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Gillian made us feel very welcome: we arrived late in the evening, and she had made sure we had breakfast in the morning; she explained all there is to know about the house; and there were lots of tips for things to do in the area. The description was accurate: a beautiful tranquil place, away from all busy working life, but with lots to do and see. The area is absolutely beautiful and lots of culture in Coimbra, Aveiro and other places. I would recommend this to anyone who does not mind to drive a bit and explore...

This house was our best country stay in Portugal! Gillian and her son Ingo took good care of us. A warm welcome on a hot summers day included a fridge filled with drinks. Regional suggestions were given in a book so we could go trough them easily. For trips to a river beach for example, towels and even chairs are provided. You can feel that the house is build with love. The thick walls keep the house cool on hot days. The beautiful flowery garden has full privacy and has an amazing view. The kingsize bed made the best night's rest. We definitely recommend this place and we hope to come back.

Our 5 night stay at The House of Stars during our 3 weeks in Portugal set a standard that could not be beat. The Paravanos have restored a beautiful old farmhouse into a gorgeous home with the equally beautiful, perfectly appointed apartment. I will never forget the evenings sitting out on the little patio listening to the crickets and owls, and the occasional church bells in the distance. The Paravanos are incredible hosts, and have thought of everything to make one's stay perfect. We couldn't have imagined a better place to start our visit to Portugal. Huge thanks to Ingo, Ingo and Gillian for all your guidance, friendship and help. We so enjoyed meeting you and hope you'll come visit us in Seattle! Maryann and Mike, Seattle, Washington, USA

We've had a great stay at the House of Stars. The location in the middle of nature is terrific; there is a great view from the private terrace/garden and the surroundings are very quiet and peaceful. The AirBnB is fully equiped, we didn't miss a thing. The bed with a memory foam top guarantees a good night sleep. Gillian is a very friendly and committed host. Every day she came for a small talk, to give us tips (places to visit in the area) and to check we had everything we needed. On arrival, the kitchen was already filled with supplies for the first day (milk, orange juice, cheese, cereal, coffee, confiture, fresh bread, butter). Besides, the basic necessities are also available (olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and other seasonings). Even shampoo, douche foam and hand soap are in stock!

Gillian and Ingo are the best hosts anyone could ask for. We loved the area, the apartment itself, but above all - the warm, kind and heart-full hospitality. It was like we had a castle all to ourselves, and a good mom and dad (and a big brother too - their sweet son) who looked out for us, and helped with everything we needed. don't think twice - just book the place !

what a great stay in the middle of nowhere with Gillian, sadly we had to leave earlier then initially intended, but we will be def back next summer to see the stars

Gillian's House of Stars was a little piece of heaven. Away from it all and with great views over the Hills, the beautiful garden, all the birds and bees to keep us company, it was a real chance to recharge batteries! Gillian was very welcoming and made us feel at home and had everything we needed for a short getaway. You can tell this house was a real work of love and it was restored beatifully ! It is within close driving distance of a lot of interesting spots, but we were looking for the beautiful river beaches closeby. We loved our stay and hope to come back one day...

Staying with Gillian and Ingo is like staying with friends. They are incredibly kind, hospitable people who have designed and built a beautiful apartment. After a long day of driving, we were so happy to have dinner on the stove for us (it was delicious!!) and breakfast for the next morning! The area is quiet, relaxing and very beautiful. Gillian and Ingo's driving directions are extremely good, as are their recommendations for grocery shopping and dining in the lovely nearby town. The apartment was extremely clean and well-equipped with a comfortable bed, great kitchen, and plenty of hot water.

Wonderful place, very nice people, we will come back! Thanks!

Toby and Nina were simply fantastic. Great accommodation, at a fantastic place. It is one of the best bnb I've been so far. For one that loves the nature and wants to be disconnected from the daily routine for a while, this is definitely the place to be. Absolutely incredible.

We loved our stay in Toby and Nina's spot. The house was really cozy and had everything we needed. The river view and the hosts were particular highlights. Toby prepared a delicious breakfast, it's a must try! If you are looking for inner peace and a full restart with a dash of adventure and romanticism, this is the perfect place. We can ensure it's a full "yes, go for it", 'cause despite all the other options, we are going to choose Toby and Nina's spot again, soon!

Toby and Nina's place is a lovely sanctuary in rural Portugal. We had a fantastic couple of days there, the space is great and is well set up. The river is beautiful, we got to spend a bit of time kayaking there which we loved! Definitely recommend.

When traveling through Portugal without a set route we came across this lovely place. They have just started renting out the newly renovated guest house and we were honered to be one of the first guests to enjoy this lovely piece of paradise. The place itself was clean, of good size and the bedroom is truly amazing, as if carved into the rocks! The view of the river from the terrace was beautiful and we had great fun swimming and taking a kayak for a trip. Nina and Toby offer breakfast with coffee, tea, yoghurt, (chocolate) croissants and bread with cheese and homemade jams as an option and it was wonderful! We had a great time here and recommend it to anyone looking for a truly unique and relaxing place. Don't forget to get enough groceries before you get there because you will not want to leave once you have arrived.

This is a special place and a must stay if you are in there area! It's in a fantastic, secluded location right on the river. We loved staying in the apartment that cleverly incorporates stones from an older building to make up the bedroom area. Each morning we enjoyed opening up the sliding doors that make up the entire side of the living room/ kitchen and looking across the bank at the impressive giant rock formations on the hillside opposite. Toby and Nina are super hosts, really friendly and knowledgeable about the area. It's clear they have put an extraordinary amount into creating this Quinta and the surrounds. Highly recommended.

We had a lovely stay at Nina & Toby's nice house near the river. They are really welcoming, helpful and make delicious breakfast :-) Can't wait to go back ...

We had wonderful 10 days at Ninas and Tobys incredible beautiful Quinta down by the river Mondego. The place is even more beautiful than you can imagine from the pictures. Everything in the flat where we stayed and on their piece of land is arranged and chosen with so much love and very good taste. You can spent your time with swimming or canoeing, cooking in the outdoor kitchen, enjoying the impressive nature and numerous other good things. Toby and Nina were welcoming us very warmly, answered every question and provided us with helpful tips and recommendations; they are perfect hosts. Thanks for having us and we will definitely come back!

Quinta Bamboo is the perfect place to rest and recharge in a permaculture oasis, and is an inspiration for those interested in food forest gardening and homesteading… there are also plenty of outdoor activities, hikes and viewpoints in the region, although the view from the balcony itself is very special! Martina and Bernd were warm and welcoming hosts, and also very generous with their time and energy in helping me to resolve an unfortunate road toll issue! (A word of advice: Remember to do your research first, before driving on Portuguese toll roads!!) Very grateful, and I hope to come back and stay in the future :) All the best!

The apartment is designed very creatively, very cozy and spacious in the lovely surroundings. The place has this positive energy, full of character. The studio is very spacious it contains all that you need for a very comfortable stay. If you are lucky to travel in winter time you can take advantage of sitting by the log fire and enjoy the lovely local wine. Great host!

We arrived very late in the evening to the Quinta, tired, exhausted & hungry from a long journey. Upon arrival, we met Bernd who greeted us with a warm smile, a lit fire, clean towels & some food to help with our hunger. The accomodations were clean, warm, tranquil & breathtaking. The quinta is located in a private setting within proximity of roads leading to other towns such as Tabua, Arganil, Pidiao, Coja, Benfeita, etc. Easy access to amenities such as supermarkets including Lidl, bistros, restaurants, bank and petrol station. The quinta itself is pastoral, quiet, idyllic with breathtaking views, gardens and peaceful zones for yoga and meditation. We had no trouble sleeping at night as it was quiet, the double bed was comfortable and the woodburner kept us warm & cozy. We were able to cook our meals in the full kitchen & a warm shower every night. Wifi was available for internet access. Bernd and Martina are the most wonderful hosts, down to earth & friendly; both practice and teach yoga. Our stay at Quinta Bamboo will never be forgotten; it exceeded all of our needs & expectations. We would gladly come back here to stay and highly recommend it to anyone who comes to Portugal for holiday. Thank you so much Bernd and Martina.

we had a great time at quinta bamboo. the house is great located in the countryside and bernd and martina gave us a warm welcome. we would totally love to return

We had a great time in Quinta Bamboo. The owners are very kind and it was a pleasure to met them. We recommand them.

Martina and Bernt are great hosts and lovely people. We enjoyed our stay a lot, very relaxing. We made lots of plans but choose the easy way. A full chill out in a lovely place. Loved the Archery too.

Martina and Bernd were so welcoming. They came and guided us into their lovely hillside retreat from a nearby town. Bernd carried my heavy case down to the beautifully renovated cottage. We enjoyed watching the sun go down in the evenings and painting the view across to the patch worked hillside. A classic Portuguese view:) Our walk to the river was picturesque and we loved stumbling across the ruins along the way. I wish we had stayed longer.

A welcoming paradise in the heart of Nature. Everything about our experience at Quinta Bamboo went well beyond our expectations. From the down-to-Earth, bright-hearted hosts to the extremely cozy (and warm!) house surrounded by natural beauty and fine attention to details and sustainabilty, we truly can't wait to return!

Heaven is a place on earth - at Quinta da Alegrìa!!! At some places a three-day stay seems like a week. The Quinta da Alegrìa is one of them. Before our arrival Liesje informed us about a building site next to the apartment we booked and offered us an upgrade. Thank you so much for this. That was perfect!!! The Quinta itself is really beautiful, well-groomed and situated in a great natural surrounding. Our apartment was perfectly equipped and cosy so we felt like home from the first moment. Liesje and João are the most lovely hosts we ever met. You can really feel that they are living their dream there. You are gorgeous :)

We enjoyed the wonderful place every second. The apartment is well equipped and there is everything you need. The sourrounding nature is very beautiful and perfect for different outdoor activities. We appreciated the provided maps for different walking-tours in the valleys around the farm. Liesje is very friendly, open-minded and hospitable. We had a really great time and looking forward to visit her place again.

Staying in Liesje and Joao's place was a formidable experience! We enjoyed our stay very much. The house is just lovely, decorated with beautiful blue and orange tones. The bed, sofa, couches are all very comfortable with big pillows. The horses and nature was magic, we took riding classes as well. They are a lovely couple and they created a paradise there! I am so looking forward to be back! Thank you for everything Liesje and Joao!

Thanks for all! The very cosy and very well-appointed special house with the beautiful balkony and the view, the massage and...of course the horse riding! It was more than beautiful and we feel really well receive with the perfect balance between privacy and helping. we will hopefully come back sometime, lena & pia

Many thanks to João and Liesje for their hospitality! It is a real peaceful place and we would have wished to have more time. But we are sure, we will be back!

This house and it's balconies are absolutely beautiful with sitting areas one side for evening light, and the other for morning. A lot of thought has been put into the detail - practically and for comfort. It's funky and a wonderful place to just be and rest. Liesje and Joao made us feel very welcome with such a lightness of touch - we were utterly private despite being close to the main house, but they were on hand if we needed to ask anything. It is very well equipped - wood for the stove, ingredients in the kitchen, day beds to read on, a pool to dip in, and resident dogs and cats to slump with. We had a wonderful stay and felt very well looked after.

A great place to stay in the Portuguese mountains. A very lovely unique house, nice hosts, great countryside and many things to do. The house is in good shape and invitin to stay and hang around. Everything as shown on he pictures or even nicer. Liesje and Joao are very friendly and help with everything you might need or want to know. Perfect stay!

Formidable maison dans un petit village des montagnes portugaises! La maison fait partie d'un ranch avec beaucoup d'animaux mais elle est assez bien isolée et on peut soit profiter des animaux soit se reposer au calme si on a envie ! L'intérieur est très mignon, décoré avec le coeur dans un registre assez "écolo". On accède à la chambre à coucher en montant à l'echelle ce qui a un côté très romantique. Les hôtes João et Liesje sont très sympas et répondront à toutes vos questions.... La terrasse offre une vue unique sur la colline et la forêt environnante. expérience très reposante ! à recommander

It was a good experience our staying in Tábua. A very nice, well located apartment, with everything required for a nice stay. Maria is definitely a great host. We will be back next year for sure! Thank you

Everything went as planned. Central location and quiet. I recommend without reservation to stay for all who wish to know the surrounding area.

We had the pleasure of meeting Maria because he was traveling, but at all times was very attentive to us and solved all our questions by email quickly. The apartment is very large, is full of details and tastefully decorated. We were 5 people and it was like being in our house. The apartment is very quiet, spacious and has everything, and is in a very good area, close to supermarkets, bars and bakeries. If we go back through that area without hesitation returning to this apartment. Thank you for everything Maria.

We could not have enjoyed it more! The house was immaculate, very clean and tidy, and the area is very central and pleasant. Ideal for a quiet holiday in a village full of life and charm. We plan to return next year. Thank you for everything! :))

Unser Aufenthalt in der Bergeinsamkeit Portugals hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Die Wohnung ist ein wunderschön und liebevoll restauriertes altes Bauernhaus, in dem es an nichts fehlt, was man für einen 14-tägigen Aufenthalt braucht, um sich wohlzufühlen. Laura und Andrew waren sehr nette Gastgeber, die uns viele Ausflugstipps gegeben und uns auch sonst mit Rat und Tat unterstützt haben. Eine sehr schöne Idee war das Willkommensfrühstück am 1. Morgen. Wenn man im Urlaub Ruhe und Einsamkeit sucht, ist dieser Ort genau das Richtige.

Chegámos um pouco depois do esperado mas fomos muito bem recebidas por uma muito simpática e atenciosa senhora. A casa estava em condições, limpa e de acordo com as imagens.

A casa branca é uma casa tradicional, mas totalmente renovada e muito moderna. Está decorada por fora e por dentro com muito gosto. O espaço exterior é fantástico com muito espaço para as crianças brincarem e os adultos estarem à vontade. A piscina é maravilhosa! Os anfitriões foram muito acolhedores. Adoramos imenso a estadia nesta casa, recomendamos vivamente e voltaríamos sem dúvida se ficarmos novamente por aqueles lados. Parabéns pelo vosso trabalho na renovação.

Geweldig appartement, grote aanrader. We hebben een heerlijk verblijf gehad in Vila Pouca da Beira. Gastvrij ontvangen door de eigenaar, in de keurige en frisse "amarello" studio. Ruim bemeten met een zeer compleet ingerichte keuken en enorm balkon met fantastisch uitzicht. Het was een rustige omgeving, geen lawaai. Prima locatie voor uitstapjes in de omgeving of lekker luieren bij het zwembad. We komen zeker nog een keer terug.

The apartment is great on what is an amazing farm in a really beautiful area of Portugal. The apartment met all our expectations and João and Liesje were very helpful and great hosts.

lovely hosts, comfortable - well looked after