Portugal Yurt vacations

COUNTRY:
Portugal
LOCATION:
Near Coimbra in Central Portugal
PRICE:
From £65 - £120 per couple per night
MORE INFO:
Price includes breakfast. Special weekly rate of £400! Rental of a yurt pod attached to Apple Tree Yurt or bell tent for additional members of the family, £50 per week. Please note we are closed between December and March. We are now taking bookings for 2012.
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Portugal Yurt vacations

Portugal Yurt vacations

How this vacation makes a difference

The yurt is situated on a hectare of organically managed smallholding. It is a family run business and local people and we do all the work. Yurts were originally the movable homes of Mongolian nomads but are very stable and ours stands on a strong, safe wooden platform.

We have organic fruit gardens and trees, a vegetable garden with raised beds worked with permaculture in mind. We have vines, olives and figs in the Moorish tradition and have restored this abandoned plot of land in the local tradition.

We manage woodland with local hardwoods such as chestnut, cork oak and oaks. Local people have restored the house we live in, in the local slate tradition. Much of the food we offer is home grown, most other provisions are bought locally and we employ local people whenever possible. We provide full information about all local services and about how to visit local historical or natural sites of interest, or experience local events or traditional activities. We have extensive information about local restaurants, food specialties, cafes and local events and activities.

Our power is solar power only, our water comes from our own spring. All our grey water is recycled and filtered. The yurt bathroom has an ecological loo. All our practices promote and encourage environmentally friendly and low impact behavior and habits. We hope to put visitors in touch with local tradition whilst enjoying and respecting the natural environment.

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Portugal Yurt vacations

Reviewed 21 Oct 2010 by Karen Kinnear4 star rating

We had a great couple of days. The owners are really friendly and helpful. The yurt and it's garden area are completely private and self contained but near the owners home if you need anything.(read full review)

Reviewed 04 Sep 2010 by Jenna Wills4 star rating

We loved it. The area is really beautiful and with lots of stunning river beaches, it's perfect if you just want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The owners (and their lovely cat and dog!) are incredibly friendly and make you feel like part of the family!(read full review)

Reviewed 10 Aug 2010 by Caroline Howson4 star rating

Most memorable were sitting out at night and watching shooting stars... Relaxing in the hammock with a drink....The friendliness of the owners. Excellent, a very relaxing break during a tour of Portugal.(read full review)

Reviewed 07 May 2010 by Meag Diamond4 star rating

Excellent! I feel in love with the yurt style living and it made me start to dream about adapting more aspects of this lifestyle into my own.(read full review)

Reviewed 29 Sep 2009 by Jane Sweet4 star rating

Eating wonderful meals underneath the chestnut tree with Baloo and Mercy for company. (read full review)

Reviewed 21 Sep 2008 by Patricia Young4 star rating

Prepare to be very lazy and just do absolutely nothing but drink wonderful red wine and play backgammon.(read full review)

Reviewed 18 Sep 2008 by Polly Perkins4 star rating

We had a fantasic vacation and will certainly go again. (read full review)
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