Quinta Da Barroquinha "House of Fruits"

Casa das Frutas is a comfortable self-catering house in a stunning location close to all amenities offering fiber optic broadband and cable TV. The space Casa das Frutas is a charming renovated 3 bedroom house on a 7 acre "Quinta" on an elevated site in a wonderful setting surrounded by fruit trees, cork oaks and olive trees. Fully equipped kitchen for a self-catering stay. All bedrooms have bathroom en-suite and AC/heat inverters. The spacious living area has a general bathroom, 2 couches and fiber optic. Set in woodland, surrounded by nature, this tranquil private retreat offers all modern comforts. Access to the property is via a cobbled public path (approx. 400 metres) which rises from the main road and is only used by a few local farmers. This public path gives access to one of the famous Gardunha walks and there are many more in the area for anyone who enjoys trekking. Guest access Guests can wander freely throughout the "Quinta". Enjoy the varied landscape, flora and fauna. Olive groves, pine forest , cork oaks, mimosa and an amazing range of wildlife, especially birdlife: eagles, buzzards, woodpeckers, hoopoes and golden orioles to name just a few. Only 5 minutes walk to the beautiful village of Vale De Prazeres with all amenities: bars, cafes, groceries, pharmacy, atm, train station, etc. The large town of Fundao is a 15 minute drive away, city of Castelo Branco is a 35 minute drive, Portugal's highest mountain 'Serra da Estrela' is also 35 mins drive with skiing in winter. A23 motorway is a 10 minute drive from here. Many historic sites are nearby: Monsanto, Alpedrinha, Penha Garcia, Idanha-a-Velha, Castelo Novo, Sabugal and many more. Beautiful outdoor swimming pools only 5 minutes drive. Lakes and rivers with river beaches close-by. Other things to note TV has all channels, Fiber Optic Wi-Fi available. Registration details 69784/AL