La Petite Maison / The Little house

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Aldeia do Bispo, Castelo Branco District

Penamacor Castle and Watchtower7 min drive
Monsanto Castle18 min drive
Reserva Natural da Serra da Malcata52 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

At the edge of a small typical village, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, the Little House offers a superb view of the "Serra da Estrela" located in the center of Portugal.
Comfortable, new and private (stove in winter and air conditioning in summer) the Little House has a swimming pool to cool off in summer and a shaded terrace for the evening aperitif. It is the starting point for your hikes, sightseeing tours, discovery of this preserved part of Portugal. Attached to Unesco and the World Geopark, the region presents rare and protected geological formations, a little-known gastronomy, timeless village festivals and above all the friendliness of the inhabitants of this country.
The owners who live nearby are always available to inform you of local attractions.
At a walking distance from the village, the Little House stands in the middle of vines and olive trees and offers superb views of the mountain. Cozy, and warm in winter, cool in the summer with its private pool and terrace where to rest with a glass of vinho verde after a discovery walk of your surroundings: this area is part of the Geopark. Come and visit this hidden treasure of Portugal!
The proprietors who live nearby are always available for advice and information on all local attractions.

Property manager

Lola

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

A l'extérieur

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Penamacor

Located in Penamacor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Penamacor Castle and Watchtower and Idanha-a-Velha are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sierra de Gata and Termas de Monfortinho. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.

What's nearby

Penamacor Castle and Watchtower - 7 min drive
Idanha-a-Velha - 13 min drive
Village - 18 min drive
Monsanto Castle - 18 min drive
Reserva Natural da Serra da Malcata - 52 min drive

Getting around

Fundao Station - 38 min drive

Restaurants

Taverna Lusitana - 18 min drive
Café Central - 12 min drive
O Jardim, Penamacor - 6 min drive
A Tasquinha Shalom - 9 min drive
O Baluarte - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is La Petite Maison / The Little house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Petite Maison / The Little house?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Petite Maison / The Little house?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La Petite Maison / The Little house located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Penamacor Castle and Watchtower and within 12 miles (20 km) of Idanha-a-Velha and Egitaniense Epigraphic Museum. Village and Monsanto Castle are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

28 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful quiet location

If you want peace and quiet then this is the place for you! Wonderful hosts and wonderful stay. Highly recommended!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

26 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace, quiet, tranquility

We had a wonderful week at the Little House. The house is tastefully decorated and it is very private. The view of the sunset from the patio is gorgeous, as are the stars at night. Lola, Vince and Leone were great, as was Maybe, their dog, who visited on a daily basis. We did a lot of exploring round the nearby villages and did a few early morning walks in Malcata (it was 35 degrees by 10am!) The countryside is beautiful and varied and the villages idyllic (if deserted). We saw lots of wildlife including eagles which flew so low we could hear their wings. There are several river beaches within an hour's drive and plenty of places to see just don't expect tourist shops and crowds. If you like peace and quiet and exploring the countryside, you will love it here. Thanks Lola for being the perfect host! Rachel and Steve

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gareth A., Wisbech

21 Jul 2017

Beautiful hideaway for two

We stayed here for four days and if we could have stayed longer we would. Lola and Vincent were lovely hosts, They were on hand if we needed anything but were also happy to leave us to do what we wanted. When we arrived they offered to go to a local shop for us to get supplies as we didn't speak Portuguese. We didn't want to put them out so they told us about the shop in Penamacor which we drove to and took no time at all. They had all the basics we needed and the cashier spoke enough english. We got back to find a bottle of Plexus (Portuguese prosecco) in the fridge and pool towels on the loungers. (A great sight after a 5 hour drive from Faro airport). The cabin is set away from the main house and isn't overlooked so felt really private. The wood finish on the inside was lovely and the layout was perfect. The kitchen had what we needed and the bathroom had a roomy shower with plenty of storage for toiletries. The windows and door was flyscreened but we only saw a couple during our stay so they weren't really a problem. Temperatures tipped 40 degrees while we were there so the air-con and plunge pool were ideal. Especially as you can look at he Serra de Estrela mountains from in the pool. The picture of the mountain doesn't do it justice. Watching the sunset over the mountain was beautiful. At night the view changes to twinkling lights from the villages with a full sky of stars above them which is just truly spectacular. Every night we saw at least three shooting stars and the occasional satellite go overhead. As well as picking out the Milky Way and several other astronomical objects which we just cant see back home as too much light pollution. If you enjoy a quiet relaxing holiday with stunning views both day and night then we can highly recommend a stay here! Thanks again for a wonderful start to our holiday! Gareth and Steve

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

NINES S.

29 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax y excursiones preciosas

Todo muy bien, hemos podido disfrutar de la piscina y la casa. Los pueblos de los alrededores y sus sierras son preciosos. La casa está bien equipada para sentirse agusto.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda C.

27 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Setembro 2022

Experiência maravilhosa. O nosso azar foi mesmo o mau tempo, durante 3 dias não conseguimos usufruir do espaço exterior. Mas mesmo assim valeu muito a pena. A casa tem tudo o que é necessário, a piscina é boa. Os proprietários são muito acessíveis e deixam as pessoas ter o máximo de privacidade. Gostamos muito. Obrigada por tudo

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022