Yurt Holidays in Central Portugal
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Breakfast under the treesHoneymooners Raymond and Janet

What a fantastic honeymoon you gave us! A welcome card and bottle of sparkling wine to begin and the yurt!
The yurt is certainly the most decandent and comfortableaccomodation we have stayed in; so relaxing and peaceful.
The countryside around about is beautiful and although we did little walking ourselves we can vouch for the great swimming holes
and spectacular scenery. All of this was brilliant.
What made our stay so relaxing however was your wonderful hospitality and the fantastic food and drink...
Should anyone be asking us to recomend a destination for a romantic idyl for their honeymoon we will be recomending
the yurt.
Love and best wishes

Raymond and Janet October 2009

Honeymooners Alex and Charlotte

Thankyou for a wonderful second week of our honeymoon. What a beautiful little nest in valley. We have felt so well looked after with delicious food,
recommendations for stunning cool swimming holes, help with arranging riding and surfing and a very warm welcome. It has been a delight.

Alex and Charlotte August 2009

What a wonderful place you have here! Dustin has really enjoyed his birthday here it was everything we had expected and so nice to stay in the mountains, the stars are amazing this certainly won't be our last stay in Portugal. We love the yurt and can´t wait to see if you expand so our friends can join us too.

Ali and Dusti Williams August 2009

It is our final morning of our stay in our fairie dell. Reluctantly we have to say farewell to our delightful hosts. Two very short days and nights, but we feel rested and energised to continue our journey through France, Spain and Portugal. We have visited some places but I have a feeling that when we get back to Blighty to share with our friends this gorgeous spot will be at the top of our list. In the immortal words of Arnold Schwarzenegger "we will be back"

Malcolm and Yvonne Oldham June 2009

Honeymooners Jane and Pete

While surfing on the Internet.
Looking for somewhere new to jet. 
We came upon a lovely yurt. 
A different hol that was cert.
We end our week now in this tranquil place. 
Respite from our usual rat race. 
After discovering many valleys and hills.
Unspoilt landscapes and old olive mills.
Friendly locals, clear flowing rivers.
Nature that often gives you the shivers. 
So if P and Q is your main desire
the yurt has everything you will require.
Hannah and Derek; as hosts the best
they can't do enough for their paying guest.
Theo, Ella, Mercy and Balu, 
complete the family that welcome you.
So if you're looking for a hol like this
and would like to experience some of the bliss
Look no further than this yurt for two
and don't be put off by the compost loo! 

Love and best wishes

Jana and Pete - May 2009

This is the perfect place to get away from it all- waking up to the sound of the babbling brook and the breeze through
 the trees is the perfect antedote to city living...who knew that getting back to nature could be so decadent.

Jo and Guy - June 2009

When we arrived two weeks ago we felt we landed in a fairytale, such a great place. A wonderful yurt and thousands of fireflies wow what a show they gave....
You've been really inspiring to us starting your life here in Portugal and building your house and business here in portugal. Great to hear! And the cooking mmmm maybe you should design your own cook book!

Roxane, Cees and Laura - July 2009

The yurt is so cosy and beautifully decorated. We enjoyed some wonderful moon light through the roof opening.

Aine and Mike - July 2009

We really enjoyed the adventures of eco-living as you have managed to blend in perfectly
with the untouched nature here.
We loved your lemon tree and vegetable garden and the Yoga session "a la nature"
Peaceful, picturesque and enlightening experience.

Muna and Tareq - September 2009

I´m not sure either of us knew what to expect on arrival, just getting here seemed remarkable
considering the tiny road here. It has been an amazing week-our expectations have been blown away-
the food has been astonishing- the prunes and pork loin and chicken tagine as well as the cakes have been
spanking. I think we both thought it wold be a week of healthy eating but I am very glad it has not been!
Thanks for making our holiday so good it has been nigh on perfect.

Simon and Maddy - July 2009

The yurt is so cosy and beautifully decorated. We enjoyed some wonderful moon light through the roof opening.

Alan and Emma May 2008 

This really is a wonderfully relaxing and beautiful spot...The bird song, the running water near by, the tranquility and of course the yurt. I shall miss the stars. Thank you so much for making us so at home and comfortable. Tom and Laura June 2008 Thanks for a great holiday! The yurt is an amazing place to stay and was made even better with the fantastic hospitality. 

Dan and Emma August 2008 

We have had a fantastic time and have fallen in love with the countryside and surroundings. We loved swimming in the rivers, doing our yoga facing the sun and attempting a few walks in the hills. One thing is for sure we will be back! 

Polly August 2008 

Not since I first clapped eyes on Dr Who's tardis have I stepped into such a magical and wonderous world as this yurt. And whilst, unlike the tardis, the yurt is unable to move through time and space, who would rather be anywhere else than this pine scented Portuguese paradise.....All of you have served us well and when your time comes to leave this paradise, God will invite you into his, but you will wonder, will you not , whether the version you tested on earth was not indeed better. 

Mike August 2008

When Dan first suggested honeymooning in a yurt I was somewhat skeptical. However, during our journey here and upon arrival my reservations were blown away. The yurt and its surroundings are incredibly beautiful and the perfect place to recuperate after a stressful year of planning a wedding! Add to this the best hosts one could wish for, some delicious food and a compost loo(!) and this week was perfect. 

Honeymooners Dan and Hannah August 2008

I can't imagine a more romantic place to stay. I went to sleep looking up at the stars above me. And when I say stars I mean stars. This little valley is enchanted - with running streams - kitchen garden - and chestnut tree - I felt like I was in>a fairy tale. There can't be many places in Europe as undisturbed by commercialization as this corner of Portugal. A real treasure. The perfect place to come for a holiday that is both environmentally sound and classy! 

Coll September 2007 

I have travelled in many parts of the world, and frequently slept in tents, sometimes in very extreme conditions, so when I came to Derek and Hannah's yurt I had thought I would find myself once again confronting the rigours of the simple life. How wrong I was! Instead of hard earth I found myself walking on a beautiful wooden floor covered in Moroccan rugs, instead of a sleeping bag a delightful brass bed awaited, with welcoming fresh sheets and soft pillows. There were lights to read by and books to read, chests of drawers and tables, water and all mod cons, as well as the sheer delights of feeling that the yurt is so much part of the natural environment. You lie in bed, smelling the scent of herbs and fruit and the trees, the splash of water in the little brook acts as a lullaby, and you can see the sky through the light above you.I could wish for no other lodging, anywhere.

Hector May 2007 

Having spent a party filled weekend in Porto it was a total contrast to drive into the hills and the stunning scenery of central Portugal. Hannah and Derek have created a special retreat in the most beautiful setting. It really is in the middle of nowhere but they have provided everything one could wish for and went out of their way to ensure my stay in the yurt was extremely comfortable. After a hot shower the goose-down duvet and sumptious bed were a joy after a long day exploring. The yurt is a fantastic base from which to walk off into the hills or find remote villages and beautiful swimming spots where fish are your only company. Breakfasts were a banquet including pancakes, boiled eggs, toast and delicious fresh coffee which set me up for the day. Thank you Hannah and Derek (and your lovely children!) for such a fantastic experience. 

Sophie B July 2007

This was our first trip to Portugal and our first time in a yurt - going on this experience it will be the first of many. It is truly wonderful place to get away from it all. The Yurt is set up like a large, romantic hotel room with a really luxuriously comfortable bed and delicious breakfasts delivered to your door each morning. Staying for dinner was a real treat with Derek's desserts a triumph! Set in fabulous countryside with great views a short hiking distance away, what more could you ask? Many thanks Hannah and Derek, for having us to stay. 

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