No pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The original stone dwelling was a farm in the 1900s. In 1999 it was rebuilt around the two remaining original stone walls. The final result is a charming stone cottage with a private garden. The house has three floors. As you walk in you come into a large living room with an open fireplace. Three steps down take you into a fully-equipped independent kitchen which leads onto the dining room for indoor dining. A short passage takes you to the bathroom fitted with bathtub and shower as well as a bidet. A staircase in the living room takes you up to the two spacious bedrooms. One has a king-size double bed and one single. The other room has three single beds.
view of Casa de Pedra
living room
paved patio for outdoor dining and relaxing
lake view from fluvial beach
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The Costa de Prata/Silver Coast region
The Ribatejo region has traditionally been an agricultural area with many vineyards. The river Tagus and Zêzere flow through the area and the latter was flooded in the '50s to create Castelo do Bode, a huge reservoir that provides water to most of the Lisbon area. Above the dam the Castelo do Bode lake lies nestled in a valley full of pine and eucalyptus forests dotted with isolated villages.The valley is a secluded area popular for boating, fishing and watersports Being Portugal, it can be quite wet but the climate is generally quite mild although July and August can get quite hot.
Tomar / Serra area
The house is right by the Lake Castelo do Bode (Castle of the Billygoat) .The area is very green and the countryside is extremely peaceful. There are plenty of fluvial beaches - the water is very clean, ideal for swimming and certainly good for cooling off in the summer. There are also many tracks ideal for cyclists and walkers and certainly a good way to explore the surrounding area. Tomar, the historical town of the Order of the Templars is a short drive away. The Convent of Christ on the hilltop is a must. The Sanctuary of Fátima, holy place of pilgrimage is around 30kms away. Castelo de Almoural, set on a tiny island of the Tagus was built as a fortress in 1171. Lovely spot for a picnic. Torres Novas has many fine churches within its castle walls. The house is a great base for those wishing to visit the Marion Shrine of Fatima (30kms) or attend the annual Horse Fair in Golega in November.
How to get there
Most budget airlines fly into Lisboa and Porto (Easyjet, Monarch Airlines, Ryanair, Air Berlin, German Wings, Vueling, etc.). Casa de Pedra is best reached by car, so the best solution is to hire a car at the airport. Most hire car companies are represented in both airports and cheap deals can be found easily on the internet.
If coming from Lisbon, take the A1 north. Exit at km93 for A23 for Torres Novas. Take exit for IC3 in the direction of Tomar Take the exit at Castelo do Bode, Albufeira At the junction turn left in the direction of Serra In Serra main square turn right and follow directions to Venda At junctions always keep right and eventually you will reach Casa de Pedra
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Lisboa: 95 km
Railway:
Tomar: 12 km
Activities near Tomar
Sports: Watersports Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Further details outdoors: The garden leads you to a paved area up a couple of steps. The stone floor is in keeping with the rest of the house. This is an ideal area for outdoor dining (tables and chairs in the garage), chilling out (deckchair in the garage) or catching up on your holiday reading.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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September to October
1 Sep 09
1 Nov 09
375£335
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November to December
1 Nov 09
21 Dec 09
350£313
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Christmas and New Year
21 Dec 09
7 Jan 10
450£402
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January to March
7 Jan 10
1 Apr 10
300£268
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Easter
1 Apr 10
7 Apr 10
400£357
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April to June
7 Apr 10
13 Jun 10
350£313
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June to July
13 Jun 10
1 Aug 10
400£357
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August
1 Aug 10
1 Sep 10
450£402
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September to October
1 Sep 10
1 Nov 10
375£335
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November to December
1 Nov 10
23 Dec 10
350£313
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Christmas and New Year
23 Dec 10
8 Jan 11
450£402
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Guestbook for Casa de Pedra
"Great rustic spot to relax and enjoy the country, owner was very friendly and wonderful to deal with. Thanks for everything." JD, Canada, July 07
"une maison de style traditonnelle trés bien équipée,décorée avec goût et sens de l'accueil.Des informations riches et variées sur l'environnement." SE, France, July 07
"Nous avons beaucoup apprécié cette jolie maison très agréable et très bien équipée. La maison est située tout près du lac dans un cadre magnifique. " SZ, France, August 07
"We greatly enjoyed our stay at Casa de Pedra. We loved sitting in the square in Serra, particularly on a Sunday morning and Tomar is very pretty and interesting." AG, UK, September 2007
"Maison agréable à tous points de vue. Son environnement et sa vue (sur une magnifique campagne du Ribatejo) raviront autant les amoureux de la nature que les gens qui recherchent seulement le calme, le repos. Le lac, à 50 m et équipé de pontons d'accostage, permet le cas échéant de se livrer à des activités nautiques. L'accueil est très sympathique (Senhora Filomena). Cette semaine du 27 au 3/10/2007 a été pour nous un petit supplément d'été (23º C. de moyenne)et une source de merveilleux souvenirs. GL, France, November 07
"The property was clean and well presented with everything provided in the house for our use and comfort. The location and surroundings were just perfect for the kind of holiday that we enjoy and the comprehensive information provided by the owner on cafes, walks and places to vist was most helpful. We would have no hesitation in recommending to a friend (as long as they love peace and quiet and enjoy wonderful scenery)and we would love to return again one day." BJ, UK, May 2008
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