Yurts (Colares, Portugal)

Top Review Tom Powell

It is run quietly and efficiently by friendly, generous and professional people. They seem to be ready and able to help and they resolve everything...

It is run quietly and efficiently by friendly, generous and professional people. They seem to be ready and ...

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Quinta Ecosophia - The Yurt

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Colares, Lisbon District (Portugal)

Yurts

1 unit

7 guest capacity

Private Bathroom

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Accommodation Description

· Kid-friendly · Barbecue · Swimming pool

This beautiful traditional yurt is located near Sintra, Portugal, and can accommodate seven guests. There is one bedroom and access to an outdoor bathroom just steps away. The studio space has a king-size bed, two double beds, a single bed, and vibrant décor. Nearby, guests will find the outdoor bathroom, which has a compost toilet and a solar-heated shower. If glampers would like to be self-catering, they are welcome to use the hosts well equipped community kitchen. Linens and towels are kindly provided.

There is a natural swimming pool, where guests can take a dip on a hot summer's afternoon. Guests are welcome to enjoy the thriving gardens and expansive grassy lawn, which are perfect for lawn games with the family and offer views of the sandy beach and the Sintra Mountains. Read More

Accommodation Features

Hot water
Towels
Bathroom
Toilet
Electricity
1 King-size bed
Cell service
Running water potable
Parking
Shower
Sink
2 Double bed
Wi-Fi/Internet
Picnic area
Fridge
Coffeemaker
Outdoor furniture
Kitchen equipment
Oven
Shared Kitchen
Toaster
Blender
Juicer
Shared Outdoor pool
Garden
Game room
Firewood
Heating
Linens
Shared Barbecue
Fireplace
Iron
Dining table
Mosquito net
Air conditioning
Stove
Tea kettle
1 Twin/Single bed
Hammock
Fire pit
Ping-pong table
Television
Games

This rental offers an option for a healthy vegetarian breakfast including eggs from the chickens, homemade bread, and locally sourced fruit for an additional cost of 8 euros/person/night. A TV with a DVD player is featured in the yurt. Selected accommodations also include a wood-burning stove during the colder months. Guests can wade around in the natural pool. Right on the property, guests will have access to beach volleyball and a ping-pong table.

Breakfast additional charge

This site also serves as a venue for weddings and events. Guests should inquire with the host for further details.

The host offers yoga classes and retreats for an additional fee.

Massages are also available on site.

Workshops on eco-building and vegetarian cooking are also offered.

Location + Surroundings

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Nature

National Park
Beach
River

Local services

Supermarket

This eco-friendly vacation rental is located in Colares, Portugal, in a valley of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park on an eco-farm with dazzling gardens and a spacious lawn. Glampers can walk to Grande Beach and Das Maçãs Beach in 20 to 30 minutes, where scenic trails wander on through the Sintra Mountains. Guests can reach the historic downtown of Sintra—a UNESCO World Heritage site—in 15 minutes by car, in 30 minutes via electric tram. Between Sintra and Lisbon, guests can visit a number of awe-inspiring castles, such as the Pena Palace, the unique Quinta Regaleira, and the Monserrat Palace. Read More

Activities

General activities

Bird watching
Swimming
Boating/Sailing
Fishing
Yoga onsite
Wine tasting
Horseback riding

Adventures and sports

Climbing
Kayaking/Canoeing
Biking
Surfing
Water sports
ATV/Quads/4x4
Hiking
Stand-up paddleboarding

After an on-site yoga class, guests can go for a long walk on the beach or go hiking, biking, and rock climbing through the Sintra Mountains. Native birds and wildlife can be admired right from the idyllic property. Guests can also play volleyball and ping-pong without even leaving the grounds. English-speaking surf instructors are available for thrilling classes and nearby stables offer horseback rides through the park. Local guides are well-trained to give incredible sightseeing and wildlife tours, as well as ecotours with ATVs and 4WD. Brimming with rich history and culture, guests can also visit specialty museums, wineries, shops, local restaurants, and bars.