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# ★★★ By booking directly with Donno, you benefit from better conditions, exclusive offers, and a meticulously planned experience. ★★★
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Star Place -Ursa Menor- Covilhã - Serra da Estrela is nestled in the mountains, offering a serene retreat with direct access to the pool and garden. Each apartment features a private bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, and flat-screen TV. Enjoy free breakfast and unwind with spa services or connect to WiFi in public areas.
### Entire apartment
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4538 sq ft
## Popular amenities
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Pet-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
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## About this property
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Enjoy an outdoor pool, outdoor fireplace and an incredible telescope to observe the starry sky.
★ “A very beautiful place, surrounded by nature. Ideal for spending time with the family, relaxing and in peace.”
Highlights:
☞ Outdoor pool
☞ Outdoor fireplace
☞ Free Wi-Fi
☞ Equipped kitchenette
☞ Nespresso coffee machine
☞ Pets welcome
☞ Marshall Sound System
☞ Robe
☞ Special Amenities
☞ Kit with 1 bottle of wine and 1 cheese as a gift
☞ Breakfast included
Please remember that you are staying in a private accommodation, not a hotel. Please treat the space with respect. If any problems arise, we will contact you via messages and will do our best to resolve them quickly, but there is no one on site 24 hours a day.
Please remember that you are staying in a private property, not a hotel. The property is being carefully restored after 12 years of neglect. We ask that you treat the property with respect.
As we are surrounded by nature, we follow strict environmental rules regarding the use of pesticides to protect the local ecosystem.
If any problems arise, we will contact you and do our best to help quickly, but there is no one on site 24 hours a day.
✭ “The rules were clear and easy to follow. Everything was perfect!”
Access is via a gate that leads to the interior of the property and then to the parking area corresponding to your suite.
★ “A very beautiful place, surrounded by nature. Ideal for spending time with the family, relaxing and in peace.”
Looking for tranquility under a starry sky? ✨ At Lugar nas Estrelas, each of the three private suites offers comfort and privacy, sharing only the garden and the pool with the other guests.
PET POLICY 🐾: Pets are welcome! Please keep them on a leash near the pool and garden to respect other guests.
✭ “Our stay was perfect — the pool and barbecue made everything even more special.”
See more photos and videos on IG: @lugar\_nas\_estrelas
Explore the Region 📍
⛰️ Just 40 minutes from the highest point of Serra da Estrela
🍒 15 minutes to Fundão — famous for its cherries in June
🏞️ 20 minutes to Cortes do Meio, known as the capital of river beaches
Save this accommodation to your wishlist by clicking on the ❤ in the top right corner.
✭ “Stunning views of the mountains and a peaceful environment.”
Other Important Information 📝
🚭 No smoking inside
🌙 Please respect the quiet hours after 10pm
🪜 Access to the mezzanine by stairs
⚠️ Shared pool between the three suites
Ready to relax under the stars? 🌟
You will have everything you need to feel at home. The space was designed so that you can relax, explore and enjoy nature at your own pace.
Check-in is simple and efficient, with all instructions sent in advance.
✭ “Very easy check-in and check-out. Everything very well organized!”
## Property amenities
### Pool/Spa
- Communal pool
- Private pool
### Internet
- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
### Parking and transport
- Electric car charging station on site
- Parking on site
### Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
### Dining
- Dining table
### Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
### Bathroom
- 1 private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
### Living spaces
- Dining table
### Entertainment
- Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
### Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Patio
### Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
### Pets
- Pet friendly
### Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
### Location highlights
- In a rural location
### Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
### General
- Electric car charging station
- Garden
- Unit size: 538 square feet
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## Policies
### Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
### Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
### Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
### Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
### Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
### Events
No events allowed
### Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
## Important information
### You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 10080
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
### Property is also known as
Recanto das Estrelas ursa Menor Covilhã Serra da Estrela Peso
Star Place Ursa Menor Covilhã Serra da Estrela
Star Place -ursa Menor- Covilhã - Serra da Estrela Covilha
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Recanto das Estrelas ursa Menor Covilhã Serra da Estrela
## About the area
Located in Covilhã, this apartment is in a rural area. A Moagem - Cidade do Engenho e das Artes and Sacred Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ski resort of Serra da Estrela and Quinta do Vale Dona Maria. [Visit our Covilhã travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Covilha.dx6657)
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Peso, Castelo Branco
### What's nearby
- Multipurpose Pavilion Fundao
14 min drive \- 7.5 miles
- Archaeological Museum of Fundao
14 min drive \- 7.5 miles
- Mother Church of Fundao
14 min drive \- 7.5 miles
- Municipal Garden Fundao
14 min drive \- 7.5 miles
- University of Beira Interior
16 min drive \- 8.6 miles
### Getting around
- Fundao Station
16 min drive
### Restaurants
- Snack-bar "O Sítio Do Vale
11 min drive
- Restaurante papas e migas
8 min drive
- O Mário
10 min drive
- O Boguinhas
12 min drive
- Restaurante Monreal
13 min drive
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