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The original part of the " Casa da Cela " predates the birth of Portugal itself.

And over the centuries it has been improved and adapted using tradicional agricultural methods. During the last twenty years ,the main house ,as well as the outhouses .have been completely renovated ,including the building of an interino Pateo in tradicional Portuguese stone ,together with a stairway in granite.

Here you can enjoy the swimming pool ,gardens ,solarium ,barbecue grill with tradicional firewood oven ,spas ,vineyards totally replanted ,as well as a forest where more than 2.000 species ,of trees can be found ,among them Oak ,Walnut ,Faia ,Chestnut and Cherry.

In the gardens surrounding the house several species of plants and bushes can be observed ,as well as vast stretches of green grass. In na old Porch ,a Museum has been constructed where ancient agricultural tools and craft pieces can still be seen.

The old cellar has been completely renovated ,allowing for wine tastings to be carried out ,and where videos of agricultural work from by-gone days ,as well as the present ,can be viewed (for example how the vineyard was planted and the supporting houses built).

The ancient walls are interspersed by sash windows ,turrets and chimneys.

 

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