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Dolittle Holidays - Tenda de Pinheiro

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Overview
1 bedroom
2 bathrooms
2 guests
2 nights minimum 
Tented camp
We provide comfortable camping in a spacious five metre diameter bell tent, with a couple of deckchairs outside to soak up the sun, surrounded by pines in its own little sylvan glade. There's a double bed and all the convenience you would expect in a hotel room - but under canvas. Set in the slowly-beating heart of Central Portugal in idyllic surroundings, in the tiny village of Moita Negra (look for Mouta Negra on Google Maps). Perfect for couples. Or you can even hire another couple of tents if there are more of you.
House Rules
Pets not allowedNot suitable for childrenNo smoking
Smoking is only allowed in the shared areas (breakfast and outdoor kitchen area). Lights out in the shared areas by 11.30pm Please keep noise to an absolute minimum after this and until 7am.
Bedrooms
1 Double
Bathrooms
2 Showers

Meet the host
Dave K
Hosting since June 2017
Languages spoken: English
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests: We´ll be around for breakfast, check-in and check-out - the rest of the time is all yours. But if you need us, give us a bell and we´ll do our best to help!

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FairyFraz
FairyFraz
Rotherham, United Kingdom45 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A perfect get-away
Home from a wonderful week up in the hills away from all the stress of daily life. The tents are very big and the bed comfortable, the showers are hot and the breakfast is plenty to start you off for the day. The hosts couldn't be better - friendly and very helpful. I really liked Dave's marmalade made from their own orange trees and Ali's muesli. It's just a shame we could only stay a week and it was too early to scrump the various fruits growing around. A lovely place in the heart of rural Portugal - an equal distance from Lisbon and Porto and a great base to explore central Portugal. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend or go back.
Visited July 2018
Written 23 July 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
What a lovely review, Carol! We really enjoyed having you and Dave stay with us - please come back when you can!
Written 23 July 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Nick B
Nick B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Wonderful stay in beautiful surroundings
Had a long weekend stay here in the lush Portuguese countryside. Spacious, well equipped and very comfy bell tents awaited us waking to the sounds of birdsong was amazing. Showers and utilities were clean with plenty of hot water and not too far away by the main house.. Breakfast of bread, homemade mueslis and preserves was served on the threshing circle overlooking the valley. If it’s too hot, or if you are very unlucky, wet. There’s a gazebo to shelter under. Idyllic. Exploiting the local area was great - you will need a car it’s pretty out of the way (thank god!) and we enjoyed Coimbra, and the amazing waves and beaches at Nazare - biggest waves in the world. Santiago da Guarda is the nearest town (5 mins drive) and we enjoyed the traditional festa on the Saturday night - quite bizarre! Your hosts, Dave and Ali, leave you to get on with relaxing but are always on hand should you need any help, info, or local knowledge. Dolittle holidays is a thoroughly relaxing rural idyll. Flop in a deckchair surrounded by olive trees, cork oaks and wild flowers. Nod off to the sounds of the birds and the bees. Awaken to the tolling of a distant church bell
Visited June 2018
Written 12 June 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Thank you so much for your review. We look forward to your next visit!
Written 20 June 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

miggsmiddleton
miggsmiddleton
Sheffield, United Kingdom4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Peaceful location
Idyllic place to stay if you want an away from it all holiday.We stayed for 3 nights the tents were very spacious and the beds were really comfy the shower facilities were spotlessly clean. There are plenty of places to go within an hours drive the beaches are spectacular and well worth a visit. If you prefer a little history we visited Pombal with its very own castle and Coimbra with its beautiful buildings. Dave and Ali were the perfect hosts and couldn't do enough for us we loved our stay will definitely go again. Jackie and Andrew Middleton
Visited September 2017
Written 16 October 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Thank you for your lovely review - you're welcome to come back anytime!
Written 20 June 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Stefan I
Stefan I
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Glamping done right - a dream holiday!
Dave and Alison were our charming and helpful hosts in the wonderful spot in the green heart of beautiful Portugal. They've taken great care with every detail to make it more than a home away from home - that we cancelled an already paid for night in a hotel so that we could spend one more night there says a lot!
Visited August 2017
Written 27 August 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
We really enjoyed having you stay with us. Thank you so much for staying an extra night with us - see you again soon!
Written 27 August 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Ines K
Ines K
Antwerp, Belgium2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Perfect place to relax
Wonderful, newly established place where you can fully relax and enjoy nature. Heavenly beds, views, surroundings and shower. They are also working on making the place as environmentally friendly as possible wich is very important these days. The owners are very open and welcoming and make you feel at home. We planned to stay for one day but after experiencing Dolittle we cancelled all other plans and came back to enjoy the place for a couple more days. Vegetarians, vegans - or everyone who wants to enjoy cruelty free food for a day or more - will also be happy with Dolittle. Just let the owners know you do not consume animal products and they will make sure you get a delicious breakfast. They make their own jams with local products ♡ And the owners are very open for suggestions and feedback which we can only admire.
Visited August 2017
Written 13 August 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Thank you for your lovely comments! Much appreciated. You were wonderful guests and you are welcome to return any time you are back in Portugal.
Written 14 August 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Road228712
Road228712
Bamford, United Kingdom1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dolittle or do lots - it's up to you
Beautiful site and fabulous location for touring around Central Portugal. We stayed here last week during the forest fires and were safely a distance away from them. Dave and Ali are knowledgeable about nice places to visit that might not be on the usual tourist trails. We visited a fantastic beach about an hour away in Figueira da Foz which has great facilities like beachside showers and water fountains, cafes toilets etc and we also visted some underground caverns (think Castleton on Steroids!) a similar distance away. I would recommend that you hire a car to get the most out of your experience,the roads are good and the motorways are quiet by English standards. However you could just spend a week away from it all, chilling by your fabulously comfortable tent or under the gazebo and pottering about to local villages on foot, as we did on a couple of days.
Visited June 2017
Written 29 June 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Thank you very much for your review - it was marvellous having you here and we look forward to seeing you again!
Written 1 July 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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What this rental offers
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  • Hiking areas
  • Countryside area
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Bathroom and laundry
  • Iron
  • Linens provided
  • Towels provided
Indoor amenities
  • Internet access
Parking
  • Parking available
Kitchen and dining
  • Grill
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Kettle

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Map
About the neighbourhood
We are surrounded by natural woodland - a perfect place to get away from it all. 20 minutes walk away through the forest are two café bars in Poço dos Caés - Domingo & Domingues and Cafe Moco, with a warm welcome to all new customers. There are are two windmills - one in Mouta Negra itself and one in Melriça - that are easily accessible on foot and command spectacular views of the the surrounding area.
Getting around
Because we are in quite a rural area, car rental is recommended. There is very little traffic - mostly tractors! Mouta Negra is a very small village - only about twelve houses here, and everyone (apart from us) is Portuguese.
Access
Car advised
How to get there
Nearest airports: Francisco Sà Carneiro Airport, Porto - 167km (1hr 42 mins drive). Lisboa Portela Airport - 181km (1hr 43 mins drive). It´s worth bearing in mind that our village is actually called Moita Negra, but Google Maps has us listed as Mouta Negra. Our full address and GPS coordinates are as follows: Dolittle Holidays, Rua da Feteira 156, Moita Negra, Santiago da Guarda, Ansião, Portugal. GPS coordinates are: 39°57’22.5″N 8°30’52.6″W or 39.956260, -8.514619, depending on how your SatNav is set up. It´s also worth bearing in mind that there is no Coimbra Airport, 42 minutes drive away from us. The nearest airports are at either Lisbon or Porto - each are about 1 hr 45 mins drive from us.

Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 3 pm • Check out by 11 am
Cancellation policy
  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
  • 50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
  • No refund available once booking is confirmed

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dolittle Holidays - Tenda de Pinheiro

Dolittle Holidays - Tenda de Pinheiro is able to accommodate up to 2 guests. See all property details.

Dolittle Holidays - Tenda de Pinheiro has 2 bathrooms available. See all property details.

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