Terms & Conditions policy

Everything about books, payment, privacy, cookies and disputes. In an overview on one page.

General rental and payment terms

These general conditions are binding, both for Casa Fontelheira and for anyone who concludes a rental agreement with us.

Prices

Prices as stipulated in the rental agreement are, subject to errors, binding.

Liability

The tenant is personally liable for damage to the properties of Casa Fontelheira caused by him or her, by one of the family members or by guests of the tenant, whether accidentally or intentionally.

Confirmation of your booking and payment

After your reservation, we confirm your stay personally, usually within 24 hours. With the confirmation, you receive a payment link for the 50% deposit. If the deposit is not paid within a week, your booking will be cancelled. By paying the deposit, you agree to these general terms and conditions.

The remaining amount must be paid to our account number no later than 8 weeks before the start of the rental period. If the amount is not on our account, your booking will be cancelled. Payments for groups are made based on mutual agreement and contract terms.

Cancellation

In the event of cancellation more than 2 calendar months before the reservation date, you are only liable for the deposit. In the event of cancellation less than 2 calendar months before the reservation date, you are liable for the full rental price. We therefore advise everyone to take out an cancellation insurance to avoid unpleasant surprises.

If you are unable to arrive on the reserved arrival day, please notify the property in writing no later than 72 hours before the scheduled arrival date. Any deviation from the agreed arrival date is only valid after written confirmation from the property. If a timely written notification or written agreement is not received, the reservation will be considered a no-show. In that case, the property reserves the right to cancel the reservation starting at 12:00 on the day following the scheduled arrival date and to re-rent the property.

Change in rental period

Changes to the rental period can only be made based on availability and in consultation with the owners of Casa Fontelheira.

Arrival and departure

Check-in can be done between 16:00 and 21:00. Check-out can be done no later than 10:00.

  • Late check-in is only possible between 21:00 and 24:00 and only upon prior request. A fee of €65.00 will be charged for this. Check-in after 00:00 is not possible.
  • During the high season and during school holidays and public holidays, early check-in and late check-out are not possible.

Final cleaning and deposit

Final cleaning is mandatory and not included in the rental price. You return the rented property in a clean state, with the dishes washed in the cupboard. The cleaning costs are paid in cash upon arrival: € 85.00 for the houses and the 6-person lodges, and € 75.00 for the 5-person lodges. In addition, upon arrival you pay a deposit of € 150.00 in cash; this will be refunded after a stay without incidents.

Household dirt

You should dispose of your household waste at the location indicated by us.

Force majeure

Due to (extreme) weather conditions, strikes and force majeure, such as (natural) disasters or the closure of airspace by the government, delays or cancellations of flights and reservations may occur. This may have consequences for the execution of your stay and possibly lead to additional costs. Casa Fontelheira is not liable for any costs and consequences arising from this.

Privacy Policy

We treat your personal data with care and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, in Portugal RGPD). Below you can read about the data we process, for what purposes, with whom we share it and what rights you have.

Who are we

The responsible party for the processing of your data is Casa Fontelheira Unipessoal LDA, Rua do Fontelheiro 58, 4860-453 Vila Nune, Portugal, VAT PT515018910. For questions about privacy, contact us via info@casafontelheira.com.

What data do we process

  • When making a reservation: your name, address, postcode, place of residence, country, email address, phone number, the chosen accommodation and dates, the number of guests and any comments.
  • In the contact or group form: your name, email address, your message and, in the case of a group request, the type of group, the number of people and the desired period.
  • During your stay: the data that we are required to record under Portuguese law for the registration of guests.
  • When visiting the website: technical data such as your IP address, device and browser, and, only if you consent to this, data about your website usage via analytical and marketing cookies.

What do we use your data for

  • To process your reservation, confirm it and arrange your stay (execution of the agreement).
  • To answer your questions and requests (execution of the agreement or our legitimate interest).
  • To comply with legal obligations, such as accounting and registering guests with the Portuguese authorities (SIBA).
  • To improve the website and measure visits, and to measure and make our advertisements more relevant. This only happens if you give permission for this via the cookie notification.

With whom do we share your data

We do not sell your data. To carry out our services, we work with the following parties, who only receive the data necessary for their task:

  • TrustBooking (Netherlands): our reservation system, in which your reservation is processed and stored.
  • Mollie (Netherlands): processes the online payment of your deposit. Mollie receives the payment details that you enter yourself; we do not see your full bank or card details.
  • Formspree (United States): processes the messages you send via the contact and group form and sends them to us.
  • Google (Google Analytics, Google Ads and Google Tag Manager): to measure website visits and the results of our ads. Only with your consent.
  • Meta (Facebook and Instagram, via the Meta Pixel): to measure the results of our ads and to show ads to people who visited our website. Only with your permission.
  • Cookiebot (Usercentrics, Denmark): displays the cookie notification and stores your cookie preferences.
  • Moloni (Portugal): our billing program. In this program, the invoices for your deposit and the remaining amount are generated.
  • Our accountantreceives the data necessary for accounting.
  • Technical service providers: our web host, and the services that load the fonts and parts of the website (Google Fonts, jsDelivr and cdnjs). These technically need your IP address.

Some of these parties are located outside the European Economic Area, such as in the United States. We ensure that the transfer of data takes place with appropriate safeguards, such as the EU-US Data Privacy Framework or the standard contractual clauses of the European Commission.

How long do we keep your data

  • We keep reservation data for as long as necessary for your stay, and then for as long as the law requires us for accounting purposes.
  • We keep messages via the contact or group form until your question has been resolved and for a maximum of 2 years thereafter.
  • Data from cookies is stored according to the terms in the cookie policy.

Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your data against loss and unauthorized use. The website and the booking system use a secure connection (https).

Your rights

You have the right to access, correct and delete your data, to restrict the processing of your data, to object to the processing of your data, and to transfer your data. If you have given your consent, for example for cookies, you can always withdraw it. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us:

  • Email: info@casafontelheira.com
  • Postal address: Casa Fontelheira Unipessoal LDA, Rua do Fontelheiro 58, 4860-453 Vila Nune, Portugal

If you are not satisfied with the way we handle your data, you can file a complaint with the Portuguese regulator, the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD), via www.cnpd.pt.

Last updated: October 2026.

Cookie policy

Cookies are small files that your browser stores when you visit a website. We use cookies to ensure the website works properly and, only with your consent, to measure website visits and the results of our advertisements.

On your first visit, we ask for your permission via a cookie notification (Cookiebot). You can choose which cookies you allow per category, and you can always change your choice later via Change your cookie settings. You can also refuse or delete cookies in your browser; keep in mind that some parts of the website may not work properly as a result.

Necessary cookies

These cookies are necessary to make the website work and to remember your cookie preferences. No consent is required for this.

  • CookieConsent (Cookiebot): remembers your cookie preferences. Storage period: 1 year.

Analytical cookies

With these cookies, we measure how visitors use the website so that we can improve it. Only with your permission.

  • _ga and _ga_* (Google Analytics): distinguishes between visitors and sessions. Retention period: 2 years.

Marketing cookies

With these cookies, we measure the results of our ads and can show more relevant ads. Only with your permission.

  • _gcl_au (Google Ads): measure whether a visit via an advertisement leads to a reservation. Retention period: 3 months.
  • _fbp (Meta): measure the results of ads on Facebook and Instagram. Retention period: 3 months.

Embedded services such as a Google Maps map can also set cookies. We only load them after you have given permission for that.

Alternative dispute resolution

Alternative dispute resolution (RAL), Electronic Complaints Book (LRE) and notification to the consumer.

In accordance with Portuguese Law No. 144/2015 of 8 September 2015, we make all entities for alternative dispute resolution known to which can be contacted in the event of a conflict regarding the purchase of a product or service referred to on this website. This route is usually faster, less formal and cheaper compared to the judicial route.

If you are dissatisfied and would like to submit your complaint, you can contact one of the following authorities.

Authorities for alternative dispute resolution

  • Triave, arbitration center for consumer disputes Vale do Ave. Geographical area covered: Contracts closed in Cabeceiras de Basto, Celorico de Basto, Fafe, Felgueiras, Guimarães, Mondim de Basto, Póvoa de Lanhoso, Póvoa de Varzim, Santo Tirso, Trofa, Vieira do Minho, Vila do Conde, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Vizela. Email: triave@gmail.com, website: www.triave.pt.
  • CNIACC, national center for information and arbitration of consumer disputes, With generic competence. Email: cniacc@unl.pt, website: www.arbitragemdeconsumo.org.
  • More information on the consumer portal: www.consumidor.pt.

Electronic Complaints Book

According to Act No. 74/2017, Article 5-B, suppliers of goods and services must make access to the digital complaints platform visible and prominent on their website. You can access the Electronic Complaints Book via www.livroreclamacoes.pt.

Casa Fontelheira Unipessoal LDA is digitally recorded in Livro de Reclamações Eletrónico platform, code 355201. Registered Number: Alojamento Local: 22887/AL.

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