Is Nature in its purest state ... pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

Where is Nature in its purest state ... located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Ponte da Barca Bridge, Ponte da Barca and Oural Swing. Mosteiro De Bravaes and Caldelas Spa are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Nature in its purest state ... Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana Kolisnyk

24 Apr 2024

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The best place to stay in Portugal

If you want a relaxing natural Life is the way to go

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

11 Oct 2023

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Truly a great introduction to life in norther mountains of Portugal.

We enjoyed every minute of our stay at this beautiful home. What a location! Was like living on a farm. It was a great base to explore the surrounding area and there is a lot to explore! There is a lot of things to do even if you don’t want to drive, and as a bonus when going for a walk you might be accompanied by the hosts two dogs. The hosts were very accommodating and friendly.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna-Karin J., Göteborg, Sweden

16 Jul 2023

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Peaceful and beautiful

Lovely house with everything you need. Walks in wonderful surroundings from the doorstep. Great to meet the cows walking freely in the mountains and on the roads. The animals live a good life here! A great and place for relaxation. Quick response and good contact with the owners. Take it easy on the winding roads up and down to Ponte de Barca and other towns in the vicinity.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

25 Oct 2023

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A visit with the cows

We had a lovely and relaxing stay in this very unique cottage in the country. We had some nice hikes in the area as well as several day trips, all within an hour of the cottage. Sandra was right next door and absolutely lovely. We tended to have a large lunch while out on our day trips and lighter picnics when retreating back in the evening. The photos show cows and there are plenty of them as well as wild horses. It was a unique experience and a nice break after visiting the city.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelsey o.

5 Apr 2024

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Lovely!!!

Even though it poured rain for our 3 days stay, we still had an amazing time. A little chilly but plenty of wood available for the wood fire. Comfortable bed, well stocked kitchen, fast internet. No oven but hot plate works well. Parking right beside the house. Communication with the host was 5 star. Speaks absolutely fluent English. WhatsApp messaged back and forth with response times of just minutes. Best part of the stay were the 2 most friendliest dogs you’ll ever meet - they’ll even go hiking with you. Great trails and hiking roads right out the door. Would love to come back. Thank you for having us!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan R.

21 May 2018

A cottage in the clouds.

This little cottage is exquisitely furnished and comfortable. A recent remodel has resulted in a modern and updated feel in a little rock cottage. Both interior and exterior walls are rock, while the kitchen includes upgrades like an induction cooktop. The bathroom shower is very well done with a clear glass enclosure, good water pressure and water runs as hot as you like. The wooden shutters on all the windows and on the door allow for complete darkness in the rooms (easy to catch up on sleep when you are still getting over the time change). The area is very rural, with cows, sheep and pigs in the area, and farmers moving them from fields to the barns in the morning and evening. Listening to the cows' bells and the gentle "baas" from the sheep are a small part of the bucolic atmosphere surrounding this wonderful little place. Felipe and Sandy are welcoming hosts and very attentive to any needs. We will recall our stay here with fondness, and will to return to this little Cottage in the Clouds.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fayoux C.

21 Jul 2025

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Nous sommes ravis de notre séjour, très revigorant. Merci à nos hôtes Philippe et son épouse pour ce moment délicieux. Nous connaissions la région pour y avoir déjà séjourné en 2023. Mais la localisation de la Casa da Nogrega nous a davantage immergée dans le paysage granitique en bordure du parc Peneda Gères. Blocs immenses, nature authentique, vaches et chevaux en semi liberté... Nous avons lâché prise, oublié notre quotidien. Deux compagnons à quatre pattes Lynda et Mangala, gardiens de la Casa, ont accompagné nos promenades et nous ont comblé de leur attention. La Casa offre l'essentiel pour un séjour de vacances réussi. La terrasse et la piscine permettent une vue sur la vallée de Nogrega. Aux heures les plus chaudes nous avons apprécié la cascade du village et les rives de la Lima à une quinzaine de km. Et l'océan qui n'est qu'à une heure en voiture... Nous sommes amateurs de VTT électrique, nous avons pu sillonner les nombreux chemins ruraux alentours et découvrir des lieux atypiques suggérés par nos hôtes. Il reste encore à découvrir, nous reviendrons... Nathalie et Claude, Poitiers, France

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solvig R.

14 Feb 2025

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Ferien auf dem Land

Wir hatten eine wundervolle Zeit. Toller Ausblick über die Landschaft. Die Tiere sind friedlich. Sogar die speziellen Kühe mit den großen Hörnern. Die beiden Hunde begleiten uns zum Spaziergang. Die Eigentümer wohnen auf dem Grundstück und sind hilfsbereit. Sie geben auch gern Ausflugstipps.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivier P.

22 Jul 2024

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Parfait pour se ressourcer

Le cadre est vraiment magnifique, pleine nature, avec pour voisins les vaches et les moutons. Les propriétaires sont très gentils, le coin propose plusieurs petites randonnées sympathiques. La maison est petite mais soignée. Nous y avons passé un très bon séjour.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonas D.

6 Apr 2024

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A cosy casa in beautifull area

Very friendly and communicative host. We felt welcomed as well by the host Filipe, as by his dogs. The fureplace is nice and enough wood for msking fire. Close enough for some nice rides to Peneda-Geres National Parc. Thanks for having us.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabi S.

24 Sept 2023

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12 Tage zum Wandern

Wir hatten Glück mit dem Wetter und konnten 10 Wanderungen in der weiteren Umgebung machen. Wer täglich maximal 1h Autofahrt nicht scheut, kann von der Küste bis zum Hochland die volle Bandbreite dieser herrlichen Gegend kennenlernen. Nach der Rückkehr hat uns das schöne Haus ermöglicht, die Abende entspannt zu genießen. Draußen in Garten in der Essecke mit Grill, oder einfach nur um einen Portwein zu trinken. Das ländliche Umfeld ist toll, besonders wenn Abends das Vieh fast selbstständig zurückkehrt. 2 stürmische Regentage konnten wir auch mal gut im Haus überbrücken. Einfach nur empfehlenswert.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerda S.

6 Jul 2023

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Natur Pur

Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt. Ruhe und Entspannung, tolle Wandermöglichkeiten. Die Vermieter waren freundlich und hilfsbereit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Suzanne R.

17 Jun 2023

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Beautiful rural area

You will truly get a taste of rural Portugal here! The old cottage was charming and clean. We enjoyed sitting on the outdoor chairs overlooking the valley and watching the cows and sheep being escorted home at the end of the day. We were able to cook a full meal in the kitchen and enjoy it at the outdoor table. I would note that, if you are hoping for a private experience, as the listing’s photos seem to suggest, you might be disappointed, as the hosts live 20-30 feet away in an adjacent house. And if you are seeking peace and quiet, I will note that the countryside at night was alive with the sound of barking dogs! Sandra was lovely and shared lots of information with us about where to eat and walk.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manfred Z., Gelsenkirchen

4 Jun 2023

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alles Top

Absolut Top

Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian K.

20 Oct 2022

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Urlaub in den Wolken

Wir hatten die Unterkunft kurzfristig gebucht ohne auf das Wetter zu achten und die Höhe. Das Haus liegt fast 600 Meter über dem Meer und dementsprechend waren wir in den Wolken. Wir hatten dann unseren Aufenthalt verkürzt. Das Haus selber ist aber sehr schön und urig gelegen. Die Gastgeber wohnen auf dem gleichen Grundstück ein Stück weiter oben und sind maximal entspannt, freundlich und hilfsbereit. Bei gutem Wetter wären wir sicher die ganze Zeit geblieben. Allerdings: Für eine Familie mit vier Leuten ist das Haus für längere Zeig ein wenig klein, weil man im Wohnzimmer die Schlafcouch aufbauen muss und es keine Waschmaschine gibt. Für wanderwillige Paare ist das Haus aber sehr schön und romantisch.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul B., Tabua, Portugal

13 Oct 2022

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Charming property in a beautiful location

This lovely cottage set in a beautiful area is ideal for exploring the immediate area and the national park. We really enjoyed our stay here

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

26 Sept 2022

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Perfeito

Adorámos a casa e a localização da mesma. Os proprietários muito simpáticos, a casa estava impecável e acolhedora, muito obrigada 🙏🏻

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

21 Sept 2022

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Paradise

We enjoyed our stay in the beautiful guest house. The mountain villa is perfect for getting awY from the crowds & enjoying rustic beauty of a small village.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marga H.

31 Jul 2022

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Inmejorable

Hemos pasado unos días fantásticos, todo en general estupendo, Sandra, su marido y su hija Ana unas personas fabulosas, nunca olvidaremos esta bonita experiencia!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edgar B.

4 Oct 2021

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Natureza no estado puro...

Natureza no seu estado puro, livre e selvagem, trilhos para quem gosta de explorar e as paisagens parecem de postais para mais tarde recordar. A casa é muito bonita, bem decorada e aconchegante e bem localizada. Os anfitriões, o casal Filipe e Sandra, são formidáveis e bastante simpáticos e têem dicas muito úteis para os visitantes. Por fim, dizer que adorámos os queijinhos, o mel e a compota de amora; só faltou a visita á pedreira, mas concerteza ficará para uma próxima visita. Filipe e Sandra continuem assim e bem ajam.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elsa D.

28 Aug 2021

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Apreciação

A Casa da Nóbrega fica situada num contexto idílico, com a natureza bem próxima em todo o seu esplendor, incluindo uma variedade de animais rara de encontrar. Uma experiência especial que nos faz recordar histórias como a da Heidi, com a envolvente de paisagem e vida da montanha. Os anfitriões Filipe e Sandra tornaram em tudo a experiência inesquecível. Fica a vontade de voltar :)

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

sophie D.

24 Aug 2021

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Nature à l'état pure

Nous avons passé deux merveilleuses semaines à la "casa da nobrega" Je suis du Portugal mais je ne connaissais pas du tout l'endroit. Nous avons découvert des endroits magnifiques des paysages à couper le souffle, et en plus nous étions seuls, car le village n'est pas trop connu des touristes.. La maison est très belle, malgré sa petite taille elle est assez fonctionnelle. La piscine est grande et malgré qu'elle soit à côté de la maison des propriétaires on se sent à l'aise. Ils sont très discrets. Des personnes très sympathiques et ils nous ont conseillé les meilleures endroits à visiter. Pour la lessive je vous conseille le lav xpress à Ponte da Barça.. Je conseille vivement cette maison de vacances, la maison est fonctionnelle et très belle, les propriétaires 5⭐ et des endroits merveilleux. Les animaux sauvages, la nature, le calme.. quoi demander de plus? 🤩🤩

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Oct 2019

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Away from it all, a little bit if heaven if the weather isn't perfect!

Excellent correspondence with the owner, clean and perfectly located cottage for the away from it all break. Endless walks and off road bike rides from the cottage. Lots of animals, cows, goats, sheep, dogs and horses wandering past, traditional farming all around. Easy car drive to Ponte d lima and other great places. Great place thank you

8/10 Good

Gustaaf v.

26 Aug 2019

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Prachtige landelijke omgeving

We hebben bijzonder genoten van de prachtige omgeving, waarin dit huisje ligt. De kuddes schapen en loslopende koeien liepen dagelijks langs de voortuin. Het voortreffelijke weer hielp ook enorm (het schijnt er ook wel dagen achtereen te kunnen regenen). Zwembad erbij was daarom ook heerlijk. Het is een mooi gebied om wandelingen te maken, maar houd wel rekening met continue klimmen en afdalen, dus behoorlijk zwaar. Er waren ook een paar minpuntjes. Zo was het gezin dat het huisje verhuurd óók aanwezig, in een huisje op 10 meter afstand. Wij hadden hier niet op gerekend en het was toch wel een beperking op onze privacy. Het waren overigens wel heel aardige mensen die veel wisten te vertellen over de streek. Verder bleek onze week in de nationale feestweek te vallen, waardoor 5 dagen lang vuurwerk klonk. Als je boekt, blijf dan dus buiten de datum van 15 augustus, tenzij je van feesten houdt. Tot slot: het is een prachtige plek in de bergen, maar het betekent dat alle voorzieningen ver weg in het dal zijn (gauw een half uur met de auto). Er is gelukkig wel een supermarkt in een plaatsje in de bergen (2,5 km afstand). Gezien de schoonheid van het landschap en het klein leuke berghuisje, kijken we met tevredenheid terug op onze vakantie in Casais de Vide.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Marie C., Toulouse, France

23 Aug 2019

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Première fois au Portugal

Un petit village perdu dans un cadre exceptionnel , au pied de nombreux chemins de randonnées, observer des chevaux sauvages, Filipe et Sandra sont des hôtes accueillants et très sympathiques. Dommage que la description du logement ne corresponde pas vraiment, notamment que les propriétaires habitent sur les lieux et la piscine est donc partagée. Le lit devait être changé, malheureusement nous n'avons pas eu ce privilège...

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

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