Most beautiful and atmospheric family campsite in Central Portugal

Coimbra, Oliveira do Hospital

€745,000 ID: 169986

Camping Toca da Raposa (translated: Den of the Fox/ Fox hole) is a beautiful Quinta of over 1 hectare situated in the serene surroundings nearby the charming village of Meruge. This hidden gem, a true paradise in Central Portugal, offers a unique opportunity for those looking to continue a thriving business. Toca da Raposa is originally a typical Portuguese farmhouse built in granite. The ruin was rebuilt back with respect for the old but with the necessary modern adaptations. Having once started out as a motor campsite, it is now a place for everyone and therefore attracts people who fall in love with the relaxing and welcoming feeling it offers.

This region is very beautiful and interesting to visit and explore. It is dominated by the ‘Serra da Estrela’, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal (1996m). It is unique with its huge granite rocks and spectacular views, ideal for a day out or hiking, swimming in one of the picturesque river beaches on a hot sunny day or visiting the many rustic mountain villages. You can also go horse riding in the area, kayaking on the Mondego, go-karting or hire a bike to cycle along an old railway line along the river Dão. The big cities of Coimbra and Viseu are an hour's drive from the campsite and well worth a visit.

Oliveira do Hospital is the nearest town with all amenities and is located 10 kilometers from the campsite. Here you will find several supermarkets, hair salons, restaurants and pharmacies. For a smaller local minimercado, visit Meruge or Lagares da Beira, 2.7 km and 3.7 km away respectively.

Campsite and chalets:

The campsite is licensed for 30 camper/caravan/tent pitches, 90 guests in total. On the lower field are 3 permanent chalets and 2 permanent cabanas. The campsite has 1 sanitary block with on both the men's and women's side 3 showers, 3 toilets and 3 washbasins. Sinks for dishes with hot water are located at the side of the sanitary block. The campsite also has a camper service area.

The site has a salt-water swimming pool (56m2) and a playground for the little ones.

There is a professional kitchen with stainless steel countertops and a bar with a liquor licence. The bar also serves as the reception. Adjacent to the bar is an outdoor terrace surrounded by an exotic-looking garden. At the front of the main building, you enter a beautiful patio with outbuildings and 2 toilets. The outbuildings are now mainly used for storing stock. Also on the premises are a building for storing tools and machinery, a pizza oven, a storage area for firewood and 2 cabanas for volunteers.

The campsite is ready to move in, meets all (safety) requirements and has all required permits. Clients in high season are mainly Flemish, Dutch, English, German and Portuguese. The campsite is easily run by an enthusiastic couple, with some help from volunteers in high season.

Owner's house:

The owner's house (72m2) comprises 3 large bedrooms, 1 small room, a toilet and a separate bathroom. This is located on the first floor, above the business.

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  • Details

    Property Type
    Farmhouse
    Status
    Authentic
    Year of construction
    2000
    Total living m2
    340 m²
    Stories / levels
    1
    Plot size m2
    13,000 m²
    Grounds HA or legal
    Camping / Glamping
    Orientation
    Southerly
    Grounds Type
    Terrace garden
    Central heating
    Wood
    Scenery
    Countryside
    Sewage
    Septic Tank
    Telephone
    ADSL/Cable
  • Room information

    Total number of rooms
    3
    Bedrooms
    3
    All bathrooms
    1
    Kitchen size
    30 m²
    Dining room
    100 m²
    Toilets
    8
    Storage room
    yes
    Freezer
    yes
    Laundry room
    yes
    Fridge
    yes
    Oven
    yes
    Fully equipped bathroom
    yes
    Fully Furnished
    yes
  • Special features

    • Swimming pool
    • Barbeque
    • Child friendly environment
    • Fully equipped kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Outdoor kitchen
  • Services in the area

    • Shopping Center 50 km
    • Supermarket 10 km
    • Dining out 10 km
    • Primary school 3 km
    • Hospital 10 km
    • Dental service 10 km
    • Airport 175 km
    • River 12 km
    • Coast 120 km
    • Skiing 30 km