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Great base for exploring the little known delights of Central Portugal

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A living room with a red sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a white tablecloth.
Main bedroom
2nd Double Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Almofala de Cima - Aguda, Figueiro dos Vinhos
  • Place, Fragas de São Simão
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Penela Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Church of San Miguel
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great base for exploring the little known delights of Central Portugal

3 bedroom detached house with private pool, BBQ and patio area. The property sits at the edge of an authentic Portuguese village and has around 6000 m2 of land attached.

The village is in a rural area, perched on a hillside, about 5 mins drive from the nearest main town (Avelar), just off the IC8, near the A13. The house is within easy reach of the Coast (40 mins to Figueira de Foz) and Coimbra (around 40 mins). The roman ruins of Conimbriga are not far away and there are several river beaches in the vicinity.

The accommodation is on 2 floors; upstairs there are 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and an ample upper terrace, sleeps 6/7; downstairs is an open plan space, including fitted kitchen, dining area and lounge with log fire and satellite TV. Outside there is an ample patio with pool, BBQ and downstairs toilet. There is access from the patio onto the adjoining land, which belongs to the house.

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House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 41818/AL
Property # 426841
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Figueiró dos Vinhos

Located in Figueiró dos Vinhos, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Praia das Rocas and Dias Ferreira Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Museu e Centro de Artes de Figueiró dos Vinhos and Biological Park of Serra da Lousa. Travelling with kids? Consider Sao Nuno Alvares Pereira and Geodesic Center of Portugal. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Almofala de Cima - Aguda, Figueiro dos Vinhos

What's nearby

  • Fragas de São Simão - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Penela Castle - 12 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Church of San Miguel - 12 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Penela Pillar - 12 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Centro Cultural de Ansião - 12 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Pombal Station - 29 min drive
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tricana - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Café Flor da Serra - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Figueiras - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Abedu - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪bar das fragas - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Great base for exploring the little known delights of Central Portugal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Great base for exploring the little known delights of Central Portugal?

As of 27 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great base for exploring the little known delights of Central Portugal on 7 October 2026 start from NZ$421, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Great base for exploring the little known delights of Central Portugal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great base for exploring the little known delights of Central Portugal?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great base for exploring the little known delights of Central Portugal?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great base for exploring the little known delights of Central Portugal?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great base for exploring the little known delights of Central Portugal located?

This family-friendly Figueiró dos Vinhos holiday home is located in a rural location, 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Fragas de São Simão, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Museu e Centro de Artes de Figueiró dos Vinhos and Penela Castle. Church of San Miguel is 12.4 mi (20 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa in Almofala de cima

Excellent house which is well equipped and perfect location to visit the center of Portugal.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well-equipped, fully private villa. Tucked away, but easy to find, everything works very well, the pool is lovely, nice views and a shaded area to relax in outside. We stayed in the height of summer, but if you are there in winter there are radiators and extensive opportunities for televisual entertainment in the evening. I've not much to add to the previous reviews - all still just as good in August 2025!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Graham A.

Great Villa

The villa was fantastic and in a great location in Portugal (half way between Lisbon and Porto). The villa was very clean and well looked after with plenty of room to spread, both inside and out. The kids appreciated the satellite TV and enjoyed exploring the grounds. It is a great base for exploring this part of Portugal. Ed was extremely helpful and this is definitely a villa we would recommend.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

A really lovely property in a great location.

We had a great fortnight at your house, thank you. It really is a lovely property in a great location. The house is beautifully furnished and, as we had read in other reviews, very clean and well equipped. The pool was most welcome as we had some very hot weather. We also found your comprehensive local information extremely useful in planning our sight-seeing. We managed to cover most of your suggestions and your comments were very helpful. We visited some great places - coast, rivers, mountains, towns & cities - all very different and surprisingly unspoilt and quiet. A great day out was the kayaking trip. Note for fellow coeliacs - pleasantly surprised to find gluten free products in the supermarkets, the Continente chain having the best range.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you for comments. We very much hope to see you again in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in dreamy hilltop location

This house was perfect. We've been renting holiday houses for about 10 years and this is possibly the best. Our family of four (kids aged 10 and 12) loved the size of the house, the cleanliness, the fruit trees in the garden and the amazing views but best of all we loved the fact that it has everything: a wide range of books, loads of DVDs, games, every last kitchen utensil and a bundle of hammocks. The house sits in its own land complete with olive groves and a quiet bench where you can sit with a drink and gaze over the hills. We stayed for two weeks in August 2019, the weather was mainly good though patchy - we were happy to hang out by the pool or play games indoors. We ventured out to Tomar, the National Forest of Buçaco and Coimbra all of which were great but family favourites were the beach at the São Pedro de Moel (great restaurants for lunch) and the huge dinosaur tracks at Serra de Aire. We'd not been to Portugal before but found it exceptionally relaxed and easygoing. The motorways are largely empty with very few macho tailgaters found elsewhere in Europe. We hired a car from Goldcar at Lisbon airport which was (relatively) painless - and shopped at Intermarché (Ansião) - 15 mins from the house (which had everything, including patience for dithering non-Portuguese speaking Brits). Every house has a downside, you can't always have everything, but any niggles with this place aren't worth worrying about. We were looking for a big house, in a quiet village, lost in a beautiful, remote, authentic region and we found everything we were looking for. Dan, Herts.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you Dan for these generous comments. We hope to see you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana Sofia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Passámos uns dias maravilhosos na casa do Sr. Ed! A casa é linda, funcional e tem tudo (mesmo tudo!) o que é necessário a um dia a dia duma família. O local é lindo e estava tudo impecável! Adoramos e esperamos voltar!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Almerinda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coin calme , détente au bord de la piscine
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blandine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 semaines magnifiques au Portugal

Nous avons passé 2 semaines de vacances magnifiques dans la villa de Mr Walters.Une maison propre, joliment décorée, spacieuse, toute équipée avec aussi de beaux extérieurs, paysagés et une piscine au top.Nous étions très bien situé pour visiter le pays, tant vers Porto que vers Lisbonne, nous avons adoré notre séjour, je recommande vivement.Merci à MR Walters qui répond aux messages très rapidement et au personnel de la maison adorable.A bientôt La Famille De Oliveira.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2024
Bonjour Blandine, Merci pour vos aimables paroles en appréciation de notre villa. Nous espérons vous revoir ici bientôt.
Verified

8/10 Good

seigneur d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location parfaite

Location parfaite très agréable il ne manque rien Je recommande cette maison Propriétaire au top Un petit soucis d eau au départ le lendemain un plombier était la
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bakhta y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un petit coin de paradis

Très très belle maison, très grande....joliment décoré Tout est parfait Superbe piscine pour le grand bonheur des enfants. Je recommande a 200%
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2022
Merci pour vos commentaires. Nous espérons vous revoir un jour!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Estelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location très Agréable

La location est très bien équipée. Agréable à vivre l été grâce à la combinaison terrasse/piscine/barbecue. Le propriétaire répond rapidement aux sollicitations. Bémol : pas de climatisation mais des ventilateurs sont disponibles dans toutes les chambres . Superbes vacances dans cette location .
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2022
Merci pour vos commentaires. Nous espérons vous revoir un jour.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Ótimo para descansar e para as crianças brincarem na piscina.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiago F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SEMANA DE DESCANSO

TUDO COMO ESTAVA NAS FOTOS, O SITIO É ESPECTACULAR, PARA DESCANSAR É 5*, E PARA VISITAR A REGIÃO TEM OPTIMOS PONTOS DE INTERESSE.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2021
Obrigado pelos comentários elogiosos Tiago. Nós esperamos te ver novamente em breve.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excelentes Férias

Expetativas superadas com esta casa! É muito melhor que nas fotos. Casa equipada com tudo o necessário para fazer refeições, muito asseada e localizada numa rua sem saída onde não há trânsito. Se o objeto é descansar, privacidade e recarregar baterias, esta é a casa ideal. 3 quartos situados em cima, uma sala e cozinha bastante amplas. Área exterior e da piscina cuidadas e muito agradáveis. Foi uma delícia para a pequena! Mesa de pedra que aparece nas fotos, está coberta por um excelente alpendre de madeira, proporcionando descansadas refeições. Adoramos tudo!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2020
Obrigado por suas palavras generosas. Esperamos ver novamente em um futuro próximo.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Filipe C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Limpeza e higiene

Localidade exelente para descansar. Longe de tudo. As fotos não estão atualizadas. Falta de relva, Jardim muito mal cuidado, toda a plantação toda seca com falta de água, assim como a casa, bastante suja, desde a cozinha aos Wc's, a equipa de limpeza faz o mínimo de trabalho, solicitado pelo proprietario. Aconselho que mude de equipa de limpeza. A casa é muito boa mas tem falta do ar condicionado, 3 ventoinhas é pouco para uma casa de 2 andares. Aconselho a visitar primeiro e pagar a reserva depois, a reserva não é reembolsável. Visto que tem o título de AL reconhecido na porta da casa. Deveria receber mais frequentemente visitas de controle.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2020
Lamento saber que a higiene não estava de acordo com seus padrões. Infelizmente, a pandemia afetou nossa habilidade de manter o jardim, já que não pudemos ir lá este ano. Decidimos não colocar ar condicionado em casa, mas agradeço seus comentários sobre o número de ventiladores, que vai aumentar.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ricardo b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tudo 5 estrelas

Casa muito bem equipada com todo o que é necessário para umas boas ferias,o proprietário esta atento a vários pormenores para que nao falte nada na casa para a estadia,casa muito bem decorada tanto no interior como exterior. ADORAMOS já ficamos em varias casas e nenhuma tinha tao boas condições como esta. Fantástica.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2020
Obrigado por seus comentários generosos e esperamos vê-lo novamente em breve.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Férias em familia

Excelente local, calmo para passar férias em família.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2020
Obrigado José por seus comentários. Esperamos vê-lo novamente em breve.
Verified

8/10 Good

sonia s.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Endroit genial

Très belle propriété dans un lieu très calme et bien située. Il y a tout ce dont on a besoin sur place. De plus pas dérangé par les propriétaires car ils ne sont pas sur place. Seul bémol personne a l'arrivée et aucune instruction pour obtenir les clefs. Impossible de contacter avritel et plus d'1h pour joindre le propriétaire des lieux. Malgré cela je recommande vivement lcette propriété
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Merci pour votre aimable recommandation. Les instructions nécessaires pour récupérer les clés de la maison sont envoyées à chaque client une fois que le paiement final ete effectué. Je suis désolé d'apprendre que cela n'a pas été reçu pour une motif inconnu . En tous cas nous espérons te revoir bientôt.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a family vacation

We were a family of four and enjoyed every minute of our stay. Information level from the owner was excellent. The property had everything needed to feel both at home and on holiday. The pool was perfect and the outdoor seating areas met every need. Bakery in walking distance and various supermarkets reachable within short drives. It would have been nice with a restaurant within walking distance (hence the 4 stars on location). We highly recommend this house and hope to be able to come back some day.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you Marie for your kind comments about our house, it was a pleasure to have you with us. We hope to see you again soon. Ate logo!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mirva I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good villa

Beautiful Villa, great pool and the bbq. The house was as good as seen in the pictures and very clean. We (two families) spent lovely 1,5 weeks there and made a daytrips for example to Porto, Nazare, Coimbra and Figueiró da Foz. I can highly recommend this house.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you Mirva for your kind comments. We would love to see you again in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy V.

Hele mooie,grote villa met een geweldig uitzicht

We hebben een geweldige tijd gehad in deze villa, hij heeft alles wat je nodig hebt om een fijne vakantie te hebben. De eigenaar reageert direct bij eventuele vragen. Porto, Lissabon, Coimbra, Tomar, Fatima, Leiria, Alcobaça is allemaal te bereiken vanuit hier. Een echte aanrader!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you very much for your review. We hope to see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Beautiful villa, great location!

We have just come back from a wonderful holiday in this stunning villa. The villa was spacious, clean and fully equipped. We particularly enjoyed the BBQ and pool area as we were lucky enough to have blue skies and sun all week. The house is surrounded by gorgeous views and is very peaceful- a perfect getaway! The surrounding areas are breath taking, we had a few trips out to the beach and a nearby lake where we went kayaking and stand up paddle boarding- ideal for a family holiday! All in all one of the best holidays we have had, came away feeling very relaxed! We will definitely be back- Thank you!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you very much for your review. Look forward to seeing you again soon.
Archival

8/10 Good

Ronald B.

Zeer aangenaam.

De villa is erg ruim, erg proper en zeer goed uitgerust met zowat alle voorzieningen die je kan bedenken. Prima tuin en zwembad. Het huis ligt afgelegen in een zeer rustige streek, ideaal voor wie stilte en rust zoekt. De locale manager is zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Het dorpje Avelar is vlakbij met bakker, (kleine) supermarkt, enz... Er zijn vele mooie uitstapjes te maken (naast Porto en Lissabon ook Tomar, Batalha, Figueira da Foz (strand), Fatima, Conimbriga, ...) - wel minimaal half uurtje rijden met de (noodzakelijke) auto. Aanrader!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you Ronald, we are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Relaxing, totally private villa with great views

The villa is situated on the edge of a small village overlooking the surrounding countryside. The villa is private and not overlooked. It is very spacious and very homely with nice personal touches. The ground floor is open plan but very large so the kitchen is well away from the seating area. We were there in April so the log fire was used every night - very atmospheric and there was no shortage of wood provided. Good selection of DVD's and games - we were hooked on Pulso so we are now buying it ourselves! The main bedroom was huge with separate dressing and sitting area, en-suite and large balcony. Two other good sized double bedrooms and a separate bathroom. Outside the pool was unheated, but even in April we were in it most days. Nice BBQ area with sink etc. Good selection of chairs, loungers and deck chairs. Separate laundry room with washing machine and dryer. The surrounding area is beautiful and drives into the hills recommended. Suggest you visit Fatima, Coimbra, Pumbal, Batalha. If you get chance further afield go to Aveiro, near Porto, the mini Venice.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thanks for your generous comments, we look forward to seeing you again sometime soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dominic W.

An ideal holiday

This place is ideal for a fantastic holiday. It is beautifully presented and equipped and is the ideal location for quiet lazy days by the pool with a chilled beer and something sizzling on the bbq. It is also well located for days out - during our stay we sampled the buzz of Lisbon, the culture of Coimbra, the excitement and beauty of kayaking on the Mondego river and the affordable and often excellent local restaurants. The holiday achieved the near impossible - leaving adults, teenagers and young children all agreed that they had a great time and keen to go back. Thanks very much.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Very glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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