February 2025
February's unpredictable weather, a blend of storms and sunshine, fueled our garden's growth including our amazing jasmine. We welcomed another diverse array...
January 2025
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...
December 2024
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...
November 2024
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...
October 2024
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...
September 2024
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...
August 2024
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...
July 2024
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....
June 2024
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...








