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Country House / Serra da Estrela CC

Ski-in/ski-out access for fun in the snow

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5538 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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seia, Guarda District
  • Place, River Beach Loriga
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Catedral das Beiras
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandomil River Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Seia

This cottage places you 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from River Beach Loriga and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Alvoco das Várzeas River Beach. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • River Beach Loriga - 18 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Catedral das Beiras - 23 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Alvoco das Várzeas River Beach - 23 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Sandomil River Beach - 30 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Ski resort of Serra da Estrela - 44 min drive - 22.3 miles

Getting around

  • Fundao Station - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Truticultura do Aguincho - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Império - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Café Restaurante Pedras Lavradas - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪O Vicente - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Guarda Rios - ‬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.

Country House / Serra da Estrela CC

Welcome to Casa do Galvão - Casa de Campo - (T. E.R.) Rural Tourism

Built and registered in 1947, by António Galvão. Restored (according to Ordinance No. 937/2008) for tourism purposes and as a means of disseminating the entire Alvôco valley and surroundings. Located in the Serra da Estrela Natural Park on the right bank of the River Alvôco, where its pure and crystalline waters contrast with the green landscapes.
The rural peace for a vacation or just a weekend getaway.
Discover wonderful tourist spaces such as the Tower (Serra da Estrela), the village of Piodão, as well as the banks of the River Alvoco, which provide fabulous moments of leisure and fun.
(You need to climb stairs)
The cottage features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 538 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Property Registration Number 3464

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

House Galvao Country House Natural Park Serra da Estrela seia
House Galvao Country House Natural Park Serra da Estrela
Galvao Country Natural Park Serra da Estrela seia
Galvao Country Natural Park Serra da Estrela
House Galvao Country House Natural Park Serra da Estrela seia
House Galvao Country House Natural Park Serra da Estrela
Galvao Country Natural Park Serra da Estrela seia
House Galvao Country House Natural Park Serra da Estrela seia
House Galvao Country House Natural Park Serra da Estrela
Galvao Country Natural Park Serra da Estrela seia
Galvao Country Natural Park Serra da Estrela
Country House T. .R. No. 3464 of the National Tourism Register
Country House T. .R. No. 3464 of the National Tourism Register.
Country House T. E .R. No. 3464 of the National Tourism Registry

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Seia, close to River Beach Loriga, Sandomil River Beach, and Catedral das Beiras. You'll also find Alvoco das Várzeas River Beach nearby.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Country House / Serra da Estrela CC good for couples?

This riverfront cottage offers many amenities for couples such as a fireplace, fireplaces in some accommodations, as well as ski-in/out access.

Does Country House / Serra da Estrela CC have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Country House / Serra da Estrela CC?

Yes, every accommodation at Country House / Serra da Estrela CC comes with a deck.

Country House / Serra da Estrela CC Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

coneguts i.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy house, but very small shower and a little too far away from basic infrastructure (supermarkets, pharmacies and medical services) from what we needed. We did not find it adequate for families with small infants, better for couples. But communication with Sofia was very good.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful village; beautiful small river.

The value is really great and it was the best equipped, most private, and cleanest place I've ever stayed at. The hosts were remarkably warm, helpful, and friendly, and the house was charming with nice outdoor options--garden, patio/balcony, bbq, and just down the road a beautiful little river with places to swim with no one around. This is a perfect refuge, great place to restore yourself.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Chris R.

Good

Nice cottage in lovely quiet countryside. We did find the property difficult to find as our sat nav was confused ! No supermarkets near so be sure to stock up well before arriving. Very clean , beds comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Donna H., Canada

Wonderful!!,,

Sophia met us upon our arrival and although we had never met her she made our drive to our rental worth the anxiety we experienced driving the narrow roads and hairpin turns. She had a fire going for us and the heat turned up due to the cold weather Portugal was experiencing during our trip. Our rental was spotlessly clean with lots of clean towels and appliances that all worked. She had information on local trails and even drove us to the next village to help us get some groceries. If you enjoy nature and breath taking views at every turn than this is this place for you. All this said though you may wish to take most if not all of your food and beverages with you as there is not much close by to buy this sort of stuff. Our only regret was having to leave this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Carla K.

Great deal, nice place.

This little house is located in a nearly depopulated village, The surroundings are peaceful, the house is charming and provides nearly everything. It is wonderfully free of knick knacks, everything is there including a dishwasher, a washing machine is nearby. The mattresses are a bit hard (as they are everywhere in Portugal) and the shower is tiny - you can't bend over, if you drop something you need to get out of the stall to pick it up. As everywhere in Portugal, there is a bidet, which used to be a nice fixture before people had showers. The woodburning stove is great, but we would have liked a bit more comfortable seating around it - another small couch. The outdoor seating areas are very nice, enhanced by several very friendly visiting cats. Very comfortable outdoor chairs are provided. Linens, cutlery and dishes are plentiful. We would have liked more than 1 dish soap tablets :-) Overall, this place was by far the nicest and the best deal of the 4 we rented. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Jehan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour agréable dans un bel environnement
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Maria A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recomendable conocer la Sierra de la Estrella. Es un entorno natural espectacular que en verano te permite darte un baño en las numerosas pozas naturales que posee. A pocos minutos de la casa hay una de ellas. Tener en cuenta que no es un entorno para personas con movilidad reducida.No es posible dejar de probar el queso producido en la zona. Es un queso muy tierno, tipo amantecado, para untar en el pan. No ha habido un día que no lo comiese. Es adictivo.En cuanto a la casa está muy bien. Hemos tenido días de altas temperaturas y la parte de arriba, donde están salón y cocina, es calurosa. La inferior, donde están los dormitorios si es más fresca. La limpieza muy bien y los servicios de cama y baño también.El punto a mejorar es el de utensilios de cocina y vajilla. Nos encontramos que no había tijeras, cuchillos grandes para corte, espumaderas ni sartenes antiadherentes para poder freír un huevo o hacer revueltos. En el tema de vasos sólo dispusimos de unos pequeños. Si te apetece tomar en ese maravilloso entorno, en tus días de vacaciones, una copa gin tonic o un rum cola ya os podéis olvidar. Advertimos de esto a la propiedad, pero tuvimos que comprar un juego de vasos en un supermercado de Covilhã. Comentamos como sugerencia de mejora, y entendemos que es fácil de conseguir.Ciao
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

oksana k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Um lugar para voltar

Sentimos acolhidos com simpatia, casa muito limpa, nada faltou . Paisagens deslumbrantes com mini piscina natural do rio, 5min a pé . Excelente estadia, e para voltar sem dúvida.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruno S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Férias de verão na serra

Casa com tudo para passar uns dias de descanso, no meio da Serra. Aldeia sem carros no seu interior, ficam à entrada da mesma. Acesso ao rio com uma pequena lagoa ao lado da aldeia para nos podermos refrescar.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sérgio G.

Liked: Cleanliness

O descanso merecido

Exelente para repor as energias para mais um ano de trabalho. Natureza abundante, praia "privada"... que mais se pode pedir???
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Helena A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Acolhedor e tranquilo

Mini férias excelentes. A aldeia é encantadora. A casa é bastante acolhedora e os gestores muito simpáticos.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

PAULA CRISTINA M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rio e Serra

Rio Alvoco com água transparente e quente, com as suas “piscinas” grandes e “privadas”. Passamos horas dentro água. A Serra verde, também foi uma novidade, estávamos a áspera de ver muitas pedras e ficamos a conhecer uma nova serra. Muito verde, muita água, muitas aldeias pequenas perdidas no meio dos vales com casas muito próprias e pessoas acolhedoras. Muito bom para descansar e repor energias (não temos restaurantes, cafés, supermercados e lojas para “passar o tempo”).
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

romain f.

Liked: Cleanliness

un petit paradis

très bonne accueil de Sofia la propriétaire . 12 jours de pure bonheur dans un paysage magnifique. les rivières d' eau cristaline à 5mn de marche ont ravi les enfants et les grands.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Un gîte exceptionnel

Si vous recherchez un gîte cosy et chaleureux dans un petit coin de montagne au calme, vous y trouverez votre bonheur. Nous avons eu un accueil des plus agréable, le gîte propose tout le confort et matériel nécessaire pour passer d'excellentes vacances. Un grand merci aux propriétaires très souriants et attentionnés, qui ont rendu nos vacances très reposantes et agréables, aussi bien pour nous que pour nos trois enfants!! Nous le conseillons vivement!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

stephane l., Coueron

Liked: Cleanliness

Parfait

Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine dans ce petit village de la Serra Estrada. Les paysages, petites randos. Le propriétaire est charmant. Ne pas rater la rafraîchissante piscine naturelle. Obrigado !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Anca Mirela A.

Para desconectar

Una experiencia inolvidable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maria miguel L.

Uma delícia de experiência

Casinha muito simpática com tudo o que faz falta para passar a semana em total repouso. Até tem uma prainha privada para dar uns mergulhos! A repetir com toda a certeza!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Maria de Fátima O.

Uma casa espetacular com uns anfitriões fantástico.

Gostámos muito da casa. Acolhedora com todas as condições e equipamentos. No entanto o local é de difícil acesso. A praia fluvial fica apenas a 500m mas tem acesso difícil com uma zona íngreme o que dificultando o acesso para quem tem crianças ou pessoas de idade. A zona envolvente é linda mas a aldeia não tem nada e para nos deslocarmos temos sempre de recorrer ao veículo automóvel, sendo a estrada bastante estreita e com muitas curvas até às aldeia vizinha. Para quem quer descansar e ficar longe de tudo e todos é sem dúvida o local ideal.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

LINO SANTANA L.

Tout était parfait

Très bon séjour à Aguincho, Sofia et son mari ont été adorable et très serviable. La maison est superbe et très calme c'est un endroit très reposant avec de très jolis coins tout proche. Je recommande pour les fans et de montagne et de la nature.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten K.

A wonderful casket at a lovely place

It´s quite simple: perfect house & perfect host [Thanks Sofia!] at a perfect place. If you are looking for a calm, small paradise go there. It´s a really romantic place and perfect to enjoy nature. Aguincho is a little village in a wonderful valley with a river for bathing. Directly in front of Aguincho there´s a very good trail for doing some walks - serious hiking needs some travelling by car or you are tough enough to do the Torre from here. Quite close to Aguincho at Barriosa you´ll find the wonderful restaurant Guarda Rios - absolute recommendation! Three hints for visitors: 1) Enter an Intermarche before you travel there and buy your stuff - it´s quite a trip. 2) Don´t travel here with a huge car, the roads are small indeed. 3) Don´t underestimate travelling to Torre by car - but it´s really worth a look. We will come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Beate S.

Romantische Hütte im Bergdorf

Große geräumige Hütte mit Kamin in absolut ruhiger Umgebung.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Svenja M.

Süßes kleines Haus in wunderschöner Lage. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen

Klein aber fein, uns hat nichts gefehlt. Die Lage ist abgeschieden aber traumhaft schön und wir haben die Ruhe und die Natur sehr genossen
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Guillaume M.

Relaxing experience in the heart of rural Portugal

We chose the house for its closeness to the heart of Serra da Estrela, for the quiet of its surroundings, and for its charm judging from the photos: the house is just like on the pictures online. It is cool Inside, especially the downstairs rooms, and with the altitude it is cool at night in the area. The house has 3 outsides spaces, so you can be in the shade or in the sun as you choose at every hour of the day. The surroundings are truly beautiful: the mountain-sides felt a bit daunting at first, but we got to really enjoy the sight of the nearby villages (Vasco Esteves, Alvoco da Serra, Loriga...). Closeby activities included walking in the mountains, relaxing at the house in the sunshade, and swimming in the amazing brooke at the foot of the village!! A day-trip to Coimbra or Piódão is easy. The house is very conveniently equipped, there are no shops in Aguincho itself, but there are smaller and larger shops as well as great restaurants in nearby villages, and a baker stops by everyday in Aguincho. The hosts were very helpful and kind, and the house was spotless clean.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Norbert S., Schweiz

Friendly and quiet accommodation

We enjoyed the stay in the charming and very quiet Casa Calvao very much. Everything in the house is of the best quality and everything necessary is available. In this valley there are infinitely many wonderful walks and also bathing in the river is announced. We met the nicest people in Aguincho and the surrounding villages. Many Thanks! Many greetings to our friends in the LAF bar in Fradigas.

10/10 Excellent

Marion B., Düsseldorf

Gemütliches Häuschen

Schönes sauberes Haus. Freundliche hilfsbereite Vermieter. Die Umgebung ist traumhaft, das Haus sehr ruhig gelegen. Sehr gut für Alle die eine Auszeit brauchen und oder wandern möchten.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017