House of the Rivers Guard, on the river | House in GOUVEIA

10.0 (13 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Vila Franca da Serra House | House of the Rivers Guard, on the river

2 Bedroom House in Vila Franca da Serra, GOUVEIA

House situated in a village crossed by the river Mondego, uninhabited. Their stillness is interrupted only by the sound of river water, the chirping of birds and flocks. Far away the low ground of the train ...
The house has a privileged location on the river. Outdoor sports invite the visitor: bicycles, hiking, canoeing ... and for those who enjoy, bird watching.
The photograph benefits from the surrounding landscape and the hues that are captured throughout the various hours of the day.
House with a careful architecture, which makes the junction between the old and the modern, and that results from the concern to create an environment where the comfort and the joy of color prevails. On the ground floor the house is large and full of natural light, decorated with cheerful colors. Upstairs are the 2 guest rooms designed for guests' convenience, with windows overlooking the river and brook.
Very nice outdoor area overlooking the stream of lines that will flow into the river Mondego. Facing the river, enjoying the surrounding green, and the silence only broken by the chirping of birds and waters. The house owes its name to the kingfisher, a multicolored bird that feeds on fish daily, "fishing" just in front of the house.
It is 15 km from Serra da Estrela, 10 from the historic village of Linhares da Beira.

House of the Rivers Guard, on the river is located in Vila Franca da Serra. House of the Rivers Guard, on the river provides accommodation, featuring Accessibility, Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This House features Accessibility, Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

House of the Rivers Guard, on the river has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Vila Franca da Serra has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Vila Franca da Serra, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 4869 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

License number: 4869

Reviews

michele b.
Jul 7, 2017 06:14:26 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: To see another part of Portugal that is more remote yet near towns of interest, to be almost alone with nature in a tiny town, yet to be in a large beautiful home with everything you would need...this house has it all. Located in a tiny town, it is down a narrow path nestled along a quiet river. To locate the house, if you are American, don't use the Degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS) system but the degrees and decimal minutes (DMM). Enter it into your phone GPS with a comma and space between the coordinates. They are: 40.585958, -7.565383 . As you come into the small rural village of Vila Franca da Serra, don't be alarmed when you go down a very narrow one way street (which is really two-way!), you are on the right path. Go almost to the end, past the nice White House on the right and there is a driveway there. You walk past some old empty stone houses, not knowing what to expect. But what you find is wonderful! You are in a large two story contemporary house with a beautiful big modern kitchen with everything you need to cook. A deck faces the river, which is just feet away. Two modern bathrooms, a large master bedroom with a comfortable bed, another bedroom with two bunk beds and a double bed means a large group an be easily accommodated. But we were glad we had a very compact car for the drive. We were greeted with the most unexpected and generous spread of food: milk, bottled water, a bottle of wine, coffee tea, canned sardines and tuna, cheese, ham, bread, and a beautiful bowl of figs and plums fresh picked. Wonderful! And necessary. Be sure to buy groceries on your way there, perhaps in the town of Viseu if you are coming from Lisboa/Lisbon. From house, smaller market is a 20-25 minute drive away in Fornos de Algodres. We relaxed and walked around the village. It was very hot, but the house--not air conditioned--was cool and comfortable. The jacuzzi is solar heated so was not hot but looked refreshing given the weather. Beds was great.The house is also a wonderful base for exploring. You are close enough to the Spanish border, 60 minutes from the magical Sortelha and the more populated towns of Belmonte and Trancosa, 90 minutes from Monsanto--all historical villages with fortresses and centuries old houses. The hosts were very responsive at all times. We highly recommend this place to see a different side of Portugal and to find time to relax and unwind in a special location and wonderful home.
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