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The drive to Martim Branco is scenic and hilly, you really get the feeling of being off the beaten track. As you drive into the village, it’s like taking a step back in time – a true rural experience. The village is very secluded and isolated and there are a series of walks in and around the accommodation with a river running through the base of the village. Xisto also provides a very unexpected and wonderful swimming pool!! It was hard to believe this facility had been created in the surrounds when you first arrive. We made a call and in no time, we were being shown into our unit. From the outside, you would never expect such an interior – it provided all the comforts you could ever need, very well executed and considerate of the environment it was in. There is no taverna in the village but Gustavo provides a shared area by his wood fired bread oven where you can light a fire and cook outside. We had a kitchen as well, sadly, we hadn’t stopped en-route to purchase some food for supper!! We’d certainly recommend making sure you bring something to eat with you. We did have some wine and snacks, so surviving until Gustavo’s breakfast was never going to be a big challenge. Gustavo was such a wonderful host at breakfast. We get the impression he is very well accomplished in and around the kitchen – we were offered home made bread, jams and preserves. It also appears Gustavo tries to keep it local and fresh which we loved. We were sad, we only had the 1 x night and too many other spots to get to during our trip. It would be nice to arrive with more provisions, take some of the forest walks and become more in touch with the serenity on offer.

Probably the only place in Portugal where everything is done with attention to details

Good standard facilities. Excellent staff

Room size, good shower with gel and shampoo, good breakfast, and secure parking for our motorbikes.

Great breakfaast, and the property is very architecturally interesting.

Super cool apartment, beautiful design, easy to get in.

This place is very well located, very clean and also well organized. We enjoyed all our time there and for sure, we would like to come back.

My wife and I spent four nights in the Freedom ville and we enjoyed every second of our staying. We will definetely come back.

Wonderful luxury accommodation set amongst fruit and olive trees. Very nice room with a terrace with a view of the mountains and a breathtaking sunrise. Exceptionally quiet and relaxing. Breakfast was amazing, one of the best we have ever had in a B&B. Thank you!