The abandoned village of Aldeia de Cima is hidden between olive and walnut trees at the end of a quiet and winding country lane. It has been lovingly restored and tastefully transformed into Villa Pedra – a charming holiday village comprising 10 unique and comfortable houses for 2 to 6 persons. During the restoration project, the owners went to great lengths to preserve the ancient limestone walls, thus retaining the genuine authenticity of this idyllic spot.

The houses: 

Every Villa Pedra apartment boasts an extremely tasteful and highly distinctive decor - retro 50s and 60s furniture blends effortlessly with Murano glass, modern art (collected by the owners), Philippe Starck and Kaiser lamps, Moroccan cushions, Indian brass candlesticks and Amazonian carvings. There are numerous windows, which provide plenty of natural light and afford a truly atmospheric interior. Each apartment additionally benefits from its own huge private garden / terrace with seating area / table. The properties are extremely spacious and offer a good degree of privacy, making them feel more like holiday cottages than apartments. All come with a spacious living room and a fully equipped kitchen, complete with pretty tableware, a dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine. 

Houses for 2-3 persons:

• Jasmine + Almond + Walnut:suitable for 2 + 1 (extra bed) people, 60-65 m2, a large 300m2 private garden
• Cherry Tree: suitable for 2 people, 60 m2, a 100m2 private garden, airconditioning
• Boys + Girls school: suitable for 2+1 (on request on the sleeping sofa in the living), 150m2 of internal and 900m2 of external space, airconditioning | Located outside of the Villa Pedra property higher in the village (350-meter walk, 4 minutes)

Houses for 4-6 persons:

• Lemon Tree: suitable for 4 persons, 140m2, with 500m2 of private rock gardens, 2 bedrooms, airconditioning
• Medlar Tree: suitable for 4+1 (extra bed) persons, 2 bedrooms, 150m2 of internal space, and 500m2 of gardens with lawn as well, as airconditioning
• Rosemary House: suitable for 4+1 (on request on the sleeping sofa in the living) persons, 100m2, with 800m2 of private gardens. The second bedroom is next to the house with its own bathroom.
• Laurel's House: suitable for 4+1 (extra bed), 2 bedrooms
• Roses House: suitable for 6 persons, 2 houses (a main house with two bedrooms and an annex with one bedroom), air conditioning, private garden & pool. 

Service

• Daily maid service (book ahead, we advise you to include it!)
• Breakfast / fresh bread service (book ahead, we advise you to include it!)
• Massages (upon request)
• Welcome package

Kids@Villa Pedra

• Large lawn for ball games
• Swimming pool with a shallow end
• DVD player and satellite TV in all apartments
• Children’s activities in the vicinity include Roman ruins, hiking in the hills, and the ‘Little Portugal’ theme park at Coimbre, which displays famous Portuguese buildings in miniature.
• In every house, a baby cot (0-3 years) can be added for free. Four houses are fit for a family of 4-5 persons. The 5th person sleeps in an extra bed or (on request) on the small sleeping sofa in the living. There are extra costs. 
• Rosemary House is not suitable for children under the age of 14/15, as the second bedroom is situated in an annex separate from the main house. Please be aware that there are two distinct buildings.

Local surroundings

Villa Pedra holiday apartments are situated in the heart of the breathtaking Serra do Sico countryside – perfect for those seeking total peace and tranquillity and an ideal base for hiking, day trips to the beach (50 min), and visiting the medieval city of Coimbra (25 min) or the ruins at Conimbriga. The nearest supermarket and restaurant are just 3km from Villa Pedra.