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VUMBA - The Alembic

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Pool
Golf
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

VUMBA - The Alembic

Vumba's property is divided into 2 cozy guesthouses (The Alembic and The House of the Lizard) and 3 stylish suites (The Bue Maria, The Gorongoza and Beira). All guesthouses have access to a large swimming pool surrounded by a lush garden.

All of our houses have fully equipped kitchens where you can cook your meals, including breakfast, and there are two small supermarkets in the village where you will find most of the basic ingredients. Also in the village and 5 minutes walk from Vumba we have The Churrasqueira with homemade and tasty take-away food.

The estate has several roads and trails as well as five idyllic ponds. Isolated from the outside world, here you will find the ideal combination of natural resources to let you enjoy nature and to experience a truly rural lifestyle.

Vumba is a small, family owned company, engaged in maintaining traditions and providing a highly professional and personalized service. We produce the organic cheese "Quinta do Carapinhal" following ancient traditions and provide quality accomodation in a rural environment. Vumba’s logo is a leaf of an oak, a deciduous tree with a long gestation period, that always did well in this region. The oak symbolizes our respect for tradition and continuity as well as renewal.

In fact, Vumba is highly influenced by our grandparents’ memory, by their love for this land and by all the great things they’ve done. We make our best to respect and honor this memory in everything we do.

Vumba Agrotourism has also the following activities available (depending on the time of year and the availability of our staff): Goat Safari, Chesse factory tour, Shepherd for a day, Make your own cheese, Foraging for mushrooms, Olive picking and E-bike rentals.

And more, You can also get some fresh eggs for your breakfast from the chicken coop, pick some organic veggies from the vegetable garden or fresh fruit from the orchard to use in your meals while at Vumba. In the property, we have 3 great hiking and biking trails that take you through the woods and the valley. If you fancy a special treat, we can organize a true gourmet experience at the Winery with Oliver, our guest chef, cooking specially for you a menu of delicious recipes made with local produce.

Contact us for more information.

Property manager

Vumba

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 603 sq ft (56 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 8731

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Vumba The Alembic
Vumba - The Alembic Arganil
Vumba - The Alembic Private vacation home
Self Catering Vumba Agroturismo for 4 People
Vumba - The Alembic Private vacation home Arganil
201581

About the neighborhood

Map
São Martinho da Cortiça, Coimbra

What's nearby

  • National Forest of Bussaco - 35 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Palace of Bussaco - 36 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Fraga da Pena Waterfall - 39 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Portugal dos Pequenitos - 41 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Coimbra University - 41 min drive - 43.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Comba Dao Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa dos Frangos As Medas - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Panorâmico Senhora da Ribeira - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Café Bom Dia - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sociedad Hoteleira A Lampreia - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Casimiro - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does VUMBA - The Alembic have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is VUMBA - The Alembic pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at VUMBA - The Alembic?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at VUMBA - The Alembic?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is VUMBA - The Alembic located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Peneda River Beach, Ceira River Walkways, and Serpin River Beach Park. Christ the King in Vimieiro and Castle of Lousã are also within 20 mi (32 km).

VUMBA - The Alembic Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacky L.

Fantastic bhost
Sadly the weather was cold and wet but our dear host did everything in her power to overcome our discomfort. Sadly the wood burning stove smoked, the new induction hobs had no pans that worked. However on the plus side the place is fabulous had the weather been good the pool would have been great it was lovely. We were taken to see our host’s cheese making facility which was fascinating. Her generosity and help were way beyond what one would normally expect . We ate very well on both her recommendations. The Gite was delightful if a little bohemian. It was not easy to find initially but in a delightful setting. A great place for good weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Inês M.

Boa estadia com pontos a melhorar!
Gostámos particularmente dos dias vividos nos silêncio e calma da propriedade.. da simpatia com que nos receberam, do facto das crianças poderem andar livres e em segurança. Do encontro com a natureza e dos dias sem horários. A melhorar: não existia iluminação da casa até a sala comum o que dificultava muito o acesso, não existiam redes mosquiteiras país não permitia arejar o quarto, o estrado da cama chiava ruidosamente, o sistema de rega estava mal orientado e mal programado e estávamos na piscina ao final do dia e fomos surpreendidos por um do banho de esguicho assim como na manhã seguinte as cadeiras e pufes estavam encharcados. Também o pão que nos foi deixado de manhã à porta de casa que não constava na lista de bens a adquirir e comi tal julgávamos ser cortesia, foi nos cobrado no final da estadia sem aviso previo. A quinta tem imenso potencial mas poderia estar muito mais cuidada.

8/10 Good

Rosa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sossego seguro
Local ideal para relaxar na natureza. Casa conforme a expetativa. Adoramos o pequeno almoço! Pão quentinho e natas especiais logo pela manhã.... não é todos os dias!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019