Casa Azul self-catering apartment with gorgeous biological swimming pool

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Casa Azul in Avelar offers a self-catering apartment with a gorgeous biological swimming pool. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The apartment features a kitchenette, washing machine, and private check-in and check-out services. Additional amenities include an outdoor seating area, barbecue facilities, and free on-site private parking. Prime Location: Located 40 km from Portugal dos Pequenitos and Santa Clara a Velha Monastery, the property is also close to Coimbra-A Train Station and Coimbra Football Stadium. Hiking and cycling activities are available nearby. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, Casa Azul ensures a pleasant and relaxing stay with its stunning pool views and comfortable living spaces.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sue
New Zealand New Zealand
“Casa Azul is a truly magical place to stay. Fiona was a wonderful host, making us feel very welcome and it was a treat to find home-made orange marmalade and cookies waiting for us in the apartment. The kitchen is well equipped, the apartment...”
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything we needed and more at Casa Azul. The apartment was lovely, modern and clean with everything we needed for our stay. Thanks especially for the homemade pizza night made in the pizza oven. The pool was great and enjoyed talking to the frogs.”
Guerra
Spain Spain
“Su magnífica piscina natural y la amabilidad de los anfitriones”
Jm_92
Portugal Portugal
“Simpatia, tranquilidade, privacidade, natureza e o conceito da piscina.”
Diana
Portugal Portugal
“Fomos muito bem recebidos. Os donos da casa são 5☆, muito simpáticos e atenciosos. Adorei a calma do local para descontrair da confusão das cidades, bem como a natureza lá existente, tanto a nível de animais como plantas. Os espaços interior e...”
Patricia
Portugal Portugal
“Casa fantástica perfeita para quem procura relaxar e passar uns dias com a natureza. Jardim magnífico e a piscina é incrível. Os donos são muito simpáticos e atenciosos. Gostamos de tudo no geral! Esperamos voltar!”
Prieche
Portugal Portugal
“Casa com todas as comodidades necessárias. E situada numa zona algo deslocada mas muito tranquila e ideal para relaxar. Temos à disposição uma pequena cozinha equipada com um mini frigorífico, chaleira, máquina de café e forno o que permite...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Fiona Clarke

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Fiona Clarke
Our lovely self-catering apartment sleeps 2 people. The comfortable bedroom has a king size bed, bedside tables with lights, wardrobe, chest of drawers, mirror, hairdryer and a fan. All bed linen and towels are supplied, including pool towels. The well-equipped kitchen area has an oven and 4 ring hob with extractor, microwave, kettle, toaster, Dulce Gusto coffee machine, full size under-counter fridge with ice box and sink. (If guests want to store a larger amount of frozen food, hosts are happy to arrange this in a separate freezer.) It is also has crockery, cutlery, pans and plenty of other necessary cooking equipment for you to prepare your own meals. There is a sofa, armchair, smart TV (with MEO Portuguese TV) and DVD player with a large selection of DVD's and table and chairs for dining. Outside there is a relaxation area with shady sofas, an eating area and BBQ for sole use of guests. There are also comfortable wooden sun loungers by the pool. Guests have use of the biological swimming pond which contains no chemicals and is cleaned by the action of the plants. The apartment has its own access and leads directly to the beautiful swimming pond area. The peaceful location and forest backdrop make it a tranquil and delightful place to stay.
We are Fiona and Steve Clarke and we are your hosts. We have lived here for several years having spent many holidays in the area prior to renovating and moving into Casa Azul. We have travelled widely ourselves and stayed in a huge variety of places, so we know what it takes to make your stay with us just that extra bit special. Our own accommodation is on the floor above the apartment so we are on-site and available to help you if needed. We can recommend restaurants serving delicious local food and wine, cafés and pastelarias tempting you to try sweet Portuguese delights, places of interest, historical sites documenting Portugal’s colourful and vibrant past and some of the most beautiful and unspoilt local areas.
We are only a five minute drive, or a 15 minute walk, from the centre of Avelar, which although not a large town, has a new medium sized Auchan supermarket and three smaller, well stocked supermarkets, a greengrocer, a wonderful 'cake shop' or pastaleria, hairdresser, beautician, hospital, dentist and other small shops and businesses. Despite our closeness to the town, we are situated within a small community of just a few houses, in a quiet, no-through lane overlooking forest. Larger supermarkets can be found in Ansiao (Pingo Doce), Pombal and Coimbra. Within a short drive of Casa Azul are several excellent, traditional Portuguese restaurants which we can recommend. The cities of Lisbon and Porto are a train ride away or about 1.5hrs drive each. Coimbra, situated on the River Mondego is Portugal's oldest and third city and is only half an hour away. It has many attractions, shops, restaurants, bars etc. Close by are several natural river beaches which are suitable for swimming and many have cafes and toilet facilities. Horse riding, hiking, kayaking, river trips and spa days are all available locally and can be arranged.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Casa Azul self-catering apartment with gorgeous biological swimming pool takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

No children under the age of 12 can be accommodated.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Casa Azul self-catering apartment with gorgeous biological swimming pool in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

You are advised to bring your own vehicle as this property is not serviced by public transport.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: 56189/AL