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Beach & Riverside Holiday Accommodation

Holidays and holiday accommodation in beautiful riverside locations in Central Portugal, near the Silver coast of Portugal & luxury Algarve holidays. If boating, fishing, swimming and sandcastles are your idea of paradise, these are your ideal Portuguese holidays.

These are the venues very close to beaches or rivers, or actually on the bank of a river. Most accommodation on our site is within a short drive or walk of a river or the sea. Central Portugal has some of the cleanest rivers in Europe.

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Some of our holiday properties are available for long-term rental & winter let.

A casinha - Mar e Campo - Ericeira, Lisbon Coast
House near Silver Coast, Lisbon
Typical Portuguese rural hamlet House (sleeps 6).
5 minutes from the beach, a fishing village and half an hour from Lisbon, so it is possible to combine rural peace and quiet seaside life and visits to the big city.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 2

A Prado Sonolento - Portela de Nexebra
Apartment near Tomar
Self-catering apartment and B&B (sleeps 6)

Luxurious self catering and B&B accommodation between the historic town of Tomar and the river Zezere with its beautiful scenery and water sports.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 2

Benfeita House - Benfeita
House near Coja
House to rent (sleeps 6)
Bright, airy and modern. 3 bedrooms, one double, two singles, bathroom, open-plan kitchen, living room (includes double bed/setee) and dining area.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 3

Caracara - Quinta do Falcão
Apartment near Tomar
A modern two bedroomed luxury apartment within a three storey villa close to the World Heritage Site of Tomar.
Private swimming pool, BBQ area, large terraced garden down to River Nabão with river viewing area. iPod docking station 42" TV,DVD Player and all UK channels. Very peaceful rural setting with great views ideal for families. Lounge, Dining area and Kitchen all newly installed.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 2

Casa da Calma - Moncarapacho
near Algarve
Bed & Breakfast rooms (7 doubles) - Eastern Algarve.
Luxury rooms with private bathrooms & patios. Rich buffet breakfast. Meals/snacks available. Sauna, swimming pool, & large gardens. Close to fantastic Algarve beaches.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 5+

Casa da Gaia - Quinta da Sapeira
Farmhouse near Barril da Alva
Self-Catering Farmhouse (sleep 6+)
Comfortable and fully-equipped character farmhouse with organic gardens just 20m from the River Alva in a peaceful wooded valley.
Available 20th April.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 2

Casa de Pera - Mosteiro
Cottage near Pedrogao Grande
Recently restored, well equipped 3 bedroom detached cottage sitting on the banks of the beautiful River Pera. (sleeps up to 8)
The village is in a wooded valley offering picturesque views, fabulous riverside walks and a fantastic river beach, making it the ideal location for family holidays.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 3

Casa do Mosqueiro - Póvoa de Mosqueiros
near Tabua, Santa Comba Dao
Bed & Breakfast (Sleeps 2)
Situated just a 3 minute walk from the Rio Mondego, perfect for relaxing, fishing.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 1

Casa Martina Branco - Cadima
House, Villa near Cantenhede, Silver Coast
Self catering house (sleeps 8 + 2) - near Cantenhede.
Secluded but not isolated detached house near to sensational beaches and undiscovered Central Portugal. Everything to make a perfect family retreat, yet within a five minute drive of a lovely city. And twelve minute drive to a sensational beach at Pria Tocha.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 4

Casa Wladival - Dornes
near Tomar, Serta
Bed & Breakfast Rooms & Suites (sleep 2) with private riverside garden
Comfortable & tastefully decorated Turismo Rural in a stunning riverside location in pretty, historical village. Great hospitality. Pets welcome.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 4

Casal do Outao - Vale Serrão
Apartment near Tomar, Serta
Self-catering Riverside Apartment (sleeps 4) - Vale Serrão / Dornes
Luxurious ground-floor apartment in Central-Portugal with direct access to the river "Zezere" and 20 km from the historic town Tomar.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 2

Dominio Vale do Mondego - Faia
Houses near Guarda
Selfcatering stylish holiday-homes in large restored farmhouse Quinta do Rio (sleeps 9) near the river Mondego with private swimming pool, or Quinta das Canas (sleeps 4) with newly restored barnhouse with splendid view of the Valley, B&B in 3 Cabanas or rural campsite, on bio-dynamic estate of 33ha in the famous Serra da Estrela nature park.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 1, 2, 4

Figueira da Foz Apartment - Cova
Apartment near Silver Coast, Coimbra
T3 self catering apartment - near Figueira da Foz (sleeps up to 6)
250m from Cova beach (blue flag rated and unspoilt).
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 2

Gois Valley Riding - Varzea Pequena
Cottage, Room near Gois
Horse Riding. cottage/guesthouse (sleeps 5)
Hourly or day rides (includes picnic lunch) plus riding holidays in the beautiful wooded hillsides of the Gois valley. Guest House "Casita do Linteiro" sleeps 5; meals available.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 2

Lakeview Yurt Retreat - Pedrogao Grande
Yurt near Pedrogao Grande
Overlooking Cabril Lake, Lakeview Yurt Retreat offers you a unique 'back to nature' experience.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 1

Lobos Retreat - Serta
Yurt near Serta
Yurt (sleeps up to 4)
Lobo’s retreat is set in a peaceful valley beside the river Amioso on the edge of the market town of Serta.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 1

New Forest Lodge - Corte Pero Jaques
Guesthouse, Farmhouse, Full-board near Algarve
Isolated hill farm with superb food, friendly horses, comfortable carriages and one of the best views over Cape St Vincent, yet only 15 minutes from all of life's little pleasures.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 4

Pensão Miradouro - town centre
Guesthouse near Avo
Guest House (3 double, 3 twin)

Situated above bar & restaurant, opposite public park & river beach - a fantastic base from which to explore the unspoilt majesty of the surrounding countryside and mountains of the Serra do Açor.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 5+

Quinta da Alfarrobeira - Odiaxere
Cottages, Farmhouse, Farm near Algarve
Two selfcatering guesthouses (sleep 4+6). - near Lagos.
Enchanting 6-ha estate with two tastefully decorated guesthouses. The Quinta’s private, personal and authentic character, its’ wide open space and natural surroundings make both adults and children feel at home.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 1, 2

Quinta da Bela Vista - Barril da Alva
Guesthouse near Coja, Barril da Alva
Self-catering double guestroom plus 'outdoor' kitchen and seperate WC
with solar shower. (sleeps 2)
Situated on a beautiful private riverside quinta (alongside the owner's house), the guestroom is situated on the first floor of a little cottage made from the round stones from the river.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 1

Quinta da Comenda - São Pedro do Sul
Rooms near Viseu
B&B rooms. Self Catering Apartment (sleeps 4 + cot)
6 luxury double bedrooms & one apartment (wheelchair accessible). Granite manor with 38ha estate producing prize-winning organic wines. Swimming pool & playground.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 5+

Quinta da Moenda - Alvoço das Varzeas
Apartments near Oliveira do Hospital
Self Catering Apartments (sleep up to 6)
Beautiful historic watermill, olive press & distillery converted to provide five well-equipped self-catering apartments. Communal room with library; swimming pool. River for swimming & fishing.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 2

Quinta das Achadas - Odiaxere
Apartments, Rooms near Algarve
Bed & Breakfast rooms / apartments. (sleeps 14)
Luxurious private accommodation on beautiful quinta, close to fabulous West Algarve beaches. Swimming pool, jacuzzi, play- ground, evening meals available.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 5+

Quinta do Animal - Povoa de Midoes
Houses, Yurts, Campsite near Tabua
Yurts (sleep 3), two houses (sleep 6) and camping.
Beautiful quinta overlooking the river Mondego.

ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 1, 2

Quinta do Arao - Portimao
Cottage, Apartments, Farmhouse, Farm near Algarve
Organic Citrus Farm. 2 x self catering apartments - sleeps 4 each + baby; 1 x cottage - sleeps 2 + baby - near Portimao.
Quinta do Arão is an organic citrus farm, nestled in a tranquil valley that forms part of an ecological reserve in the Algarve, Portugal.Rural tranquility, close to the sea.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 5+

Quinta do Jogadouro - Freiria de Rio Maior
Cottage, Farmhouse near Silver Coast
Quinta do Jogadouro is an unusual farmhouse, a 500 year old Benedictine monastery converted into a comfortable house (near Santarem)
Two bedrooms plus 2 bathrooms, living+fireplace, kitchen and gardens.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 2

Quinta do Rabacal - Vila do Mato
Cottages near Tabua
Beautiful self catering riverside cottages and wooden cabin on the owners' organic quinta, on the banks of the Rio Mondego.(sleep 2 to 6)
Swimming pool & children's playground. Free use of kayaks.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 1, 2, 3

Quinta do Rio Dao -
Cottages, Rooms near Santa Comba Dao
B&B rooms. Self Catering cottages (sleep up to 9)
On the bank of the river, four lovely restored farmhouses offer peace and quiet in a beautiful setting, with magnificent views over the river and the old town.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 1, 2, 3

Quinta dos Tres Rios - Parada de Gonta
Suite near Viseu
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation (sleeps up to 20).
19th Century Quinta in the heart of the Dão wine region, An Englishman's retreate.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 5+

Photo of Residencial Nossa Senhora do Pranto

Residencial Nossa Senhora do Pranto - Vale Serrão / Dornes
Rooms near Pedrogao Grande, Tomar, Serta
Small family hotel edging the village of Dornes with access to the river Zêzere. (sleeps 24)
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 5+

Retiro no Rio - Póvoa de Midões
Apartments, Caravans near Tabua
Apartment rental, bed and breakfast, caravan rental and countryside camping
A beautiful estate with its own river beach, situated directly at the Mondego River, in a forested area. The ideal area for pleasant scenic walks, bike rides, fishing, to canoe and for various other aquatic sports.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 5+

Rio Arade Accommodation - Mexilhoeira da Carregacao, Algarve
Guesthouse near Algarve
Rio Arade Accommodation is a premium quality nine-bedroom guesthouse, situated in the heart of the beautiful Algarve region of Portugal.
Rated Number 1 Algarve Bed and Breakfast on Tripadvisor.com, our luxurious 18th century Manor house is set in a quaint fishing village.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 5+

Sado River Villa - Alcacer do Sal
House, Villa near Alentejo
Holiday villa (sleeps up to 10) in the heart of the Sado Natural Reserve - Southwest Alentejo
and the beautiful blue coast with the largest white sand beach of Europe.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 5+

Silvercoast apartment - Peniche
Apartment near Leiria, Silver Coast
Modern apartment (sleeps 4)
On complex with two other apartments offering swimming pool, BBQ, roof terrace and panoramic sea views.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 2

Photo of t1 Apartment in Figueira da Foz for vacation

t1 Apartment in Figueira da Foz for vacation - Figueira da Foz
Apartment near Silver Coast, Coimbra
T1 apartment, situated about 700 meters from beach
Next to schools, tourist center / town center and the center of arts and performances.

ADSL: no Bedrooms: 1

Toca da Lebre - Ericeira, Lisbon Coast
House near Alentejo, Silver Coast, Lisbon
Traditional Portuguese family house (sleeps 7)
In a quiet hamlet on a green hillside, minutes from the beach, a fishing village and half an hour from Lisbon.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 2

Vivenda Estrela do Mar - Praia do Carvoeiro
Apartments, Rooms near Algarve
Self catering apartments and rooms. (sleep 2 +2)
Very well located, 50 meters from quiet beaches. Good views of the ocean.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 3

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