Lakeside stone cottage in peaceful Ribatejan countryside.

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6115 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Serra, Serra de Tomar

Church of San Pedro de Tomar17 min drive
Castelo de Bode Dam23 min drive
Aldeia Do Mato River Beach43 min drive
Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)91 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

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

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Lake view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tomar

Located in Tomar, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Museu dos Fósforos and Núcleo De Arte Contemporânea are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Church of San Pedro de Tomar and Museu Luso-Hebraico Abraham Zacuto. Travelling with kids? Consider Quinta do Falcao Bullring and Horto de Camões Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.

What's nearby

Church of San Pedro de Tomar - 17 min drive
Quinta do Falcao Bullring - 17 min drive
Convento de Cristo - 18 min drive
Castelo de Bode Dam - 23 min drive
Aldeia Do Mato River Beach - 43 min drive

Getting around

Tomar Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

Restaurante Manjar dos Templários - 16 min drive
Café da Serra - 5 min drive
Café Adro - 5 min drive
A Lúria - 18 min drive
Tasquinha d'Aldeia - 47 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside stone cottage in peaceful Ribatejan countryside. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside stone cottage in peaceful Ribatejan countryside.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside stone cottage in peaceful Ribatejan countryside.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside stone cottage in peaceful Ribatejan countryside. 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 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

24 Jun 2023

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

24 Jul 2015

Totally perferct

A wonderful, relaxing experience in a well-equipped, private and comfortable home. Great assistance, before visit, from Simona and Wilf. Would highly recommend and would love to return to a magical part of real Portugal. Thank you, Simona!

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

13 Jul 2015

Ideales Landhaus

Das Haus entspricht voll und ganz der Beschreibung. Alles ist in gutem Zustand, funktioniert und ist sauber. Die Lage ist wunderschön und sehr ruhig. Viele hilfreiche Tipps des Vermieters in der Beschreibung. Dona Olinda hat uns begrüsst und alles gezeigt. Die Umgebung ist schön, es gibt viel Interessantes zu sehen. Tomar ist eine ganz nette kleine Stadt zum Bummeln, alle Einkäufe lassen sich dort erledigen. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und können das Haus nur empfehlen! Einzig die Liegestühle für draussen könnten etwas bequemer sein, sie sind für ältere Menschen zu niedrig.

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

10/10 Excellent

Wim D.

26 Jun 2015

A little gem

We where at the cottage for only 4 days, but they where absolutely splendid. The cottage itself is very cosy and nice, we felt right at home. The garden and the patio are great to lounge around, and the lake is really close for a quick dip. We liked it so much that we where really sad that we had to move on.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie N.

12 Apr 2015

Great Place!

Our family spent three wonderful days at Casa de Pedra. The location is perfect for a relaxed atmosphere in the Portuguese countryside. Our kids (ages 11 and 7) enjoyed the lakeside - and the local, friendly dog they quickly named Puppy. The location is also great for day outings, namely in Fatima and Tomar. We also took a day trip to the seaside resort of Navaré and loved the fact that we were there off season (read: almost no tourists and available parking!). We were also fortunate to see the sign for the Roman bridge that is located close to the highway entry. I would recommend this wonderful cottage to anyone who is looking for some peace, quiet and lovely views. Additionally, the cottage is well equipped as well. Thank you Wilf for sharing your home - and your insights. We hope to return some day!

About the host

Hosted by Wilf Kruppa

We love the country, even though we are city folk, and once our children came along we knew we had to show them what country life is all about. And we succeeded! One is hooked on fishing thanks to the lake right by us and the other loves wildlife - insects, bugs, animals so he has found his ideal playground!
We are not Portuguese but have lived here on and off for 20 years. We love the people, the country, the weather and the pace of life. It´s incredibly safe making it an ideal place to bring up children. We are a mixture ourselves, English- Italian brought up in South Africa and Irish-German brought up in Wales! It only seemed right to add yet another country and culture to our mixture...

Why they chose this property

We saw this property advertised and fell in love with it when we stayed for a weekend. We have always loved stone houses and thought there would be plenty around but actually Casa de Pedra is one of the few around.
The garden is big enough to laze about in but also small enough to maintain as we don´t live here. All the trees we have planted belong to our two sons and they absolutely love staying at Casa de Pedra as do we!

What makes this property unique

Whatever time of the year you go to Casa de Pedra there is always something to do. In the summer the lake is fabulous and much better than the rough, cold sea you find on the Atlantic coast and in winter there are plenty of country walks to go on. It is also incredibly still and peaceful so a real treat to recharge your batteries. But the best part for us is that it is still authentically Portuguese where time seems to have stood still. The kindness and friendliness of the people who live around this area is simply wonderful. A littel gem!