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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 550 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Country House / Serra da Estrela CC

Welcome to Casa do Galvão - Casa de Campo - (T. E.R.) Rural Tourism

Built and registered in 1947, by António Galvão. Restored (according to Ordinance No. 937/2008) for tourism purposes and as a means of disseminating the entire Alvôco valley and surroundings. Located in the Serra da Estrela Natural Park on the right bank of the River Alvôco, where its pure and crystalline waters contrast with the green landscapes.
The rural peace for a vacation or just a weekend getaway.
Discover wonderful tourist spaces such as the Tower (Serra da Estrela), the village of Piodão, as well as the banks of the River Alvoco, which provide fabulous moments of leisure and fun.
(You need to climb stairs)

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 538 sq ft (50 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 3464

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

House Galvao Country House Natural Park Serra da Estrela seia
House Galvao Country House Natural Park Serra da Estrela
Galvao Country Natural Park Serra da Estrela seia
Galvao Country Natural Park Serra da Estrela
House Galvao Country House Natural Park Serra da Estrela seia
House Galvao Country House Natural Park Serra da Estrela
Galvao Country Natural Park Serra da Estrela seia
House Galvao Country House Natural Park Serra da Estrela seia
House Galvao Country House Natural Park Serra da Estrela
Galvao Country Natural Park Serra da Estrela seia
Galvao Country Natural Park Serra da Estrela
Country House T. .R. No. 3464 of the National Tourism Register
Country House T. .R. No. 3464 of the National Tourism Register.
Country House T. E .R. No. 3464 of the National Tourism Registry

About the neighborhood

Map
Seia, Guarda District

What's nearby

  • River Beach Loriga - 18 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Sandomil River Beach - 34 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Centro de Interpretaçaõ da Serra da Estrela - 35 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Torre - 39 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Ski resort of Serra da Estrela - 41 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

  • Fundao Station - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lenda Viriato - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪As Thermas - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Café Restaurante Pedras Lavradas - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Laveb - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Guarda Rios - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country House / Serra da Estrela CC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Country House / Serra da Estrela CC?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country House / Serra da Estrela CC?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country House / Serra da Estrela CC located?

Located in the mountains, this Seia cottage offering ski-in/ski-out access is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from River Beach Loriga and within 20 mi (32 km) of Avô River Beach and Sandomil River Beach. Alvoco das Várzeas River Beach and Catedral das Beiras are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Country House / Serra da Estrela CC Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten K.

A wonderful casket at a lovely place
It´s quite simple: perfect house & perfect host [Thanks Sofia!] at a perfect place. If you are looking for a calm, small paradise go there. It´s a really romantic place and perfect to enjoy nature. Aguincho is a little village in a wonderful valley with a river for bathing. Directly in front of Aguincho there´s a very good trail for doing some walks - serious hiking needs some travelling by car or you are tough enough to do the Torre from here. Quite close to Aguincho at Barriosa you´ll find the wonderful restaurant Guarda Rios - absolute recommendation! Three hints for visitors: 1) Enter an Intermarche before you travel there and buy your stuff - it´s quite a trip. 2) Don´t travel here with a huge car, the roads are small indeed. 3) Don´t underestimate travelling to Torre by car - but it´s really worth a look. We will come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful village; beautiful small river.
The value is really great and it was the best equipped, most private, and cleanest place I've ever stayed at. The hosts were remarkably warm, helpful, and friendly, and the house was charming with nice outdoor options--garden, patio/balcony, bbq, and just down the road a beautiful little river with places to swim with no one around. This is a perfect refuge, great place to restore yourself.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

oksana k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Um lugar para voltar
Sentimos acolhidos com simpatia, casa muito limpa, nada faltou . Paisagens deslumbrantes com mini piscina natural do rio, 5min a pé . Excelente estadia, e para voltar sem dúvida.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruno S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Férias de verão na serra
Casa com tudo para passar uns dias de descanso, no meio da Serra. Aldeia sem carros no seu interior, ficam à entrada da mesma. Acesso ao rio com uma pequena lagoa ao lado da aldeia para nos podermos refrescar.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sérgio G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
O descanso merecido
Exelente para repor as energias para mais um ano de trabalho. Natureza abundante, praia "privada"... que mais se pode pedir???
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Helena A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Acolhedor e tranquilo
Mini férias excelentes. A aldeia é encantadora. A casa é bastante acolhedora e os gestores muito simpáticos.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

PAULA CRISTINA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rio e Serra
Rio Alvoco com água transparente e quente, com as suas “piscinas” grandes e “privadas”. Passamos horas dentro água. A Serra verde, também foi uma novidade, estávamos a áspera de ver muitas pedras e ficamos a conhecer uma nova serra. Muito verde, muita água, muitas aldeias pequenas perdidas no meio dos vales com casas muito próprias e pessoas acolhedoras. Muito bom para descansar e repor energias (não temos restaurantes, cafés, supermercados e lojas para “passar o tempo”).
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

romain f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
un petit paradis
très bonne accueil de Sofia la propriétaire . 12 jours de pure bonheur dans un paysage magnifique. les rivières d' eau cristaline à 5mn de marche ont ravi les enfants et les grands.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un gîte exceptionnel
Si vous recherchez un gîte cosy et chaleureux dans un petit coin de montagne au calme, vous y trouverez votre bonheur. Nous avons eu un accueil des plus agréable, le gîte propose tout le confort et matériel nécessaire pour passer d'excellentes vacances. Un grand merci aux propriétaires très souriants et attentionnés, qui ont rendu nos vacances très reposantes et agréables, aussi bien pour nous que pour nos trois enfants!! Nous le conseillons vivement!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

stephane l., Coueron

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parfait
Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine dans ce petit village de la Serra Estrada. Les paysages, petites randos. Le propriétaire est charmant. Ne pas rater la rafraîchissante piscine naturelle. Obrigado !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Anca Mirela A.

Para desconectar
Una experiencia inolvidable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maria miguel L.

Uma delícia de experiência
Casinha muito simpática com tudo o que faz falta para passar a semana em total repouso. Até tem uma prainha privada para dar uns mergulhos! A repetir com toda a certeza!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Maria de Fátima O.

Uma casa espetacular com uns anfitriões fantástico.
Gostámos muito da casa. Acolhedora com todas as condições e equipamentos. No entanto o local é de difícil acesso. A praia fluvial fica apenas a 500m mas tem acesso difícil com uma zona íngreme o que dificultando o acesso para quem tem crianças ou pessoas de idade. A zona envolvente é linda mas a aldeia não tem nada e para nos deslocarmos temos sempre de recorrer ao veículo automóvel, sendo a estrada bastante estreita e com muitas curvas até às aldeia vizinha. Para quem quer descansar e ficar longe de tudo e todos é sem dúvida o local ideal.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

LINO SANTANA L.

Tout était parfait
Très bon séjour à Aguincho, Sofia et son mari ont été adorable et très serviable. La maison est superbe et très calme c'est un endroit très reposant avec de très jolis coins tout proche. Je recommande pour les fans et de montagne et de la nature.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Chris R.

Good
Nice cottage in lovely quiet countryside. We did find the property difficult to find as our sat nav was confused ! No supermarkets near so be sure to stock up well before arriving. Very clean , beds comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Donna H., Canada

Wonderful!!,,
Sophia met us upon our arrival and although we had never met her she made our drive to our rental worth the anxiety we experienced driving the narrow roads and hairpin turns. She had a fire going for us and the heat turned up due to the cold weather Portugal was experiencing during our trip. Our rental was spotlessly clean with lots of clean towels and appliances that all worked. She had information on local trails and even drove us to the next village to help us get some groceries. If you enjoy nature and breath taking views at every turn than this is this place for you. All this said though you may wish to take most if not all of your food and beverages with you as there is not much close by to buy this sort of stuff. Our only regret was having to leave this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Beate S.

Romantische Hütte im Bergdorf
Große geräumige Hütte mit Kamin in absolut ruhiger Umgebung.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Svenja M.

Süßes kleines Haus in wunderschöner Lage. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen
Klein aber fein, uns hat nichts gefehlt. Die Lage ist abgeschieden aber traumhaft schön und wir haben die Ruhe und die Natur sehr genossen
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Guillaume M.

Relaxing experience in the heart of rural Portugal
We chose the house for its closeness to the heart of Serra da Estrela, for the quiet of its surroundings, and for its charm judging from the photos: the house is just like on the pictures online. It is cool Inside, especially the downstairs rooms, and with the altitude it is cool at night in the area. The house has 3 outsides spaces, so you can be in the shade or in the sun as you choose at every hour of the day. The surroundings are truly beautiful: the mountain-sides felt a bit daunting at first, but we got to really enjoy the sight of the nearby villages (Vasco Esteves, Alvoco da Serra, Loriga...). Closeby activities included walking in the mountains, relaxing at the house in the sunshade, and swimming in the amazing brooke at the foot of the village!! A day-trip to Coimbra or Piódão is easy. The house is very conveniently equipped, there are no shops in Aguincho itself, but there are smaller and larger shops as well as great restaurants in nearby villages, and a baker stops by everyday in Aguincho. The hosts were very helpful and kind, and the house was spotless clean.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Norbert S., Schweiz

Friendly and quiet accommodation
We enjoyed the stay in the charming and very quiet Casa Calvao very much. Everything in the house is of the best quality and everything necessary is available. In this valley there are infinitely many wonderful walks and also bathing in the river is announced. We met the nicest people in Aguincho and the surrounding villages. Many Thanks! Many greetings to our friends in the LAF bar in Fradigas.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carla K.

Great deal, nice place.
This little house is located in a nearly depopulated village, The surroundings are peaceful, the house is charming and provides nearly everything. It is wonderfully free of knick knacks, everything is there including a dishwasher, a washing machine is nearby. The mattresses are a bit hard (as they are everywhere in Portugal) and the shower is tiny - you can't bend over, if you drop something you need to get out of the stall to pick it up. As everywhere in Portugal, there is a bidet, which used to be a nice fixture before people had showers. The woodburning stove is great, but we would have liked a bit more comfortable seating around it - another small couch. The outdoor seating areas are very nice, enhanced by several very friendly visiting cats. Very comfortable outdoor chairs are provided. Linens, cutlery and dishes are plentiful. We would have liked more than 1 dish soap tablets :-) Overall, this place was by far the nicest and the best deal of the 4 we rented. Highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marion B., Düsseldorf

Gemütliches Häuschen
Schönes sauberes Haus. Freundliche hilfsbereite Vermieter. Die Umgebung ist traumhaft, das Haus sehr ruhig gelegen. Sehr gut für Alle die eine Auszeit brauchen und oder wandern möchten.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Germano M.

Fantástico
A casa estava fantástica, recomendo vivamente, fica no meio de uma aldeia onde o acesso é através de curva e contra curva, mas em 25min se chega a torre. Tudo muito limpo e aconchegado. Fomos muiyo bem recebidos. Certamente iremos repetir Cumprimentos Germano Moser
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rui C.

Sossego
A casa é limpa, confortável e tem tudo o que é necessário para uma estadia de vários dias em "self-catering". A Aldeia é fantástica e muito sossegada. O unico problema é que a casa não é acessivel de carro (tem de se andar um pouco desde a entrada da aldeia) e está no cimo de uma escadaria o que para uma familia com uma criança pequena dificulta um pouco as coisas.