A traditional self contained Cottage at Quinta da Ribeira.

The Cottage at Quinta da Ribeira is the most recent addition, 1885, of an enchanting farmhouse dating from 1628. The original wooden interiors and plaster walls have all been lovingly renovated to provide you with a tasteful rustic space to enjoy and relax in the cool. It has ample parking, it's own private terrace, ideal for outside eating whilst enjoying the glorious views of the farmland and forest. The Cottage at Quinta da Ribeira (Farm of the Stream) is in a secluded location at the edge of a village, opposite a drinking water fonte that gives the hamlet of Fonte Longa its name .It is a 10 mins drive to the local town of Villa Nova de Poiares, which has restaurants, supermarkets, a complex of outdoor swimming pools (free ) and many other amenities .Within afew kms are the pristine clean rivers Ceira, Alva and Mondego with sandy beaches well facilitated for swimming, canoeing, fishing and relaxing .The most popular spots have rope swings, lifeguards and river side cafes - all have free entrance, parking and wifi .