ABOUT US - Rachael and stretch

Hello!  We are Rachael and Stretch and we are your hosts here at CASA CURRAL do Porco.  Originally from Huddersfield (UK), we have lived in Portugal since September 2023.

We have been visiting the beautiful central region of Portugal for over 15 years – we love the mountains, river beaches and history, as well as the friendly local people.  We also enjoy sampling the wide variety of fabulous cheese and wine produced here!

We bought our property (comprising our house and the guest annex) in 2020, with a view to retiring here in a good few years, however following Stretch’s lung cancer diagnosis in 2021 and successful treatment we decided that there was no time to waste, so here we are, a little earlier than planned!

We live on site at CASA CURRAL do Porco (in the house ‘next door’, 50 yds away) and our mission is to to make your stay as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. 

Please don’t hesitate to ask us for anything – from additional towels or tea-bags, recommendations for markets or places to eat, hiking trails or taxi services. 

We are here for you!