Casa das Pedras Grandes is a traditional Portuguese dwelling built with local stone. It has been renovated and modernized, mixing traditional crafts and design, with modern materials and technology to make a comfortable and attractive home. For the comfort of our "off season" guests we have wood fired central heating, with radiators in all rooms. The guest accommodation comprises of a large ground floor double bedroom, with en-suite and a large first floor double bedroom, with balcony and private bathroom. There is also a comfortable guest lounge and dining area and swimming pool and private, enclosed courtyard. Broadband internet access is available, via our guest Laptop computer and there is a dedicated Portuguese mobile phone. Located in a small hamlet, in the beautiful rural setting of the Serra da Lousã, Central Portugal. It is ideal for those that want to get away and experience some of the true character and beauty that this country has to offer. The surrounding countryside is a mixture of pine and scented eucalyptus forests, which cover the hills and mountains in a carpet of green. Rivers wind through the valleys which provide swimming from the Praia fluvial (river beaches)in the summer, fishing and other water sports. Attractive villages and towns enable visitors to experience rural Portuguese life and the local cuisine. There are plenty of opportunities to exercise, both on foot and bicycle along the numerous cross country tracks. We have two good size, comfortable double rooms. The first floor bedroom has a balcony overlooking the enclosed courtyard and swimming pool. A table and chairs are provided to enjoy the wonderful views of wooded hillsides and some incredible sunsets during the summer. It has it’s own private bathroom, including bath and shower just outside the room. This bedroom opens out into a short curtained landing which leads to the guest lounge and dining area. There is also a portable radio cd player and hairdryer for your use. The ground floor bedroom has an en-suite shower room and enjoys views of the courtyard, small swimming pool and the wooded ridges that surround the house. There is a table and chairs for a private morning coffee or tea and those all important post cards. The bedroom is also equipped with a single "occasional" bed, which makes it suitable for three people. A radio cd player is provided for your use along with a hairdryer. This room opens out into the main dining area and is very convenient for the courtyard. The guest lounge is available for you to relax in after a hard day’s exploring. There is a TV with dvd, English freeview satellite channels, a fridge for that cold glass of wine or beer and tea and coffee making facilities. You can sit with a drink and enjoy the scenery which overlooks the courtyard and pool, read one of the tourist information books or Portuguese living guides, or browse the Guest Information pack. This includes local maps, suggestions for eating out, a selection of tourist information on places to visit and a list of DVDs for a quiet evening in. Breakfast will be served in the guest dining room, or the ground floor dining room, whichever suits your needs best. A continental style breakfast of, cereals, yoghurts ,fruit, fresh bread and rolls, meats, cheeses, tea or filter coffee and fruit juice is offered. If guests have any specific dietary requirements, we will do our best to meet them.