A comfortable house in a beautiful setting, with trails to hike or run right out the back door. Our family of four enjoyed the wood stove in the upstairs living room and cooked two memorable meals in the downstairs kitchen. Jane sent perfectly detailed directions from Lisbon. A good base for visiting the Dao wine region. We especially recommend Sociedade Agrícola Boas Quintas in Mortagua. The 2008 Quinta da Fonte do Ouro Reserva was one of our favorites from any region.

Jane was very nice to us, friendly and helpful (she even set a baby safety gate to the stairs). The house is set in a quiet small village overlooking the mountains, we had wonderful sunset and even saw a dear crossing the road. The house is well equipped; we enjoyed the fireplace and the outside yard. We all had good time.

What a beautiful and quiet place this is! Unfortunately we didn't have the time to spend more than 2 nights here, but we loved the house, and especially the terrace with the fabulous view!

Casa de Xisto was a really lovely little house in a beautifully secluded location with amazing views. We really enjoyed our stay there and Jane made us feel very welcome.

The casa is located in the quiet, tiny village of Bocado, about a 15 minutes drive from Arganil where the shops are located. The casa has a nice garden which our 2 year old son really liked. There was enough room for him to play, it was great for outdoor breakfasts, lunches and/or dinners and it looked lovely with all the flowers. The garden also has an amazing view on the valley below. The casa is in excellent condition and consists of two floor levels which have their own atmosphere. Jane had been so kind to fit the stairs with a temporary safety fence. The fully equiped kitchen opens up to the private garden. Our son was a little scared of the friendly, but over enthousiastic dog. Luckily Jane was so helpful to put the dog in the kennel so our son could play in the garden. There were even some toys in the house for him to play with! Apparently previous renters of the casa have fed stray cats, so keep the doors closed. All in all we loved this place and would definitely recommend it! (Also for kids ;-)

De novo, eu e a minha família fomos muito bem recebidos pela Jane. Já conhecíamos a casa de Côja (de que gostámos muito) e agora ficámos também a conhecer a casa de Bocado. Ambas as casas são muito confortáveis e muito bem localizadas. Esta casa de Bocado tem mesmo vistas muito bonitas e é o local ideal para descansar ou passear pela natureza. A Jane é ótima anfitriã e voltaremos de certeza!

A Jane foi muito simpática e a comunicação com ela foi extremamente fácil. A casa era muito acolhedora e estava em óptimo estado. Fica numa pequena aldeia no cimo do monte, perfeita para quem quer relaxar. A vista é deslumbrante. Aconselho vivamente quer a casa, quer a Jane.

The cottage of Jane Gill is a very pretty, well equiped cottage. The kitchen is well equiped and so is the terrace furniture. The view is indeed fabulous. We had a wonderful time there. If you want some peace and quiet this is a perfect place to stay. We enjoyed not only the view during the day but the starrry nights were beautiful as well. There are many lovely beaches on the riverside in the neigbourhood. The landscape is rough and beautiful.

Casa simples mas funcional e com as comodidades essenciais. Está localizada muito próxima de Arganil num local pacato. A Jane é uma simpatia.

The house is smal but everything is there. A nice house!The fireplace is a bit smokey in the room, the shower sometimes cold. The walk to the town takes about 25 min. A good place to stay for a good price.

Très bon contact avec Jane. La maison est d'un style rustique très bien décoré, elle est située dans un endroit calme , a la campagne mais a 2 Km de la ville et des commerces. Bien qu'au mois de novembre nous avons apprécié notre séjour dans cette belle région.

This is a like a 'little house in the forest', a very rustic old house renovated in a way that fortunetly kept its original look and charm! The access to it is through a short path in the midle of the countryside which already adds to its charm :-) We were pleasantly surprised with the fact that the kitchen had all the appliances and cuttleware necessary for the preparation of a good meal, and it even had complimentary salt, spices, olive oil and vinegar at our disposal. The bathroom also had shower cream, hand cream and sun protection cream at our disposal. Maybe these were leftovers from previous guests but everything looked clean and tidy and our host had the good sense of making all this available for us, which definetly added confort to our stay and inspired us to also leave some contributions behind :-) There was plenty of firewood for the fireplace and the living room had a really confortable couch and pair or armchairs, as well as books to read and a few games to play. The bedrooms had a nice size, the beds didn't squeek and the matresses were great, as well as the linen. Maybe it would be a good idea to add some blackout curtains in these because the sun poured through the windows in the morning which made us (and our young daughter) wake up at 6am everyday ... way too early for holidays ;-) The little garden outside was well kept and it led to an open field which was very nice to look at, and where we could ear the birds, the roasters, the dogs ... everything that makes it so special to be in the countryside (despite being only 1km away from downtown!). All and all, was a really great stay!

Dani och Mark är helt underbara värdar! Vi stannade några dagar uppe i deras fantastiska villa uppe bland bergen, med en vy som är helt otrolig. Bilderna gör inte rättvisa åt hur fint det egentligen är. Dani följde med och vandrade och Mark hämtade upp oss med bilen. Helt otroliga! Och Maten!!! Oj vilken mat vi ätit. Vi åt tillsammans och hade så trevliga middagar. Kan verkligen rekommendera detta airbnb.

Séjour exceptionnel chez Danielle et Marc tout aussi exceptionnels que leur maison. Nous avons adorée l'accueil le lieu et le chien Azul ! Allez y les yeux fermés ! D'ailleurs nous prévoyons d'offrir ce séjour à nos parents et d'y retourner avec nos enfants. Ah oui et les repas sont top

Dani & Marc have a extraordinary house on the top of the hill surrounded by a wonderful garden. They make you feel welcome from the very beginning. Every morning your day starts with a delightful breakfast including a magnificent view! During the rest of the day they make an enormous effort to make your stay as pleasant as possible. They have a lot of knowledge about the region so they can help you plan your activities. We would recommend this place highly!

Ein großes Dankeschön an unsere Gastgeber, die uns von Anfang an sehr willkommen geheißen haben! Die Unterkunft an sich ist schon wirklich toll, aber auch die Lage machte den Aufenthalt besonders: einfach mal vom Alltag abschalten, die umliegende Natur genießen oder am Abend den Sternenhimmel bestaunen. Auch für das leibliche Wohl ist gesorgt; das Angebot zusammen mit den Gastgebern ein Dinner einzunehmen, sollte man auf jeden Fall annehmen! Alles in allem, waren wir sehr froh, auf unserer Portugal-Rundreise bei euch ein paar Tage zu verbringen. Ihr habt den Urlaub um viele Erfahrungen reicher gemacht und dank euch gab es auch einige Erlebnisse - wie z.B. das Dorffest - die wir so nicht gehabt hätten. Viele Grüße aus Deutschland!

L’accueil que nous ont réservé Dani et Marc était tout a fait remarquable. Nous avons été choyés tout au long de cette semaine passée dans un cadre exceptionnel. Les talents culinaires de nos 2 chefs sont à la hauteur de la beauté de leur maison et mériteraient des étoiles. C’est dans ce cadre magnifique que nous avons grandement apprécié notre escapade au Portugal. La maison d’une décoration sobre et moderne est particulièrement adaptée au climat et à un séjour tel que le notre. La beaute du jardin, la piscine et le jacuzzi complètent ce cadre idyllique.

Dani and Marc are the most hospitable people we have ever met, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay with them feeling at home instantly! Having dinner at their table is a true feast, we savoured their delicious cooking worthy of a star restaurant and delighted in their choice of Portuguese wines. And let’s not forget to mention the yummy breakfast each morning while enjoying the fabulous view. We also profited from Dani and Marc’s extensive knowledge of the beautiful countryside around Coja and Portugal in general - we even received helpful suggestions from Dani about good spots to eat in Lisbon before we even met them in Coja(URL HIDDEN)As to the house, what can we say that is not already mentioned by other guests… Please include us in your will and leave us your absolutely fabulous house, we will be ready to move in anytime!!! xx Ingmar & Denise

Een culinaire escapade is het minste wat kan gezegd na een verblijf bij Danni en Marc. INDERDAAD, zij kunnen ontzettend goed koken; alles vers en met zoveel zin om het hun gasten naar de zin te maken, bereid! Het huis ligt fantastisch, het uitzicht niet te evenaren:de tuin, de vele zitgelegenheden, het zwembad..heerlijk! De kamers zijn ruim en net, het huis ongewoon, modern maar erg warm en uitnodigend. Het is daarbij gelegen in e nog vrij ongerepte, weinig toeristische, erg mooie streek, met veel wandel en uitstapmogelijkheden. Ook hierbij geven zij graag hun advies. Maar de kers op de taart is het feit dat je je meteen thuisvoelt, en dat ongetwijfeld door de authentieke gastvrijheid van deze twee fijne mensen!! We hopen beslist ooit terug te keren!!

Dear Dani and Marc, It was a real pleasure to be hosted in your place for a three nights. If only we will be back to Portugal we are definitely planning to visit you once again! Coja area is very beautiful and peaceful rural part of Portugal. It has a lot to offer: stone villages, beautiful paths for hiking or traveling by car, vicinity of mountains and most importantly - it S not as touristic as the coast. House of Dani and Marc is beautifully located on the hill above Coja with a beautifuly terrace exposed to south-west with an amazing view and unforgetable sunsets! It is a piece of amazing architecture and it is a must to see and experience for an architecture freak! It has all necessary facilities starting with a swimming pool and finishing on every single item needed when traveling with a baby! You will definitely be amazed by that! Also Dani and Marc and their dog Azul were playing often wit our kid who loved them and we had some minutes for ourselfs! Thanks for that! After arrival we were wholeheartedly welcomed by our hosts. Dani and Marc are lovely and very kind people and once you're they guest - you will feel like at home and you will feel like no one has ever took care of yourself so much and so professionaly :) it's kind of something you learn along your life and Dani and Marc mastered this ability (URL HIDDEN) about area, local people, places worth to visit and plenty of interesting stories - that is what you will get once you are there! Completely different story is the art of eating you will experience. The very best food which beats 2 star Michelin restaurants at the very beginning. Both Dani and Marc are great cooks and enjoy it a lot. it's kind of another must to try as it is difficult to describe with words. If you consider staying in Coja area - there is no better place! People, food, place, ambience - don't hesitate, just enjoy! Thank you for a great time! Basia, Miki and Mat