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description: Recently renovated cottage in the Beiras Litoral region of beautiful central Portugal, known as the 'green heart' of Portugal. Surrounded by pine and eucalyptus forests the cottage is the perfect retreat for those looking to relax and wind down, there are endless possibilities for walking, rambling and hiking. Located in the small hamlet Tres Postos only a 10 minute from the town Castanheira de Pera.

 



accommodation:
  The accommodation consists of 2 large double bedrooms with reclaimed hard wood floors and double glazed window overlooking the garden and woodland. A separate modern ground floor bathroom with shower, vanity unit and toilet. The toilet is serviced by a 3 chamber soak-away which fertilizes the olive and fruit trees on the terraces below. There is a spacious open plan lounge diner with satellite TV and DVD player, 2 sofas, dining table and 4 chairs. There is a large fully equipped modern kitchen with energy efficient appliances. Water for the most part is supplied by the village communal bore hole, municipal water is also available should communal water become unavailable. A doorway from the lounge leads to the garden terrace and bbq area with table chairs and sun umbrella overlooking fruit trees and woodland. To the front of the cottage beside the kitchen there is a small raised bed of herbs which guests are encouraged to pick and use when cooking. All linen and towels provided, all gas and electric included. Small domestic pets allowed by prior arrangement only.

Changeover day is flexible dependent on other bookings.

 

Sustainable tourism: 

  • Hiring locally to support the local community
  • Local produce purchased whenever possible
  • Line drying laundry
  • Energy efficient appliances
  • Separation and recycling of paper, plastic, glass and tin
  • Support of other local businesses through purchasing
  • Minimal use of paper products for marketing

Getting Here - By Car approximately 2 hours 30 mins drive from both Porto and Lisbon airports. Due to the location of the property a car is essential.

prices and bookings: 400 euros per week, available all year round. 20% deposit required to secure the booking

 

contact details: please do not hesitate to contact us if you want any more information.

Gail Wilson

tel:                    (00351) 236 438 714 

 


email: 
           gail@portugal-selfcatering.com

 

web:             www.portugal-selfcatering.com    

 



 

 

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