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3 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
3 nights min stay

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Key information

100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
Nearest beach 108 mi
Swimming pool
Child friendly
Car advised
Air conditioning
No pets allowed
Private garden

From the owner

Open all year round, Casa dos Cavalos is a modernised cottage with log fired heating system and all the amenities you would expect, tv, free wifi, microwave, cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, gas BBQ. The main house accommodates 4 people in 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms, lounge and kitchen/diner. There is also the option to rent the Annex, suitable for up to 2 people, containing 1 bedroom and bathroom for an additional €20 per night. The Annex is only available to rent as an addition to the main house. A cot and high chair are available upon request. The lounge has a traditional Portuguese stone floor and log fire, the bi-folding patio doors lead to the shaded pergola with dining table and outside cooking facilities and looks out at the swimming pool, Annex and paddocks. The sparkling pool (built within the old threshing circle) for your exclusive use, is located in a lovely sunny position to the rear, it is cleaned and checked daily. There are corner steps leading into the shallow end and another set of steps in the deeper end. The depth of the pool is 1.0m at its shallowest and 1.5m at its deepest, the average summer water temperature is approximately 27°c. The pergola and patios are equipped with sun loungers, table and chairs and a gas BBQ and burners for outdoor living. The back of the property is edged by cork oaks, elm oaks and pine trees. You will be surrounded by nature, finches, great-tits, blue-tits, crested-tits, woodpeckers, nuthatches, siskins, squirrels and many other birds, there are bird baths and feeders to encourage the birds into the garden. The small forest is also full of wildlife activity. The 2 meadows are fairly flat and filled with olive and fruit trees, such as orange, lemon, cherry, fig, plum, nectarine and grape vines which you are very welcome to help yourself to if the fruit is ready to eat.

Minimum stay is for 3 nights, any guests staying longer than 7 nights will receive fresh bedding and towels weekly.

Check out time is 10am. Check in is from 3pm, although we will endeavour to be as flexible as possible upon request.

Within 1 hours drive you can visit the larger historic towns of Tomar, Coimbra and Castelo Branco. The nearest costal town is a little over 1 hours drive away.

Directly from the property you can walk in the surrounding forests using the tracks and there are many other walking routes around local towns available on the internet.

Sertã is a very pretty, bustling market town nestled in the hills. It has plenty of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, bars and cafes. You can enjoy a glass of wine or your dinner overlooking the river which flows through the town. The local wine, beer and food is good value, fresh and locally sourced. It has a tourist centre, chemists with English speaking pharmacists, a library with an English section and internet access and a sports centre boasting both indoor and outdoor swimming pools. There is also a small renovated 1930s cinema.

Around the area are many beautiful river beaches, which are sections of river dammed off to provide safe swimming. They are provided by the councils, free to use and most of them contain changing, shower and toilet facilities and an on-site restaurant/cafe/bar. During the summer there are many local music, culture and food/drink festivals in Sertã and surrounding towns. There are weekly markets in all local towns.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: Full bed
Beds in other rooms:
1 En suite, 2 Shower rooms

Families

Great for children of all ages
No pets allowed
Crib
High chair

Access

Parking
Secure parking
Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

Wi-Fi available
Air conditioning
Private outdoor pool (unheated)
Private garden
BBQ
Patio

Balcony or terrace
Internet access
Central heating
Fireplace
Stove
Fridge
Freezer
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Iron
High chair
TV
Satellite TV
Linen provided
Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

Your hosts, Alison and Rod, are living at and renovating a neighbouring property. We respect your privacy, but you will often see us attending to the swimming pool or working in the paddocks tending to the trees, cutting grass etc. Please feel free to come and talk to us and pick any ripe fruit you may find on our property. We moved from busy lives in the UK to this beautiful part of Europe in June 2016 to enjoy a quieter, healthier life in a better climate. We are very enthusiastic about our hometown and would love to share our enthusiasm with recommendations for places to visit and restaurants to try. Each day we are still astounded by the beauty of the surroundings, culture and friendliness of the people here and Portugal has been an

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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($107.18) €100.00

Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

No overnight guests or parties allowed
Maximum of 6 guests permitted at any time
Smoking only permitted outside - Please use sand bin provided for cigarette ends, do not throw on floor or in garden areas
Please supervise children at all times and do not enter any locked or fenced off areas.
No glasses allowed in the pool

Manager restrictions

Minimum stay: 3 night

About the owner

Alison S.

Tourist License
94467/AL

Calendar last updated:: 25 Apr 2024
Years listed:: 5
Based in:: Portugal

Languages spoken: English

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Trail62279149006

Bergisch Gladbach, Germany

Wunderschöner Aufenthalt

May 2023

Wir wurden von den aufmerksamen und zuvorkommenden Gastgebern herzlich empfangen und haben uns sofort wohl gefühlt. Die Wohnung verfügt über alles, was einen entspannten Urlaub erm&oum… More

21 May 2023

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beckyk738

Louisville, Colorado

Perfect house for vacationing in the quiet of the Portuguese countryside!

May 2022

Upon arriving at Casa dos Cavalos you are struck by the peacefulness and character of the cottage. After 20 hours of traveling, a glass of the vino verde provided by the wonderful hosts, Alison and R… More

18 Jun 2022

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nette08

Aylesbury Vale, United Kingdom

Yet another great stay at Casa Dos Cavalos

Oct 2021

How lucky we were to be able to visit Central Portugal again this year and stay at Aliso & Rod's cottage. This is close to our son's home and set amidst beautiful, peaceful scenery, so a… More

16 Nov 2021

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nette08

Aylesbury Vale, United Kingdom

Lovely cottage in a Stunning Secluded Peaceful Area

Jun 2021

We have just returned from our weeks break in Portugal. (When we booked the trip including the cottage Portugal was on the GREEN list for Covid travel) However a couple of weeks prior to departure it … More

22 Jun 2021

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Wonderful rural retreat

Aug 2019

We have just spent a wonderful 3 days here, and really do wish it had been more, laying by the pool, or cooking on the barbeque, with our girls, watching and listening to the wildlife is amazing, (Gor… More

24 Aug 2019

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Response from the owner

Thank you for your review Lorna, it’s always great to hear people have enjoyed our cottage and surrounding area. Your we’re great guests, we enjoyed chatting to you and Hope to see you again.

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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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