February's unpredictable weather, a blend of storms and sunshine, fueled our garden's growth including our amazing jasmine. We welcomed another diverse array of guests, all leaving 5-star reviews, and some even departing as cherished friends. It was a delightful...
January was another busy month full of delightful guests from Portugal, the UK, Spain, and France, each leaving us with glowing 5-star reviews. Steve explored our surroundings on a quad bike adventure with Marco, while I became better acquainted with the launderette...
It’s Christmas! December at Chumbaria buzzed with activity, a testament to our years of dedication. The ironing board saw daily use, reflecting our constant flow of guests. Ella's beautiful birthday artwork graced our walls, while our second Portuguese therapy...
Horses, trees and friends! This month we had the pleasure of visiting www.domcavalo.com , a Lusitano horse stud and equestrian centre just 20 minutes away from us. Beautiful horses, beautiful people and a connection that will benefit both our guests and ourselves....
A Month of Television, Guests, and Garden Growth October was another worldwind month at Chumbaria! We were thrilled to watch our five episodes of Help! We Bought a Village alongside other inspiring projects. It was incredible to revisit our journey, especially...
This September was a whirlwind of exciting developments at Chumbaria! We're thrilled to share all the positive energy with you. Welcoming New Faces! We finally opened our doors to guests in both houses! Our first visitors absolutely loved their stay, and their glowing...
It was a very quiet month at Chumbaria, apart from the normal daily chores of running the project. We still had no mains water and electricity, which was a big setback for us, as our new houses were ready to rent at Easter. Having them sit empty during the height of...
July has been an up and down month. We are still awaiting paperwork in order to open for guests, this month we have entered week 20 of being in limbo. However, we held another successful Portuguese therapy workshop, thanks to the lovely Claudia, the day went really...
It is absolutely beautiful this time of the year at Chumbaria, with flowers, vegetables and fruits all growing abundantly. We had our first trial guests, even without mains electricity, which meant candles and cold showers!! A big thank you to Roe and Rodger for being...
It's been another month of limbo at Chumbaria. The lack of mains water and electricity connection saga and being patient is taking its toll on both of us. My television debut in season 1 of the television series 'Help We Bought a Village', was me saying we've had no...