Reinado de Dom Dinis - Bed & Breakfast in Ribatejo
Dornes, 2240-611 Ferreira do Zêzere, Ribatejo
Central Portugal,
Portogallo
You'll feel connected to the water - light pours in through large windows with their stunning views of the beautiful Zêzere river and the Templar tower of Dornes - history lovers will be in their element. There's much comfort too - with a large living room opening onto a veranda for reading (you'll find books) or simply chatting. Bedrooms are all en suite, three in the main house and two (larger) in a separate building - some have their own veranda and outdoor jacuzzis.
Breakfast includes eggs from their hens, homemade cheese from their goats, jams and marmalade from their orchard and home baked bread from the wood oven - delicious Portuguese dinners are offered - boat picnics and barbecues.
Enjoy a swim in the river lake, borrow a boat, strike out on a paddle board, net crayfish, or set off on a quad bike.
Activities throughout the year include bread making, enjoying a Fado, and discovering the rich history of this special place.
Caratteristiche
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Local points of interest from Marta da Silva Lopes:
Punti d'interesse locali da
Marta da Silva Lopes:
- Dornes pentagonal tower - unique in Portugal, built by the Knights Templar, included in the Templar route.
- The Convent of Christ in Tomar, Portugal, is a monumental complex that includes the Templar Castle, the Charola (rotunda), the Manueline church, and other buildings. Construction began in 1160 and it was reconfigured over the centuries.
- In the middle of the Tejo River, the enigmatic Almourol Castle is one of the most emblematic monuments of the Christian Reconquista. Located on a small island in the middle of the Tejo River, Almourol Castle is one of the most emblematic monuments.
- The geodetic marker is a masonry pyramid that marks the center of Portugal. Construction began in 1802 and it is situated at an altitude of 587 meters. From the top, one obtains an excellent 360º view over the entire region.
- The Mira de Aire Caves, discovered in 1947, have an entrance at an altitude of 300m, but inside the caves the depth drops to 180m. Their formation dates back 150 million years, to the Middle Jurassic period, when dinosaurs inhabited this region.
- The Zêzere River in this region is largely unexplored, which is why boat trips are extraordinary, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the surrounding nature.
Details
- 5 Doubles
Minimum stay: 2 nights.
Dornes, 2240-611 Ferreira do Zêzere, Ribatejo
