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Property ID: # 5914
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Mara's Cottage

Country cottage with pool & stunning views.

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Mara's Cottage is renovated from buildings over 200 years old, and has all the charm and comfort you would expect whether on holiday or househunting in the region. Sleep in our ornately carved antique bed, relax in the secluded pool. Cool tiled floors and beautiful wooden beams makes Mara's Cottage a unique place to stay, the en-suite bathroom contains all the facilities you'll need for your stay. The small but well fitted out kitchenette, ensures you'll have all you need for making those romantic meals for two by the pool . All bookings of five days or more receive a free fruit platter plus abottle of local red wine. Also the cottage is supplied with free english tea, coffee (instant plus fresh ground) milk and sugar. The local Market town of Figueiro Dos Vinhos is on 4 klm away, and has all amenities including, three supermarkets, a library, an indoor pool, shops bars and cafes. The internet space is open 6 days a week from 10am -7pm and is free to use.. The local market day is Saturday, where you'll find all manner of beautiful fresh food and an abundence of local 'colour' . We are well positioned for all of Central Portugal being 2 hours from Lisbon or Oporto, 45 mins from Historic Coimbra and an hour from the Silver Coast.

The whole of Central Portugal abounds with places of interest, historic sites, like the vast Roman Ruins at Conibriga only 30 mins drive away, and wonderful castles including Penela, Pombal, and not forgetting the jewel in the crown of the Knights Templars, fantastic Tomar, The Convento Do Cristo. All less than an hours drive away.

If just relaxing and taking in the scenery is more your choice, then the crystal clear lakes and rivers of the area many with their own purpose built fluvial beach are the places for you. Here you'll find peace and tranquility, fresh air and fragrant forests, wild flowers blooming most of the year round, the unspoilt Portugal that retains its own unique atmosphere and culture, donkey carts and women carrying shopping the traditional way... on their heads...

Here you can still eat out in a local restaurant for less than 10euros per head, and that includes wine. Fresh produce is to be found in the local markets, eating outside is common, we provide a large outside cooking and eating area specificly for you to do just that. The above ground pool and pretty sundeck are private and peaceful, and receive good sun exposure from early morning to late evening. There is a cool and shady vine covered seating /eating BBQ area when you wish to cool off... perfect for those warm summer evenings with a glass or two of our local wine...

Situated on the edge of the forest, we are perfect for a casual stroll or a more planned hike, whichever takes your fancy

3 course Vegetarian meals provided upon request, 9.50 pp (includes wine & coffee)
Picnic lunches also available 5 eurps pp

Key Facts:

Suited for:

Up to 2 persons

Cost per night

USD $ 18.84 - 37.67

Size:

538 sq ft

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Rooms:

1 Bathroom, 1 Bedroom, 1 Kitchen, 1 Living room, 1 Toilet

Amenities:

Sleeping:

Bed linen, 1 Double bed

Cooking:

Coffee machine, Cooking utensils, Dining table, Electric hot plate, Kitchenette, Refrigerator, Stove-top burners, Tableware, Toaster

Entertainment:

Lounge seating

Sanitary:

Shower, Soap & Shampoo, Toilet, Towel-set, Washbasin

Spa:

Unheated Outdoor swimming pool

Laundry:

Iron & Board, Rack

Heating/Air Conditioning:

Fireplace, Wood stove

Outside:

BBQ charcoal grill, Deck chairs, Bicycles, Private Garden, Private Terrace

Further Information:

Children not allowed, Pets allowed only after arrangement, Smoking allowed

Property owner speaks following languages:

Notes

Address:

Mara's Cottage ,
Figueiró dos Vinhos, Leiria
3260000
Portugal

Directions:

We are based in Central Portugal, 45 mins from Coimbra, our nearest market town is the beautiful Figueiro Dos Vinhos. We are situated just a few moments drive off the main IC8 . Clients should call or email for GPS co-ordinates.

Distances:

Bus 2.5 Miles

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