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Casa Branca is a typical Portuguese country home, located in the picturesque village of Covas, a 20-minute drive from the Serra da Estrela Natural Park. The property has an outdoor swimming pool and a sauna. The house is divided into 3 apartments. These 2-bedroom units comes with a private bathroom, free WiFi, equipped kitchen or kitchenette and a dining area. The living room comes with sofas, a fireplace, flat-screen satellite TV, DVD player and an iPod Docking Station. The self-catering units have all the necessary utensils for guests to prepare their own meals in comfort. Several local restaurants are available within 10 km of the house. Guests can go for a refreshing swim in the outdoor swimming pool or enjoy the sauna. The green garden comes with a terrace and an outdoor dining area. It also has fruit and olive trees and vines. The nearby Natural Park has various natural trails for guests to explore, either by cycling or hiking. Several picnic spots are also on hand, most with scenic views over the surrounding greenery. The Coimbra Train Station is 60 km away while the Porto International Airport is a 110-minute drive away from the Casa Branca.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
and
2 double beds
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
and
2 double beds
Bedroom 3:
2 double beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Covas
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  • Ana
    Portugal Portugal
    Everything was wonderful! The house, the swimming pool, the facilities. Great place to stay!
  • Marina
    Portugal Portugal
    Casa excelente e um excelente espaço envolvente! Relvado, piscina e sauna, não faltou nada. Recebida com simpatia, explicados, todos os pormenores de funcionamento e mostrada uma grande disponibilidade para o que surgisse comi necessário. Dona ...
  • Silva
    Portugal Portugal
    Amei a divisoria de toda a casa. A cozinha é espetacular. Uma casa que oferrce conforto e paz.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Marcel Jurjen van Steinfoorn

8.9
8.9
Host review score
Host review score

Marcel Jurjen van Steinfoorn
Casa Branca is one of the oldest (1600 AD) houses in the picturesque village of Covas, Tabua. It has been restored with love to the modern standard while retaining its traditional charm in 2013. The property has an outdoor swimming pool, perfect for dipping in after a sauna session. For those that want to lounge around, there is a pool terrace furnished with deck chairs, parasols and hammock. Perfect for relaxing with a nice book with a chill glass of wine. There is a dedicated BBQ area with an outdoor dining. The landscape garden consisted of olive groves, various fruit trees and vines and a badminton net over a grass lawn. For the little and active ones, there is a storeroom with swimming pool floats, toys and games.
We always have a passion for Portugal and it is always our dream to live here. We love being here and like to share our house to others when we are not.
Op dit unieke plekje -midden dorpje en samen met onze Portugese dorpsgenoten- kunnen we hier volop genieten. Hier komen we tot rust met een mooi boek, een lekkere maaltijd en een goed glas wijn.
Languages spoken: German,English,Dutch,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Casa Branca
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sauna
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Badminton equipment
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Dutch
  • Portuguese

House rules

Casa Branca takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 11:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property. If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform the property in advance.

After booking, you will receive an email from the property with payment and key pick-up instructions.

Please inform Casa Branca in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 53233/AL

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Casa Branca

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Casa Branca (subject to availability). These have:

    • 2 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Casa Branca (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 5 guests
    • 6 guests
    • 8 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Casa Branca on this page.

  • The prices at Casa Branca may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Casa Branca on this page.

  • Casa Branca offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Horse riding
    • Swimming Pool
    • Badminton equipment

  • Check-in at Casa Branca is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Casa Branca is 150 yards from the centre of Covas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Casa Branca on this page.