In the summer of 2006 we decided to open a Guest Book for Portugal Villa Holiday. These pages contain extracts of client comments since that date.
My apologies to those of you who have written in French and/or Portuguese - I hope that I have spelt everything correctly and it all makes sense!
References to "Bobi" means Bobi Dog our friendly, personal, lake tour guide who loves to walk with guests. Bobi was found after being abandoned by the lake at the age of 4 weeks in May 2004. He is a bit naughty and tends to "steal" socks and shoes when left unattended on the villa verandah - hence the references to socks and shoes in the comments!
We have had a great time at Casa da Roda. The villa met all our expectations and more! The gates and fences were very
useful for helping prevent our 20 month old getting into any more mischief than normal. The pool was great.
There were plenty of shady spots around the villa to enjoy the scenery.....
Alison Bailey Smith and family
July 2006
Alison - thank you for your beautiful picture of the view from the verandah
Firstly - many thanks to Linda for being so welcoming and helpful (and unobtrusive).
Secondly - for cool forest walks - Lousa with its miniature castle and pools and Bucaco Forest with wonderful views.
Had a superb week amidst peaceful spectacular scenery and it is a shame to be leaving.
Lastly, our son thanks Bobi for the "guided walks" and the pine cone collecting.
Best wishes
Carolyn, Dave & Jordan Marsh
Salisbury, Wilts
August 2006
Passamos uma semana extraordinaria, numa paisagem incrivel, uma casa fantastica, uns caminhos espantosos, uma
tranquilidade sem comparacao. A discoberta duma natureza espantosa deixa-nos ja com saudades em tempos de regresso.
Os nossos filhos (Tanguy 6 anos, Tiago and Gaspard 3 anos) tiveram as palavras do fim: Isso ambiante dos nossos sonhos!
Merci beaucoup pour votre accueil dans cette si jolie maison - une semaine reposante dans le calme, une vue superbe,
et l'envie de revenir. Notre fils Tanguy nous a dit: "Le bonheir est dans cette maison". Nous le pensons aussi.
- Tanguy (6 years old) says - "Happiness is in this house".
Alberto Costa
Delphine Allannic-Costa
Tanguy 6 years, Tiago and Gaspard 3 years
Paris
August 2006
Tanguy also drew a selection of pictures of the villa and surrounding area - thank you Tanguy and for your
beautiful comment about the villa
Congratulations to Geoff and Linda on creating something rather special. We have loved the accommodation and found
plenty to do in and around the local area, and further afield. One of the best recommendations that we could make to our
friends would be to try this place out. We managed to keep two teenage kids occupied throughout the entire week, and
that's some achievement.
Many thanks.
I had a great time here swimming and sunbathing by the pool. The walks down to the lake were lovely. Thank you
for my tour Bobi. Thank you very much for the stay it was brilliant!
From Hannah
Peter, Lorraine, Matthew & Hannah
Hornchurch, Essex
August 2006
Thanks for a great week - it was all perfect for us! The children had great fun in the pool - as did the adults!
All in all a very relaxing holiday - thank you.
The Lander Family
Uberlinger, Germany
August 2006
Many thanks to Zac and Oscar for your drawing
We had a fantastic week - couldn't have asked for more. We spent many late nights on the upper level which was a great
way to relax after the lovely meals we ate in Arganil.
A very special thanks to Bobi who was the perfect guide. Going on walks with him made the experience more
enjoyable and we thank him for his patience and company.
Thanks to Geoff and Linda for providing us with the perfect setting for a much needed holiday.
Pat and Vik
London
September 2006
Globetrotters as we are, we were a bit sceptical about spending the full two weeks in the same place ....
Silly us! The two weeks are over now, and we regret we have to go. The house was perfect for our family - we
enjoyed the walks along the lake, the drives in the very scenic area, and above all, the fabulous view from the
verandah. We've taken lots and lots of pictures - hope they'll help us to keep this holiday in our hearts for
the years to come. Thank you Linda, Geoff and Bobi for a wonderful holiday.
Jannech, Isabel and Oscar (21 months)
Belgium
September 2006
Once again, thank you Oscar for your beautiful drawing
A very lovely villa in a tranquil setting. It was very easy to lose track of time except for the distant
chimes.
We had a very enjoyable time and will be recommending it to friends and family.
The Padda family
Worcestershire, England
September/October 2006
A lovely villa, had some nice walks and rowing on the river was fun! Shame about the weather but the stay has still been nice. Really comfy beds as well! Enjoyed the steam box looking over at the view.
A really enjoyable time. Thanks.
Nicola Rowe
Selby, UK
April 2007
A lovely setting for the villa, nice and relaxing break. Could have done with being a bit warmer but that didn’t detract too much from the enjoyable walks and ride outs.
Thanks for a nice relaxing time in a well appointed villa.
Steve & Helen Johnson
Selby, UK
April 2007
A beautiful setting with stunning views we couldn’t grow tired of. Despite the rain we had a lovely time – an excellent heating system!
We go home much rested and with all shoes and slippers accounted for! Thanks to the gorgeous Bobi for his exuberant company.
Jo, Katie & Hazel
UK
May 2007
Thanks for the brilliant holiday!
The villa was superb, the welcome pack was excellent after a long day travelling.
Thanks Linda and Geoff for the warm welcome and help us sort golf, riding and Lisbon trips. Our son enjoyed using the boat. We couldn’t have asked for more.
Brilliant weather and lots to do.
Special thanks to Bobi for a lovely walk.
Wish we had another week!
PS. Bobi you can keep the socks
Thank you.
Jackie, Peter, Sarah and Richard Jackson
St Helens, Merseyside
June 2007
Thank you for giving us a peaceful, restful, memorable holiday.
The house itself was comfortable and had everything we needed. The store cupboard is a very helpful addition to the usual self-catering.
The setting is fantastic, sitting on the balcony overlooking the lake is entertainment in itself, especially watching the 'kites' (red kites) swooping around in the sky. It was so nice to step outside in the mornings and smell the eucalyptus trees.
We had some rain during our stay which was also quite soothing in its own way but it meant we had some good days out too. I would recommend a visit to Coimbra which has a huge shopping centre where you can have lunch and sit on the open air decking looking down over the river and the old town.
We also went to Figueira da Foz where we had wonderful sardines at what must be the busiest restaurant in town. There is also an indoor market that sells fresh meat, fish and veg. I bought a large bunch of flowers for about £1.
The best day we had out was thanks to Matt (a friend of Lin and Geoff) showing us the villages around Gois which gave us a feel for the 'real' Portugal and the lovely people. I would certainly recommend future guests to go to some of the small places and have a coffee in the bars that are usually near the churches.
I could go on ........!!
Finally special thanks to Lin and Geoff for the warm welcome, unobtrusive presence, great chats and hospitality.
We would love to visit again. Best wishes
Lorraine and Steve Gray(Liverpool)
June 2007
We’ve had the most relaxing week, stunning views, beautiful villa (the photos on the website don’t do the villa or the views justice). As we were here for a rest we didn’t do many walks – mainly sat by the pool but a nice trip and near is a little village called Piodao. Lovely drive through the mountains bringing you to a little slate village.
Linda, thanks for a great villa!
Best wishes
Alison & Clive Eyre
Wirral, UK
July 2007
We found Casa da Roda on the internet but at the time we never imagined it would be such a lovely place. Quiet and peaceful. It was all we needed the last week. The beautiful weather was a “present”.
Thanks for a wonderful 7 days.
Best wishes
Gerry, Hans, Marian & Koen
Netherlands
July 2007
Have just packed up, ready to move on…
But sit and ponder over the week just gone
It’s hard to describe in just a few words,
That breathtaking silence – apart from the birds
That magnificent view you can look at for hours
And never get bored of but wish it was yours!
We can honestly say, hands on heart
Thank you Linda and Geoff for allowing us to share part
Of your beautiful paradise, giving us the chance
To relax and forget for a while our lives in France!
Thanks again for a lovely, relaxing week
We will recommend Casa da Roda to everyone
Debbie, Nigel, Eloise, Lucie & Olivia Bradbury
Charente, France
July 2007
Linda, cette semaine fut encore merveilleuse. Et cette annee nous avons do soleil toute la semaine.
Nous avons profite de la piscine tous les jours. Les enfants sont heureux ici.
C'est leur maison des reves et pour nous aussi. Nous esperons revenir l'annee prochaine.
Thanks a lot Linda
Merci pour cette merveilleuse semaine reposante. Nous avons encore pu profiter du cadre exceptional et formidable accueil.
Nesta hora da despedida ja pensamos a proxima oportunidade de recompar as energias.
Muito obrigado e ate breve
Family Costa
Alberto, Delphine, Tanguy (7 ans), Tiago and Gaspard (4 ans)
Paris, France
July 2007
Thank you once again Tanguy and also to Tiago and Gaspard for your wonderful drawings of the villa. Tanguy has also created a brilliant diagram to find your way around the villa and surrounding area.
Nous remercions la famille de Tanguy (Delphine & Albert Costa), nos voisins de Paris, de nous avoir conseille cette maison qui est effectivement exceptionnelle par sa tranquillite et le splendide panorama sur la riviere.
La maison est tellement agreable que nous n'avons fait qu'une seule excursion…
Donc des bains tres agreeable dans la piscine, des promenades sur les divers chemins, une meteo favourable (beaucoup de soleil avec des temperatures raisonnables), beaucoup de repos et un incroyablement excellent sommeil
Nous quittons a regret ce havre de paix pour retrouver l'agitation de Paris et aimerions bien revenir dans quelques annees nous reposer a nouveau dans cet endroit si charmant
Eliane et Laurent Camber
Adrien (13 ans) Thomas (11 ans) Hugo (7 ans)
Paris, France
Had a perfect week. We all enjoyed the peace and quiet. Beautiful views, lovely setting. The house is lovely, open spaced and cool. The welcome pack was a great start. Would recommend friends and family to come as we were made very welcome.
Thanks for everything.
Best wishes to you both and Bobi
Robert, Christine and Bert
August 2007
We appreciated the rich flavour of the forest at 8am while sitting in the sun on the blue couch outside. Afterwards, breakfast with fresh bread from Argus café (Arganil). And then, lazy time at the pool or some cultural excursions:
Conimbriga (Roman ruins)
Coimbra (Jardim Botanica is nice; library is expensive for 10 mins)
Alco Baca (one of my favourites)
Batalha (one of my favourites)
Tomar (superb)
Porto (nice things to see; did not like old town though)
Lisbon (beautiful)
Fraga da Pena waterfall
Obidos (splendid)
Fig da Foz
…. We enjoyed the local scenery… the bar at Sarnadela, the town square in Arganil, the boat trips upon the river (rowing boat belonging to Casa da Roda) and the BBQs
Thanks to Geoff and Linda for being there only when we asked for.
Hans & Els Mortier-Van Caekenburghe and children
Kouterbaan, Belgium
Hermon & Leentje Maes-Truyen
Belgium
August 2007
Thanks to Linda for a lovely holiday. We enjoyed boating and swimming in the lake. It is a beautiful house in magical surroundings.
We look forward to our return.
Alice & Joel McIlveen
September 2007
Thank you Linda for a very enjoyable holiday. Can't wait to return. We enjoyed the Roman ruins at Conimbriga very much. Also the two journeys made into the Serras was very worthwhile. Am brown and super-relaxed!
Neil and Sally McIlveen
York, England
September 2007
We have had a lovely holiday here. Thank you so much! A perfect combination of riding, walking and relaxing. The day trip to Bucaco and Caramulo was well worth it. The meal in the hotel at Bucaco was a delightful bonus and even I enjoyed the motor museum at Caramulo.
Thanks for the walks Bobi!! Bobi will show you around all the tracks here. Lots of fun.
Thanks for the breakfasts Linda - and lovely evening meal.
Cheers from Amy and Matt
Aberdeen, Scotland
September 2007
Thank you Linda for that little paradise.
For the other guests - if you go to Luso don't forget an empty bottle (not like us) for the famous water.
There is a cute little garden with games for the little children close to the theater in Arganil.
Patrick, Patricia and Lucie
Paris, France
September 2007
Thank you to Lucie and Patricia for the beautiful collage of the villa
Casa da Roda more than met our expectations!
The website cannot do the place justice as you can't hear the peace and quiet you experience there - perfect for meditating! The house has everything you could ask with a heavenly view.
We had intended to have a much needed relaxing holiday but there is so much to see in the area we couldn't resist exploring.
Our highlights were Bucaco - wonderful walks through the woods surrounding a spectacular castle. The castle is now an hotel and the rates were quite reasonable - think we'll stay a night or two next time. The drive through the mountains to Torre and Covilha to Belmonte is worth doing and Belmonte itself is worth exploring.
Thank you Linda and Geoff for being such ideal hosts - there when we needed you but never obtrusive. We hope to book Casa da Roda again in the near future.
Mr and Mrs L Scarth
Sheffield, UK
October 2007
Many thanks for the opportunity to stay in your wonderful villa... we had a great time. Thanks again for all your help with the fishing info. We managed to get our Licenca de Pesca in Arganil and spent our last day fishing.
Henry Orsler and Friends
February 2008
Your
Villa in Portugal
Home
|
Description
|
Location
|
Pricing
|
Contact Us
|
Photos
|
Special Offers
|
Links
|
Privacy Policy
www.portugal-villa-holiday.com
Vale dos Amieiros Roda Arganil 3300-323 Portugal
Telephone 00 351 235 296452
©copyright 2005, Linda Bosworth, All rights reserved
