special location of the medieval village restored with a special treat. Sitio very quiet away from the population. I hope mimosas no more take possession of this unique landscape, ideal to rest.

Lord John is a 5-star person. The house is small but super cozy, has a spectacular fireplace, super hot water and a very cute kitten! I love the experience and want to go back there to Povoa Dao. The address is the town of Povoa Dao. Thanks for everything!!!!

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.

I Love Dao is a wonderful place to stay. We decided to go to this place based on the beautiful surrounding of the vineyards of the Dao wines, the proximity of the ecopista de Dao, the serra da Estrela and both cities of Coimbra and Aveiro. The houses are very clean and big enough for 2 couples. All houses are located on the domain but with enough privacy for every house. Ana is the perfect host! She is always ready to give you some advice about nearby restaurants, things to visit or whatever question you have. And last but not least, the breakfast is excellent! Fruits, cereals, cheese, meat, yoghurt, cake,… everything you need to spend an excellent day.

Arrival was very cordial and friendly. Since the entire property is just one year in operation, everything was still as good as new, and it looked very clean and hardly used out. House is very neat and finished with good materials. Pool with a nice view and fresh fruit and vegetables from the garden can be used for free. Covered outdoor area with pizza oven and barbecue available. Surprisingly, the daily breakfast basket that was really filled up enough so that we could also make a lunchbox. Here we had not counted on and proved to be included. Good service related information about trips, city breaks, canoeing, etc. in the region. Overall, recommended!

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.

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.

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!

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.

Tout était fait pour que nous nous sentions comme à la maison. Le logement de Joana est charmant, aménagé avec goût et élégance.

Accueil sympathique par la mère de l'hôte qui parlait le français, cadre agréable, et spacieux autour du gîte, au milieu des animaux de la maison (chats entre autres). Salle de jeux à disposition des hôtes (tennis de table, jouets pour enfants). Grande piscine, Possibilité de ramasser des fruits dans la propriété, ce qui est convivial.

Joana e sua família são excelentes anfitriões, a casa é incrível e nós trataton bien.100% muito recomendado, muito em breve irá retornar segura.

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.

We felt expected and were very well received: the house was perfectly primed, local products have been offered to us ... During the stay, we also enjoyed the visits of advice, explanations on the habits and customs Portuguese (recipes, history). Belchior and her daughter made us rediscover the meaning of the word "hospitality"; warm and discreet, they were available and attentive throughout our stay. Completely renovated, the house is in perfect condition and very well equipped. The outdoor areas invite to relax and the pool was welcome given the heat! In summary, great vacation in paradise ...

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.

We enjoyed our family stay in Furaduro. Belchior, his wife and their daughter Ana gave us a very warm welcome. The house is very clean, very comfortable, decorated with taste. The location is ideal to enjoy the surrounding nature. We enjoyed swimming in the pool in the late afternoon, especially children. In conclusion, a superb location and very attentive hosts.

The photos don't do the house or pool justice, this place is absolutely amazing and beautiful. It felt like home. Belchior and his family are so welcoming, and always on hand to help out or give you advice. Their generosity and kindness was overwhelming. This house is perfect for any family or group of friends wanting a relaxed and secluded holiday. Me and my friends had such an amazing holiday sitting by the pool, driving around the local area and soaking up the sun. We will definitely be coming back again !

unforgetable experience !!! The place is beautiful and fantastic home, fully equipped, modern and rustic at the same time, the dream house! But above all, Ana, Belchior and wife are the most gracious and attentive hosts that anyone could dream of. They made our stay an unforgettable moment we arrived on the night of New Year's Eve and they had prepared a beautiful table for us, the house was all decorated, had goodies pras my daughters and to our complete surprise, delicious smoothies and a variety of desserts! We were not sure how to thank them, they are simply amazing !!!!

From the beginning the communication with Sue (Susan) was great. She responded quickly to any questions and was very pro-active. We were welcomed with open arms and the place where we stayed exceeded our expectations. The pictures don't due enough justice to how beautiful this place is. The spaces are larger and more luxurious than they seem on the pictures. The kitchen is fully equipped (better than back home :-)) and the shower is great. And then, the garden, wow! True oasis of tranquility. Surrounded by an orange tree, lemon tree, fig tree, you can enjoy a great view over the valley all the way to the mountains. The pool is wonderful and has a nice temperature. The only sound you hear is a fig falling from the tree every now and then. During our first night, we were invited to join for a lovely lasagne. Both Rob and Sue are very talkative and great company, but also respect your privacy and time for yourself. Larger supermarkets are only a short drive away, allowing you to buy delicious fish which we were allowed to prepare on the BBQ of Rob and Sue. There are only two words I would say about staying in this townhouse in Cabanas the Viriato with Rob and Sue: Tranquility and Hospitality with capital T and H! Definitely recommend this place.

Un grand merci à Sue et Rob pour leur accueil exceptionnel. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié les échanges que nous avons pu avoir avec eux. Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable à Cabanas de Viriato. La maison typique de la région a été rénovée avec goût et équipée avec tout le nécessaire. Nous avons largement pu profiter de la piscine ce qui fut très agréable compte tenu des températures au moment où nous y étions. Grâce à leurs conseils, nous avons pu découvrir et apprécier cette belle région (Coimbra, Serra de Estrella, ...) et pratiquer diverses activités (canoë, accro branche, plages fluviales, ...). Nous garderons tous les quatre un très bon souvenir de ce séjour. It was a wonderful Journey. Thank you for everything. Christelle, Marc, Louise et Anouk

Nous venons de passer 3 jours formidables chez Sue et Rob. Une adresse découverte au hasard des recherches sur Airbnb. Le gite se situe dans un village traditionnel du Portugal entre les serras de Caramulo et d'Estrella (tout un tas de randonnées et visites à proximité). La décoration de l'intérieur du gîte, la piscine (à 32° la semaine dernière!!) et le jardin sont extrêmement agréables. Quant à Sue et Rob, ce sont des hôtes très attentionnés. Tout a été fait pour nous rendre ces 3 jours les plus agréables possibles (diverses attentions à notre arrivée et informations sur les sites à visiter ensuite). Ce fut également un réel plaisir de discuter avec eux le soir en terrasse autour d'un verre malgré notre anglais quelque peu approximatif. Une adresse à découvrir absolument. Tout fut parfait!!! Merci encore à Sue et Rob

Where do I begin, everything was just out of this world! A hidden treasure in this quaint town. Lydia welcomed us so beautifully and her apartments are really something out of a magazine shoot. Homemade scones with fresh lemon curd, and homemade ice tea welcomed us. She helped with recommendations of where to eat, and waiting for us when we got home was a beautiful candle lit pathway to our apartment (just for us). It was the best night sleep, very comfortable beds and the highlight was the incredibly special (and again homemade) breakfast basket for us in the morning. It is without a doubt worth driving to Nelas just to stay in her apartments and recieved the warm and unique experience. Well done Casas do Patio, there is not enough rating stars to come close to how wonderful our stay was.

Descobrir este pequeno povoado foi muito interessante e desafiante. É um sítio ideal para quem gosta de estar isolado e mais perto da natureza. Os anfitriões, Herman e Magda são muito simpáticos e disponíveis. A casa está como nova, pois foi recentemente restaurada, onde coabita um estilo moderno com as antigas paredes de pedra. Permite acolher uma família grande, dois dos quartos não têm ligação interior com a casa, mas têm casa de banho privada. O aquecimento é feito por uma salamandra existente na sala e por termo ventiladores para as restante divisões. Perto da casa existe uma capelinha que com uma vista magnífica das redondezas. O único senão é o percurso até 1,5 km de terra batida, que em dias de chuva pode ser muito complicado, mas que será divertido para os todo-o-terreno.

Los anfitriones fueron muy atentos en todo momento. La casa además de muy bonita, está totalmente nueva, limpia y con todo lo necesario. Les solicitamos una habitación más y nos la facilitaron en el momento. Cuenta con una exposición de arte digna de visitar. Son realmente amables.

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.

Excelente! Altamente recomendavel. Voltaremos certamente.

Lira was een heel goede gastvrouw. Heel behulpzaam maar bescheiden. Het verblijf zag eruit zoals beschreven, heel rustig, proper met zwembad. Tijdens de voorbereiding van de reis konden we op elk ogenblik elke vraag stellen, en daags nadien hadden we antwoord van haar. Canas de Senhorim ligt wel nogal afgelegen als je was van Portugal wil ontdekken. Maar als je daarentegen van de rust houdt en je jezelf met een boek wil terugtrekken om te genieten van de rust ideaal.

Fantástico! a casa é super agradável e confortável. O espaço exterior é incrível para miúdos e graúdos. Fomos muito bem recebidos. A repetir, sem dúvida!

Não só o espaço é muito giro como a simpatia e disponibilidade da anfitriã é fantástica! acrescento ainda que têm uma sala grande com imensos brinquedos que para nós, que temos uma filha pequena, foi ótimo!

Ambiente descontraído e agradável

Ute and Peter made us feel at home immediately. The accommodation is located on their beautiful 5ha of land, which is very peaceful and in the middel of nature. The house is a spacious and cosy rustic old Portuguese granite house and is fully equipped. Although you need to drive down a sand/rocky road to get there, it's more then worth it. the only thing we regret is not staying longer.

If you're looking for a beautiful and remote place to recharge your energies or just spend some time reading, taking walks and observing nature, this is definitely the place to be. A kind of Stifter-like place, well conceived and looked after with care and love. It takes some time to arrive, but then you just don't want to leave anymore. We inhabited a spacious antique, but perfectly restored house: wooden fire, cozy kitchen, comfortable bed, nice terrasse overlooking the grass hills. Every detail is in place. Ute and Peter are lovely people with whom you can have a nice chat but who also know how to respect your privacy. If you think of staying two days: stay three +

What an amazing location. Ute and Peter have found a piece of heaven here. Fabulous boulders, flowers and forest everywhere, birdsong and a really warm welcome. The house is big and cool, rustic and quirky with a lovely private verandah looking out over the wild garden. The kitchen, living room and bedroom are all in one, but you can screen off the bed, which makes it feel comfortable and private. Peter took us to meet Ute at her farmers' market stall in Barril do Alva and then showed us around the Serra de Estrela for a day of amazing views we'd never have found on our own. We had a wonderful and relaxing time and would like to think we made some new friends too.

We had a great time. It is a very charming place, rural, quiet. You hear birds and crickets all day long. Ute and Peter gave us a very warm welcome, Ute showed us some hidden places in the neighbourhood and we had fresh vegetables on our doorstep every day..... Highly recommended.

Such a beautiful place and great hosts: it was difficult to leave. Even the sudden change to cold weather didn’t bother us. If you like walking, if you like a lazy afternoon on the terrace, in a chair, or maybe even in a hammock, if you enjoy being outside, being surrounded by nature, trees and lots of birds, this is the place to be. Away from everything and everyone, and still only a click or short drive away from the rest of the world, Sete Pocos is a piece of wonderland on earth. We’ll be back. Thanks Peter and Ute for making us feel so welcome. We’ll see you later this year.

We had a wonderful stay at Ute and Peter's quinta. The house is comfortable, clean and well equipped and the location is beautiful. Absolutely the place to go to relax and get away from it all. Ute and Peter were fantastic hosts who made us feel very welcome. They were very knowledgeable about the area and were keen to help us in any way they could. Thanks for a great trip!

Ute and Peter are just wonderful!! They're super friendly and helpful and we felt very welcomed. We had some good talks and really enjoyed our time together. Their place is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places we've ever seen. We had a very good time and wish we could stay there forever! The quinta is clean and lovingly furnished with a full equipped kitchen. From the terrace we had an awesome view of the mountains. We really enjoyed the silence and the clean air, which smelled of herbs and nothing else. In the neighbourhood are a few small villages where are some shops located. A must-see is the National park Serra da Estrela, which is reachable by car in notime. All in all, this is an awesome location to discover the portuguese countryside! We highly recommend this place!!!

Great experience. The house is nice and quiet, if you want to disconect this is the place. Ute and Peter are such a excepcional hosts, they erre very kind and told us nice places to visit, to eat... and Peter drawed great maps so we did not get lost. Highly recomended.