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Quinta da Moenda

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Bed & Breakfast, Selfcatering, Beach or Riverside Apartments
Alvoço das Varzeas (Oliveira do Hospital). Sleeps up to: 6

This beautiful historic estate dates from the 18th century. Built from traditional local stone, mellowed with age, the old watermill, olive press and distillery have been converted to provide the owners' home plus 5 self-catering holiday apartments.

The estate is on the Rio Alvoco with crystal clear water for swimming (safe for all ages) and fishing (trout, barbel, chub & eel). The pretty and typically Portuguese villages of Alvoco das Varzeas and Ponte das Tres Entradas are 5 mins drive and have shops, bars & restaurants nearby.

Two of the apartments sleep 6 (double bed, bunk beds plus double sofa-bed), two apartments sleep 4 (double bed plus double sofa-bed) and one apartment sleeps 2. All apartments have a living room with TV and open fireplace, a fully equipped kitchenette with microwave oven and dining area, separate bedroom/s and bathroom with bath/shower, wash basin & WC. Central heating is also available during the winter months. Bed linen and towels are provided.

There is a communal living/games room with TV, as well as games and books. A large 13m x 7m salt water swimming pool is available, fully equipped with sun beds and shady umbrellas. Pure water comes from the Quinta's own well. Canoes can be hired for the river.

On the road from Alvoco das Varzeas to Carvalhas you will find a medieval bridge over the river - in popular superstition, it is a place where witches meet for "congregations" and "forming engagements", at the exit of the village.

Avo is 10 mins drive and has shops, bars, restaurants and a bank. Oliveira do Hospital is 15 mins and has a wide range of shops, supermarkets, banks, bars, restaurants and a cinema. There are plenty of opportunities for walking, horse-riding, fishing, etc nearby. Although there is plenty to do on the estate itself, Quinta da Moenda is also an ideal base for touring the area, sight-seeing or for those who are interested in looking at property for sale.
Ideally you will have a car (there is ample parking space), but collection from Coimbra (rail/bus station) can be arranged.

Meals (If Available):

Extras (if any):
Outside: Patio, barbecue, extra outdoor kitchen, ample parking, salted swimming pool, terrace.
Equipment:
Terrace chairs and tables, sun loungers, sun umbrella's.
Suitability: Children welcome, long term renters welcome. Pets not allowed. Welcome hamper at request.
Local Activities: Walking, swimming, fishing, horse-riding, mountain biking.
Bed linen included, as well as towels. Beach towels for rent.
Extra people: There are sofabeds and bunkbeds available for extra people. The apartments can sleep 2, 4 or 6.

Number of bedrooms: 2

Prices in euros:
75 per night (2 people). 22,50 per extra person.
500 per week (2 people). 135 per extra person.
2 weeks: 980 (2 people). 375 per extra person.
Children under 4yrs: free
Minimum Stay: 2 nights
Weekly rentals are not necessarily Saturday to Saturday.

Availability & Booking:

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Pure Portugal advertises on behalf of hosts / owners, who supply their details, and are responsible for accuracy and booking arrangements.
Pure Portugal Ltd is a workers co-operative company, registered in England no: 5123198
Registered Office: 93 North Street, Burwell, Cambridge, CB5 0BB, United Kingdom.