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# The House of Books

Cottage in Lousa with kitchen and balcony

## Photo gallery for The House of Books

![Property grounds - The House of Books (Lousã)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89810000/89809500/89809423/15c417c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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![Interior - The House of Books (Lousã)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89810000/89809500/89809423/b04954c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 The House of Books provides everything you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

## Popular amenities

- Parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Fireplace
- Kitchen

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### The House of Books

Cottage in Lousa with kitchen and balcony

This smoke-free cottage features parking, internet access, and books. The cottage boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a balcony. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a refrigerator and a microwave, and other amenities include a coffee/tea maker and an electric kettle. 

Guest accommodations at this cottage offer fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers. 

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Wood stove

### Entertainment

- Books

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### 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)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## 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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Registration Number 107866/AL

## About the area

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Lousã, Coimbra

#### What's nearby

- Senhora da Piedade River Beach \- 18 min walk \- 1.6 km
- Castle of Lousã \- 20 min walk \- 1.7 km
- Coimbra University \- 38 min drive \- 28.1 km
- Portugal dos Pequenitos \- 38 min drive \- 28.8 km
- Conímbriga Ruins \- 45 min drive \- 35.9 km

#### Getting around

- Coimbra Station - 50 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Restaurante Casa Velha - ‬24 min drive
- ‪Café Jardim - ‬22 min drive
- ‪31 - ‬23 min drive
- ‪O Parque By Arcil - ‬23 min drive
- ‪Manjar Da Villa - ‬22 min drive

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## The House of Books Reviews

## Reviews

9.6

### Exceptional

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