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House of the Castle. The experience and the thrill of living within walls.

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Exterior
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
Dining
Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5114 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Castelo de Vide, Portalegre
  • Popular LocationCastelo de Vide Castle1 min walk
  • Popular LocationFonte da Vila4 min walk
  • Popular LocationMarvao Castle13 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.

House of the Castle. The experience and the thrill of living within walls.

Traditional house, located inside the castle walls, in the medieval old town, in very good condition, inside and outside, retaining the original and rustic characteristics of the medieval village of Castelo de Vide, also known as "Sintra do Alentejo. Walls with a castle wall, coat of arms over the door and two centuries-old silos preserved and documented by the archaeological nucleus of Castelo de Vide, this is a house with history that transports us to times of kings, queens, knights and heroes, those who did of Castelo de Vide a redoubt of Portugueseness to which no one can remain indifferent.
Furnished and equipped with bed linen and towels. Wooden ceilings. Living room with tiled floor and wood stove, three bedrooms with wooden floor, one of them in mezzanine. Two built-in wardrobes. Equipped kitchen with electric induction hob, fridge, microwave, electric oven, electric kettle, water heater, extractor, dishes, cutlery and pots and pans. Parking area reserved for residents.
Near the village of Marvão and the Spanish border, it is surrounded by a stunning landscape between the mountainous nature and the waters of the Sever River.
Available for rent per year or for periods of medium or short duration.

Property manager

Maria Carvalho

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1227 sq ft (114 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

House Castle. Experience Thrill Living Within Walls
Castle. Experience Thrill Living Within Walls Castelo de Vide
House Castle. Experience Thrill Living Within Walls
Castle. Experience Thrill Living Within Walls Castelo de Vide
Castle. Experience Thrill Living Within Walls

About the area

Castelo de Vide

Located in Castelo de Vide, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Cidade de Ammaia and Museu Municipal are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fonte da Vila and Castelo De Vide Clock Tower. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.

What's nearby

  • Serra de São Mamede Natural Park - 1 min walk
  • Castelo de Vide Castle - 1 min walk
  • Fonte da Vila - 4 min walk
  • Cidade de Ammaia - 12 min drive
  • Marvao Castle - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Valencia de Alcántara Station - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barona Craft Beer House - 6 min walk
  • Restaurante Dom Pedro V - 7 min walk
  • Bar da Vila - 7 min walk
  • Bar Restaurante O Tachinho - 10 min drive
  • Restaurante Casa do Povo - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House of the Castle. The experience and the thrill of living within walls. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House of the Castle. The experience and the thrill of living within walls.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House of the Castle. The experience and the thrill of living within walls.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House of the Castle. The experience and the thrill of living within walls. located?

Located in the heart of Castelo de Vide, this cottage is steps away from Serra de São Mamede Natural Park and Castelo de Vide Castle. Fonte da Vila is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antonio H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Merece la pena
El entorno de la casa tiene muchísimo encanto y eso compensa la dificultad para llegar. Hay que tener cuidado si se intenta acceder de noche con las indicaciones del GPS. Algunos colchones son mejorables y se sale a veces el agua de la ducha pero en general, muy bien todo.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023