• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
  • Key card access
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Set within 400 metres of University of Coimbra and less than 1 km of S. Sebastião Aqueduct in the centre of Coimbra, Fence Houses offers accommodation with free WiFi and seating area. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment features family rooms. The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. At the apartment complex, all units are soundproof. At the apartment complex, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. A minimarket is available at the apartment. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Coimbra-A Train Station, Santa Clara a Velha Monastery and Portugal dos Pequenitos. The nearest airport is Viseu Airport, 103 km from Fence Houses.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 single bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
10
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  • Wilke
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nice apartment! you can tell an architect has been at work here, smart place. the location is very well situated on top of the hill next to the university which was the goal of our visit. would certainly recommend this place!
  • Beatriz
    Spain Spain
    Me ha encantado el alojamiento. Ubicación inmejorable, anfitrión super amable y a tu disposición. El lugar es muy bonito y cómodo, ibamos dos dias y ampliamos otro. Sencillamente genial.
  • Géraldine
    France France
    Emplacement parfait pour visiter le site historique de Coimbra Très bien équipé Lit confortables Espace cuisine adapté
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Eu.

9.2
9.2
Host review score
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Eu.
The name " Fence Houses" is connected with localization and approach of the college of Santo Agostinho, dated of 1593, and today Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences of Coimbra University. Two houses with singular characteristics can be united in the inside but are individualized. The first house, n º8, have one room with a double bed and a singular one, a living room , one kitchen and a bathroom. The second one,house nº10, with a room with a double bed, a living room, a kitchen and also bathroom. Both of them are situated in the roof of the building and the spaces are draw and form by the roof wood material.
Architect; married; 2 daughters with 9 and 12 years old.This project is my work of the last four years.During the last 18 years I was a teacher of ISEC, and now this is my new living project.
Situated in the heart of Coimbra Historic Centre, just 200 m away from the XII Century cathedral and 300 m from XIII Century University...and 50 m from the central fresh market! So you can give a great use to full equipped kitchen we dispose to you! Very good for families with children. Each house with the capacity to recebe 4/5 persons.
Languages spoken: English,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Fence Houses

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Heating
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Outdoor & View
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
Shops
  • Minimarket on site
  • Barber/beauty shop
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Portuguese

House rules

Fence Houses takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 09:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Fence Houses in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 37752/AL

FAQs about Fence Houses

  • Check-in at Fence Houses is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Fence Houses may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Fence Houses is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Fence Houses (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Fence Houses (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 4 guests
    • 7 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Fence Houses is 200 yards from the centre of Coimbra. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Fence Houses offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)