Cottages in Miranda do Corvo

We have had a wonderful three week holiday in Portugal, staying in a variety of lovely places from the southern coast to the northern border. But of all those lovely places, Sete Quintas truly won our hearts. By rebuilding several abandoned stone buildings that had housed flour mills and an olive mill on property bordering a small river, adding gardens, olive and fruit trees, and a swimming pool, the owner, Carlos, has created a gem of peaceful tranquillity and natural beauty. We stayed in a small stone cottage - living room, bedroom, bathroom, very comfortable and all beautifully furnished and decorated - right beside the river, relaxing to the sound of the water. Delicious breakfasts were served in the lovely dining room in the main building just across the stone courtyard, where we also enjoyed delicious dinners, including excellent wine from a friend’s vineyard in the Douro Valley and olive oil made from Sete Quintas’s own olives. The owners made us feel so welcome and right at home; Carlos was very helpful with information about the area. This is a great location for exploring Coimbra and the ancient ruins at Conimbriga.

Rustic feel of the house, comfortable bed and absolutely unbeatable integration with the nature. Enjoyed our morning tea on tge back terrace. Amazing find!

Incredible house, incredible management, and a nice out-of-town nook

Really beautiful and remote - exactly what we were looking for in a quiet retreat. We came during the winter so didn't avail ourselves of certain amenities like the pool. Our unit had every comfort available and areas like the kitchen were cleverly designed.

Amazing staff! Gorgeous breakfast

Casinha do México is a very special place! It's located in a charming historic schist village of Gondramaz - fantastic views, great hikes and biking. We loved how silent and starry the village was at night. The whole experience felt like a fairy tale, the village is tiny (only two permanent residents!), quiet and cozy and complete with a beautiful little church right outside our door. The hosts are wonderful. When they stopped by to deliver a freshly baked cake, we had a great chat with them and felt so at home. I'd highly recommend this stay for anyone who is looking for a great home base for outdoor activities!

This was a very nicely presented house which was modern and sensitively presented. Incorporating old with new in a design sensitive way. It was close to my house in Meas which meant my family could all meet up easily.

Lovely little village with a huge selection of DVDs to enjoy, stunning views from the terrace and balcony, and the added bonus of a friendly cat (sometimes bites if he gets too many pets) and dog.