Vale da Cegonha is a registered tourism provider regulated by the Ministry of Tourism of Portugal. As such, our standards are high and we are regularly inspected for quality and safety in all areas. We also carry full public liability insurance.
Vale da Cegonha was designed and developed in 2008 to provide 2 fully accessible luxury holiday villas, such that everyone can enjoy this lovely area of Portugal.
We can offer you flexible accommodation options depending on whether there are just the two of you, or you wish to bring family and friends as well. The 2 villas can be booked separately, or they can be booked together for larger groups. Each has its own private terraces and the pool terrace and pool is shared.
Casa Aguia has 2 ensuite bedrooms and will sleep 4. An extra small childs bed or cot may be added.
Casa Coruja also has 2 ensuite bedrooms plus a Futon sofabed in the lounge area and will sleep up to 6 including 2 older children using the sofabed.
Casa Aguia
The lounge has a leather suite providing comfortable accommodation for up to 4 guests. The chairs, currently, have seats 50cm high, but this can be raised if required. The patio doors lead to a private covered terrace.
The kitchen/diner has a range of quality natural wood units with granite worktops. It has been designed with a dropped height worksurface and hob, both with open spaces beneath, plus a further open space beneath the sink unit. The built in oven is 50cm above the floor, and all crockery, cutlery and utensils etc are stored in large pull-out drawers. The dining area has a table and four chairs. Extra chairs/highchair available for children.
Bedroom 1 measures 4.9m x 3.5m and is double bedded In addition, a further small child's bed or cot may be added. The ensuite bathroom includes a low-level bath with shower over plus a washbasin, WC and bidet.
Bedroom 2 also measures 4.9m x 3.5m and can have either 1 large double bed or 2 single beds, as preferred. In addition, a further small child's bed or cot may be added. The ensuite is a 'wet room style' shower room. The shower area has grab rails and a thermostatically controlled, adjustable height shower, plus a freestanding, static shower chair. There are also a drop-down grab rails each side of the WC plus a 1m space to the right. A toilet seat raiser is available, if required. The space beneath the washbasin is open.
Outside. The patio doors from the lounge lead onto a private shady terrace which has a further dining table and comfortable chairs for alfresco dining or relaxing whilst enjoying the beautiful views over the pool and valley toward to distant hills. There is also a charcoal barbeque for guests use. A path leads from the villa to the pool area, where there is a shady pergola and sun terrace with sun loungers.
Casa Coruja
The living area is openplan.
The lounge area has a Futon sofabed plus leather suite, providing comfortable seating for 6. The chairs, currently, have seats 50cm high, but this can be raised if required. The patio doors lead to a private covered terrace.
The kitchen/dining area has a range of quality natural wood units. It has been designed with a dropped height worksurface and hob, both with open spaces beneath, plus a further open space beneath the sink unit. The built in oven is 50cm above the floor, and all crockery, cutlery and utensils etc are stored in large pull-out drawers. The dining area has a table and six chairs.
Bedroom 1 measures 4.9m x 3.5m and can have either 1 large double bed or 2 single beds, as preferred. In addition, a further small child's bed or cot may be added. The ensuite is a 'wet room style' shower room. The shower area has grab rails and a thermostatically controlled, adjustable height shower, plus a freestanding, static shower chair. There is also a grab rail to the left of the WC, a drop down rail to the right of the WC and a 1m space also to the right. A toilet seat raiser is available, if required. The space beneath the washbasin is open.
Bedroom 2 also measures 4.9m x 3.5m, has twin beds and a wetroom style shower room as above. A small child's bed/cot may also be added.
Outside The patio doors from the lounge lead onto a private shady terrace which has a further dining table and comfortable chairs for alfresco dining or relaxing whilst enjoying the beautiful views over the pool and valley toward to distant hills. There is also a charcoal barbeque for guests use. A path leads from the villa to the pool area, where there is a shady pergola and sun terrace with sun loungers.
The Swimming Pool. Our swimming pool has been specially designed to give easy access to the water. It has a gentle exterior slope and 50cm high raised wall. On top of the wall is a 60cm wide seating area. For some, side to side access from a wheelchair to the seating area and then the water, is possible without the need for a hoist, but one is available if preferred
The land beyond the immediate area of the villas is left deliberately natural as it is a haven for the vast array of flora and fauna found locally. Pathways extend from the property, around the grounds such that the fabulous views may be appreciated, including views of the nearby Monte da Rocha lake. We also have a boules pitch for guests use, plus 2 adult and 2 chidren's bicycles available.
General
For the cooler winter months, there is underfloor central heating and air conditioning units, in the bedrooms, for the summer. There are also flyscreens on the doors and windows.
Within the lounges there are TV/DVD/CD players, international satelite TV channels, a library of DVD's and books plus a selection of games.
Internet access is available through reception.
A comprehensive selection of tourist information is available within the villas, which includes places to visit, places to eat, details regarding the accessiblility of all venues, plus all emergency telephone numbers, if required.
Laundry Service We offer a 24hr laundry service at a cost of 5 euros per large load. An iron and ironing board is available for guests use - FOC
What's included.
The cost of your holiday includes gas and electricity, winter heating, bedlinen, towels and pool towels, teatowels, dishcloth etc for the kitchen, plus a mid-week change of towels, for weekly guests. A full midweek linen change is available at a small extra charge.
If required, a cot or small childs bed with linen plus a highchair is also available - FOC
For weekly visitors we provide a comprehensive Welcome Grocery Pack which includes:- tea, coffee, sugar, milk, bread, butter, fresh local eggs, and cheese, wine and beer, fruit juice and biscuits as well as olive oil, vegetable oil, salt and pepper, and toilet rolls, kitchen rolls, liquid hand soap, washing up liquid and rubbish sacks.
What else am I paying for
Peace of Mind, to put it simply. Your safety as well as your comfort and enjoyment is paramount to us. As a regulated business you can be assured that the quality of your accommodation is well maintained, that all the appliances have been inspected and that our drinking water and pool water are both safe.
Car Hire If you would like us to arrange a hire car with hand controls please advise us and this will be done for you.
Meet and Greet We are always happy to meet guests at the airport. However, if you would prefer to make your own way to Vale da Cegonha, then we will be here to welcome you upon your arrival. The choice is yours.
Mobility Aids We strive to ensure that all guests have a carefree and enjoyable holiday here at Vale da Cegonha. To this end, if you require any aids to your comfort or mobility we have a comprehensive list of equipment which can be provided, on our own website www.valedacegonha.com
Energy Supply We are currently totally self sufficient for our energy needs. Solar energy pumps and heats our water and our swimming pool and we have our own generator for all other 240V requirements.
About Us Prior to developing Vale da Cegonha, we had 20 years experience of tourism as hoteliers in Cornwall. We has 2 bedrooms in the hotel which were accessible, but each had limitations. Hence, when developing Casa Aguia and Casa Coruja, it was very important to us to ensure that all areas were as accessible as possible. Simple, subtle changes in design have meant that we can welcome all guests to Vale da Cegonha, regardless of mobility.
We are resident proprietors, here at all times, if you need us, but in the background, if you don't.
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