Title: Escape to the Heart of Portugal: Countryside House, near River beach and trails - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Escape to the Heart of Portugal: Countryside House, near River beach and trails ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109355800/109355729/13da390b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109355800/109355729/4c5ce9b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109355800/109355729/bf459979.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109355800/109355729/ded876ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109355800/109355729/cd8559ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the Heart of Portugal: Countryside House, near River beach and trails provides everything you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 5 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### Escape to the Heart of Portugal: Countryside House, near River beach and trails Located in the tranquil countryside of central Portugal, Casa do Mocejo is a cozy retreat for up to 9 guests—perfect for off-road enthusiasts, hiking lovers, and anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Enjoy breathtaking starry skies and the pure silence of nature, or warm yourself by the crackling fireplace during the winter! This is the ideal setting to relax and unwind. With no neighbors nearby, this secluded rural house is also perfect for gatherings, where you can play music, dance into the night, and celebrate special occasions like New Year's Eve, birthday parties, or simply a holiday away from the crowds! Highlights: Pet-friendly accommodation Free Wi-Fi and optional baby cot Beautiful river beaches, scenic trails, and hiking paths nearby, including the mountain ranges of Serra da Estrela, Góis, and Açor The nearest Blue Flag river beach is just 5 km away and features a restaurant. The Property: This charming two-story house features a cozy fireplace, a terrace with a lounge area, and an outdoor balcony on the upper floor with panoramic views. The fully equipped kitchen includes a gas oven, microwave, and a spacious fridge, ideal for extended stays. The living room offers a dining area and a sitting area with a fireplace and TV. On the lower floor, there is also a bathroom with a shower, fully equipped with towels and other essentials. Set on a vast 4-hectare forest estate, this is the perfect location to explore off-road trails and nearby natural attractions, such as mountains and the Aguieira Dam, ideal for water sports. The nearest village, São Pedro d'Alva (12 km away), has restaurants and a supermarket for all your needs. Easily accessible from Coimbra, Lisbon, and Porto via the IC7 and IP3 routes, Casa do Mocejo is the perfect hideaway for nature lovers, adventurers, or anyone looking to recharge in a peaceful setting. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69400000/69398100/69398029/82d64d14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coimbra Guesthouse Coimbra - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.221935,-8.402694&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:evotFxchr%40%3FS%3FS%40S%3FU%40S%3FS%40S%40U%40SBS%40SBSBSBS%40SBSDSBSDQBSDSDQDSDQDQFSDQFQDQFQFQFQHOFQFOHQHOFOHOHOHOHOJMHOJMHMJMJMJMJMHKLMJKJKLKJKLIJKLILKLILIJGLINGLILGLGNELGLENGLENELCNELCNENCLCNANCNANALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40NBNBL%40NBNDLBNDNBLDLDNFLDNFLDLFLHLFNFLHJHLFLHLJLHJJLHJJLJJJJJLLHJJLLLHLJLHLJLHNJLHNHNHNHNFNHNHPFNFPHNFPFPFPDPFPDPFRDPDPDRDPDRBRDPBRDRBRBR%40RBRBR%40RBR%40R%40T%40R%3FR%40R%40T%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FRARAT%3FRARARARCTARCRCRARCRCREPCRERCREPEREPEREPGPERGPEPGPGPGNIPGPGNINIPGNINININILKNILKNILKLILMLKJILMJKJKLMJKHMJKJMHMHMHMHKHMFOHMFMFMFMFOFMDODMDMDODODMBOBOBMBOBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOCOAOCMCOCOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMEMGOGMGMGMGOGMIKIMIMIMIMIKKMKKIMKKMKKMKIMKKKMKMKMIMKOIMKOIMIOIOIOGOIQIOGOGQIQGOGQGQEQGQESGQEQESEQESEQCSESCSEQCSASCSCSCSASCUASASAS%3FSAU%3FSAS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JZZuh7GHCcmmQZxe9vw1ELKjF5I=) Coimbra, Coimbra #### What's nearby - Coimbra University - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Old Cathedral of Coimbra - 3 min drive - 2.9 km - Santa Cruz Church - 4 min drive - 2.9 km - Biblioteca Joanina - 4 min drive - 2.9 km - Portugal dos Pequenitos - 5 min drive - 3.6 km #### Getting around - Coimbra Station - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Café com Arte - ‬14 min walk - ‪Café Restaurante Sto António - ‬6 min walk - ‪Sabor & Arte - ‬16 min walk - ‪Spaghetti Notte - ‬13 min walk - ‪Vasco da Gama - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Escape to the Heart of Portugal: Countryside House, near River beach and trails pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Escape to the Heart of Portugal: Countryside House, near River beach and trails? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Escape to the Heart of Portugal: Countryside House, near River beach and trails? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Escape to the Heart of Portugal: Countryside House, near River beach and trails located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Limpeza de Terrenos e Florestas em viseu and Parque Canino Municipal. Monastery of Celas and Sister Lucia's Memorial are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Escape to the Heart of Portugal: Countryside House, near River beach and trails Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.