive, pine and eucalyptus and Portuguese oak, criss-crossed with paths. Vale do Cobrão enjoys mild winters as well as lots of sun.
Ideal for walking in the local hills of the Serra das Talhadas on public footpaths, painting, fishing, photography, bird watching or just plain relaxing! Tucked away in a pretty working village, surrounded in the traditions of Portuguese country living changed little by the modern world, Jenny and Colin offer a warm welcome. Enjoy a tranquil holiday in beautiful rural Portugal with lots of sun, peaceful surroundings and fresh local produce.
Since 20th September 2006, Alem do Mar is at the heart of the UNESCO "Geopark Naturtejo" the first in Portugal and part of a worldwide net of sites of important geological, archaeological,ecological, historic and cultural areas.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Vila Velha de Rodao, Mountains
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Lisbon - 200 kms
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Quiet, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
2 Twin Bedrooms. Bed sitting room (22 m/2) with twin beds and bed settee. Second bedroom with twin beds and cot for baby. Please see additional information in Rental Notes
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom. Shower, bidet, toilet and wash basin.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Fridge, Iron. Conservatory style kitchen-dining room. Fridge with small freezer compartment. Fruit juicer. All cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery provided.
General:
House Linen, Towels Provided. DVD/Video player. Welcome pack, fresh milk, tea, coffee, bread, butter, cheese, cereal of choice & bottle of wine. Two mountain bikes for hire. Gas heating-winter visitors!
Dining:
Seating for 5. Dine al fresco by the pool under the Milky Way or in the conservatory style kitchen.
Entertainment:
DVD, Radio, Board Games. Beautiful walks for all abilities. Many easy paths, suitable also for off road cycling. Many good and inexpensive bars and restaurants within 30 kms, traditional Portuguese, Brazilian and Italian.
Outside:
Private Pool, Garden, Parking, Garden Furniture. Pool and garden are shared only with the owners. Garden consists of paved area around pool and gravel elsewhere. Street parking. Traffic? Just the occasional goat!
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Smoking Allowed.
No smoking within the accomodation but allowed in the garden. For active elderly the property is easily accessible and there are walks for all ages and abilities.
Local activities in and around Vila Velha de Rodao, Mountains
Lovely walks in and around the valley using public footpaths with spectacular views and excellent bird watching, photography opportunities. Enjoy a picnic at Portas de Almourao whilst watching the Griffon Vultures fly effortlessly over the hills and down the valleys.
Local fishing with the storks and herons in the River Ocreaza at Foz de Cobrão (3 kms) or Portugal’s main river, Rio Tejo (10 kms). Fishing - licence required. Two Mountain bikes for hire. €7 per bike per day. Three river beaches within easy reach. Visit Castelo Branco, the principal city of the Beira Baixa. A bustling city with a mix of cafes, restaurants and designer/handicraft shops, at the foot of a hill where one can explore the old city and remains of a castle. Have fun at the beautifully designed modern open air public swimming pool at Castelo Branco (28 kms) which is open all day from mid June to mid September. Snack bar on site and evening aqua aerobics class.
Paragliding and parachuting at a small strip about 15 kms
Within an hour’s drive: explore medieval hill castle country on the border with Spain – picturesque villages and towns.
Further afield, about 75 minutes drive, the mountains of the Serra Estrella range. An area of outstanding natural beauty in winter and summer. With limited skiing. Famous for cheese and products made from lambswool and sheepskins.
Castelo Branco
The major city of the Beira Baixa region.
Serra da Estrella
The only mountain area in Portugal over 2,000 metres high with skiing in winter and many walking areas.
Nearby town with restaurants and shopping. Indoor swimming/gymnasium/sauna and outdoor swimming in summer. The cultural centre of the district, organising outdoor activities throughout the year.
"Portas de Rodao", the town is situated on the bank of the Rio Tejo - ideal base for fishing. Our nearest town with banks, shopping and restaurants. Municipal Centre includes outdoor swimming pool and other sports facilities.
For detailed directions refer to our web site - please follow the link at the rear of the advert.
We are 2 hours from Lisbon or 3 hours from Porto all by easy motorway access.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
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Euro
UK Pound
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Low Season Rate From:
€250.00
£198.41
$321.43
High Season Rate From:
€350.00
£277.78
$450.00
Rental Notes: The property is designed primarily for and priced based on 2 adults per week. Children 5 – 16 years, 20% of adult price. Under 5’s free. Single adult occupancy - 40% discount. Up to two additional adults in a party with full paying guests may stay in the second bedroom which is attached to Bed-Sitting room. Supplements per person per week are Low €40 Mid €50 High €60. Access to kitchen and bathroom from second bedroom is via the Bed-Sitting room. Booking deposit is €35 per person with balance payable one month before arrival date.
Minimum stay : Low season 2 nights Mid & High 5 nights. Bed linen and towels provided - except beach towels. Guide dogs are welcomed. Baby sitting service if required. For more pricing information see our web site by following the link at the rear of the advert.
Guestbook
"Gostamos muito da nossa estadia em Vale do Cobrao. Colin e Jenny sao muito simpaticos e fizeram-nos sentir "em casa"." - Rui, Sofia, Martin e Andre
"The scenery is breathtaking and food and drink excellent quality and value. We were given enough space to investigate the countryside, with very good guidance when we requested it." - Paul & Teri
"The welcome and kindness we received when we arrived was better than we could have thought. The standard of the accomodation would be very hard to beat. Our trip to Portugal has been a special holiday." - Rob & Gail
"We have witnessed a traditional and sadly disappearing way of life. We will take a little of it's peace and contentment with us and leave our sincere thanks and best wishes." - Laurence, Khumo & Luke
"This has been one of the most relaxing holidays we can remember. The annexe is absolutely gorgeous and perfect - you have thought of everything." - Dee & JJ
"Is paradise a figment of the imagination or does it really exist? The answer is definitely the latter and it's here at Alem do Mar. Sometimes words are inadequate to describe a place but wonderful, tranquil, beautiful are just some that come to mind." - Alfonso & Helen
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Owner joined site on:
28 March 2006
Property listed since:
28 March 2006
Holiday Cottage in portugal - Mountains - Castelo Branco - Vila Velha de Rodao
