Lugar do Pégo is located in the middle of the wine region of the Dão, with vineyards and wineries 'around the corner' and borders the ecopista - a cycle path of 49 km without any motorized traffic. Mountain bikes can be rented upon prior request. Less than 300 meters away is the river Dinha, clearly audible with its waterfalls. Further along the Dinha and the river Dão there are river beaches where you can swim. With a view of the Serra da Estrela and the Serra da Açor, surrounded by trees and tranquility and 21 kilometers from Viseu and 69 km from historic Coimbra, the accommodation offers all possibilities to be active but also to relax. The Caramulo Mountains are 20 minutes away by car and are suitable for hiking, paragliding, abseiling and has a renowned old-timer museum. The Serra de Estrela is an hour's drive away, as is the sea with several fantastic beaches. There is also a thermal bath with various beauty packages within 15 minutes by car and a golf course with 27 holes within 15 minutes.
Viseu is 21 km from Lugar do Pego and can be reached by bicycle via the ecopista. Coimbra is only 69 km away. Free WiFi throughout the complex. Towels and bed linen are provided. Free parking is available on site.
Lugar do Pégo is also interesting from a gastronomic point of view: a few kilometers away is a famous authentic Portuguese restaurant with Bib Gourmand (Très Pipos), less than 15 kilometers away is the Quinta de Cabriz, also famous for its wines, and less than 20 kilometers away away is the beautiful Quinta (Mesa) de Lemos.
Along the ecopista there are various food and beverage outlets.
The very spacious country house has been renovated to contemporary standards and is furnished for comfort and quality.
The rooms
Building 1 2 p room ground floor: 36 m2, toilet, bidet, sink, hydromassage shower, box spring with 2p mattress or 2x 1p mattress of your choice, anti-allergenic, private terrace, flat screen television, wood stove. Air conditioning. Free internet, free parking on site. View of the mountains.
2-3 p room 1st floor : see 2 p room downstairs and also a sofa bed (1.40 x 1.90).
Building 2 2p room on the ground floor & on the 1st floor: 12 m2 & 9 m2, toilet, sink, shower, box spring with a choice of 2p mattress or 2x 1p mattress, anti-allergenic, flat screen television in every room, room on the ground floor has a bidet, room 1st floor has (untuned) piano. Electric underfloor heating. Air conditioning. Free internet, free parking on site. Own entrances. View of the valley and a village further up a hill.
(Possibly extra 2p room on the 1st floor: 30 m2, 2p box spring, anti-allergen. Separate spacious bathroom with large walk-in shower, toilet, bidet, sink. Electric underfloor heating. Air conditioning.)
The kitchens
Kitchen 1: spacious kitchen (27 m2) with wood stove, oven, microwave, ceramic hob, dishwasher, espresso machine, hot water kettle, fridge and freezer, crockery, 2 large dining tables on the 1st floor with a full-width view of the mountains. Air conditioning.
Kitchen 2: spacious open kitchen (12 m2) with oven, ceramic hob, dishwasher, espresso machine, hot water kettle, fridge and freezer, crockery. The kitchen connects to a spacious patio and the sitting/dining room.Large living room with sitting and separate dining area. Lounge room with fireplace. Electric floor heating in every room of the main house. Spacious outdoor terraces with furniture. Unobstructed view of mountains, valley, forests.
Of course there is free WiFi and a private parking space. Each bedroom has its own entrance and terrace.
Cot available on request. Breakfast possible on request at 4.50 € per person. Non smoking, no pets.
Bicycles for rent in consultation.
Worth knowing
- In the main house there is another (very spacious) bedroom and bathroom. These can also be rented on request so that the country house is suitable for 11 people.
- Given the height differences on the quinta and the terraces, which are not all fenced, this accommodation may be less suitable for young children.
- The pool is shared by the guests of Lugar do Pego (up to a maximum of 13 people in total).
- We also appreciate your contribution to the Biosphere goals (such as careful use of water and energy, reduction of plastic, separation of waste, local products).