Cozy apartment in a bamboo garden.

The apartment is part of an old granitstone house, renovated with modern and traditional eco-friendly materials. The guest house is located above the Mondego River Valley, with views to the Caramulo Mountains. On request breakfast (vegan/vegetarian) and/or a meal (vegetarian/vegan on request) will be served. Relax and enjoy this peaceful place. The apartment includes an open plan kitchenette and living-room with 1 double bed (and 1 single bed in need). The double bed is equipped with an orthopedic mattress. There is a bathroom with shower and WC, and another separated WC next to the living-room. The Wood burning stove brings cozy warmth in the colder months. The wood for the woodburner will be charged based on consumption. Fantastic view from the Wintergarden / sunterrace. Because we want to avoid that cars drive on our property, you have to walk the last 70 meters from the parking lot at our Quinta Bamboo to the apartment. WLAN is available. Laundry service at "Quinta Bamboo" or close by in Tábua/ intermaché is available. There are 2 bicycles to rent. Our 2 hectares boast natural bamboo, olive and fruit trees, the ideal surroundings for those who enjoy nature at its best and like to explore our natural paradise. You can relax and take in the beautiful surroundings or take part in some of our arranged activities. as YOGA, TAE KWON-DO and WING CHUN Kung-Fu in private lessons or small groups. Guests are invited to use the Outdoor Yoga Shala for their own practice, also it is possible to practice ARCHERY on a prepared terrace. If you are interested we arrange a real japanese TEA CEREMONY with Megumi from Tokyo. Please let us know in advance if there is interest. We can also oraganize canoeing, rock climbing and horse riding locally. You can explore the surroundings by car, on foot or by bike. There are 2 bicycles to rent at quinta bamboo. The Mondego river meanders its way through the valley and is only a 15 minute walk from the property, where, depending on the season, you can fish, canoe or take a relaxing swim in the river. If you are interested, we give tips about the country, people and culture. We are located in the Center of Portugal by Póvoa de Midões, near Tábua and Carregal do Sal (8km) between Lisbon and Porto about 60 km from Coimbra. In our village, Póvoa de Midões (approx 800mt) you will find a little supermarket (mini mercado), four cafes/bars, one bakery/pastery, a hairdresser and a mecanical Workshop. In the community center there is a monthly flea market. In the village center you will find a children´s playground. From Quinta Bamboo close by you can visit beautiful and exciting places in the region. The oscillating rock in Póvoa de Midoes with an amazing view over the Mondego river, also called Penedo C'abana, is an important monument in the county. One of the most unique natural resources of the protected landscape area of the "Serra do Açor" is the cascade "Fraga da Pena". 40km from our place you can hike in the "Serra da Estrela", the highest mountain range in Continental Portugal(1993m) which is formed from a huge granite ridge. There is a fresh,charming and relaxing place for a walk,this is Forest "Serra do Buçaco" with its wonderful flora and biodiversity. Coimbra, the traditional university city with remarkable architectural monuments and art treasures you arrive in 50 min. Figueira da Foz this old port town is one of the most popular seaside resorts of Portugal’s west coast with its long and wide fine sandy beaches. In our village there is a taxi company and bus connections. The nearest train station is 8 km away, in Carregal do Sal. From here there are reliable train services and bus connections in all four directions. For longer stays, we recommend to borrow a rental car to achieve the many points of interest with ease and independence. Car rental can be hired at the airport or in Viseu, 45 km from our place. We advice to do your research first, before driving on Portuguese toll roads! As founders and organizers of the Academy of Martial Arts and Yoga in Tábua we also invite you to participate in the ongoing local courses in Tábua, as YOGA, TAEKWON-DO or WING CHUN. At the Quinta Bamboo the private lessons, individual or in small groups, are designed so that each participant can develop an individual practice according to their own potential. Please let us know in advance if you have interest in our added activities as: YOGA, TAEKWON-DO, WING CHUN, ARCHERY and the TEA CEREMONY.