Self-Contained Studio (30m²) Nestled in Barbéns village, Miranda do Corvo, this annexe sits 270m above sea level surrounded by woodland and mountain views. Woodland trails only 50 metres from the door are ideal for hiking and unwinding in nature. It offers easy driving access to nearby towns and cities: - 2 mins to Vila Nova ​ - 7 mins to Miranda do Corvo ​ - 15 mins to Lousã ​ - 20 mins to Penela ​ - 30 mins to Coimbra ​ - 50 mins to Tomar In-Room Facilities & Comfort No TV provided for quiet stays. Free WiFi covers the whole property. For your safety and comfort, all bed sheets, pillowcases, bath towels and hand towels are professionally laundered at 60°C to effectively eliminate germs. Please use them with confidence. Temperature facilities: - Heating: fireplace, oil-filled radiators ​ - Cooling: quiet tower fan The studio has an independent entrance and includes: - Queen-size bed ​ - Fully equipped kitchen ​ - Private bathroom ​ - Window insect screens and anti-mosquito door curtains An optional extra sofa bed (double size) is available when you book for two people. Please request it in advance. - Additional cleaning fee of 15 Euros, payable upon check-in. Outdoor Spaces Guests can use all outdoor areas: - Private mini courtyard with seating, planted with strawberry and mixed flowers ​ - Shared organic main garden ​ - Dedicated BBQ room The main garden grows seasonal fruit and vegetables, lavender, mosquito-repellent pelargoniums, plus herbs like thyme, rosemary, oregano, fennel, etc. You may pick fresh seasonal produce freely. Host Services & On-site Animals We live upstairs and welcome you personally to hand over keys. On request, we offer homemade indoor/garden meals and local dining & sightseeing tips. We have two small female dogs Sisy and Lily, plus around a dozen free-range chickens on-site.

Hello, my name is Joan. I’m Chinese, and my husband is British. I grew up in China, and together we lived for many years in the Caribbean and the UK, before settling in the scenic vineyard heartland of central Portugal three years ago. We are still learning Portuguese. We instantly fell for this authentic region, with its welcoming locals, abundant local produce, and breathtaking nature — our ideal spot, a home where the heart is. Since arriving, we’ve renovated Casa 99 and built a peaceful, eco-friendly garden retreat that we’re still refining bit by bit. As a keen gardener, I grow organic vegetables and fruit — there’s nothing better than healthy, homegrown produce to cook with. We’d love to host you at Casa 99 and hope you love this quiet Portuguese haven as much as we do.

Barbéns balances serene natural surroundings with convenient daily amenities. Just downhill, Miranda do Corvo holds a weekly Wednesday market offering homegrown fresh produce, fish, seafood and assorted local goods. From May through September, nearby villages including Barbéns host lively village festas featuring live music and folk dance performances for authentic Portuguese cultural experiences. In short, Barbéns embodies ideal modern Portuguese rural living: a quiet scenic retreat within easy reach of Miranda do Corvo’s lively town centre, blending vibrant local community life and unspoiled countryside scenery. Nearby Attractions (Driving Distance) 1. Miranda do Corvo town centre: 3–4 km 2. Serra da Lousã Ecological Park: 3 km 3. Penela Castle: 11 km 4. Conímbriga Roman Ruins: 16 km 5. Serra da Lousã & Traditional Schist Villages: 15–20 km 6. Coimbra city: 20 km 7. Buçaco National Forest: 45 km Registration number: 171531/AL