Serene 3 Bedroom cottage with river views

Situated on the River Mondego in a beautiful valley in Portugal’s Coimbra region, Casa do Loureiro is named after the green laurels that surround this tranquil property. This pretty whitewashed cottage with stone trim and wooden shutters nestles amongst landscaped gardens. Casa do Loureiro is a three-bedroom property which accommodates up to six people in unassuming comfort. High-speed Internet (100mbps) is available throughout the property. The space This pretty whitewashed cottage with stone trim and wooden shutters nestles amongst landscaped gardens. Casa do Loureiro is a three-bedroom property which accommodates up to six people in unassuming comfort. High-speed Internet (100mbps) is available throughout the property. On the ground floor, you’ll find an open-plan living space with a smart, newly fitted kitchen equipped with everything you need to cater during your stay. Tea and coffee making facilities are included (expresso machine). The dining area has an extendable table which can comfortably seat six. Revealed sections of the stone walls of the cottage remind you of its age and history. The thick stone walls help to keep you cool on hot, sunny days. The dining-kitchen opens onto a charming lounge, with a cosy wood burner. Upstairs, Casa do Loureiro boasts three light and airy bedrooms; two double bedrooms and a third twin room. High-quality latex memory foam mattresses and luxurious Egyptian cotton bed linens assure you of a great night’s sleep. The exposed stone walls and charming combination of modern furniture and antique finds in natural materials create a serene, relaxing ambience. Two immaculate bathrooms complete the upstairs layout. Guest access When you stay at Casa do Loureiro, you enjoy shared access to Quinta da Rabaçal’s facilities. These include an outdoor infinity pool which makes the most of those countryside views, an al-fresco jacuzzi and a spa suite by the pool with wood fired sauna, massage and beauty treatment rooms. There’s also an al-fresco ping-pong table, and a covered, open-air gym, where you can book yoga classes and 1:1 yoga (available on request). A selection of gym equipment is available for your use in the dojo. At Casa do Loureiro, you are perfectly situated to enjoy forest walks and relax, surrounded by nature and the Quinta’s small and friendly menagerie of animals (your hosts’ dogs, ducks and goats will happily say meander past to say hello as you wander the property). By the river, you will discover a small boathouse with a selection of water sports equipment. Help yourself and you can enjoy an afternoon kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding on the River Mondego. Other things to note The home is part of the retreat of Quinta da Rabaçal, a gorgeous collection of three cottages situated in a peaceful valley in the green heartland of Portugal, just over an hour from the Atlantic coast and less than two hours south of Porto. The properties have been tastefully renovated, using sustainable materials and with respect to their history. Quinta da Rabaçal is set on 5.4 hectares of private land with lawns and landscaped gardens dotted with olive trees immediately surrounding Casa do Loureiro, the other cottages and the site’s shared facilities. Beyond this, rolling green hillsides and beautiful river views create the perfect ambience for a relaxing and peaceful escape. The site is sustainably run and boasts an impressive off-grid renewable electrics and hot water system. You can charge your electric vehicle from the solar panels (11kW charging). Your hosts are also stewards of an additional 2) hectare plot which they are Registration details 10124