Title: VUMBA – The Gorongosa Suite - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=44795944&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # VUMBA – The Gorongosa Suite Vacation home in Arganil with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for VUMBA – The Gorongosa Suite ![Living area - VUMBA – The Gorongosa Suite (São Martinho da Cortiça)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44800000/44796000/44795944/e4d3b46d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - VUMBA – The Gorongosa Suite (São Martinho da Cortiça)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44800000/44796000/44795944/0cf114bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - VUMBA – The Gorongosa Suite (São Martinho da Cortiça)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44800000/44796000/44795944/acaa5e95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - VUMBA – The Gorongosa Suite (São Martinho da Cortiça)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44800000/44796000/44795944/187f68e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - VUMBA – The Gorongosa Suite (São Martinho da Cortiça)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44800000/44796000/44795944/27a3122d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies VUMBA – The Gorongosa Suite provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2205 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### VUMBA – The Gorongosa Suite The renovation of the old winery gave birth to two beautiful independent suites (Bue Maria and Gorongosa) and a leisure area (Sala da Adega). Another independent and stylish suite located next to the Winery, named after the family’s Mozambican heritage, and also consisting of a good sized bedroom and a bathroom. Both the Bue Maria and the Gorongosa suites share a large and elegant guest area including a lounge with dining-room and kitchen.Vumba's property is divided into 2 cozy guesthouses (The Alembic and The House of the Lizard) and 8 stylish suites (The Bue Maria, The Gorongoza, Beira and the Macuti Flats). All guesthouses have access to a large swimming pool surrounded by a lush garden. All of our houses have fully equipped kitchens where you can cook your meals, including breakfast, and there are two small supermarkets in the village where you will find most of the basic ingredients. Also in the village and 5 minutes walk from Vumba we have The Churrasqueira with homemade and tasty take-away food. RURAL EXPERIENCES Vumba Agrotourism has also the following activities available (depending on the time of year and the availability of our staff): Goat Safari, Chesse factory tour, Shepherd for a day, Make your own cheese, Foraging for mushrooms, Olive picking and E-bike rentals. And more, You can also get some fresh eggs for your breakfast from the chicken coop, pick some organic veggies from the vegetable garden or fresh fruit from the orchard to use in your meals while at Vumba. If you fancy a special treat, we can organize a true gourmet experience at the Winery with Oliver, our guest chef, cooking specially for you a menu of delicious recipes made with local produce. The estate has several roads and trails as well as five idyllic ponds. Isolated from the outside world, here you will find the ideal combination of natural resources to let you enjoy nature and to experience a truly rural lifestyle, on foot or by bicycle. SERVICES FOR BIKERS We offer a full range of services for cyclists, meeting all the requirements of the Bikotel network. Our guests have cycling routes available for various skill levels, secure outdoor parking for bikes, a washing area, an equipped mini-workshop, as well as a specific menu for cyclists and a laundry service for cycling clothes. We also offer bike hire, transport for cyclists, technical support, a guide service and charging options for e-bikes. At Vumba you have everything you need for an incredible cycle touring experience! Within a 30-kilometre radius of Vumba, there are 73 mapped routes. This wide variety of routes covers easy, intermediate and specialised cycling and is suitable for all levels of fitness. NEARBY There are also several places of interest nearby where you can do nature activities: Góis, Fraga da Pena, Benfeita, Avô and Côja, Aldeia das Dez, Aldeias de Xisto (Piodão), Aldeias Históricas, Foz d'Égua, Buçaco, Serra da Estrela, Coimbra and Viseu. There are also more radical activities on offer, such as canoeing down the river, water walks and jeep rides. Or more contemplative ones, such as flyfishing and interpretive walks. We have professional partners who will provide you with an incredible experience. OUR FARM Vumba is a small, family owned company, engaged in maintaining traditions and providing a highly professional and personalized service. We produce the organic cheese "Quinta do Carapinhal" following ancient traditions and provide quality accomodation in a rural environment. Vumba’s logo is a leaf of an oak, a deciduous tree with a long gestation period, that always did well in this region. The oak symbolizes our respect for tradition and continuity as well as renewal. In fact, Vumba is highly influenced by our grandparents’ memory, by their love for this land and by all the great things they’ve done. We make our best to respect and honor this memory in everything we do. Come visit us. Contact us for more information. ## Property amenities ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Canoeing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Garden - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 205 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23560000/23551900/23551870/24475791.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Bedroom ground floor apartment with private terrace and BBQ. 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Limit of 2 Pets per reservation, Shared kitchen and living room ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed ### 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Vumba The Gorongosa Suite Vumba - The Gorongosa Suite Arganil Vumba - The Gorongosa Suite Private vacation home Vumba - The Gorongosa Suite Private vacation home Arganil 108413 ## About the area Arganil is home to this vacation home. Termas de Luso and Alvoco das Várzeas River Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Portugal dos Pequenitos and Biological Park of Serra da Lousa. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## VUMBA – The Gorongosa Suite Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alain B. Aug 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Je recommande fortement. Superbe endroit. Superbe accueil de Joana. Surtout, pensez à déguster ses fromages, yaourts, oeufs bio, tout est délicieux et fait maison, dans la pure tradition ancestrale. Immense cuisine partagée. Les environs sont magnifiques. ##### Alain B. 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