Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Hen or stag parties Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 5 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Not suitable for children under 5 Not suitable for elderly or infirm Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
The local market town of Vila Nova de Poiares has a backdrop of stunning mountains leading to valleys with crystal clear rivers running through. There are good shopping facilities including banks, cafes and local restaurants, An outdoor market is held here once a week on a Monday morning. Also only 10 minutes from the market town of Lousa and 20 minutes from the university city of Coimbra. Sports and activities include: Go-Karting track with a bar Bowling Alley with bars and nightclub Large sports complex with swimming pools and tennis courts Golf course 30 minutes away River beaches with canoeing and fishing Walks through eucalyptus/pine forests New local water display and park area with a cafe/bar
River Beach
Courtyard
Garden
Kitchen
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The Costa de Prata/Silver Coast region
Some of the country's most impressive architecture, historical and religious sites can be found in this region in Central Portugal. The coast line stretches some 200 km with nearly empty beaches mixed with quaint fishing towns and villages. Inland one finds rich fertile countryside producing crops such as grapes, fruit and rice.
Regional food in this area is richly varied; from the eel stew of the coast to the inland's roasted suckling pig.
Coimbra / Vila Nova de Poiares area
Coimbra, the birthplace of six kings and the seat of the country's oldest university, offers plenty of activities for all ages. History and architectural buffs will be captivated. A trip to Conimbriga, the largest Roman excavation site, makes a fascinating trip.
Coimbra's old down town area has a maze of cobbled lanes with many shops, restaurants, bars and daily market. Also Coimbra has three ultra modern shopping centre offering top notch shopping and a wide array of other activities. Coimbra is located on the banks of the Mondego River so there are boat rides, canoeing, fishing and many restaurant/bars spotted along its' banks. The home is located approximately 20 km from Coimbra.
The home is also only five minutes drive to VN Poiares and ten minutes to Lousa both having weekly markets, restaurants, shops, clinics, banks, etc.
The whole area has stunning mountainous scenery with forests of pine and eucalyptus. Plenty of outdoor activities from canoeing, go karting, horse riding, ten pin bowling, hikes, river beaches, off roading.
18 hole golf course located in Viseu (about 45 minute drive) and a 9 hole in Coimbra., VN de Poiares in process of constructing an 18 holer. Many local bars and restaurants and during the summer months each village holds its local fiesta...
How to get there
A wide range of budget airlines service Lisbon and Porto Airports...
These include British Airways, Thomson Fly, BMI Baby, Easyjet, Ryan Air.
We recommend that a car be hired from the airport, but there is good rail service from both Lisbon and Oporto Airports to Coimbra.
There are car hire facilities in Coimbra and Vila Nova de Poiares.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
O'Porto: 160 km
Railway:
Coimbra: 20 km
Ferry:
Santander: 400 km
Activities near Coimbra
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (3), En suite (2), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The home is located in a friendly village with good access to EN-17 and beautiful forest walks to the back of the village. River Beach for swimming close by.
Further details outdoors: The back garden is securely walled and fenced. Lilly pond with a variety of fruit trees including peach, apple, fig and damson.
Further details
Would prefer no smoking in house, but okay to smoke on covered patio area English speaking manager available. Welcome pack available
Conditions
Sterling cheques accepted for deposits. Balance in euros upon arrival.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Prices for group size 4
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
October to March
1 Oct 09
1 Apr 10
450£450
100100
100100
3 Nights
April to September
1 Apr 10
30 Sep 10
475£475
125125
125125
3 Nights
12
Prices for group size 2
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
October to March
1 Oct 09
1 Apr 10
250£250
5050
5050
3 Nights
April to September
1 Apr 10
30 Sep 10
275£275
7575
7575
3 Nights
12
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Sterling Cheques accepted for 25% deposit.
Balance on arrival in euros.
Availability
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 73373
Name:
Carole Moore
Tel:
+353 669 795869
Mobile:
+353 833 199705
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