A warm welcome at Vivenda "A nossa coroa" for a wonderful holiday in the green heart of Portugal at the foot of the Serra da Estrela.
We rent 3 bungalows on the edge of the cosy village of Coja in a beautiful nature area with many other picturesque villages, where cities like Coimbra and Viseu are well reachable too.
Our (self catering) bungalows are new, very well equipped, each with 2 bedrooms (max. 5 pers.), and equipped with all modern conveniences.
Besides the swimming pool with an outdoor bar there is a recreational room with games and free access to WiFi.
- Small scale; enjoy your peaceful rest
- Beautiful scenery for hikers
- Centrally situated to discover the real Portugal
- Well suited for larger groups (max. 15 pers.)
- Ideally suited to spend the winter
"Nature, relaxation, culture, sports, sun, beaches, good food, folklore" You will find them here for a great holiday. Our grounds are one hectare large and lie between two villages. Arganil (7km) and Coja (2km).
Here you will find supermarkets, restaurants, banks etc…
Four connected luxury bungalows were built on a hill and offer optimal privacy and beautiful views onto the Serra da Estrela , Serra Acor and the picturesque mountain villages.
The exterior walls of the bungalows are contructed from slate, as a result of which the bungalows have a rural Portuguese character.
We, Tony and Dina live in one of the bungalows.
The other three bungalows are for rent .
The bungalows are built around a cork oak.
Situated In the large back garden there are two swimming pools, a large one 10 x 4 mtr and a separate pool for children. The ultra violet system ensures a natural feel of the water without much chlorine or salt. Next to the pool is the outside kitchen/bar, here you can relex or enjoy us for diner, there is a range of drinks and of course the famous Portuguese wines.
There is a recreational room with a library, a piano, and a range of games, such as table-tennis.
Here we keep brochures about the surrounding area, but we can also give you tips and information ourselves if required.
THE BUNGALOWS:
Vivenda “A nossa coroa” is a new and stylish development of bungalows. The “xisto” wall (Slate) creates a typical Portuguese style.
The use of many windows in the bungalows makes for a great view onto the mountains. Each bungalow has a living area of approx 70 m2 as well as covered patio and its own garden.
The bungalows are beautifully and stylishly furnished.
Each bungalow has its own character:
• Casa Portuguesa in Portuguese style
• Casa Asia with an oriental character and
• Casa Africa with an African theme.
Groundplan:
2 Bedrooms ::- There are two single boxsprings of 0,90 x 2,00 mtr, in each bedroom.
In one of the rooms there is a possibility for a fifth bed.
The bathroom has a toilet, a wash basin, a bath and a separate shower.
The modern built-in kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, fridge, a combi microwave, an electric stove, a coffee maker etc.
The dining area has a large table with four chairs.
Besides the sofa, arm chairs and a coffee table, the living area is furnished with a radio/CD player and satelite TV with international channels.
Large sliding doors lead out to a sunny patio, with garden furniture and parasol.
This is arranged in such away so as to ensure total privacy but you can still enjoy the great views over the mountains. All rooms have central heating.
A wood burner is positioned between the kitchen and the living area.
Wood is available for free.
All bungalows are single storey.
Recreational room ::- Here you can play table tennis and find an assortment of games, a library of (English) books, and leaflets about activities in the local area. There is also a piano as well as other musical instruments.
For your laundry there is a washing machine available.
Surroundings ::- Our “Vivenda” lies in a quiet area on a hill providing it with beautiful views.
The hamlets of Machorro and Medas are authentic farming villages.
However we are not totally isolated because Coja is just 2 km away.
Here you can swim, and eat and drink in various bars and restaurants. Also banks, super markets and various small shops are found here.
The same may be said about the village of Arganil, at a distance of 7 km. A tourist information office is situated here. Thoughout the year a variety of celebrations takes place in the local villages.
Tranquility surrounds you here.
Nature ::- In the vicinity of the Vivenda 'A nossa coroa' there are countless possibilities to enjoy nature.
By car, on foot or by mountain bike (provided you can handle the slopes). The roads are easily accessible. We have many (walking) routes available for you.
Recreation ::- You may swim in the river Alva near Coja, (also suitable for children) In the waterfalls of Fraga da Pena you can enjoy a refreshing shower in nature.
The cosy village of Coja, with a delicious terrace, can be reached in 3 minutes by car or a half an hour walk. We have bikes so you can take the bike to the village. Here are restaurants, bars, supermarkets, butcher, bakery, pharmacy etc.
Villages ::- Life seems to have stood still in the villages.
The quietness and hospitality are striking.
The locals are friendly and will always greet you. We advise you to have lunch between 12.30 and 14.00 in one of the many restaurants. There will probably be no menu but you have a choice between fish (peixe) or meat (carne). Don't forget the often delicious desserts (sobremesa).
When you hear bells ringing there is probably a shepherd with his sheeps or goats in the neighbourhood.
Why don't you visit a cheese farm to sample a piece of (typical) Serra-cheese, go to a local cafe for a small strong coffee (bica), or visit a wine farm.
Beach ::- Within 90 Km lies Figueira da Foz - an hour's drive - with a wide beach and various beach pavillions, wher you can enjoy fresh fish. To the north of Figueira da Foz are many different quiet beaches which are quite easy to reach.