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Tranquil stone cottage by lovely lake.

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Interior
Point of interest

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6115 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tranquil stone cottage by lovely lake.

Tranquil cottage by lovely Castelo do Bode lake, that offers you the best of Portuguese countryside combined with lakeside living.
Ideal for walkers, cyclists, water sport lovers or simply for those who want to get away. The house is 300m from Castelo do Bode, one of Portugal's biggest lakes, and is ideal for families, couples or groups of friends.
The house is self-contained with a garden and patio where you can sit, eat, drink or simply enjoy the views.
(Alojamento Local 1945)


Swimming: Castelo do Bode (castle of the billy goat) lake is 300m away. The water is refreshingly cool in the summer and it is wonderful to swim in.
There are plenty of fluvial beaches to choose from and there is a map in the house. They are all very close.
Fishing is also possible and there are boat hire facilities in Ferreira do Zêzêre, approximately 20 min by car.

Cycling: The Ribatejo countryside is unexplored and there are plenty of tracks you can follow. There are two bicycles in the garage that are freely available for guests' use. It's an ideal way of exploring the countryside. And if you get lost don¡t worry all roads lead to a café.

Sightseeing: Tomar, the historical town of the Order of the Templars is a short drive away. The Convent of Christ on the hilltop is a must. The Sanctuary of Fátima, holy place of pilgrimage is around 30km away. Castelo de Almoural, set on a tiny island of the Tagus was built as a fortress in 1171. Lovely spot for a picnic.
Torres Novas has many fine churches within its castle walls.
There are many small villages around the lake that are worth visiting such as Dornes, a UNESCO protected village and Constância, right on the banks of the River Tagus.

Property manager

Wilf Kruppa

Languages

English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,238 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number Alojamento Local 1945

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Serra de Tomar, Serra

What's nearby

  • Praca da Republica - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Quinta do Falcao Bullring - 17 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Convento de Cristo - 18 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Castelo de Bode Dam - 23 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Aldeia Do Mato River Beach - 43 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Tomar Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café da Serra - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Manjar dos Templários - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Café Adro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Segredos de Vale Manso - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Ninho do Falcao - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil stone cottage by lovely lake. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil stone cottage by lovely lake.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil stone cottage by lovely lake.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil stone cottage by lovely lake. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Church of San Pedro de Tomar, Quinta do Falcao Bullring, and Castelo do Bode. Dias Ferreira Park and Museu dos Fósforos are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Tranquil stone cottage by lovely lake. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 42 reviews" "
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8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maggie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene setting in beautiful Portuguese countryside
Spent a lovely week in this beautiful rental. While it is not next to the lake, it is a short walk down the hill. Visited Tomar and its wonderful historic sites, an easy drive. Relaxing in the garden was a great way to recharge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

donald w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall it was really good
The place was really nice. It is in the country and very private. Top location
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect getaway
After doing an extensive amount of research for my first trip to Portugal, I felt extremely lucky to have happened upon this wonderful home. The house was everything I had hoped for and more. The location is just remote enough to have privacy and serenity, but perfect to jump on the highway in any direction and explore. If you are so inclined, as I was, there are also plenty of areas to traverse on foot. There is a binder provided that contains all types of information on the area including walking trails, which is a gold mine. The hosts were able to give me some personalized ideas as well. The house is lovely, well equipped and comfortable. The private garden and patio to relax or entertain in is so special. This will definitely be my first choice to stay when I return. Thank you so much for your hospitality. I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
picture perfect
idyllic location with everything you need for a home from home. I f you want to get away from it all this is the perfect spot, very welcoming. And a lake for a morning swim. What more could you want
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

François N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
Just what we were looking for to start the trip. Rather scenic. Not to far from Tomar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura R., Westbrook

Spring Bliss
This is a magical rural location. Glorious sunsets, bees buzzing in fragrant jasmine, wisteria, & climbing roses. A light breeze carried other pastoral sounds: sheep bleating, a rooster's crow, the quacking of ducks or geese passing overhead. Casa de Pedra is well-appointed for a peaceful get-away. Full kitchen, a lovely dining room, charming dining patio, welcoming living room, restful bedrooms, and a much appreciated, eco-friendly washer and dryer. Every window frames a beautiful view. We heartily recommend this home, in every season!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

bonnie m.

Beautiful old house with modern improvements. A delightful stay.
We loved the house. Beautiful old stone work. So sturdy it even withstood the hurricane. It was pleasant to sit on the patio and enjoy the sunset. Inside the house has been fully modernized without losing appeal. We had no problems and enjoyed our visit at the end of the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

PAUL T.

A Home from Home!
Casa de Pedra is an excellent place to stay with everything you need. It's in a lovely setting with tracks, trails and country roads to follow and explore the many tiny villages. A large, comfortable living area and a well-equipped kitchen including washing machine and tumble dryer. The dining room is spacious and has a large sliding glass door to the exterior. The dining table is large with nice chairs and, thoughtfully, chairs for children. There is an excellent terrace with a large table and chairs with a barbecue. There are mountain bikes in the garage. The nearest town is Serra which we initially dismissed, but quickly came to like and enjoy. One of the ladies in the Post Office speaks excellent English. The supermarket is very good for such a small town and the butcher's shop next to the Cafe de Serra is very useful. The Cafe de Serra does no-nonsense food such as chicken and chips with soup and dessert and a pichet of red thrown-in for ridiculously cheap prices. beware the portion sizes and order one between two!! Have a coffee (or three) outside the little cafe and look out for the old Goldoni tractor with added modern bodywork - amazing The area round the casa door is a natural suntrap with a row of chairs where we had G&Ts and nibbles on most evenings. The lady who looks after the house is called Olinda, is lovely and lives just up the road. Everyone in the area is friendly and "Bom Dia" (good morning) and "Boa Tarde" (good afternoon) are obligatory! If the water level in the lake is high, the "beaches" disappear! A visit to Castel de Bode to see the huge dam is a good idea and you can visit Constancia which is very interesting and Sardoal which we really liked. Dornes is lovely too. Tomar is the obvious attraction and well worth a visit. On the way in you can get an excellent lunch for a very reasonable price at the cafe in the Modelo Continente supermarket. We had four weeks in Portugal in this casa and another near the Spanish border and I've lost track of the number pf pastel de natas that we ate! The "Gourmet" ones in the Pingo Doce supermarket are superb! People have commented in other reviews about the derelict houses nearby, but they didn't bother me in the least and I quite enjoyed exploring them and speculating on just what happened to this little village of Esteveira. The bread van comes each morning at about 08:00 and the large-bun sized loaves are wonderful in taste and texture. Some Spanish friends visited and loved them!
Stayed 17 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Angie N.

Good, clean kind of ruin neighbor hood a lot of ruin houses
I book this house, because it's said River front, and the price is fantastic , it's actually river in the area you have to walk pretty good distance to the river. little difficult to find the place , don't drive there on the first time at night, if you are not live in Portugees , the area very remote, a lot of turns , Ruin houses look like in the war zone, my sister was scare to dead ( because in US she never saw neighborhood like this) in addition the area just had a forest fire over the summer ( The owner had notified me) But every thing turn out great, next day we drove around and find out very peaceful , safe area nice people, very quiet , cozy two bed room ( on room have 4 single beds ) if you have children is good, but not look good for couple, I think if they have double bed in both room is look more cozier Over all we had a nice stay, would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nuno R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recomendo
Tudo muito bom. Perfeito para descansar, para passear fotografar e pintar. O único senão foi o estacionamento. Mas resolveu-se.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rene G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances famillalle
Très bon séjour
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little house
Ungestörte Alleinlage,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

marjo t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stil,stiller,stilst
Het was even zoeken maar met behulp van de foto' s hebben we het huis gevonden. Het weer liet het niet toe om veel buiten te zitten, maar vanuit de eetkamer hadden we een mooi uitzicht over het dal tot aan het meer. De omgeving was ruiger dan verwacht. Het dorp Serra is een centrale plek voor de omgeving met cafe en mini mercado. We hebben het naar onze zin gehad.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mónica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacaciones en la Sierra
Días de descanso y desconexión en una casa preciosa y con todas las comodidades. En la Sierra con unas vistas increíbles y tranquilidad total y a la vez al lado de playa, supermercados, ciudades de interés, bodegas...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Júlia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ferias no paraíso
Já nos tornámos hospedes habituais desta casa localizada noum paraíso tão próximo de Lisboa. Como sempre adorámos
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Marchel V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Leuk huisje, prima plek maar niet schoon
Leuk huisje, goede locatie maar de hygiëne kan veel beter. Het huis was niet schoon, geen vuilniszak in de afvalemmer, vuilniszakken waren ook niet aanwezig. De bestek la in de keuken was ronduit vies. Fornuis was niet schoon en veel keukenspullen waren plakkerig. Jammer want het was een geschikt huis voor meerdere personen.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

SANCHEZ N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Superbe
Très bel endroit à proximité de Tomar mais au calme total. Très dépaysant, on entendait que les petits oiseaux. A refaire.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Júlia G.

Paraíso no centro do país
Já é a 2a vez que passamos férias nesta casa. Situada num local de sonho, tranquilo, suficientemente perto da "civilização " para o que for necessário mas longe para mantermos a paz desejada.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rita B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boa escolha!
Muito agradável e supercompleta. Uma casa muito bonita e decorada com muito bom gosto. Com todas as facilidades para ter uns dias de férias tranquilos no campo. Obrigada, Simona! Rita (Portugal)

10/10 Excellent

Sophie M.

Merveilleux!
Super endroit, tranquillité, nous avons beaucoup apprécié Sophie et Paul
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Júlia G.

Muito bom. Só fez falta o ar condicionado
Muito bom e bonito. Localização excelente para usufruir da serra e rio. As pessoas da região são extremamente simpáticas e prestaveis. Ideal para quem procura umas férias tranquilas em contato com a Natureza.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Es war wieder sehr schön
Tolles ruhiges Steinhaus in der Nähe zum Stausee. Wir waren als Familie das zweite Mal dort und haben den Aufenthalt wieder sehr genossen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Sonja K.

Entzückendes Häuschen mit allem was man braucht
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt in dem netten Steinhäuschen. Ideal für einen ruhigen Erholungsurlaub. Es ist alles da was man braucht. Die Raumaufteilung optimal. Die Lage eigentlich wildromantisch, wenn nicht im Juni die Wälder des Tales den Waldbränden zum Opfer gefallen wären...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

H. T.

Nettes Häuschen
Donna Olinda hat uns nett empfangen und das Häuschen gezeigt Ihr Sohn kann bischen englisch. Super ausgestattete Küche. Wir waren begeistert. Alles sehr sauber .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Maria V.

Repousante estada
A Casa de Pedra é muito acolhedora e tem tudo o que é preciso para uma estada repousante e para um dia a dia sem ateopelos. O espaço exterior também é muito simpático; tivemos pena de não usufruir particularmente dele, porque preferimos dedicar o nosso tempo dando passeios nas zonas circundantes ( paisagens idílicas!). Obrigada aos donos da casa e à D. Olinda.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017