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Great base for exploring the little known delights of Central Portugal

Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and an outdoor pool

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Nestled in an authentic Portuguese village, this 3-bedroom detached house offers a serene retreat. Unwind by the private pool, or enjoy a BBQ on the patio with ample space to relax. With easy access to nearby towns and attractions like Coimbra and Figueira de Foz, you're perfectly situated for exploration.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82691 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Great base for exploring the little known delights of Central Portugal

3 bedroom detached house with private pool, BBQ and patio area. The property sits at the edge of an authentic Portuguese village and has around 6000 m2 of land attached.

The village is in a rural area, perched on a hillside, about 5 mins drive from the nearest main town (Avelar), just off the IC8, near the A13. The house is within easy reach of the Coast (40 mins to Figueira de Foz) and Coimbra (around 40 mins). The roman ruins of Conimbriga are not far away and there are several river beaches in the vicinity.

The accommodation is on 2 floors; upstairs there are 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and an ample upper terrace, sleeps 6/7; downstairs is an open plan space, including fitted kitchen, dining area and lounge with log fire and satellite TV. Outside there is an ample patio with pool, BBQ and downstairs toilet. There is access from the patio onto the adjoining land, which belongs to the house.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,691 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 41818/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Great Base Exploring Little Known Delights Central Portugal

About the neighborhood

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Almofala de Cima - Aguda, Figueiro dos Vinhos

What's nearby

  • Fragas de São Simão - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Penela Castle - 12 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Church of San Miguel - 12 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Penela Pillar - 12 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Biological Park of Serra da Lousa - 19 min drive - 16.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pombal Station - 29 min drive
  • Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Garden - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Manjerico Pizzaria Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Padaria Pastelaria Rocha - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tricana - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Café Flor da Serra - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Great base for exploring the little known delights of Central Portugal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Great base for exploring the little known delights of Central Portugal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great base for exploring the little known delights of Central Portugal?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great base for exploring the little known delights of Central Portugal?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great base for exploring the little known delights of Central Portugal located?

This family-friendly Figueiró dos Vinhos vacation home is located in a rural location, 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Fragas de São Simão, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Penela Castle and Church of San Miguel. Praia das Rocas and Serra de Sicó Observation Post are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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