Advertising
Poll
How did you find Gulivers.com?
Total votes: 267
Join newsletter
Pomar Velho
bed and breakfast - inn
- Number of bedrooms
7 - Number of bathrooms
7 - Number of floors
2 - Sleeps
14
| Pets - No | Smoking - No | Wheelchair - No |
Photos and Video of Property
There are 3 pictures available for this property.
Property description
Pomar Velho ( The Old Orchard ) is a farmhouse built 200 years ago, converted and completely restored to offer high quality guest house accommodation and a wholesome mixture of Mediterranean and British cooking.
Surrounded by stunning countryside and sitting in 5 acres of private grounds, it has its own natural spring which flows into a burbling brook below.
Pomar Velho is owned and run by Carole and Ken. The house comprises 7 double bedrooms all en suite, 4 of which are offered on a Bed and Breakfast and optional evening meal basis. It has a large dining room containing an old stone traditional bread oven and an equally large family room with dartboard, card table and satellite tv with video facilities. Guests are encouraged to make full use of these facilities. Outside there are large terraces back and front and a 10 metre swimming pool with accompanying patio. Guests may also wish to stroll around the 5 acre grounds or walk 500 metres to the Portuguese village of Galegos or the Spanish village of Fonteneira.
Property amenities
Furnishings/Luxuries: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Beach Access
Electronics: TV, Telephone
Recreation/Activities: Pool (Private)
Rates
60 - 75 EUR
/day
Rates details: Prices per room for 2 people per night including breakfast
Additional information
ACTIVITIES:
- Walking
Pomar Velho is in the heart of the Natural Park of São Mamede and therefore is a protected area. The landscape consists of pine trees, cork oaktrees, olive trees, mimosas and dry stone walls. The local village, Galegos, is one of the starting points of one of the official walks organised by the park tourism authority.
- Biking
Bikes are available for use should guests prefer 2 wheels to 2 feet.
- Bird Watching
Being in the Natural Park, the area has a wealth of wildlife. Regular birds include the Griffon Vulture, Buzzard, Stonechat, Hoopoe, Azure-winged Magpie and the Red-tailed Partridge. Each spring, Storks, African Bee Eaters and Herons visit to nest.
Animal lovers will love the opportunity to possibly see the Egyptian mongoose and wild boar.
- House activities
Badminton; Boule; Table Tennis; Table Football; Swimming.
Owner Information
Name: Kenneth Parr
Telephone: 00 351 245 964 465
Calendar
Calendar is not updated!