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Casa da Bemposta (former haystack)

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A cozy living area with a stone wall, a sofa, a table with a book, and a kitchen in the background.
A stone fireplace with a mounted television and a wine rack.
A stone-walled room with a wooden table and chairs, a hanging coat rack, and a potted plant.
A stone building with a balcony and a stone staircase leading to a door.
A stone-walled room with a bed, a small table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco
  • Place, Idanha-a-Velha
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Egitaniense Epigraphic Museum
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Monsanto Castle
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Penamacor

This cottage is located within a 15-minute drive of Egitaniense Epigraphic Museum and Monsanto Castle. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Idanha-a-Velha - 13 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Egitaniense Epigraphic Museum - 18 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Penamacor Castle and Watchtower - 22 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Monsanto Castle - 26 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Sierra de Gata - 40 min drive - 20.0 miles

Getting around

  • Fundao Station - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Adega Típica "O Cruzeiro - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Monsanto Café E Bistro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪O Baluarte - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Lusitana - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪O Carlos - ‬11 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.

Casa da Bemposta (former haystack)

A house for 5 Pax, situated in a historic area dating back to the founding of Portugal, where there are many traces of Roman occupation.
Points of interest in the village Pelourinho, Castle, Churches, Archaeological Museum, Fountains, etc.
The landscape is rough but fabulous
And has a few km historical villages such as Monsanto, Penha Garcia, Proença-a-Velha, Idanha-a-Velha, and others.
It is inserted in the nature reserve of Serra da Estrela.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Events allowed: birthday parties
Contando com os hóspedes.

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
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 5
Note from host: Contando com os hóspedes.
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
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

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 5.
  • Note from host: Contando com os hóspedes.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Bemposta House Penamacor
Bemposta House Penamacor
Bemposta House Cottage Penamacor
Bemposta House Cottage
Bemposta House
Casa da Bemposta
Casa da Bemposta (former haystack) Cottage
Casa da Bemposta (former haystack) Penamacor
Casa da Bemposta (former haystack) Cottage Penamacor

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Penamacor, close to Monsanto Castle, Idanha-a-Velha, and Egitaniense Epigraphic Museum.

Is this cottage associated with 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.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Casa da Bemposta (former haystack) Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Such a authentic and cute stay, in a rural village. Carlos and Maria were very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Archival

8/10 Good

Location 05 au 10/02

Bonjour, Merci pour l'accueil et la maison typique de la région. Très joli. Mais, nous avons eu froid dans la maison
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2016