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Quaint cottage in peaceful village with a restaurant in wine-making country !

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Casa da Casimira
Garden view
Kitchen
Kitchen
Sitting room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Countryside backdrop
    Guests love the peaceful countryside views at this property.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Miranda do Corvo
  • Place, Penela Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Church of San Miguel
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Biological Park of Serra da Lousa
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quaint cottage in peaceful village with a restaurant in wine-making country !

This peaceful rural village is surrounded by forests and vineyards, with delightful walks, right from the door. This home-from-home is equally perfect for a relaxing family holiday or romantic get-away. It is located as a base to explore central Portugal. The excavated Roman town of Conimbriga is just 10 mins drive away and the property is within 3/4 hour driving distance to the Serra da Lousa mountains to the East, Figueira da Foz on the coast to the west & the city of Coimbra to the north.
The village has a cafe & restaurant (O Careca-3 minutes walk) serving traditional regional food and local wines. They can also provide a takeaway service, to be collected.
Downstairs, the house has a bathroom and a large kitchen with a washing machine and large dining table. Upstairs, there are 2 small bedrooms and a spacious sitting room with lovely balcony views, DVD's, books and games. Smoking is not allowed in the house, but permitted in the patio, garden & balcony areas. All of which have fantastic views across the valley to the village chapel & mountains beyond.
The nearest town is Miranda do Corvo, (7km or 10 mins drive), which has supermarkets, a biological park, museum, beauty salons, swimming pools, horse riding, cinema and a farmer's market on Wednesday mornings.
Parking is on the side of a quiet village road & the property has a short but steep entrance lane, so we are sorry, but it is not suitable for disabled access.
We look forward to welcoming you.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Dog bed, bowls, extra dog rugs and towels provided
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Let me know when you are ready to go and post the key in the mailbox beside the door.
Check out is before midday on the day of your departure
Boa Viagem Have a safe journey home
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Smoking is not allowed in the house but is permitted in the outside areas. Please dispose of cigarettes safely, we don't want a fire.
If you are visiting with pets, please keep them in the kitchen, so they can't go on the sofa or beds. A dog bed, bowls, extra rugs and towels provided

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 71625/AL
Property # 11515426
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Miranda do Corvo

Located in Miranda do Corvo, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Penela Castle and Church of San Miguel are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Biological Park of Serra da Lousa and Portugal dos Pequenitos. Travelling with kids? Consider Convento de São Francisco and Centro de Artes Visuais. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Map
Miranda do Corvo

What's nearby

  • Penela Castle - 11 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Church of San Miguel - 11 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Penela Pillar - 11 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Biological Park of Serra da Lousa - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • PO.RO.S - Portugal Roman Museum in Sicó - 14 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Coimbra Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oficina do Frango - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Churrasqueira Faju - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Estação de Sabores - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪A Parreirinha - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪O Ferrador - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Quaint cottage in peaceful village with a restaurant in wine-making country ! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Quaint cottage in peaceful village with a restaurant in wine-making country ! ?

As of 27 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quaint cottage in peaceful village with a restaurant in wine-making country ! on 29 June 2026 start from AU$175, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Quaint cottage in peaceful village with a restaurant in wine-making country ! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Quaint cottage in peaceful village with a restaurant in wine-making country ! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quaint cottage in peaceful village with a restaurant in wine-making country ! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint cottage in peaceful village with a restaurant in wine-making country ! ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Quaint cottage in peaceful village with a restaurant in wine-making country ! located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Biological Park of Serra da Lousa, Conímbriga Monographic Museum and PO.RO.S - Portugal Roman Museum in Sicó. Penela Castle and Church of San Miguel are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ulla H.

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

The most wonderful place

We had 5 days in this lovely house, lovely area, lovely host. We had a rented car, and had a day in Porto, a day in Coimbra, a day at the beach etc
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
It was lovely meeting you, we are glad you enjoyed your visit to Casa da Casimira, You would be welcome to visit again any time.
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Patricia from Canada

We really enjoyed the cottage. It had wonderful views, great places to sit outside, relax and enjoy being in the countryside. The property owner was great and even took us to a local winery. It only took about 20 minutes to drive into Coimbra so we had the best of city and country. There also was a great local restaurant for local style food. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, so glad you enjoyed your stay ... and the local wine ! You would be welcome back any time.
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6/10 Okay

Lucie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Malgré un accueil excellent et chaleureux et une maison décorée de façon très artistique, ce gîte aurait besoin d’un nettoyage de fond en comble. L’odeur du foyer du 2è étage était perceptible en bas des marches et la poussière partout rendait difficile la respiration.La zone à l’extérieur était très bien. Bien situé par rapport à Coimbra, très belle campagne.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

About the host

Hosted by Casa da Casimira

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I am a retired archaeologist, originally from the UK, now working as a stained glass artist. My husband Donal is a builder working with a local Portuguese crew, and originally from Ireland.
We bought Casa de Casimira in 2005 as a ruin and spent many happy years renovating the house and holidaying here.
Every time we visited we felt more and more at home and eventually we couldn't resist the charm of the village and moved permanently in 2017.
We now live in an old farm house on the other side of the village.
We love it here and have never looked back, we hope you also find a home-from-home here and are equally entranced by the charms of the village.

Why they chose this property

We are located in a quaint rural village, half way between Lisbon and Portugal withon 20 mins drive to the City of Coimbra.
The town of Miranda do Corvo is close by with local amenities such as a regular market, cinema, swimming pools and super markets.
The village of Casais de São Clemente has a great restaurant just 3 mins walk down the hill from the house which offers a fantastic taste of true Portugal.

What makes this property unique

Casa da Casimira is well equipped and decorated in a quirky welcoming style.
There is a delightful patio area with BBQ and seating, where you can sit and gaze at the lovely view across the valley while sipping the local wine.
You can take some fantastic walks among the picturesque grape vines, olive groves and eucalyptus forests that surround the village of Casais de São Clemente.
The village is centrally located with quick access to the A13 for visits to Coimbra and the surrounding area.
Trips to the local wine adega can be arranged by request to taste and buy the delicious local wines direct from the growers.
Conimbriga Roman town and the Miranda do Corvo biological park are just a 10 mins drive away.
We look forward to welcoming you.

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English, Portuguese
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