10/10 Excellent
Thierry L.
22 Aug, 2025
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Thierry L.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
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Traditional cottage mountain house in Arouca - large backyard field
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Traditional cottage mountain house in Arouca - large backyard field
Rustic house, from 1851, located in the heart of Albergaria da Serra, in Arouca. A typical village at 1033 meters high, very old, consisting mostly of Serrano-type houses, made of granite stone and thatched and shale roofs. It is common, several times a day, to come across the paved paths of the village, with the transit of grazing animals, namely the Arouquesa Cows, a certified and protected species, bred in the valleys and hills of Serra da Freita. Extremely quiet place with beautiful natural landscapes.
Located 200 meters from the river Caima, with clear and crystalline waters, with beautiful wells for bathing, about 500m from the river beach of the same river and 1000m from the famous Frecha da Mizarela, the highest waterfall in Portugal. Also close to other attractions in the region, such as the Paiva walkways, the Arouca suspension bridge, the parideiras stones, and so many other places of interest in this beautiful municipality of Arouca.
Center of Arouca14 km of distance and Porto 60km.
Located 200 meters from the river Caima, with clear and crystalline waters, with beautiful wells for bathing, about 500m from the river beach of the same river and 1000m from the famous Frecha da Mizarela, the highest waterfall in Portugal. Also close to other attractions in the region, such as the Paiva walkways, the Arouca suspension bridge, the parideiras stones, and so many other places of interest in this beautiful municipality of Arouca.
Center of Arouca14 km of distance and Porto 60km.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Informar tipo e peso do animal, garantir higiene
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 132423/AL
About the area
Arouca
Located in Arouca, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Arouca Convent and Ferreira de Castro House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Casa das Pedras Parideiras and Gresso River Waterfall. Parque Temático Molinológico and Centro de Artes e Espetáculos are also worth visiting.
Albergaria da Serra, Aveiro
What's nearby
- Casa das Pedras Parideiras - 3 min drive - 1.1 km
- Museum of Sacred Art of Arouca - 14 min drive - 13.1 km
- Arouca Convent - 15 min drive - 12.4 km
- Estádio Municipal de Arouca - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
- Passadiços do Paiva - 32 min drive - 27.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Manjar das Oliveiras - 12 min drive
- Assembleia - 17 min drive
- Pedestre 142 - 18 min drive
- Tasquinha da Quinta - 16 min drive
- Café Arouquense - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.6/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Manuel R.
21 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Des paysages époustouflants
Manuel R.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bidatz A.
2 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un rincón en plena montaña
Bidatz A.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Serge A.
26 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
découverte d'un petit village d'Arouca
Serge A.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Isabel Tavares
Why they chose this property
Family property for more then a century, its time to share the quietness of the beautiful place.
Languages:
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
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