Family-friendly Cottage With Pool In Stunning Location

Everything about this place is professional, as is Eurico. It's easy to get the basics right such as cleanliness, furniture, amount of cutlery etc, but it's the little things which make the difference. Having local information available is great, but it has to be up to date and isn't just a drawer full of brochures from 2014 or earlier, ( in 2018). Eurico provides a folder with local attractions and journey times and there is even a preprogrammed Sat Nav available. .

The pool is small, but it is big enough to cool off in and to lazily swim about in. It's in a private location with great views. We really enjoyed our time at Cantinho do Outeiro and would recommend it. There are also some nice walks around the area including the windmills. Well done Eurico.

It's difficult to find fault with either the accommodation or the host of this charming bungalow on the crest of a hill in rural Portugal. However, you won't believe this is a real review unless I do, so in December and January, when the nights dropped below zero but the house was snug and warm, there was a fair amount of condensation in the bathroom and kitchen, but that's nothing to the positives.

The bungalow itself is part of a larger quinta where the owner's parents live, but it has its own gates and driveway and our privacy was respected. The house is a single story modern build, licenced as a holiday let, with a large lounge/diner, two bedrooms, a kitchen and bathroom.

The kitchen is fully equipped with stove, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee machine and everything else you would want if you're not going to try any of the delicious restaurants in the area (and if you're not, why are you in Portugal?).

The bathroom has a sink, shower, loo and bidet. The main room has cable TV and a hifi.

The lounge has a couch, chairs, dining table and (as we were there midwinter) a very efficient pellet stove.

But it's all the little extras that make you feel welcome. Ourico supplies various folders with things to do, places to see and eat and market days in the various towns. He even supplies a Tomtom with the places pre-registered in it. There's wifi, a series of DVDs and books in English and Portuguese and even some games. His English is perfect and he's keen to help further if there's anything else you need.

The village is small and quiet. There are no local cafe or shops, so you will need a car (though if you're up for it, there's a fantastic restaurant, cafe adeil luis in vale florido a two mile walk away)

As we were there over Christmas and New Year we even got a mini Christmas tree on the table and some Christmas goodies.

Not the place for night clubbers, but I can't recommend this charming village treat for those that want to immerse themselves in Portuguese countryside.

Une semaine très appréciée !

Eurico très à l’écoute

Merci

Het was even zoeken , maar behulpzame mensen in het dorp wezen ons de weg. Het huisje met 2 slaapkamers , living , keuken en badkamer was netjes en verzorgd . Het ontvangst was hartelijk en zeer behulpzaam. Een ruime tuin met mooi gelegen zwembadje gaven uitzicht op een wijde vallei. We hoorden enkel het geluid van de mussen. Outeiro is een oud gehuchtje gelegen op een bergtop ver van enige industrie. Men verblijft er in het onvervalste Portugal Een aangenaam verblijf voor mensen die rust en stilte op prijs stellen...

We have been for eight days in June 2018. The location is really wonderful. Everything is as described on the internet site. The WiFi internet connection really worked and we could connect our laptop computer and talk using Skype. The apartment has two bedrooms (each one accommodating two people) each one having its own climatisation. The dining/living area is excellent to work and relax (and has its own climatisation). There is a functional kitchen: stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, dishes and cooking utensils. There is also a washer. The bathroom has toilet/shower/sink/bidet. The property is well designed, very clean and well maintained. We could park our car just in front of the entrance. The owners are wonderful people and they made efforts to make our vacation a wonderful experience. We intend to come back.