The Dream House is a high specification detached family villa located in an elevated villa with stunning views of the local area, providing a tranquil and safe environment in gardens with its own heated swimming pool. Large and comfortably equipped gas BBQ and outdoor dining annex
containing a comprehensive kitchenette.
The villa is ideally set up for couples or families on holiday with complete privacy.
The villa is within half an hour from the original capital of Coimbra. Vibrant city with an amazing University with a historical library, worth a visit.
Also within a half hour there is a Roman villa site called Coningbriga, open to the public where you can view fantastic mosaic floors and a museum of excavated artiicals and utensils. .Also on the site is a restaurant serving a variation of food.
Within the same range is Rabacal village , still producing the famous cheese and is available for viewing and purchasing the products.
Closer to the villa are three towns including
Penela with its prominent castle , open for viewing, a market one day a week, several cafes and restaurants serving a range of choices of menu including local specialities like Chanfana ( Goat stew ) and Leitao ( roast piglet) both famous dishes in restaurants of Portugal.
Lousa ( pronounced Low - Za ) , Also with a castle housing an excellent restaurant just outside the town which has a large selection of shops , supermarmarkets restaurants , cafes and bars.. Also a one day market.
A railway restoration project is in progress which is forcast to open this summer (2024) which will run through our area linking Miranda Lousa and vllages further north and south.
Miranda do Corvo closest small town on river with one day a week market. A selection of shops, supermarkets, shop, restaurants cafes and bars. First Sunday of month it has an open market near the Camara (Town Hall) building where local people sell anything (almost).
The is also a hipi centre with a selection of animals and ponies available for rides on occasions,
Taxis are available and not expensive ( check with the driver before departing) Recommended number available at the villa.
If you fancy riding the rapids (small ones) there are canoe trips available from Coimbra on the river Montego. Information is available at the villa.
If you need any information dont hesitate to ask us.
Chris and Anabela.