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School Transformed into Shelter

Holiday home in Belmonte with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Sports court
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Belmonte Castle
  • Place, Belmonte Synagogue
  • Place, Ski resort of Serra da Estrela

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

+5
9 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

School Transformed into Shelter

Holiday home in Belmonte with kitchen and balcony
This holiday home features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 5.5 bathrooms and a fridge, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV. Housekeeping is available on request.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
Property Registration Number 60246/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Belmonte

Located in Belmonte, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Covão d'Ametade and Poço do Inferno, while Museum of Discovery and Olive Oil Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Belmonte, Castelo Branco

What's nearby

  • Belmonte Castle - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Belmonte Synagogue - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Torre Centum Cellas - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Termas do Cró - 41 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Ski resort of Serra da Estrela - 51 min drive - 46.4 km

Getting around

  • Covilha Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taverna - MercadoNacional - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Bebiana - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Casa Velhinha - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Foral - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cabralina - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is School Transformed into Shelter pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Where is School Transformed into Shelter located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Museum of Discovery, Olive Oil Museum and Belmonte Jewish Museum. Igreja de Sao Tiago and Belmonte Synagogue are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Agrupamento 33 do CNE

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What makes this property unique

The old primary schools, lost their function with the decreasing of population becoming unused and degrade, the Agr. 33 of Scouts, decided to get to work and restore them to once again come to live.
In a small village in the municipality of Belmonte, Inguias, just 8km from the historic town of Belmonte, find a beautiful space with all the comfort, a former elementary school recovered by the Scouts of Belmonte, this school is now fully equipped and adapted to receive visitors wishing to visit the municipality of Belmonte, and all is natural and cultural richness that it has to offer, as well as the entire region in which are inserted the magnificent Serra de Estrela, or the historic villages of Sortelha and Sabugal.
The building has a suite with double bed (bathroom equipped with shower), one double bedroom equipped with an extra bed, a dormitory with bunk beds for up to 13 people in single bed. a male bathhouse equipped with 3 bathrooms and two showers, a female bathhouse equipped with 2 bathrooms and 2 shower rooms, a large lounge equipped with furniture for meals and for moments of leisure, a fully equipped kitchen so that our visitors can feel- at home, as well as a completely equipped laundry, so that in longer stays, you don't have no difficulties in respect to garments.
The guests will have full access to the building and equipment placed by us thinking about the convenience of our visitors.
Belonging to a Scouts group, we had the concern to ensure that our visitors might have solution for all your needs, so it will be available a set of thoughtful solutions to assist our visitors, which might include integrated food system, where meals are delivered to the desired time, laundry service, support to external activities, whether trekking, mountain biking, visits to our museums and monuments, or even a babysitting service.
This house has been completely designed to meet the accommodation of large groups.

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English, French, Spanish, Portuguese