Located in the center of Portugal, close to the historical town of Coja, this modern, fully equipped villa is perched on top of a hill overlooking a beautiful green valley in an area of natural beauty, where the tranquility is only disturbed by the song of birds and sounds of nature. Looking out from the villa’s southerly terrace over our Zen Garden with its large natural lawn surrounding the rock pool, home to our fish and crossed by a red Japanese arched bridge (soribashi) which historically symbolizes the path between the human world and the world of nature, you might be tempted to think of paradise. A large Buddha watches out over the lake and rolling hills whilst enjoying the sound of flowing water from the waterfall cascading down from the upper garden. A perfect spot for relaxation and rejuvenation! The Zen garden itself is surrounded by a variety of fruit trees offering their sweet and colourful oranges, lemons, apples, pears, berries, kiwis, olives, persimmons and figs to our guests which can be picked when in season and ripened by the ever present sun as it dances across the sky. Each bedroom looks out on a different aspect of the gardens with varying flora and fauna and where your mornings are greeted by a picture-perfect view of the garden and the valley below, sometimes blanketed by a layer of cloud in the valley below. At night, enjoy the iconic sunsets and clear skies revealing their secret stars and planets twinkling in the night sky and breath in the fresh night air from the rear terrace leading down a few steps to the all-weather swimming pool. Enjoy our new Gas BBQ and pyramid shaped Gas Heater (usually found in restaurants) during alfresco dining. In the morning, feel invigorated with a morning swim into the covered pool, or enjoy one of the many walks into the surrounding hills, or explore some of the neighbouring villages and towns where time has rarely moved on. Enjoy Portugal at its best. Additional highlights of our villa: See below.

Additional highlights of our villa: 1. Fast free WIFI throughout villa & terrace where our guests can simultaneously work and vacation whilst enjoying all that nature can offer. 2. A wood burner & Electric Heaters. We supply wood during guests’ stay at no additional charge. 3. Private and secluded Swimming Pool (not shared) with retractable clear roof to allow the warming sun, surrounded by the pool terrace with sunshades and loungers. 4. Large southerly private terrace housing our new gas BBQ and pyramid shaped gas heater, Al fresco dining table and chairs and outdoor sofa, with children’s swing and basketball net. 5. Fully equipped modern kitchen: New oven, cooking hob, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, fridge, freezer, kettle, coffee maker (nescafe dolce gusto) and toaster as well as other essentials for cooking. 6. Living Room: Dining table, dining chairs; Sofa; Indoor table football game; Flat screen TV with over 100 channels. 7. 3 comfortable double bedrooms (1 with separate TV), 2 bathrooms, one en-suite. Towels, bed linen, swimming towels are provided, free of charge. 8. Large private driveway leading to own parking space and additional parking for several cars. 9. Pets are strictly subject to prior written approval from the Hosts and a payment of 20 Euros per pet for additional cleaning. Terms and conditions apply. THE HOSTS LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU! The Hosts live abroad or in the adjoining, separate house when in Portugal. The Hosts do not use the swimming pool or the Guest Terrace when guests are staying so there is no sharing of facilities. The Hosts respond to guests' messages promptly. In the Hosts' absence, the villa is looked after by a local couple whose contact details can be provided to guests shortly before check-in. All bookings are subject to the Hosts/Owners' Terms and Conditions a copy of which is available on request.

Our villa is located in a quiet village perched on top of a hill overlooking a green valley, an ideal base for touring historical xisto villages e.g. Piódão , river beaches, waterfall, biking (hire is available in Coja), horse riding, nature walks, kayaking/canoeing is also possible depending on the season/river conditions. Our guests can simultaneously work and vacation whilst enjoying all that nature can offer. Fast free WIFI throughout villa & terrace and designated work desk. Essential to have your own car. No close neighbours. Sunny Guest Terrace and swimming pool are private, not shared and not overlooked. From our villa & distances: Coja (shops, restaurants, cafe, ATM, pharmacy, 6km) Xisto villages e.g. Piódão (about 23 km) Fraga da Pena Waterfall (about 12km) Serra do Açor (about 26km) Historical university town of Coimbra (about 74km) Porto Airport (about 187km; 2 hours) Lisbon Airport (about 268km, 2hr45min)