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Situated in Gatas in the Central Region of Portugal, this semi-detached house is 22 km from Castelo Branco. The property boasts views of the scenic surrounding countryside, with a valley of pine trees and a flowing river in the vocinity of the unit. The unit fitted with a kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are available in this self-catering accommodation.There is also a private bathroom, with a shower. Free private parking is available on site. Mountain bike hire is available at the property and gatas features a popular BTT track, which goes through the valley area. At a short drive, Castelo Branco features plenty of restaurants , shopping centres, cinemas, cafés and shops. Piódão is 40 km from Thistle Cottage, while Unhais da Serra is 43 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Gatas
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sarah
    France France
    Character cottage, local environment. Pellet stove saved the day as it was February Lovely neighbours to welcome us. Lots of blankets. The shower was great
  • Wendeline
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very clean apartment in a lovely little village in a rustic area in Portugal. We didn't meet the owner but familymembers checked if everything was fine. We couldn't find gardenfuniture so we took the chairs from the livingroom to sit outsite in...
  • Ales
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Mirna podeželska vasica, čist zrak in narava. Jutranji mir.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Fonte da Villa, situa-se a 4 Km do AL, em Sarzedas
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese
    • Open for
      Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Facilities of Thistle Cottage Alojamento Local
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
Good free WiFi 48 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
Wellness
  • Open-air bath
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Portuguese

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.

House rules

Thistle Cottage Alojamento Local 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 09:30 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation 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 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot or 1 extra bed available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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

Please inform Thistle Cottage Alojamento Local 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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

License number: 43294/AL

Legal information

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

FAQs about Thistle Cottage Alojamento Local

  • Thistle Cottage Alojamento Local offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Open-air bath
    • Horse riding

  • Thistle Cottage Alojamento Local is 800 yards from the centre of Gatas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Thistle Cottage Alojamento Local is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Thistle Cottage Alojamento Local can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

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

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

  • Check-in at Thistle Cottage Alojamento Local is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Thistle Cottage Alojamento Local has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • Thistle Cottage Alojamento Local has 1 restaurant:

    • Fonte da Villa, situa-se a 4 Km do AL, em Sarzedas