At Dragonfly Valley, Rosa the beautiful gypsy caravan (shepherds hut) is in family friendly environment, where you can experience off-grid living in comfort! Decorated in gypsy rose themes, this light & airy space is cozy & romantic. Enjoy views & shade on the decking space. Rosa in its own private terrace in a former vineyard surrounded by trees & grape vines. Below are views across & direct access to the spectacular River Zezere/Lake Cabril for refreshing swims, walks, fishing & watersports. This colourful and spacious hut is great for couples and families wanting to reconnect with nature. 'Rosa' will comfortably fit 4 people (an extra bed can be provided for an additional child on request) making it great place to base your family holiday. During winter a wood stove will provide ample heating. There are gas hobs and all necessary utensils for cooking, plus a charcoal BBQ outside. Yoga mats are available as well as picnic blankets and garden furniture. Rosa is connected to our up-to-date solar system to provide plenty of evening lighting and can charge laptops, phones and any other small electrical devices. Rosa has its own separate bathroom hut with compost toilet & hot shower.

Here at Dragonfly Valley you will meet your host Ian, plus Murray & Leela the friendly rescue dogs. Originally from the South West of England, we moved to Portugal to embark on a dream of living more simply, away from the hustle and bustle of modern day life. Dragonfly Valley was in 2006 as a unique eco-friendly glamping holiday destination and we took over in February 2020. Now offering a beautiful Moroccan themed luxury yurt, a stylish and comfortable wooden gypsy caravan / shepherds hut, and a seasonally available pretty bell tent, all accommodations are fully furnished and have private bathrooms with hot water, cooking facilities, and separate garden areas with stunning views of the river / lake below. At Dragonfly Valley, we find that, in our little slice of paradise, we are supported by nature: The water is supplied by a well, which in turn is sustained by the magnificent Rio Zezere, which also offers us with spectacular views. The sun provides us with all our electrical energy. The trees offer an abundance of fruits and nuts. Situated in an old terraced vineyard, which provides plenty of juice, wine and eating grapes. With over 100 vines to maintain and harvest we welcome any one who is interested in learning. One day we hope to be able to grow more of our own food but for now we will be aiming to grow vegetables and fresh salads, whilst purchasing anything else we need from local growers, farmers and markets wherever possible Days consist of watering the flower gardens, playing with Murray & Leela under the giant apple tree, swimming in the river below us and preparing for and greeting our guests. We hope you will find that we offer a space in which you can enjoy the benefits of an eco-friendly lifestyle whilst relaxing in the gifts that nature has provided in beautiful Central Portugal.

The direct surroundings of Dragonfly Valley offers a splendid place to enjoy the peace and beauty of nature, to watch the birds or take part in some of the many activities available: 1. Wild swimming in the river 2. Hiking trails 3. Mountain biking 4. Quad hire and go-karting 5. 4x4 off road thrill seeking tour 6. Paintballing 7. Kayak and canoe hire and tours 8. Speed boat and jet ski hire 9. Fishing with chances to catch Trout, Carp, Barbel, Tench, Bass and Bream. 10. Relax at one of the many river beaches also known as Praias Fluviais. They offer a safe place for the children to swim and amenities such as toilets and cafes. Visit all the picturesque villages in the direct surroundings such as Pedrogão Grande, Pedrogão Pequeno, Mosteiro. A little further down the road is the world heritage site in Tomar, Or the historical university city of Coimbra just a 35 minute drive north.