Holiday home for max. 5 persons
Fornos de Algodres, Beira, Portugal

The property Encosta do Sobreiro with an overall area of 2,5 hectares is located in Fornos de Algodres, at the foothills of Serra da Estrela – Unesco´s World Geopark. This rural space which embraces the contemporary, favors the refunctionalization of the country house, privileging the comfort and to let you feel in harmony with an environment of rural nature, in an experience that will revitalize the body and mind. Encosta do Sobreiro is the perfect destination for family and friends vacations, to spend peaceful moments with your ideal partner, leaving behind the hectic and crowded metropolitan areas and welcoming the silence of a typical mountain village, rejoicing in days of absolute rest and leisure.

At Casa do Postigo, the divisions of the House converge to create a comfortable and cozy enviromment, and consist of:

– 2 bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom and the second bedroom includes two twin beds. Next to the second room there is one regular bathroom with shower. Hairdryer, TV and wardrobes. Possibility to add a baby cot, upon request.

– 1 fully furnished and equipped kitchen, appliances and kitchen utensils (ceramic hob, oven, refrigetor with small freezer, dishwasher, microwave, blender, juicer, Nespresso coffee machine, electric kettle and toaster).

– Living room with a wood stove, round dining table, chairs, sofa, and television.

Central heating, wireless Internet and smart TVs.

Both bedrooms have direct access to a beautiful garden area, to rest, read a book or simply “hear” the silence and appreciate the beautiful countryside. Also, at the entrance of the house, there is a table with chairs and a sun umbrella, so you can use the space outside for your convenience.

Saltwater swimming pool Ample lawns Wood fired oven Certified children playground Outdoor Tic-Tac-Toe Volleyball court 5-A-Side football field Ping pong table Turnball Board games Rent a Bike for children or adults and bicycles equipped with a baby seats (additional cost) Guided visit to the historical villages (additional cost) Guided fishing (additional cost) Laundry Service (additional cost) Private Parking

Serra da Estrela, one of the global Geoparks by UNESCO, has an incredible natural beauty and is a place of interest for anthropologists, historians and tourists. Stories lay on the stones”, visit the municipal´s most interesting places: Fraga da Pena, Lagar de Azeite da Casa do Cabo/ ethnographic museum, the wind mill, Algodres village – viewpoint, and others. Fornos de Algodres is known for the production of Serra da Estrela´s cheese, one of the most iconic Portugal´s cheese. Possible visit to the cheese factories. 12 historical villages to discover: Almeida, Belmonte, Castelo Mendo, Castelo Novo, Castelo Rodrigo, Idanha-a-Velha, Linhares da Beira, Marialva, Monsanto, Piódão, Sortelha & Trancoso. Visit the Ecological Park of Gouveia, where adults and children can observe and interact with several types of animals (wild boar, fallow deer and an impressive collection of other mammals, birds and reptiles). 20 minutes driving from Encosta do Sobreiro.