Quinta Cottages are set in the rolling picturesque landscape of rural Portuguese life, made up of three beautiful properties; Chestnut Barn, Mimosa Cottage and Acorn House.

Recently renovated to a very high standard with equipment supplied for babies and toddlers including sterilisers, baby monitor, bed guards, cot, high chair, toddler seat, toddler cutlery and crockery, potty, baby bath, changing mat, child locks and stair gates.

Mimosa Cottage is set in the eucalyptus forest with two bedrooms, one bunk bed room and the master bedroom with doors leading to a patio area, shower room and open plan living area with large balcony sleeping up to 6 people.

Chestnut barn is situated by the brand new swimming pool area with a large open plan living area with kitchen on two floors, doors opening onto a patio from the lounge, the master bedroom has a kingsize bed and the second bedroom has twin beds and can sleep more.

Acorn House is new for 2008 has 1 bedroom and sleeps 4 people has. Attractively restored & furnished to provide comfortable, spacious holiday accommodation. Based on one floor, Acorn house has a large open plan living and dining room with double doors open onto the sun terrace area where wonderful views of the surrounding countryside and swimming pool can be enjoyed.The property is simply but tastefully decorated and furnished with a fully equipped kitchen open to the dining area with microwave, fridge, oven and blender, and shower room. The bedroom is off the living area with a double bed and plenty of room for more beds if required, and a sofa bed in the living room.

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If you want to try life in the green lane and to experience comfortable Eco-Innovation first hand, come and stay at our beautifully restored Quinta in central Portugal, 2 hours from Lisbon.

The harmonious design of the house and grounds is inspired by holistic principles of integration. Simply by being here you can experience peace, light and tranquility. Come for a holiday of renewal and transformation.

Your stay at the Quinta do Marmeleiro will be self-catering and to ensure your smooth relaxation we can supply a stocked fridge on your arrival.

The house book gives full details of all activities available within both walking, cycling and driving (or bus) distance. Perfect for families and perfect for sampling life in the slow lane.

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Gentle Cycling Holidays - where you set the pace and we provide the support.

Our cycling routes are for those that want to know that each day the distance is easily managed giving them plenty of time to linger over a picnic lunch, a nice cool beer, a fantastic photo opportunity (and there are plenty of those) or just to gaze at the beauty of the countryside.

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A lovely lakeside family hotel and four rustic cottages in the mountain region of Portugal.

Offering you the choice of a room, a cottage or an apartment in a beautiful setting, with magnificent views over the river and the old town of Santa Comba Dão. We are ideally situated for walking holidays and relaxing green holidays

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Come and join us in the peace and tranquillity of our eco-retreat at Monte Joao Afonso in the Algarve, the sunshine coast of Southern Portugal, and experience a truly unique holiday amidst beautiful natural surroundings. With its secluded countryside location in an area of Portugal’s protected forestry. Tipi Algarve is perfectly situated to escape the maddening crowds of summer yet is just a few minutes away from the bustling port town of Portimão and a great choice of superb local beaches.

Sit out under the stars of a moonlit Algarve evening with the soothing sound of the stream trickling past and wake refreshed to joyful birdsong and the sun filtering through the trees of our valley. Take in the scent the fresh morning air, a hint of Eucalyptus, a touch of Pine mixed with fragrant herbs and wild flowers. Maybe wander down to the ancient Olive tree nestled between our organic
vegetables (of which guests can buy and pick themselves) and relax there for a moment while you plan another new day of your holiday in the Algarve sunshine. Perhaps take a dip in the eco-friendly swimming pool (chlorine free) before strolling back to your chosen accommodation to set yourself up for the day with delicious healthy breakfast.

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Quinta de Bispos is excellently situated on the slopes of the Caramulo mountain ridge in central Portugal and combines the quiet of a rural environment with all the services that may be expected from a quality hotel.

An important part of our ecological profile is the installation of a 310 m2 fotovoltaic solar panel producing electricity. It has a capacity of 43,200 Wp producing more than 55,000 kWh a year, which we estimate, will be enough to cover approximately 40 % of the quinta’s energy needs.

The waters from the sewers are bio-degraded in a special tank, and used for irrigation. All waste is separated, and organic waste is composted.
The great majority of the lamps (wherever possible) are energy-saving. The air-conditioning is turned off automatically when a window is opened, and the lights shut off automatically when a room is unoccupied.

For an environmentally friendly holiday in central Portugal with many relaxing local activities

Botany, Cycling, Family Holidays, Hiking, Horse riding, Mountain biking, Photography, Swimming, Walking

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The ideal base for a bird watching holiday.

Algarve villa apartments Casa Rosa in the peaceful rural East Algarve, Portugal. Just 20 minutes from Faro on the outskirts of the unspoiled historic old village of Moncarapacho

Within a short drive from Casa Rosa there is a large diversity of countryside and coastline environment, that offer splendid habitat for a very large variety of bird species
Good birding watching. interesting company and delicious home cooked food

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Join us for a fabulous riding holiday at our beautiful farm In the green heart of mid Portugal.

One of the most unspoilt terrains for horse riding in Europe. The spectacular, diverse landscape ranges from eucalyptus, pine and cork oak forests on the lower slopes, with tracks climbing up to heather clad hilltops where you have breathtaking views. We are well away from the tourist trails, even in the peak season you can ride all day and hardly see another person.

All riding abilities catered for including families.

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