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Casa da Encosta

Bed & Breakfast B&B
Penela (Penela). Sleeps: 4

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Countryside B&B within walking distance of Penela, near to Coimbra.

Casa da Encosta is set in countryside with pine and eucalyptus forests and vineyards close by.
Bedroom 1 has twin beds and a spacious shower-room and verandah.
Bedroom 2 has a king bed and a spacious shower-room and verandah.
Bedroom 3 has a double bed with en-suite facilities.
Bedrooms 1 and 2 when booked together share a spacious shower-room and verandah.
There is a 10 x 4m salt-water swimming pool (for which towels are provided), set in pretty gardens with sun terrace and sun-loungers. Respite from the sun is provided by cool verandahs with tables and chairs, and a shady terrace with seating. There is also a Boules pitch (Petang) set within mature gardens that include orange, lemon, fig and olive trees and numerous other plants.
Casa da Encosta is a non-smoking establishment. Please restrict smoking to outside areas.
Sorry, but we are unable to provide facilities for babies.
Unfortunately, Casa da Encosta is not suitable for wheelchair users. All bedrooms are accessed via a staircase.

Meals (If Available):
Breakfast is included and consists of:cereals, toast and preserves, fruit juice, and beverages.

Evening meals available by prior arrangement, vegetarian and vegan cooking is our speciality (owner is 100% vegetarian). There is a barbeque for guests to use, for which a range of freshly prepared salads can be provided if desired, for an additional charge.

Extras (if any):
There is a private guests lounge with fridge for the storage of guests food and drinks. The lounge also has a DVD/video player with a selection of discs, tapes and games and puzzles. A barbeque is available for guests use. A Boules pitch (Petang) is set within the gardens.

Number of bedrooms: 3

Prices in euros:
Double rooms:
45 Euros to stay for 1 night.
40 Euros to stay for 2 nights or more.
Special price for 7 night stays = 260 Euros.

Twin room:
40 Euros to stay for 1 night.
35 Euros to stay for 2 or more nights. Special price for 7 night stays = 225 Euros.

All prices are per room.
A twin bed can be placed in Bedroom 2 for an extra charge of 10 Euros per night.

About this area:
The well-preserved 11th century castle of Penela has a 16th century castle within its walls.
Superb views of Penela and surrounding hills and mountains can be enjoyed from here. The quaint town has shops, bars, cafes, and restaurants and on Thursdays a market. Facilities also include an indoor swimming pool and a cinema which shows current films in English.

Enjoy peace and tranquility whilst exploring the countryside. High in the hills above Penela, at Loucinha is a lake set out as a natural swimming pool, with picnic and barbeque facilities and a restaurant.
Close by Penela, at Rabacal, is a well presented Roman villa with dedicated museum.
Approximately 15 minutes by car, at Coinimbriga, is a huge and extensively excavated Roman city. Recognised as a world heritage site, with some of the finest mosaics discovered.
Coimbra, Portugal's third largest city, is about 30 minutes easy drive away. Among its many historical treasures is Europes oldest university, dating back to medieval time, with a spectacular Baroque library. Enjoy lunch alongside the River Mondego in between sight-seeing and shopping.

Other "must see" places reached in about an hour by car include Batalha where the stunning Gothic monastery is often said to be the most beautiful building in Portugal.
Tomar, has a fabulous castle housing the incredible Convento de Cristo, ancient headquarters of the Knights Templar. Aveiro is known as Portugal's Venice. Bucaco Palace Hotel, formerly a kings hunting lodge, sits in the centre of a national forest. Many magical walks lead to countless man-made and natural wonders. See also where Wellington commanded his troops, and slept, during the pivotal battle of Bucaco. This is not to be missed by devotees of the Peninsular Wars.
Of course, we can offer further advice and information during your stay.

Availability & Booking:

Contact the owner of Casa da Encosta direct.

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.