Casa da Cascata (Cascade House) Renovated Stone Cottage in Penela, Nr. Coimbra, Silver Coast,

  450 to 950 euros / week

description

Beautifully restored stone cottage at end of cobbled country lane. All you are likely to hear is birdsong and the gentle rush of the cascades. Wonderful views down the valley. The gardens are quite magical (especially fairy-tale when illuminated at night), with lots of moving water, rocks, terraces, winding pathways and walks, pond, petanque court. The pool is as natural as possible: spring-fed (silky smooth on the skin)through 600 mtrs of black piping in the full sun, with foot-friendly fine shingle bottom. No chlorine, pumps or boring tiles! Stands in lush green countryside, amongst the loveliest and most diverse in Europe, yet unspoiled by mass tourism. Many beauty spots and places of interest to visit. Amazingly cheap restaurants. Locals who really don't hate the English! Empty roads. Swimming in rivers and lakes (almost tropically warm in summer). A great place to escape the throng. You'll return home wondering why this area isn't better known, but glad that it isn't!

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