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Vumba - The Alembic

3.0 star property
Farm stay in Arganil with free parking

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Outdoor pool
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Living area
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished
Escape to the mountains at Vumba - The Alembic, where rustic charm and natural beauty blend seamlessly. Enjoy a delicious local cuisine breakfast, lounge by the outdoor pool, or challenge friends in the arcade/game room. With free WiFi and bike rentals available, your mountain retreat is sure to be an adventure.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Arganil, Vumba - The Alembic is in the mountains and in a national park. Olive Oil Museum and Casa Museu Bissaya Barreto are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Termas de Luso and Alvoco das Várzeas River Beach. Portugal dos Pequenitos and Biological Park of Serra da Lousa are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Rua da Teixugueira, Arganil, Coimbra, 3300-367

What's nearby

  • Peneda River Beach - 27 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Serpin River Beach Park - 28 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Fraga da Pena Waterfall - 35 min drive - 23.1 miles
  • Coimbra University - 43 min drive - 25.5 miles
  • Portugal dos Pequenitos - 43 min drive - 26.2 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Comba Dao Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante "A Saborosa - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪O Pão Quente - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪A Lampreia - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Casa dos Frangos As Medas - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Restaurante Boa Viagem - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Vumba - The Alembic

Farm stay in the mountains
Consider a stay at Vumba - The Alembic and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this farm stay. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this farm stay include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as separate sitting areas, as well as perks like dining tables and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Separate sitting areas, kitchenettes, and mini fridges

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8.50 for adults and EUR 4.25 for children

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 8.50 for adults and EUR 4.25 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 8731

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Rua da Teixugueira
Vumba - The Alembic Arganil
Vumba Guesthouse The Alembic
Vumba - The Alembic Agritourism property
Vumba - The Alembic Agritourism property Arganil

Frequently asked questions

Does Vumba - The Alembic have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Vumba - The Alembic pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vumba - The Alembic?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vumba - The Alembic?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Vumba - The Alembic?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Vumba - The Alembic located?

Situated in a national park, this farm stay is within 16 mi (25 km) of Peneda River Beach, Ceira River Walkways, and Serpin River Beach Park. Christ the King in Vimieiro and Church of Santa Cruz are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Vumba - The Alembic Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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