Casa de Xisto

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Free Wifi

10

Property highlights

About this property

Spacious Holiday Home in Arganil: Casa de Xisto offers a spacious holiday home in Arganil, Portugal. The property features three bedrooms and a living room, ensuring comfort for all guests. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and a beautiful garden. The outdoor fireplace and seating area provide relaxing spaces, while the barbecue facilities enhance the outdoor experience. Modern Facilities: The holiday home provides free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and a dining area. Additional amenities include a patio, terrace, and a private entrance, ensuring convenience and comfort. Local Attractions: Located 28 mi from the Palace of Bussaco, the property offers easy access to local attractions. Fishing enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area, while guests can relax and enjoy the scenic views. Highly Rated by Guests: Casa de Xisto is highly rated by guests for its spaciousness, excellent facilities, and scenic views, making it a preferred choice for a memorable holiday experience.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

C
Germany Germany
“Uns hat der Blick übers Tal und auf die Berge sehr gut gefallen. Es war sogar ein kleiner Pool vorhanden. Im Haus war alles da und abends auf der Terasse zu sitzen und Sterne zu gucken war grandios.Jane, die Vermieterin war sehr entgegen kommend...”
Spinola
Portugal Portugal
“Foram 8 dias bem passados , numa aldeia pacata e tranquila onde o silêncio é o melhor aliado a paz e a tranquilidade. Para famílias nada melhor que estar ao lado da natureza onde existe trilhos para descobrir. Praias fluviais para banhar A casa...”
Susao
Portugal Portugal
“De tudo, da aldeia, da casa típica, das comodidades que oferecia.”
Paula
Portugal Portugal
“Localização, comodidades e simpatia/disponibilidade da proprietária.”

Managed by Jane and Vasco

Company review score: 8.8Based on 45 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company info

Having bought my first cottage in 2002 as a holiday project I fell in love with the area and moved here from the UK in 2003. I learnt Portuguese and now speak fluently. I have added another 3 holiday cottages in this area to my portfolio of self-catering rentals all restored to a comfortable standard with modern appliances and technology.

Property info

This is a traditional village cottage built from local schisto in a small mountain village approximately 7kms from the main district town of Arganil. The property was restored in 2012 to make a comfortable self-catering holiday property. The schisto walls have been retained where possible to give an authentic feel to the cottage and the high vaulted living room and main bedroom ceiling are completed in wood. the kitchen is well equipped with everything that you may need on your self catering holiday and the garden has BBQ and furniture so that you can relax and enjoy the beautiful view in peaceful surroundings. For those of you on holiday but still need to keep in touch with your emails and business there is WiFi internet in the cottage and Fibre TV. Due to the pandemic I will not be providing towels for the bathroom or the pool this year. If necessary you can have them on arrival for a small extra charge. A basket of logs for the fire is provided free on arrival during the winter months, each extra basket costs an additional charge.

Neighborhood info

Casa de Xisto sits on the hillside above the ancient Mosteiro de Folques which was built in the X11th Century for Germanic monks and is now an education centre. There are beautiful views from the mountains to the green valleys where there are rivers that you can swim and fish in. Folques natural swimming pool is only 2kms away and there are many more to enjoy along the Rio Alva and the Ceira. Arganil is the main district town approximately 7kms from the cottage and has all the shops, restaurants, cafes etc that you need. There are other local towns with weekly markets where you can buy fresh produce and the excellent local sheep cheese from the Serra de Estrela which is the highest mountain range in Portugal with snow in the winter months of Decdember, Jnuary and February. It can be T-shirt weather in Arganil and you can ski on the Serra de Estrela!

Languages Spoken

English,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of Casa de Xisto

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
€ 10 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 22
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Casa de Xisto of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: 34856/AL