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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Sandoeira, Portugal
  • Convento de Cristo
    23 min drive
  • Café Restaurante O Encontro da Juventude
    20 min walk
  • Fatima Station
    28 min drive
  • Coimbra (CBP-Bissaya Barreto)
    37 min drive

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About the area

Alvaiazere

When you stay at this villa in Alvaiazere, you'll be 14 minutes by car from Ferreira do Zezere Church of San Miguel. .This villa is 30.4 mi (49 km) from Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Fragas de São Simão.

What's nearby

  • Ferreira do Zezere Church of San Miguel - 14 min drive
  • Museu Luso-Hebraico Abraham Zacuto - 22 min drive
  • Convento de Cristo - 23 min drive
  • Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima - 48 min drive
  • Fatima Basilica - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Fatima Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Restaurante Fonte de Cima - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Café Ferreira - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Os Grelhados - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marques - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Restaurante Flor da Serra - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

‘FABULOUS’ holiday villa - spacious, light and airy

Only highly rated reviews received for our property:
Amanda said: ‘You will not be disappointed if you stay in this villa - we absolutely loved it!’
Caroline V said: ‘John's house is located in the center of Portugal between Lisbon and Porto ... we had a great stay: the house is very spacious and pleasant, tastefully decorated and very well equipped, everyone took advantage of the pool and various terraces of the house with their breathtaking and unobstructed views of the hills ... we greatly appreciated the tranquility and calm of the environment, far from the tourist masses. There is everything you need in Alvaiázere about 7 kms away and there are plenty of activities nearby: beaches on the banks of the river, caves, hiking. .... and that's without counting on the kindness and accuracy of the information given by the owners (all that is put in the advertisement corresponds to what you will find on the spot). It is an ideal base to discover another Portugal while leaving the possibility to spend a day on Lisbon and / or Porto or to Nazare and discover the surroundings of Alvaiazere. We highly recommend this location !!!’
The house is located within a few minutes drive of the A13, close to the small market town of Cabaços and just 20 minutes from the World Heritage town of Tomar. There is a bar/café with a mini-market within 10 minutes walk. Lisbon and Porto are a 1.5 hour drive away.
The villa’s kidney shaped swimming pool measures 10.5m x 5.25m is completely private and secluded. Also completely secluded is the courtyard with outside steps up to the large terrace which gets all day sunshine.
The large kitchen with breakfast bar has a rustic dining table which seats 8 and has 2 comfortable settees.
The sitting room including 3 sofas, one of which is a sofa bed, has access to the rear garden and to the courtyard.
The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom, king size bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and sliding doors to a small balcony.
In addition there are 2 good sized twin bedrooms with fitted wardrobes.
All 3 bedrooms have window fly/mosquito screens.
There is a family bathroom adjacent to the twin bedrooms.
There’s a downstairs WC. There’s private parking for several cars.
It’s just a 5 minute drive to Cabaços with cafés, bakery, restaurant, mini-market, butcher, fishmonger, pharmacy, bank/cash point and other local stores. Monday is market day.

There is a local representative on call to deal with any problems which may occur.
Should you require something which doesn’t seem to be included, please let us know in advance and we will do our best to help (within reason of course!).

The centre of Portugal has some of the country’s finest beaches, many of which are well known for surfing. Central Portugal has major monuments, wonderful scenery and ancient remains. The Romans described the centre of Portugal as the Garden of Eden as much of Central Portugal is covered with lush, green and beautiful mountain scenery. The blue flag beach Praia do Osso da Baleia with free parking is 1 hour’s drive.

Casa de Sandoeira - Things to Do:
Our self catering villa is situated near Alvaiázere in Central Portugal, close to unspoiled countryside with river beaches suitable for swimming and historic world heritage sites. It is 20 minutes from the beautiful city Tomar and within 30 minutes of Portugal’s stunning third largest city - the University city of Coimbra. Lisbon and Porto are just a train ride away or 1.5 hours by car.
Horse riding, hiking, kayaking, river trips and spa days are all available locally.
Sandoeira
The locale around Sandoeira is unspoiled, natural and often stunning - surrounded by mountains, rivers, gorges, forests, picturesque villages and miles of sandy beaches.
The nearest large town is Alvaiázere which has everything a small town should have: restaurants, pharmacy, doctors, a football team, shops and bars. It has a market once a week, where you can buy anything from furniture to rabbits or a pair of jeans!
Tomar
Tomar is dominated by the Convento de Cristo which sits high above the city and is crossed by the Nabão River. Its chequered history tells stories about its wealth, trading, religion and atrocities. The Convent is an incredible 'must do’ place to visit.
River Beaches
Portugal’s river beaches are gems of tranquility tucked into gorges, along rivers or created in picturesque towns and villages. The clear river waters in this part of Portugal are often warmer than the sea and with no hidden undercurrents, making river beaches perfect for beautiful summer days.
Highly recommended is the Fragas de São Simão river beach. A twisty drive through the forest, takes you past a spectacular view point, down to where the River Alge has been dammed to help provide pools of varying depths. It is a beautiful natural setting, with dappled shade and swimming in the crystal clear water.)
Make yourself comfortable in this villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

John

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Bidet

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1938 sq ft (180 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

This property does not allow children

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 065247/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Fabulous Holiday Villa Spacious Light Airy Villa Rural Location
Fabulous Holiday Spacious Light Airy Rural Location Sandoeira
Fabulous Holiday Spacious Light Airy Rural Location
Fabulous Holiday Villa Spacious Light Airy Villa Rural Location
Fabulous Holiday Spacious Light Airy Rural Location Sandoeira
Fabulous Holiday Villa Spacious Light Airy Villa Rural Location
Fabulous Holiday Spacious Light Airy Rural Location

‘FABULOUS’ holiday villa - spacious, light and airy Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Frank Roche

Liked: Cleanliness
Large well equipped villa in rural location
Excellent information regarding access to the villa and it’s resources. Very impressed with how well equipped the villa is with regards to everyday amenities. Really spacious with lots of different seating areas inside and out. Plenty to see and do in the area such as Tomar, Obidos and the wooden walkway at Sao Samao made easier by easy access to the motorway. Villa was very clean. Pool is a good size and a real suntrap but would have appreciated a midweek pool clean and more information on immediate villa outlook and surroundings. Overalll a very pleasant and realxing stay for our whole family and would reccomend it to others seeking a quiet rural villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and secluded
We had a great stay at the villa. Lots of room to roam around plus the pool. The location was central to Tomar, Coimbra and the Schist villages that we wanted to see. There were chickens, goats and a huge pig down the lane that we got to see every day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural location
We had a very relaxing holiday and visited some lovely isolated beaches. It was our 1st time in Portugal and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness
visit
We had a great visit, lovely villa and great location
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

This villa is absolutely fantastic! It is spacious, comfortable and has everything you could need!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this villa. It is very spacious, comfortable and extremely well equipped. There are various seating areas outside so that you can enjoy the sunshine at all times of the day, plenty of tables and chairs for inside and out, plus there is the beautiful pool! It has everything! The location of the villa is great to be able to get out and explore some amazing surroundings. We did lots of 'wild swimming' in the most stunning locations, kayaking, walking and it is not too far from the coast. Tomar, which is only 20 minutes drive away, if steeped in history of the Templars which (if you like your history) is a great place to visit and has the largest Templar castle in the world! You will not be disappointed if you stay in this villa - we absolutely loved it!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bien
Très bon séjour dans une villa très spacieuse et agréable John est très à l'écoute et Elisabeth très serviable Tout est nickel ! A bientot
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bel endroit
Maison spacieuse, agréable dans un hameaux tranquille. Nous avons visiter plusieurs villes et endroits. L'autoroute est proche et avons aussi voyager en train très facilement. John est très a l'écoute et réactif. Nous avons passé un bon séjour.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

franck c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sejour en famille
La maison est spacieuse et bien équipée. Malgré quelques déconvenues nous avons passé un excellent séjour. La communication et le professionnalisme de John est largement à la hauteur de nos attentes. Toujours disponible..merci beaucoup.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

christelle L., Thury en Valois

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances très agréables dans une charmante et spacieuse maison
Nous avons passer un séjour très agréable dans cette charmante maison Les températures étaient élevées nous avons apprécié la piscine .la région présente aussi bien des attraits touristiques et culturelles Nous avions à disposition des books très utiles afin de s’approprier le fonctionnement de la maison et les bons plans aux alentours Un grand merci
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ferias
Casa bem equipada, com imensos espacos para convívios quer dentro de casa como fora.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rayan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très agréable
Ca été un séjour très agréable ! La villa correspondait à nos attentes. L'intérieur de la maison est très bien isolé et spacieuse, donc même avec 37° à l'extérieur, il faisait bon à l'intérieur de la villa, de plus il y a la piscine privée qui fait super plaisir. De plus, l'hôte de la villa, John, que nous remercions pour sa confiance a été joignable à distance à tout moment via whatsapp. Il faut absolument la voiture, c'est à 1h30 de Lisbonne et Porto, puis il y a pas mal de villes à visiter aux alentours (Coimbra, Tomar, Ferreira do Zezere, Nazaré à 1h de route).
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un ptit coin de Paradis
Après quelques petits soucis d'intendance (que John et Riu ont géré à merveille !) nous avons passé 15 jours formidables - L'emplacement de la maison est idéalement situé pour faire tous les monuments et villes incontournables au Portugal - Quant à la maison elle a répondu complètement à nos attentes : elle est spacieuse, chaleureuse, dans la montagne et la piscine est vraiment un plus et permet de se rafraichir après les journées ensoleillées à faire des visites. Séjour ressourçant et dynamisant - Je recommande très fortement cette location . Quant à John et Rui : je n'ai qu'un mot MERCI POUR TOUT Au plaisir
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cláudia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
MARAVILHOSA ESTADIA!
Simplesmente fenomenal ! A propriedade é tal e qual como descrita no anuncio. Para quem procura umas férias tranquilas não podia ser melhor ! Adoramos.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sandoeira
Fotos fiéis à realidade. Casa espaçosa e muito confortável. Ótima experiência.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rui D.

Liked: Cleanliness
bonne
Je recommande cette villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Henriette P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stort, dejligt feriehus med god pool og fin udsigt
Vi var alle 5 meget glade for feriehuset. Det var stort, velindrettet og havde meget brugbart udstyr i køkkenet. De unge teenagere var glade for at have deres egen afdeling med soverum og bad. Poolen var stor og blev brugt hver dag - dejligt med ekstra badedyr i huset. Meget flot udsigt fra huset og roligt på nær en del gøende hunde om aftenen/natten. Området er en blanding af meget gamle huse/ruiner og flotte, nye huse. Bil er en nødvendig for at handle og se området. Der er en skøn flod 15 minutters kørsel derfra, som var fantastisk at bade i og lave vandsport, så vi savnede ikke havet. Hvis man kan lide naturen er dette et fint område til vandreture og fantastiske udsigter.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

ABEL S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Férias
Casa muito boa e confortável
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sílvia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Férias 2020
Alojamento fantástico! Exactamente como descrito! Todas as amenidades estavam disponíveis! Local soberbo, piscina fantástica! Em suma, umas excelentes férias neste alojamento! A repetir, certamente!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sandoeira House
The house was exactly as shown in the pictures and the assistance given by the owner and "house caretakers" were 5 stars. House well located. It has fields, supermarkets, health centers and river pools nearby. Our Favourite was Fragas de S. Simião. The Alvaiázere Junta de Freguesia was also 5 stars in making its sports equipment available for us to do our trainnings as we are track and field athletes. The Perfect Stay

8/10 Good

Ana A., Lisboa, Portugal

Disliked: Cleanliness
Férias com muita paz e sossego
A casa está extremamente bem equipada com tudo o que se pode precisar para uma estadia em família. As áreas exteriores estão bem cuidadas e a piscina estava espetacular à chegada. Como a casa estava fechada há bastante tempo antes do nosso checkin considerámos que a limpeza feita não foi suficiente, quer dentro de casa quer no pátio que optámos por não usar a não ser para fazer grelhados. Após a nossa comunicação de que a limpeza tinha sido insuficiente o John tratou de resolver a situação e os espaços mais usados ficaram efetivamente limpos para que pudessesmos usufruir do resto da nossa estadia. No fim apenas temos a recordar uma boa semana de férias em que a piscina brilhou.

10/10 Excellent

Nelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour très agréable
Mon mari, mes deux enfants et moi-même y avons séjourné plusieurs semaines au mois d'aout cette année. La maison a été conforme à nos attentes et à l'annonce. Rien à dire sur la propreté et l'état de la maison, c'était parfait à ces niveaux là. Le propriétaire a été disponible et très réactif quant nos interrogations avant et pendant le séjour. La situation de la maison est très bien pour les visites (Lisbonne, Porto, Coimbra, Tomar, Aveiro, Peniche, Nazaré, Obidos etc). Une de mes visites favorites a été Coimbra et son université. Penser à aller acheter vos billets de visite de l'université rapidement car ils vous proposent des créneaux horaires. La piscine de la maison est plus qu'agréable, un vrai plus pendant ces vacances. Il y a tout ce qu'il faut dans cette maison et beaucoup de place pour que chacun des habitants y soit à l'aise. Encore merci à vous John.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
magnifique séjour
Le logement de John est superbe et très spacieux. Nous avons apprécié particulièrement les grands espaces de salon, les grandes terrasses, la piscine, l'aménagement et aussi le caractère chaleureux d'Elisabeth (la housekeeper) que nous avons eu le plaisir de rencontrer ainsi que la disponibilité de John pour répondre à nos questions. Ce logement, entre Lisbonne et Porto, bénéficie par ailleurs d'une situation centrale pour les visites (Tomar, Batalha, Alcobaça, Obidos...). Nous y avons passé un très agréable séjour.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour familial
La maison de John est située dans le centre du Portugal entre Lisbonne et Porto ... nous y sommes venus à 8 (4 adultes et 4 enfants de 3 à 11 ans) et y avons passé un excellent séjour : la maison est très spacieuse et agréable, décorée avec goût et très bien équipée, tout le monde a profité de la piscine et des diverses terrasses de la maison avec leur vue imprenable et dégagée sur les collines ... nous avons fortement apprécié la quiétude et le calme de l’environnement, loin des masses touristiques . On trouve tout ce dont on a besoin à Alvaiázere situé à environ 7 kms et les activités aux alentours ne manquent pas : plages aménagées sur le bord de la rivière, grottes, randonnées. .. et c’est sans compter sur la gentillesse et la précision des renseignements donnés par les propriétaires (tout ce qui est mis dans l’annonce correspond à ce que vous trouverez sur place) C’est un point de chute idéal pour découvrir un autre Portugal tout en laissant la possibilité de passer une journée sur Lisbonne et/ou Porto (1h50 de route) ou encore à NAzare et découvrir les environs d’Alvaiazere. Nous recommandons vivement cette location !!!

10/10 Excellent

Laëtitia G.

Superbe maison pour des vacances au calme !
Nous étions un groupe d’amis de 6 personnes. Nous avons passez un séjour formidable grâce à cette superbe maison : grande, bien équipée et confortable. Nous avons profité de la piscine mais aussi de la vue sublime et du temps magnifique !!! Ce que nous avons apprécié c’était surtout le calme !! La maison est isolée mais à 20 minutes des grandes villes (Tomar..) et à 5 minutes seulement des petits commerces ce qui permet des courses rapides. Nous recommandons cette maison à tout le monde (famille,amis ...)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

François R.

Belle villa de qualité
Villa spacieuse et agréable à vivre, propriétaire à l'écoute (via mail) Située au centre du Portugal, nombreuses visites possibles : Porto, Lisbonne, Tomar, Coimbra et son Fado... Nous avons passé d'agréables vacances au soleil ! Nos 4 enfants ont apprécié la piscine. Seul bémol, l'absence de lave-linge.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018