Casa das Sobreiras (The House of Cork-Oaks) is a detached family villa finished to a high specification, in the peaceful village location with far reaching stunning views of Mt. Vez and across the valley opposite. A large equipped patio area with BBQ and Pizza Oven with comfortable alfresco dining area, together with a secure and private tranquil setting of large gardens with heated pool and hot tub, allowing for all year-round bathing.
Enter the property through the main electrically operated gates and proceed to the large garage which has sufficient parking inside for two cars, there is log storage area and a workshop, attached also is a bathroom with wash basin, WC and Shower. The garage also contains a clothes dryer and chest freezer.
The pool and relaxation areas have space for pool and sun beds, garden furniture with plenty of shade. There is a 2-person hot tub and pool shower, children’s flume and diving board. The pool is heated and automatically salt chlorinated, for all year bathing. The surrounding terrace is well illuminated together with built-in remote-controlled pool lighting, colours of which can be varied as desired.
The villa is ideally set up for couples or family holidays with complete privacy. The villa is air- conditioned throughout and underfloor heating is available in all rooms
The accommodation is luxuriously equipped with fitted units throughout and capable of comfortably sleeping 8 guests (additional camp-beds are available on request):
Master en-suite double bedroom with king size double bed and large opening windows to tiled balcony with views over the valley to the small town of Espinhal;
2nd en-suite double bedroom with king size double bed;
3rd bedroom with king size double beds, use of house bathroom;
4th en-suite bedroom with twin single beds;
Arranged as you require at booking enquiry stage;
Free Internet and wi-fi access are available and can be arranged at booking enquiry stage;
Relax in the very comfortable lounge and enjoy the large TV with Sky channels;
There is also a DVD player and well stocked library of DVDs, CDs and popular books;
If you prefer outside relaxation settle down on one of the terraces or patio areas with a coffee or glass of wine on a warm peaceful evening under the amazing clear starlit, skies;
Tired of star gazing? then turn on the illuminations, light up the terrace and change the atmosphere completely and maybe enjoy an evening swim in the illuminated pool and be surprised how the water feels even warmer than in the sunshine earlier;
The villa position offers easy access to safe "off road " walks in rural shady forest surroundings;
A quiet and peaceful location yet only 5 minutes from the Castle town of Penela and 30 mins south of the original capital City of Coimbra. About 2 hours from Porto or Lisbon. A real gem in the heart of Portugal. Within 5 minutes’ drive of local Supermarket, Variety of restaurants, Bars, Cafes, Shops, Hairdresser, Banks, Internet cafe, Chemists and Doctors surgery. Local Organic farmers markets are every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. There are a number of historical towns to explore within a short drive. Coimbra the original Capital city on the river Mondego with beautiful university and Quinta das Lagrimas (the house of tears) learn about the romantic tragic " Romeo and Juliet" story and visit the fountains of Love and Tears;
Fatima (Portugal's Lourdes) the city of the apparition;
Tomar, about 30 mins on A13 southbound, with Moorish castle, Convento de Cristo and town market;
Figueira da Foz with Ocean and amazing white sandy Beaches 30/40 minutes’ drive, via Condeixa and Soure;
The impressive Roman villa site of Conimbriga only minutes from the house;
A smaller excavation site in Rabaçal (Look for the traditional local Rabaçal cheese sold in the village and widely throughout Portugal;
Our representative will meet you on arrival and welcome you to the house and area on your arrival and describe to you the local supermarket, baker and restaurants etc.;
I am always available by text, e mail or mobile for any help or information you may require;
Additional information is also provided in the Mobile Hospitality Information File that is made available to guests after booking, via e mail.