Quinta de Volte a Fonte

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  • Off-grid site on a rural farm a five-minute drive from Cafede
  • Santa Águeda reservoir 10 minutes’ drive; Castelo Branco 15 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; basic outdoor kitchen; communal fridge freezer
Keep your eyes peeled for the large agave plant about one and a half kilometres south of Cafede on the M551: it’s your indication to turn into the dirt road that leads all the way to Quinta de Volte a Fonte. This peaceful site on a farm in central Portugal was established in 2023 by Annemieke, a resourceful Dutch native who yearned for a self-sustaining, off-grid life. The site comes with a composting toilet, a shower and a basic outdoor kitchen with cooking and washing-up facilities, plus a launderette and a communal fridge freezer. Scattered around are a few cosy seating areas with views of the surrounding landscape. In short, all you need (and rather a lot more, actually) for a relaxing wild-camping break. Other facilities are still in their infancy – or rather in Annemieke’s head, which is bubbling with ideas: there are plans for a bigger, better outdoor kitchen and an indoor kitchen, for example; and she also intends to plant fruit trees, make a vegetable garden, build a pond and create shaded areas with pergolas. In the meantime, though, you can stroll with your four-legged companion (a welcome guest here) through a splendid olive grove dotted with majestic cork trees, listening out for crickets and frogs (and birdsong, of course), smelling the fragrant lavender and trying to identify the various plants on site. The nearest grocery store is in the village of Alcains (10 minutes’ drive), which also has several restaurants and cafés; for more options, you can head to Castelo Branco (15 minutes).

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Rent a tent 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • A charge of €1.00 (£0.86) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Facilities/activities including oven, washing machine are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

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Reviews

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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75% would recommend this site to a friend

75% would stay here again

What customers say

This natural campsite offers beautiful wild camping with sand bases and plenty of space. Guests appreciated the friendly host and dogs, peaceful atmosphere, outdoor kitchen, and nearby swimming lake. However, only one shower was hot, leading to dirty stall walls, and there was no one to meet and greet upon arrival. Despite this, it's considered brilliant value for money.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great. We recommend.

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Ana Kelly G. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked It was a lovely experience.
The host and her dog are super nice and friendly
The off grid campsite is perfect to enjoy the nature.
Lots of space, privacy and quietness.
We felt super welcome.
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Disliked nothing

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From the manager: Thanks for your kind review Ana, it was so nice to have you here! I'm happy you enjoyed so much, you are so lovely people! Hope to see you again!

Plenty of space to choose from,…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Plenty of space to choose from, bathroom and water tap handy.

Disliked No one to meet and greet

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review Anonymous, I'm sorry to hear there's been no one to greet or talk to you, this is not how I treat my customers. Myself (owner) I was in Holland at the time you were here, so I'm very sorry to hear. I'm known for being very welcoming towards my guests! But I hope you enjoyed being in nature, and the lovely surroundings :)

Overall was brilliant value for money

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 Joanne E. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Sand bases to set tents up on

Disliked only 1 female shower was hot As it was the only shower available it was used most so stall walls were dirty.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review! The shower is now renewed, we have an inside hot shower, very comfortable and much improved! We are working on renovating the outside shower, at this moment it's not finished, but it's gonna be a big improvement soon!

Beautiful wild camping site with simple facilities in a gorgeous spot

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Retts W. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked We loved the wildness and beauty of the place. Annamieke and her dogs were wonderfully friendly and we had a glorious peaceful night under the full moon. The campsite is simple - a natural place with a well-equipped outdoor kitchen and a little shower and toilet block. The area is incredible - Annamieke directed us to a spring in the village to fill our water bottles, then to a nearby lake where we swam.

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From the manager: It was a blessing to have you here, I enjoyed our talks and your amazing kids! Hopefully see you back again one day!

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Quinta de Volte a Fonte

Vale de Linhares

Cafede

Castelo Branco

Portugal

6000-030

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Lisbon WEST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

39.89827°N
7.51356°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Barragem de Santa Águeda (10 minutes’ drive) is a large reservoir (also known as Lake Marateca) surrounded by wooded trails. It’s possible to go for a cooling swim here, launch a canoe or angle for carp. If you’d rather stay dry, there is plenty of birdwatching to be done, with resident herons and waders. The Museu da Seda in Castelo Branco (15 minutes) illustrates the history of Portuguese silk, with displays on the Silk Road, sericulture and the latest applications of this product. Stroll through the manicured gardens at Jardim do Paço Episcopal before taking in the views of the town’s rooftops from the medieval castle. Foxes, otters and wolves inhabit Serra da Estrela Nature Park (one hour), a protected area of rocky peaks, glacial valleys and natural lagoons. As you walk among forests of oak and chestnut trees, though, it’s more likely that you’ll catch glimpses of golden eagles and peregrine falcons soaring high in the sky.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Quinta de Volte a Fonte have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Quinta de Volte a Fonte dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Quinta de Volte a Fonte? Barragem de Santa Águeda (10 minutes’ drive) is a large reservoir (also known as Lake Marateca) surrounded by wooded trails. It’s possible to go for a cooling swim here, launch a canoe … Read more
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Quinta de Volte a Fonte? From £13 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.