CASA CURRAL
do Porco
Rustic luxury accommodation in the heart of central Portugal
“CASA CURRAL do Porco” translates from Portuguese into English as “Pig Barn”.
The property was originally listed as an agricultural building and converted into a guest annex.
It has now been beautifully renovated to provide spacious 1-bedroom self-catering accommodation.
The door at the front of the property allows easy access to the living space/bedroom from the car parking area.
The bedroom/living space includes a comfortable sofa and a flat screen TV, along with a 3-door wardrobe and a beautiful dressing table. There are USB charging ports at each side of the bed.
The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric oven with 4 rings and a grill, a microwave, kettle and toaster. Hot water is provided via a 50L electric heater and there is a wood burning stove to provide heating in the cooler months.
The bathroom comprises a large walk-in shower, WC and hand basin.
The courtyard is accessed via the kitchen and is totally private for guests with screens on the gates. This area has plenty of sun and shade and includes a dining set, relax chairs and a Lay-Z-Spa inflatable hot tub jacuzzi which is for sole private use. In the evening, solar lights provide soft lighting.
PRICES FROM 60€ TO 80€
PER NIGHT (UP TO 2 GUESTS)
where are we?
CASA CURRAL do Porco is situated in the Coimbra region of central Portugal in a tiny village called ‘Venda do Porco’, between the rivers Mondego and Alva.
It is the perfect base to explore the region but a car is essential as there are no large shops within walking distance (although the traditional English pub, The George and Dragon, which serves food and drinks is only 700 steps away!).
The nearest town, Tabua, is a 10 minute drive, where you will find supermarkets, petrol stations, shops and restaurants.
Oliveira do Hospital is the nearest city (20 minutes drive) where you will find a larger selection of amenities.
Approximate driving times:
Porto Airport – 1 hour 45 minutes
Coimbra – 45 minutes
Praia Fluvial Senhora da Ribeira – 25 minutes
Figueira de Foz – 1 hour
Peak of Torre (highest mountain in Portugal) – 1 hour
