Title: Dornes the Mythical Land of the Templars Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dornes the Mythical Land of the Templars ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69280000/69272700/69272669/530204f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69280000/69272700/69272669/deaa38e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69280000/69272700/69272669/8807c714.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69280000/69272700/69272669/33c9a1d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69280000/69272700/69272669/f8c66b5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Discover the charming House in Dornes, surrounded by a 60 km long blue lake with beautiful river beaches and excellent nautical activities. Enjoy cable TV, WI-FI Internet and relax in the cozy living room/kitchen. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dornes the Mythical Land of the Templars House with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room/kitchen, cable TV, WI-FI Internet. Dornes, elected and awarded by the 7 Wonders of Portugal project as the most beautiful riverside village in the country, is located just 160 km from Lisbon, in a privileged region thanks to the Castelo do Bode dam. The small village sits right on top of a lovely peninsula skirted by the river Zêzere reservoir and has planted at the very top the famous Torre Templar de Dornes, the pentagonal defensive tower that is no longer known in Portugal. It is bathed by a 60 km long blue lake, full of beautiful river beaches, with floating pools and waters whose temperature reaches 26ºC in summer, excellent for the practice of nautical activities such as water skiing, fishing, canoeing, etc.. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Terrace ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Canoeing nearby - Fishing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Soundproofing ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38120000/38116800/38116779/75264568.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Apartment "Lakeside rest" Ferreira do Zêzere - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=38116779&PinnedHotelID=38116779&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42610000/42607400/42607309/4c9a0428.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside - Lovely house in amazing location with views over the river Dornes - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=42607309&PinnedHotelID=42607309&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36500000/36499100/36499011/095d376a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa da Ruiva - To relax and enjoy nature Tomar - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 6.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=36499011&PinnedHotelID=36499011&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91050000/91041600/91041538/5039e669.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage 'Vale Do Espinheiro' with Lake View, Private Garden and Wi-Fi Espinheiro - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=91041538&PinnedHotelID=91041538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105390000/105383200/105383146/563e67d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Holiday Villa Pedreira - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=105383146&PinnedHotelID=105383146&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71550000/71549900/71549825/53fabda4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa for up to 18 people with swimming pool 10 minutes from the blue lake Ferreira do Zêzere - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 3 reviews £318 includes taxes & fees 29 Sept - 30 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-29&endDate=2025-09-30&selected=71549825&PinnedHotelID=71549825&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112080000/112075900/112075858/1a9e21bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bela Casa dos Pássaros Ferreira do Zêzere - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=112075858&PinnedHotelID=112075858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39940000/39931500/39931485/0fec4697.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### House in Castelo de Bode, blue lake Castelo de Bode - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking available 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=39931485&PinnedHotelID=39931485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118780000/118770500/118770405/8b593732.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### breakfastunderatree Tomar - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=118770405&PinnedHotelID=118770405&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119240000/119234400/119234349/098e3faf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa de Campo Arega - Pool - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=119234349&PinnedHotelID=119234349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 12:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 120425/AL ### Property is also known as Dornes the Mythical Land of the Templars Ferreira do Zezere Dornes the Mythical Land of the Templars Private vacation home ## About the area Ferreira do Zezere is home to this holiday home. Sao Joao Baptista and Museu Luso-Hebraico Abraham Zacuto are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sao Nuno Alvares Pereira and Geodesic Center of Portugal. Museum of Geodesy and Quinta do Falcao Bullring are also worth visiting. With canoeing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Ferreira do Zezere travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ferreira-Do-Zezere.dx6143996) [View more Holiday homes in Ferreira do Zezere](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ferreira-Do-Zezere-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6143996-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=39.768208,-8.274944&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kbwqFjeoq%40%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%3FU%40S%40S%40S%40SBS%40S%40SBSBSBSBSBSDQBSDSDQBSDQDQFSDQFQFQDQFQFQFQFOHQFOHOFQHOHOHOHMHOHMJOJMHMJMJMHMLMHKLMJKJKJKLIJKLKLILIJILILILGLINGLGLGLGNELGLENELENCNELCNELCNCNANCLANANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLDNBNDLBNDLDNDLFLDNFLFLFLFNHJFLHLHLHLHJHLJLJJHLJJJJLJJJJJLJLJLJLHLJLHNHLHNJLHNHNFNHPFNHNFPFPHNFPFPDPFPDPFPDRDPDPDRDPBRDRBPDR%40RBRBRBRBR%40R%40R%40RBR%3FR%40R%40T%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FRAR%3FRARAT%3FRCRARARARCRCRCRCRAREPCRERCPEREPEREPEPGREPGPEPGPGPINGPGNIPGNINGNININKNINILINKLILKLKLKLKJKLKJKJKLMHKJMJMHKJMHMHMHMFKHOFMHMFMFODMFMDOFMDODMBODOBMBOBOBOBMBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOCOCMCOCMCOEOCMEOEMGMEOGMEMGMGOIMGMIMGMIKIMIMKMIKKMIKKKMKKMKIMMKIMKMKMIMKMKOIMIOIOIOIOIOGOIOGQIOGQGOGQGQEQGQGQEQGSEQESCQESEQCSESCQCSCSCSCSASASCSASASASAU%3FSAS%3FS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hyrNc_noL3jrIjUMWJQqEYeRKI4=) Dornes, District de Santarém ### What's nearby - Ferreira do Zezere Church of San Miguel - 13 min drive - 7.3 miles - Sao Nuno Alvares Pereira - 14 min drive - 8.2 miles - Seminario de Cernache do Bonjardim - 15 min drive - 8.9 miles - Convento de Cristo - 27 min drive - 18.8 miles - Castelo de Bode Dam - 34 min drive - 26.1 miles ### Getting around - Fatima Station - 40 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪GALERIA Restaurante - ‬15 min drive - ‪Chesery - ‬12 min drive - ‪Pastelaria Império - ‬14 min drive - ‪Club - ‬14 min drive - ‪Quinta do Adro - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dornes the Mythical Land of the Templars pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Dornes the Mythical Land of the Templars? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dornes the Mythical Land of the Templars? > Checkout is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Dornes the Mythical Land of the Templars located? > Situated in Ferreira do Zezere, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Ferreira do Zezere Church of San Miguel, Dias Ferreira Park and Sao Nuno Alvares Pereira. Seminario de Cernache do Bonjardim and Igreja Matriz de Cernache do Bonjardim are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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