250yr Old Studio Cottage on edge of Forest with Pool
1 br Figueiro Dos Vinhos Cottage
Property Type: Cottage
Bed/Bath: 1 / 1
Sleeps: 4
Pets: No
Smoking: No
Rental Rates:
€15 - €30 per night
Mara's Cottage is renovated from buildings over 200 years old, and has all the charm and comfort you would expect whether on holiday or househunting in the region. Sleep in our ornately carved antique bed, relax in the secluded pool. Cool tiled floors and beautiful wooden beams makes Mara's Cottage a unique place to stay, the en-suite bathroom contains all the facilities you'll need for your stay. The small but well fitted out kitchenette, ensures you'll have all you need for making those romantic meals for two by the pool . All bookings of five days or more receive a free fruit platter plus abottle of local red wine. Also the cottage is supplied with free english tea, coffee (fresh ground) milk and sugar. The local Market town of Figueiro Dos Vinhos is on 4 klm away, and has all amenities including, two supermarkets, a library, an indoor pool, shops bars and cafes. The internet space is open 6 days a week from 10am -7pm and is free to use.. The local market day is Saturday, where you'll find all manner of beautiful fresh food and an abundence of local 'colour' . We are well positioned for all of Central Portugal being 2 hours from Lisbon or Oporto, 45 mins from Historic Coimbra and an hour from the Silver Coast.
The whole of Central Portugal abounds with places of interest, historic sites, like the vast Roman Ruins at Conibriga only 30 mins drive away, and wonderful castles including Penela, Pombal, and not forgetting the jewel in the crown of the Knights Templars, fantastic Tomar, The Convento Do Cristo. All less than an hours drive away.
If just relaxing and taking in the scenery is more your choice, then the crystal clear lakes and rivers of the area, many with their own purpose built fluvial beach, are the places for you. Here you'll find peace and tranquility, fresh air and fragrant forests, wild flowers blooming most of the year round, the unspoilt Portugal that retains its own unique atmosphere and culture, donkey carts and women carrying shopping the traditional way... on their heads...
Here you can still eat out in a local restaurant for less than 10euros per head, and that includes wine. Fresh produce is to be found in the local markets, eating outside is common, we provide a large outside cooking and eating area specificly for you to do just that. The above ground pool and pretty sundeck are private and peaceful, and receive good sun exposure from early morning to late evening. There is a cool and shady vine covered seating /eating BBQ area when you wish to cool off... perfect for those warm summer evenings with a glass or two of our local wine...
Additional Notes:
we ask 50% deposit upon booking, balance payable on arrival
The whole of Central Portugal abounds with places of interest, historic sites, like the vast Roman Ruins at Conibriga only 30 mins drive away, and wonderful castles including Penela, Pombal, and not forgetting the jewel in the crown of the Knights Templars, fantastic Tomar, The Convento Do Cristo. All less than an hours drive away.
If just relaxing and taking in the scenery is more your choice, then the crystal clear lakes and rivers of the area, many with their own purpose built fluvial beach, are the places for you. Here you'll find peace and tranquility, fresh air and fragrant forests, wild flowers blooming most of the year round, the unspoilt Portugal that retains its own unique atmosphere and culture, donkey carts and women carrying shopping the traditional way... on their heads...
Here you can still eat out in a local restaurant for less than 10euros per head, and that includes wine. Fresh produce is to be found in the local markets, eating outside is common, we provide a large outside cooking and eating area specificly for you to do just that. The above ground pool and pretty sundeck are private and peaceful, and receive good sun exposure from early morning to late evening. There is a cool and shady vine covered seating /eating BBQ area when you wish to cool off... perfect for those warm summer evenings with a glass or two of our local wine...
Additional Notes:
we ask 50% deposit upon booking, balance payable on arrival
Please contact the property owner/manager for availability.
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Amenities
- ·Charcoal Grill
- ·Cooking Utensils Provided
- ·Deck
- ·Fireplace
- ·Games
- ·Garden
- ·High-Speed Internet
- ·Linens Provided
- ·Lounge/Common Area
- ·Patio
- ·Pool (access)
- ·Pool (private)
- ·Spices
- ·Terrace
Appliances
- ·Coffee Maker
- ·Iron and Board
- ·Oven
- ·Refrigerator
- ·Toaster
Activites
- ·Cycling
- ·Fishing
- ·Hiking
- ·River
- ·Shopping/Restaurants
- ·Swimming
- ·Walking
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