The house is beautiful, authentic and very pleasant. The neighborhood is very quiet, fabulous swimming pool with a nice view. We were extremely well received by our hosts who bent over backwards to accommodate us, the dishes were waiting in profusion in the kitchen, Belchior and his family took care of us all week, they checked that we lacked nothing we have given the wine, parsley, wood for the barbecue. This home is truly a haven of peace, perfect for a quiet holiday in a beautiful region.

Perfect place! Everything was amazing. The welcoming with a large choice of local products as gifts was incredible! Thank you so much!

We have used Airbnb for over 6 years, have stayed all over the world, and this beautiful casa is by far our favourite place so far! The hosts are generous beyond belief, the house is stunning, so so clean and well stocked, and the gardens are beautifully tended and private. We don't want to give too much away as its such a special place, all we can say is wow, just go, book this place! You will not be disappointed. Thanks again you lovely people. Obrigado!

For us this was the ultimate airbnb experience. All in the house was in abundance!

We arrived quite late at night to this amazing house and were greeted very warmly by Belchior, Alcina and Ana. They had laid out a beautiful spread of home grown fresh foods and then cooked some fish for us while we settled in. It was a great start to a really wonderful stay in this special house! The house itself is simply outstanding. It is fully equipped with everything you could possibly ever need or want. It was spotlessly clean and offered every convenience-dishwasher, washing machine etc. The outdoor kitchen and barbecue facilities offered a beautiful restful area to eat and the hammock and suspension seats were very welcome in the courtyard. The mill was a fascinating place to visit and it was great to be there to witness the first time it worked in over 200 years and to see the culmination of years of hard work and dedication pay off. The highlight of the property for our children was definitely the pool. Again, it was pristine and offered beautiful views over the surrounding valley. The sun loungers and sun shades were great for relaxing and watching the sun set into the hills. While there one of our family members got sick and Alcina and Ana accompanied her to the local private hospital to translate the conversation. We also had an issue with the hire car which they helpfully phoned up to sort out for us in Portuguese. They really were like a second family and treated us with such kindness and hospitality. We can't say enough good things about this family and their beautiful house. The biggest compliment we can pay is to say that we can't wait to go back!

Beautiful house, extremely relaxed and quiet place. The views are beautiful over the valley. The owners are amazing and very helpful. Highly recommended for a very relaxed and amazing stay.

It has been a very good experience! My family and I are delighted and planning to return soon !!

It was perfect! A beautiful house, in the middle of a small little village, surrounded by an amazing landscape; we were welcomed with cheese, toasts, wine, jam, ..., all homemade and wonderful; a swimming pool with an amazing view, and the kindest family in the world; a barbecue on Saturday. It was just perfect! These three days were absolutely unforgettable. We will certainly come back.

Very well equipped accommodation! Heartwarming welcome ! Sue and Robert are very friendly! To recommend

Verry nice place to stay. The home was very clean and everything was there what you need. The was very nice and warm. Sue was very welcoming en very social. I can recommend anyone to stay here.

A beautiful accommodation in a small Portuguese village that has kept its authenticity. Sue and Rob are wonderful people. Very nice vacation.

We just spent 3 fantastic days at Sue and Rob. An address discovery random searches on Airbnb. The cottage is located in a traditional Portuguese village between serras Caramulo and Estrella (a lot of walks and visits to nearby). The decoration inside the house, the pool (32 ° last week !!) and garden are extremely pleasant. As for Sue and Rob, they are very attentive hosts. Everything was done to make us these 3 days as pleasant as possible (various attentions on arrival and information about places to visit then). It was also a pleasure to talk with them in the evening on the terrace with a drink despite our somewhat approximate English. A place to discover. Everything was perfect !!! still thank you to Sue and Rob

A big thank you to Sue and Rob for their exceptional welcome. We enjoyed the discussions we had with them. We had a very pleasant stay in Cabanas de Viriato. The typical house of the region has been tastefully renovated and equipped with everything necessary. We greatly enjoyed the pool which was very nice considering the temperatures when we were there. With their guidance, we were able to discover and enjoy this beautiful area (Coimbra, Serra Estrella, ...) and practice various activities (canoeing, tree climbing, river beaches, ...). We will keep all four very good memories of this trip. It was a wonderful Journey. Thank you for everything. Christelle, Mark, Louise and Anouk

We had a wonderfull stay with some wonderfull people! Sue and Rob thought about everything.. I mean everything! The house we stayed in was so beautyfull!Even better then the photos :) we had a very warm welcome and they were so nice to our two kids.The house was realy big and verry clean, the kichen is more than fully suplyed, there are enough towels, a realy nice bed(very important), a very nice, warm and clean pool wich we realy enjoyed. So thank you Sue and Rob, for a wonderfull holiday! We will recomand you to everyone!

Sue and Rob are great hosts and own a great place where you can relax and enjoy rural Portugal at its best. Definitely a place to remember, to recommend and return to. Sue and Rob, thanx for having us.

With our family of 4 (two boys of 2 and 4) we had a great time at this fully equiped townhouse. It is quiet big, cool inside with a beautiful garden and pool. In the morning there is a place full of shade for a outdoor breakfast and in the evenings we have used the nice barbecue near the pool. Sue and Rob are fantastic people. They did everything to make our stay as comfortable as possible - for example there was a little baby pool setup and even some cool drinks in the fridge at arrival. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy. We definitely want to come back!

Pleasant, relaxing space with privacy. Very good stay.

Great garden and pool with BBQ. Lots of space, both in and outside. Kitchen is a bit of a challenge to do the dishes and lacks some storing space. Minor detail! Good place to stay and explore the evironment, nice host.

En un principio nosotros esperábamos que toda la casa fuera privada para nosotros. La realidad es que se trata de un apartamento con 2 habitaciones, cocina y baño; y el resto son zonas comunes (Zona de lavadora, piscina, terrazas, barbacoas...). Pero tenemos que decir que hemos estado muy bien estos días en casa de Elsa. Las instalaciones están muy bien y la atención de la familia ha sido en todo momento inmejorable.

Appartement conforme à la description. La piscine est cependant à partager avec les autres locataires... Et les nuits sont parfois agrémentées d'un fond musical du voisinage ! Les propriétaires sont très accueillants et de bon conseils pour les visites.

L'accueil a été très sympathique par Carlos et sa famille. Effectivement la piscine est partagée avec les autres locataires mais chacun a son intimité et sa tranquillité. Excellent coin pour se ressourcer et profiter d'un temps calme en famille.

Obrigada !!

It was an extraordinary week, thank you for the welcome, I hope to return there for the year, with best wishes ..

Everyone was really nice. The house is just like the photos. Kitchen with all the gadgets that you'll need. 7 min away from the center of the city. There were many bugs, but that's normal when you go to kind of rural places.

Very warm welcome by Carlos and his brother who speaks good French. The house is very rustic but we had a pleasant stay enjoying the pool and billiards.

pleasant experience in a rural environment. very friendly and helpful hosts, 10 minutes from the center going by car.

All impeccable. Much sympathy, we feel at home.

Great stay. The host gave us a lot of support and we had all the privacy. We had access to all the equipment - kitchen equipment, firewood, heaters, etc. Recommend!

It was very nice to spend this weekend in carlos's house, it was worth it to have been recently ...

Carlos and his famillle are wonderful.

When traveling through Portugal without a set route we came across this lovely place. They have just started renting out the newly renovated guest house and we were honered to be one of the first guests to enjoy this lovely piece of paradise. The place itself was clean, of good size and the bedroom is truly amazing, as if carved into the rocks! The view of the river from the terrace was beautiful and we had great fun swimming and taking a kayak for a trip. Nina and Toby offer breakfast with coffee, tea, yoghurt, (chocolate) croissants and bread with cheese and homemade jams as an option and it was wonderful! We had a great time here and recommend it to anyone looking for a truly unique and relaxing place. Don't forget to get enough groceries before you get there because you will not want to leave once you have arrived.

Lovely place to relax and to spend time with family. Well equipped kitchen. Lots of games to be entertained during the stay.

We had wonderful 10 days at Ninas and Tobys incredible beautiful Quinta down by the river Mondego. The place is even more beautiful than you can imagine from the pictures. Everything in the flat where we stayed and on their piece of land is arranged and chosen with so much love and very good taste. You can spent your time with swimming or canoeing, cooking in the outdoor kitchen, enjoying the impressive nature and numerous other good things. Toby and Nina were welcoming us very warmly, answered every question and provided us with helpful tips and recommendations; they are perfect hosts. Thanks for having us and we will definitely come back!

Toby & Nina's place is really " Paradise Lost". In the midst of nature exploding all around you, they succeeded in creating a very lovely place, combining the comfort of modern Life with close encounter of strolling the forest & swimming in the river. Both of them are going out of their way to make their guests comfortable & on top of it, are very knowledgeable about the best places to tour.

My boyfriend and I had such a beautiful, sunny week on the Quinta. The river was low, but the exposed rocks therefore were stunning. Nina and Toby are great hosts, always there to help. I will definitely recommend this place. It was nice to be away from internet for a week.

This is a wonderful place in a totally quiet valley with only nature and the stars to accompany you. If you love and are looking for remoteness and nature, this is the place for you. We rented the base appartment which we loved, especially for its sliding door and the two terraces (one has comfy chairs). As with camping, you are outdoors all the time which is great. The house has a really good feel & deco and provides all you need. If you are Dutch/German etc and tall, its wise to check the lenght of the bed as its very charming but a little short. We also fell in love with the cat, a friendly little creature, so are the two dogs. A river runs through the valley and cools you. We would love to come back in spring to see the valley with green abundance and flowers (we visited the Quinta during the end of July, so temperatures were high and the river lower). Nina and Tobias are absolute friendly hosts!

We would love to keep this house our little secret but that would be a shame at the same time. Cause it's such a nice place to be. It made me feel like a child again, free to do what it wants to do: swim in the river, climb in the tree hut, catch a crayfish, run, skip and end in the hammock. The adventure was in the smallest details. The house is nicely decorated and offers everything you need for a nature holiday. Every now and then cat Simila and the dog brought us a visit, two cute, friendly creatures. We haven't met Toby but Nina was cool, relaxed and helpful.

Amazing stay at Toby and Nina. Definitely the most beautiful BnB air we have ever done. Perfect for resting, walking or canoeing and enjoying nature. Thank you very much. Everything was perfect.

The house is even more beautiful than you expect, well decorated, comfy, cosy and Sinash is a really nice girl, very friendly and hepful. I recommend the house for a family or a group of people want to visit Viseu , Coimbra or just enjoy the countryside. If you are very fond of Pre-historic monument you can visit Fiais/Azeña which is quite near. A marvellous house!!

This family house is indeed BIG! A lovely house on a perfect location to explore quite a big part of Portugal. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Our 1,5 year old son really loved running around the house and exploring the garden. Also Casper - the incredibly friendly and quiet family dog - was perfect company. Thanks for the lovely stay!

We spent two amazing weeks there. The house is extraordinary, big, confortable, very well located, quiet and well equipped. The parental room is stunning. Views are beautiful and the garden offered us daily some good oranges. Our hosts were wonderful, always available when necessary and very nice. Including Casper who protected us and accompanied us during walks ;-) We highly recommend this place!

Beautiful place. Carregal do sal is a calm and peace place, and the house fits with the place. (Ideal for bigs families ) Sinah is a wonderful host! We recommend this house.

Nice place, beatifull house

A casa é excelente e muito espaçosa! A Sinah é muito simpática e esteve sempre disponível para ajudar! A casa tem tudo o que é preciso para passar umas boas férias! Com muitos trilhos perto

The place is a real paradise! Its in the middle of nature and only adds up to nature's beauty. Also the ecological system in which Steve and Freya keep the place is inspiring and very well functioning. Freya and Steve are great hosts knowing how to ease you in dise once you arrive and how to give you a great sense of space and privacy during the stay and at the same time be available and helpful always. I recommend to hire a car for the stay since it is very isolated but also cyclers can enjoy the place as a base home for explorations all around. We were there with our 1 year old baby and after relocating to a darker more isolated home we found the best conditions for our stay. Would have loved to stay longer!

If you are looking for Paradise, stay at the Moinhos. In and around the beautiful river, life is so so good. See the otter swim, the kingfisher dive and the dragonflys zoom. Go for walks with the dog. Enjoy outside dinners made from veggies from the permaculture garden by Freya - made cosy with candles and solar powered lights. Sleep in a cottage build on the old Mill by the family over the last 20 years. Thank you Freya and Steve! Your eco quinta is the best. I loved the silence, the nature, the 'being' - everything about it. I'll be back!

The whole family of 16 had a great time, even the younger kids enjoyed time away from their mobiles. The area is very picturesque, the accommodation was comfortable and we loved the entertainment area. Nina and Toby were great hosts.

This is a comfortable modernised cottage by the river, outside of the village. There are breathtaking views all round, and the river is perfect for swimming. The accommodation itself is very comfortable and practical, with a well equipped kitchen, dining area, and living space. The are two equally spacious bedrooms and a partly shaded terrace with another dining table. Toby and Nina live nearby but were never intrusive. It was reassuring to know they were there if we had any problems. We didn't, though Toby got us started with their kayaks, which we used a couple of times. There is another flat on the floor below, but this has a separate entrance and patio, so we only met the other guests by the river. We spent a whole day by/on/in the river, but the nearest town is only about 20 minutes drive away. We were looking forward to using the swingball, badminton net and table tennis table, but never quite got round to it. The whole atmosphere was very relaxed. Ideal for families wanting to get away from things.

We had a fantastic time, the place was beautiful and even better thank the pictures. Toby were perfect hosts and made our stay even better.

This is the most idyllic haven in the Portuguese countryside. It is easy to while away several days dipping in and out of the river. Our children loved it here- even the 16 year old who didn't think he could be away from Wifi! The accommodation is exactly as described and we were very comfortable staying there with our two children. Toby and Nina are lovely hosts and they made us feel very welcome. We would definitely recommend their place if you would like to experience a peaceful holiday in a beautiful part of Portugal.

We absolutely loved our six days here in this peaceful river valley with our two teenage children. What a find! Eco friendly and run by terrific and committed hosts, we enjoyed the river with swims and kayaking, the house and seating area and the communal time with fellow visitors in yurts. The views of the mountains are wonderful, and you feel away from it all and yet close to fabulous days out like Coimbra and Piadoa. Toby and Nina really looked after us. We hope to return and would highly recommend.

Tony and Nina have a wonderful place at te Mondego river. We enjoyed our time there. Toby and Nina did everything to make our stay comfortable. We loved swimming in the river, the peacefull atmosphere and the view, the view and the view. We hope to come back one day.

We had a wonderful stay. It is an ideal place for those who want a break from the busy world. family moments to find, share, relax. Activities with nature there are manifold: canoeing, fishing, hiking, swimming. The calm of the site allows arise and live to the rhythm of the sun. Toby and Nina are friendly and attentive. The house is decorated with taste and is very comfortable. Unforgettable holidays .....

The beautiful surroundings of Nina and Tobi's home are equally as fantastic as Nina and Tobi's personalities. This place is relaxing and inspiring since there is a strong presence of a dream. Choose this place for a genuine experience and explore the surroundings like Rio Alva for a lovely swing in shallow clear water. Perfect for children! Thank you!

My sister and I stayed at Marisa's house for 1 week. We chose it for its location, size, amenities (bikes and an open fire) and closeness to family who live in the area. The house was absolutely spotlessly clean and the beds and linnen very comfortable. The shower is very good too. But the biggest surprise was that on arrival there was a tray with bread, wine, nuts, coffee and cheese from the Serra. So nice to be welcomed in such a way. Marisa is also great on communication and well organised and helpful. You do need a car to get to places but that was not an obstacle for us. The house has a veranda where, on a day you want to stay in and relax, it is very nice to be, with hammocks and a very comfortable sitting area. We were delighted to be given the opportunity to use the bbq and have an open fire when it was a somewhat cold and rainy day. It is a very quiet location and that suited us very well. We visited Vale de Gaois, which is beautiful place for walking. We also visited Coimbra, Serra de Estrela, and all within easy reach of the house. We have so enjoyed staying and thanks to Marisa and her family, who made us so welcome. This is my personal review and I like Casa do Alpendre so much I would like to return.

In general, we like to be staying in the house porch and loved around the area. The owners were super friendly, however, the house had some problems that have been reported to the owners to resolve.

We enjoyed our week in Marissa's home and her family made us very welcome. Marissa and Pedro provided us with useful information on the best places to visit locally for swimming and walking. We also enjoyed our visits to the beautiful towns of Coimbra and Viseu and the drive up the Sera Estrella. The house was very clean and homely and we would like to return again one day!

Our stay at Marisa's place was a lovely experience. The location of the house, the quietness of it all is so refreshing. The area of the country is very lovely with a lot of little hideaways such as Vau dos Gaios, which are lovely to explore. The house is very clean and comfortable, and I would definitely come back! :)

We loved our stay in this nice house tastefully decorated, clean and very functional. Nothing is missing . There are even two bicycles for exploring the surrounding countryside we took pleasure to discover. Many thanks to Marisa and her mom for their warm welcome.

it was an absulte pleasure. we fell in love with the house that is even more welcoming then the description. the area is wonderful with great waters and nature as well as comfortable distance to local places to buy food. there are very nice local restorants and cafes. marisa and pedro were the perfect hosts - being availabale all the time, sharing useful information, making our vacation feel like home. we stayed for 14 days, 2 adults & 2 kids and we all plan to come back soon.

Recomendamos la casa totalmente. Es cómoda tiene de todo limpia y en un sitio fantástico. Si buscas desconectar es un lugar perfecto. Marisa estuvo pendiente de que estuviésemos cómodos y lo estuvimos totalmente.

Maison très agréable et très bien équipée , idéale pour ceux qui recherchent la tranquillité. Les hôtes sont très chaleureux et à notre écoute .

This has to be up their as one of the best AirBnB places that we have ever stayed. Very clean and a good size with three bedrooms and two bathrooms it was more than enough for the two of us. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking including locally pressed olive oil, dried herbs, ground coffee, English tea, and more. Matt and Celia are very welcoming and happy to help out with local advice and always just a text away. Highly recommended.

Matt's house is perfect to go with children. Spacious and a great place to explore garden. It is in the countryside but close to the village with supermarket to buy. We took in the garden chestnuts roasting and tangerines. Matt advised us where to eat well (great the Carvanha bar) and excursions (the Ecopista to ride is spectacular, also the pit of hell on route saw Star). Matt was very attentive to our needs.

Visit the Museum of Bobadela, land Shale and the Good Taste Sheep Cheese of Lameiras, I will come back with more time to better appreciate the beauty of this land!

well equipped and comfortable accommodation. Matt was very friendly and responded quickly to our questions and requests. This is a very quiet and relaxing. We took full advantage of the patios.

We liked enough :) The house is comfortable, quiet and has plenty of room. The garden is pleasant to stroll.

A great house to stay with children. above all we loved the outside space as invites to live and enjoy all that the field is good. It is certainly a place where we will return in the future.

We had a great time staying at Matts fully equipped place. The apartment had everything you would wish for. We enjoyed the large kitchen with a partly semi transparent roof making it very light. The garden was beautiful. There were enough spaces to sit in the sun or the shade. We read books under the mandarin tree. Got some herbs from the garden for cooking. Really cool. In contrast of what we initially thought, there is loads of stuff to discover in the neighbourhood, almost every little town has some relic from the past, ruins, castles, monasteries, even a Roman arena. Beautiful walking/hiking trails, little rivers, and good food! Matt is a genuine nice guy that did everything to make us feel welcome, gave some very good tips for sightseeing and dining. We hope we can come back some time!

The house is like the description. warm and comfortable clean. The large kitchen allows for meeting the whole family during the preparation and consumption of meals. Quiet location with many forest trails.

A small corner of paradise, well sheltered at the end of a path lined with olive trees and between bamboo, hammocks where you tend their ropes in a supportive environment of nature and freedom ... It feels wonderful at Martina and Bernd and warmth, softness and beautiful humanity of their reception participate greatly. A place to recommend absolutely, I go back as soon as possible ...

Great for relaxing a couple of days. The hosts are very kind and helpful.

Staying at the Quinta Bamboo was our best AirBnB experience so far. The Quinta is absolutely quiet and hidden on the slope with a view into the wide, green valley. The apartment itself leaves nothing to be desired. Despite record temperatures, it was always cool inside. The tap water is drinkable. Even new-quality feather blankets were available for colder nights. Martina and Bernd are wonderfully relaxed and absolutely lovely hosts, which left us with nothing missing. They provided us with fresh fruits and spices from the Quinta, quickly replaced the WiFi (due to a storm) and given us great tips for bathing in the surrounding clear rivers of the region. We enjoyed every day to the fullest. Whoever goes to the country will love it! 5 Stars.

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful place - surrounded by the beautiful nature. Martina and Bernd are always helpful and we were provided with fresh vegetables and fruit from our own garden. We will be back.

We arrived very late in the evening to the Quinta, tired, exhausted & hungry from a long journey. Upon arrival, we met Bernd who greeted us with a warm smile, a lit fire, clean towels & some food to help with our hunger. The accomodations were clean, warm, tranquil & breathtaking. The quinta is located in a private setting within proximity of roads leading to other towns such as Tabua, Arganil, Pidiao, Coja, Benfeita, etc. Easy access to amenities such as supermarkets including Lidl, bistros, restaurants, bank and petrol station. The quinta itself is pastoral, quiet, idyllic with breathtaking views, gardens and peaceful zones for yoga and meditation. We had no trouble sleeping at night as it was quiet, the double bed was comfortable and the woodburner kept us warm & cozy. We were able to cook our meals in the full kitchen & a warm shower every night. Wifi was available for internet access. Bernd and Martina are the most wonderful hosts, down to earth & friendly; both practice and teach yoga. Our stay at Quinta Bamboo will never be forgotten; it exceeded all of our needs & expectations. We would gladly come back here to stay and highly recommend it to anyone who comes to Portugal for holiday. Thank you so much Bernd and Martina.

A welcoming paradise in the heart of Nature. Everything about our experience at Quinta Bamboo went well beyond our expectations. From the down-to-Earth, bright-hearted hosts to the extremely cozy (and warm!) house surrounded by natural beauty and fine attention to details and sustainabilty, we truly can't wait to return!

We spent 4 nights in this charming guesthouse and did not want to leave. It is a beautiful and cosy place, with a stunning view (and magnificent sunsets) from the terrace. Martina and Bernd made us feel at home and we enjoyed their beautiful garden (and the organic peaches, peers, apples, ...) as well as the peaceful environment. We had a great hike in Sierra da Estrella (40 minutes drive), visited Coimbra and some little villages around, walked by the river Mondego (and there is a nice viewpoint in Povoa de Midoes), ... there are plenty of things to do around! We rented a car during our stay, which made it very easy to move around. And you can also relax on the terrace and just enjoy the place. Many thanks Martina and Bernd for this wonderful time and wish you all the best!

For nature lovers a real little paradise! Martina and Bernd were very welcome. Their home is warm so well restored and spacious. You want to enjoy the very quiet outside where, whatever the time of day, there is a place in the shade: a terrace, a lounge chair, hammock. Not forgetting the garden fisheries waiting for us every day. Thank you again for a lovely stay. We will come back!

A casa é melhor do que nas fotografias , recomendo ;)

Perfecto

On Thursday Bamboo we were greeted as if we were family. Martina is a humble person and very friendly ... We had a wonderful yoga session in the morning in his studio. The cabin is very well planned with all the necessary amenities to enjoy a spiritual experience in communion with nature. Let's fruit, olive oil and organic jeropiga your farm to prove. They have a super kitty given and friendly call Zuria who spent a night with us inside the cabin on warm. I highly recommend the passage there! Our certainly not be the last

Quinta Bamboo's place was lovely! Martina and Berndt are really friendly, they really made an effort to make my stay welcome and comfortable and I really recommend it to anyone! For example I got lost finding the place and they came and got me! And they brought me to the local market and checked in every once in a while to make sure everything was ok. Thanks very much!

The Wooden Zen House at Quinta Bamboo is a perfect place for a peaceful and relaxing holiday. We were a bit skeptical of it being a bit too hippie, but it's very open and casual. Martina and Bernd are lovely and tentative hosts, though never intrusive. The yoga classes were great, and we had our first experience with wing chun which was very interesting. The garden and view is wonderful and we had daily visits from their two cuddly cats. 10-15 min. walk down to the river, unfortunately a lot of barking dogs on the way, and the neighbor hood and village in general is not so interesting, but with a car it's easy to explore the area and Martina and Bern were always happy to answer any questions. Meanwhile, Quinta Bamboo is an oasis, and the Wooden House is very private and cool, even on the hottest days. It's small and simple, nice and clean and containing all necessary facilities. We are super happy with our stay here, and would love to come again!

We realy enjoyed our stay at the Quinta Bamboo. The house is made with care. It's basic but you have everything you need and it's very cosy. The surrounding of the little house is beautiful. And the owners are realy nice and caring. We would absolutely recommend this place.

We had a fabulous time at Quinta Bamboo. Super relaxing, beautiful place, fully immersed in nature. Amazing hosts, very helpful and generous: including deliveries of home baking and fresh vegies from the garden :) We were sad to leave and will recommend this place to all our friends visiting Portugal.

I have enjoyed a lovely week on this beautifull spot. Thank you Martina and Bernd for your great hospitality and the nice yoga classes. You really created a Paradise for people like me who like nature with a simple but very efficiënt and beautiful place.

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt! Sehr schönes und sauberes Häuschen inmitten von schöner Natur und einem tollen Blick.

Amazing value for money and very clean, sweet family home. The location is well positioned - Manguelde is 10 minutes drive (loads of supermarkets and other amenities) and a beautiful river beach in Alcufache is 10 minutes drive in another direction. The neighbour our hood is very quiet and the people are warm & welcoming. When we booked there were 2 sets of GPS coordinates loaded on Airbnb but both of the were wrong so it took us a while to find the place, stopping to ask if anyone recognised the photo of the house. Luckily someone did :) it's in a village called Pedreles if that helps future guests.

The host canceled this reservation 18 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

Casa simples mas muito acolhedora para uma familia se poder voltarei a reservar com serteza so apenas uma simples remarca falta uma maquina para lavar a roupa foi um bocado complicado para mim com 5 criancas e ir todos os dias a lavandaria nao ficou muito barato mas fora isso recomendo a todos ❤

Great house. Really big Good value. Host family are very friendly. Communication was excellent!!!

The people who welcomed me were simply fantastic. The location was exactly what we were expecting, near the site we wanted and as quiet. The house had the necessary conditions for a few days or an extended weekend and nearby there are several amenities such as restaurants and cafes. Overall it was a great experience to repeat. Thank you

Staying at Mario's grandmother's house was a really pleasant, personal and unique experience. We were a big group of friends visiting over the weekend for a wedding. The house is nicely situated in a lovely village where we found everything we needed during our stay. Although we never met him in person, Mario was a super nice host, sending us useful information in advance. His family lives close to the house. They were extremely friendly, warmly welcomed us and were available for our every question. The house itself is old and breathes history... no wifi, no TV but a lot of atmosphere. We also enjoyed the quiet surroundings and the huge garden. As correctly described, there is no heating, so pack a warm pyjama if you tend to feel cold.

We stayed here for three days and the experience was wonderful. Mário was very available while we were getting there and made lots of really good recommendations that we wouldn't have known of. His grandmother came to greet us and show us the house, left some fruits and water for us and offered us some homemade wine. She was really sweet and helpful and helped us find a place to eat. The house is old but beautiful and the town very pretty and quiet. We really loved our stay there and would totally recommend it to anyone traveling to this area!

Maison de famille pittoresque, très spacieuse, très agréable dans un environnement très calme situé dans un petit village sympathique. Jardin avec orangers et citronniers. La grand-mère de Mario est très gentille et disponible et toute la famille a érigé la qualité de l'accueil et la sympathie en mode de vie. Nous sommes très heureux d'avoir vécu cette expérience. A ne pas manquer si vous désirez aller dans la région et visiter la splendide vallée du Douro. Merci à toute la famille.

Our booking one day in advance was no problem and joana was a big help:) Her grandmother welcomed us and showed us around. They were all really caring and they are just one big lovely family. Their farm is very sweet with a lot of fruits to eat just from the trees and a clean pool. It's just the perfect spot to relax with the whole family.

Fantastic. Incredible place, in a wonderful area. Joana's family are amazingly interesting, creative, welcoming people, and they made a great stay something special. Our four year old loved the swimming pool and we all had a great time at the local river beaches.

Joan and her family are great hosts, the house is amazing and we trataton bien.100% highly recommended, very soon will return safe.

We stayed two nights, and found the house very comfortable. The location is central and extremely convenient. Joana's grandmother met us on our arrival and provided many helpful suggestions. The bed is very comfortable and everything was spotlessly clean. Like also to give a big thank's to Joana, about the Check In date change. Love the place, the house, I recommend it to everybody.

Our host Joana was not there but her Mother gave us a nice welcome.The house had a musky damp smell which was too unpleasant to stay in.We left the accommodation after one night. Wi-fi had been advertised on the site but after being given about 6 passwords from Joana's Mother to try we still could not connect to it. The house is owned by Joana ,the farm,gardens and pool are owned by her Mother.She allows Joana's guests to use the site and amenities. She runs workshops and provides accommodation for the participants and their families on site so its a shared space. That's OK if you are aware of this when booking but its not clear from Joana's Airbnb page. Entrance to the gardens and pool was through an exhibition area and was not up to standard.Overall we had a very disappointing experience and would not recommend it.

Friendly welcome by the host mother who spoke French, pleasant, spacious and around the house, among the animals of the house (including cats). Games room available to guests (table tennis, children's toys). Large pool, Possibility to pick fruit in the property, which is user friendly.

If only we could our entire holiday! What a lovely place. Two bedrooms with enough beds, a living room and a kitchen who has everything. The cats, dogs, horses and chickens make this a paradise. We LOVE this place and certainly will come back!

Everything was done to make us feel at home. The housing Joana is charming, furnished with taste and elegance.

After 5 hot frenetic days in Lisbon this was a wonderful contrast. Eclectic accommodation in granite buildings meant for cool peaceful restful sleep. We had provisions left to us by Lira and daily visits by her very friendly cats and dogs. The site is fabulous with the pool, large grounds, games room all favourites to while away a day...or 5! Oh and the local restaurant - 2 mins walk away does the best salad, pork, rice and chips we have ever tasted.

Lira was a very good hostess. Very helpful but modest. The property looked as described, very quiet, clean with a pool. During the preparation of the trip we were able to ask any question at any time, and soon afterwards we had answer from her. Canas de Senhorim is however quite remote if you were looking to explore Portugal. But if you instead keep the peace and want to pull yourself with a book to enjoy the peace ideal.

Excellent! Highly recommended. We will certainly go.

relaxed and pleasant

Not only the space is very cute as the friendliness and helpfulness of the hostess is fantastic! add even have a large room with huge toys for us, we have a young daughter, it was great!

The area was nice and cosy. Different appartment are rented on the large grounds. It had a nice and quiet alternative atmosphere. Not at all touristic. Stille, the appartment was well equiped and the swimmingpool is great. Fresh bread Evert morning at your doorstep.

Fantastic! the house is super nice and comfortable. The outside space is amazing for young and old. We were very well received. A repeat, no doubt!

Espaço muito tranquilo, óptimo para descansar. Hospitalidade e simpatia inigualáveis!

The house is really charming- clean, comfortable and with a lot of personality- and the farm is a nice, quiet place, all sourrounded by lovely trees, though kind of wild in some parts. The perfect place for relaxing, just what we were looking for. We did not have the opportunity to meet our hostess, but she had left cards with indications to make everything easy for us. We met her mum and dad; very nice, interesting people, and very helpful. There is everything in the house to feel at home, even the cats and dogs around were very friendly and, Canas is a small village but it has got everything you need during your stay. We spent one week there and were sad to leave.