Casa Sulo, Alombada, your holiday destination, is situated in an idyllic rural working village at the top of a mountain surrounded by the refreshing fragrance of eucalyptus forests and uninterrupted views over the distant mountains of the Serra de Arada.

It is suitable for all age groups, families, reunions or just couples who want a relaxing break. However, there is no wheelchair access.

The two self-catering chalet apartments are of the highest standard with your comfort in mind. !

From Porto airport take the easy drive southwards along the A1 / E1 over the river Douro towards Aveiro. This takes you into the real Portugal with its spectacular scenery, and people who are famed for their traditional way of life and hospitality.

The 2 chalet apartments each sleep 4-6. There is a double insulated connecting door between the two chalets for larger parties if required or group bookings, e.g. yoga, meditation, painting, walking, birdwatching, fishing, etc. Each comprises one double and one twin bedroom, both with en-suite and shower. All bedding and towels are provided except beach towels. There is also a double bed settee in each lounge area

The fully fitted kitchen includes a fridge / freezer, gas cooker, oven and washing machine. Cooler bags and ice blocks are provided for use during your stay. For your convenience we keep a limited supply of groceries which can be purchased.

We have, for those visitors who need to keep in touch with e-mails etc., wire-less connectivity to broadband from the apartments. All you need is your laptop and we have the WLAN cards which we rent out for a small charge. This will give you 24 hour connection any time during your stay.

The 10M x 5M salt water pool has a telescopic cover and is heated for cooler months

 

There is plenty to do and see throughout the region with local markets supplying everything from fresh fish, meat, vegetables and dairy produce to pottery and livestock. Try your bartering skills!

A car is essential for your stay. Albergaria a Velha is our closest town (10 minutes drive away) with several good cafés en route. It has plenty of first class traditional restaurants at prices we can all afford; a two course meal for two people with wine; €14 (£10) approx., or try the prato do dia at lunch time in a small café and reduce the cost to around €10 (£7)!

Aveiro, known as the Venice of Portugal, boasts every modern amenity but still retains its old charm. Take a boat trip in a traditional brightly painted moliceiros (fishing boat). Or relax over an al-fresco meal watching the world go by before wandering through the myriad of narrow cobbled streets bustling with life throughout the day and long into the night. Costa Nova boasts miles of beautiful unspoilt golden sandy beaches with the North Atlantic Rollers waiting to be discovered.

Visit the 12th century city of Porto on the banks of the River Douro, a city proud of its status as the founder of the Portuguese nation. There is a strong English influence there with port wine being “created” by two Englishmen in the 17th Century who added brandy to preserve the local wine. Port. Visit the world famous port wine cellars for a tasting followed by a boat trip along the river Douro.

Later, return to Casa Sulo and prepare the food bought fresh that day. Take a dip in the pool, have a cold beer or a vinho do porto branco – fresco (white port, chilled) as a pre-dinner aperitif and afterwards chat long into the night surrounded by the stars (no light pollution), the odd owl hoot and the occasional grunt of a wild boar going about its business in one of the neighbouring fields.

 

For golfers, the Curia golf course at Curia Spa Town, or the Montebelo Golf and Leisure Club at Viseu, which is one of the best golf courses you can play. For the non-golfers why not make use of its extensive leisure and club facilities. There is also a horse riding stables within the same complex.

If you enjoy “driving and finding” take the back roads over the mountains to Viseu; a walled and ancient city full of character, charm, hospitality and old fashioned service – we bought a pack of aspirin in the pharmacy. They gift wrapped it in tissue before handing it over - we still haven’t opened it!

There are too many experiences in the region to mention in detail. Space and time do not permit but it would be remiss not to mention the regional dish of leitão (roast suckling pig) served with green salad and a garafe of chilled white wine in a small local café; Visit the ancient and beautiful university city of Coimbra; Vouzela for the delicious pasteis – a flaky sweet pastry to die for; fishing for bream, trout and barbell on the rivers Vouga, Dão, or Paiva. Or just spend quality time by the pool unwinding while time drifts by.

We are off the beaten track, secure and safe.
 

On arrival park your car off the road and the guests will find a complimentary welcome pack when they enter the chalet apartment. This usually comprises cheese, ham, bread, milk, fruit, a bottle of red and white wine - in the fridge, chilling. Also in the chalet apartments the visitors will find everything they require including sauces, tea, coffee, salt, soap powder, washing up liquid, toilet rolls, etc. We adopt an honesty policy - if an item runs out, please replace just that one item with a similar product. This means all our guests need to bring are their own personal clothes, toiletries and beach towel if required

The apartment comprises 2 bedrooms in total; 1 double, 1 twin and 1 cots, 2 of the bedrooms with en-suite facilities. The property also has 1 double sofa bed located in the Lounge/diner. This gives room for up to 6 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The apartment has 0 bathrooms for your party's use. Central heating keeps you snug and warm.

The apartment has television satellite/cable. The music system will play radio.

There is room for 6 in the living room. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a washing machine, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

This is a non-smoking apartment

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The apartment is in a very quiet area. It has a private south facing swimming pool, a south facing garden, a east facing patio area, panoramic views, a barbeque. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.

The apartment is right beside swimming.

Close to the apartment you will find a beach, fishing, walking, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding, tennis, a sports center, historic sites, a museum, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas, a restaurant, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the apartment you will find sailing, water skiing, boat hire, wind surfing, golf.

Salt water swimming pool on site, heated with telescopic cover for cooler months

The local beach, hypermarkets about 20 minutes drive away. Local cafes within 5 minutes drive.

The apartment is....

50 min from Porto airport.
180 min from Lisbon.

david says: "hosts couldn t be nicer or more help full. location quite. pool fab. scenery great. accomadation good with all ammenities. 30 mins from very nice beaches."

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Last minute discount!! 15% discount if booking start date is less than 2 weeks away.
Long stay discount!! 30% discount if booking length is more than 4 weeks.