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Retreats in Central Portugal

Looking for somewhere to unwind? Somewhere tranquil and peaceful? A quiet retreat in the portuguese mountains? These holidays have been selected as the perfect place to relax, to take time out from the hustle and bustle, and to revitalise yourself surrounded by nature.

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

Photo of A Casa Fajara - Rustic Boutique House & Hotel

A Casa Fajara - Rustic Boutique House & Hotel - Carrapateira
House, Rooms, Guesthouse, Villa - Algarve region
Pleasant and informal atmosphere. Each bedroom individually decorated, en-suite & with private balcony. Telephone and Internet access. Full sized pool & tennis court. 500m from Carrapateira village & 5 mins from two stunning beaches.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 5+

Awakened Life Project - Benfeita
Yurt - Arganil, Coja region
Mongolian Yurt (sleeps up to 3
During July, Aug & Sept our hand-painted mongolian yurt is available for rent. An opportunity to spend a holiday or personal retreat on a sustainable project in the ecological reserve of the Serra d´Acor.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 1

Casa da Gaia - Quinta da Sapeira
Farmhouse - Barril da Alva region
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 das Flores (Tomar) - Fungalvaz
- Tomar region
Bed & Breakfast (Sleeps up to 10)
A small family run bed and breakfast, set in the beautiful heart of Portugal.
SPECIAL: 7 nights for the price of 6
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 4

Casa do Galo - Dois Portos
Villa - Lisbon region
Luxurious self catering villa (6 bedroom)- near Mafra.
450m of living space. Stunning views of open countryside.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 5+

Casa Grande - Cunqueiros
House - Castelo Branco, Serta region
Large, 4 bedroomed, fully furnished, rural house with outstanding views and heated pool.
Longterm let, near Proenca a Nova.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 4

Casa Martina Branco - Cadima
House, Villa - Cantenhede, Silver Coast region
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 Monchique - Monchique
Guesthouse - Monchique, Algarve region
Bed & Breakfast (Sleeps up to 5)
We offer Bed & Breakfast in an old farmhouse, overlooking our valley with olive & medronho trees and old cork oaks.
Taking bookings for 2012 season - May to October.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 3

Casa Nogueira - Picha
Cottage - Pedrogao Grande, Castanheira de Pera region
Self Catering cottage (sleeps 4 + 1)
2 bedroomed cottage with swimming pool and patio with shaded seating area, set in a courtyard garden on an organic smallholding.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 2

Dominio Vale do Mondego - Faia
Houses - Guarda region
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

Eco-lodge Brejeira - Silves
Yurt, Caravans - Monchique, Algarve region
Experience a unique and ecological stay in a yurt or a gypsyvan - Silves, Western Algarve
Comfortably and tastefully furnished and with private bathroom.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 2

Holistic Holiday Accommodation - Murtinheira
Rooms, Farmhouse - Vila Nova de Poiares, Gois, Lousa region
Self catering or bed and buffet breakfast accommodation (sleeps up to 6)
Rooms are available in a refurbished Portuguese farmhouse with an on-site studio with facilities for yoga and therapies. We also have a one bedroom cottage available for let around 20 minutes drive away.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 1, 3

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

Lobos Retreat - Serta
Yurt - Serta region
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

O Palheiro - Cabreira do Coa
House, Studio - Guarda region
Self Catering House (sleeps 4 + 2). Studio (sleeps 2 + 1)
A spacious house full of natural light and magic. Perfectly blends the old with the new. Situated between huge granite boulders in an old Portuguese village.
Ideal for a spiritual retreat.
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 1, 2

Pete's Place Hostel - Varzea Pequena
Rooms, Guesthouse, Full-board - Gois region
Backpacker Hostel.
Two dormitories, each sleep four people comfortably and one double room with two single beds. Two double bathrooms with bath and shower.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 3

Quinta Bamboo - Póvoa de Midões
Cottage, Campsite - Tabua, Oliveira do Hospital region
2 bedroom self catering cottage, with Yoga- Wing Chun- Taekwon-Do- classes at the Quinta Bamboo.
Micro-Camping also available.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 2

Photo of Quinta Bonita Luxury Boutique Hotel

Quinta Bonita Luxury Boutique Hotel - Lagos
Rooms - Algarve region
Relaxed and friendly luxury boutique hotel with 8 individually designed ensuite rooms - near Lagos.
including private terrace, air-conditioning, mini-bar and flat screen TV/DVD. Spectacular gardens with cobbled terraces, ponds, orchard, swimming pool and giant chess set.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 5+

Quinta da Bela Vista - Barril da Alva
Guesthouse - Coja, Barril da Alva region
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 do Arao - Portimao
Cottage, Apartments, Farmhouse, Farm - Algarve region
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+

Retiro no Rio - Póvoa de Midões
Apartments, Caravans - Tabua region
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+

Spa d'Alma - Alferce
Rooms - Monchique, Algarve region
A romantic Bed and Breakfast in the middle of the splendid nature park of Monchique.
Ideal starting point for hiking and bird watching.
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 4

The Guesthouse - Salgado
House - Arganil, Gois region
Tastefully renovated stone cottage (sleeps 2)
Nestled high up in the Ceira valley in the tiny hamlet of Salgado, surrounded by dramatic and unspoilt mountainous countryside. A perfect and quiet romantic rural retreat: clean air and healthy living at its best!
ADSL: no Bedrooms: 1

The Zororo Retreat -
Guesthouse - Gois, Lousa region
Guesthouse (sleeps up to 10) The Zororo Retreat offers luxurious accommodation for adults in a attractive contemporary home by owners that really care about the quality of service provided. We are situated in a deep valley at the edge of a traditional Portuguese rural village and within 200 metres of the Ceira river, complete with a Summer Praia Fluvial (inland beach).
ADSL: yes Bedrooms: 5+

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