Casa de Xisto

Bocado Folques, 3300-252 Arganil, Portugal – Great location - show map

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8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
23 reviews
a blue swimming pool with chairs around it at Casa de Xisto in Arganil
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Casa de Xisto

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  • Entire home
  • 1292 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi

Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool and mountain views, Casa de Xisto is located in the village of Bocado, 4.3 mi from Arganil. Guests have a private terrace. The 3-bedroom holiday home is equipped with a living room with a TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen, and a bathroom with a hair dryer. The holiday home offers a barbecue. Coimbra is 37 mi from Casa de Xisto, while Porto is 106 mi from the property.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've 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
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
8.8
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  • Paula
    Portugal Portugal
    “Localização, comodidades e simpatia/disponibilidade da proprietária.”
  • Carla
    Portugal Portugal
    “A cozinha estava equipada com temperos para cozinhar”
  • Antonio
    Portugal Portugal
    “Casa muito confortável e bonita, bem apetrechada. Ótimos terraços e piscina. Vista incrível. Local um pouco remoto mas com bom acesso.”

Hosted by Jane and Vasco

9.3
9.3
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Jane and Vasco
This is a traditional village cottage built from local schisto in a small mountain village approximately 7kms from the main district town of Arganil. The property was restored in 2012 to make a comfortable self-catering holiday property. The schisto walls have been retained where possible to give an authentic feel to the cottage and the high vaulted living room and main bedroom ceiling are completed in wood. the kitchen is well equipped with everything that you may need on your self catering holiday and the garden has BBQ and furniture so that you can relax and enjoy the beautiful view in peaceful surroundings. For those of you on holiday but still need to keep in touch with your emails and business there is WiFi internet in the cottage and Fibre TV. Due to the pandemic I will not be providing towels for the bathroom or the pool this year. If necessary you can have them on arrival for a small extra charge. A basket of logs for the fire is provided free on arrival during the winter months, each extra basket costs an additional charge.
Having bought my first cottage in 2002 as a holiday project I fell in love with the area and moved here from the UK in 2003. I learnt Portuguese and now speak fluently. I have added another 3 holiday cottages in this area to my portfolio of self-catering rentals all restored to a comfortable standard with modern appliances and technology.
Casa de Xisto sits on the hillside above the ancient Mosteiro de Folques which was built in the X11th Century for Germanic monks and is now an education centre. There are beautiful views from the mountains to the green valleys where there are rivers that you can swim and fish in. Folques natural swimming pool is only 2kms away and there are many more to enjoy along the Rio Alva and the Ceira. Arganil is the main district town approximately 7kms from the cottage and has all the shops, restaurants, cafes etc that you need. There are other local towns with weekly markets where you can buy fresh produce and the excellent local sheep cheese from the Serra de Estrela which is the highest mountain range in Portugal with snow in the winter months of Decdember, Jnuary and February. It can be T-shirt weather in Arganil and you can ski on the Serra de Estrela!
Languages spoken: English,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of Casa de Xisto
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Pool with view
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Portuguese

House rules

Casa de Xisto takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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

Check-out

From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
€ 10 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 23

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: 34856/AL

FAQs about Casa de Xisto

  • The prices at Casa de Xisto may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Casa de Xisto has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • Yes, Casa de Xisto is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Casa de Xisto is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

  • Casa de Xisto is 3.1 miles from the center of Arganil. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Casa de Xisto on this page.

  • Casa de Xisto can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, 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 de Xisto on this page.