Casa de Colina

There is a comfortable double bedroom upstairs with a sofa bed and chair in the living area. A completely up-to-date kitchen leads out to a patio area with its barbecue and furniture. The living area is complete with a satellite t.v., cd & dvd players, plus plenty of games and books to lose yourself in. The surroundings are rural and very peaceful, for those wishing to get to know the locals, there are plenty of Festas (festivals) during the months of June, July and August. Walking and bicycle riding is common, and for those wanting to travel further afield, the city of Lisbon is approximately two hours drive and Porto one and three quarter hours away, however, the town of Ansiao which is five minutes away has all the amenities you could wish for, including a swimming pool, supermarket, accident and emergency department plus many bars, cafes and small shops. Locally there are many historic sites including the world famous Roman town of Conimbriga which is situated just south of Coimbra and only a short drive away from us. We have two bicycles available for anybody feeling energetic. A common feature of this part of Portugal is the river beach, and we have two within half and hours drive, the river beach is the Portuguese way of visiting the seaside without travelling too far!! It is simply a widened river with added sand, usually accompanied by a cafe and a bar. There is a parking area at the front of the house. Linen and towels are supplied as well as a small welcome pack. The owners live next door and will help out in any way they can.