Blessed are the Cheesemakers!

Simple delicious Chèvre goats cheese made from our wonderful, creamy goats milk.

Our Transylvanian Naked Neck Chicken

The newest addition to our farm animals has a rich and interesting heritage, and not just a Dracula neck!

Events at the QuintaIshbel RamsayMay 28, 2017Quinta do CobralChickens, Goats, The FarmComment

Bridal Veil Broom blooming everywhere, Spring is really here!

Spring is here and the whole area has erupted with white Bridal Veil Broom.

Somedays you just have to create your own sunshine

Sunshine colours from natural paint pigments, a great addition to my new studio space.

The Mysterious Miscaros Mushroom

A famous mushroom loved by all in our region but is it poisonous or not?

Portugal - the new 'Hottest' and 'coolest' place to visit?

Portugal is the place to go in 2017

Out and aboutIshbel RamsayJanuary 14, 2017Portugal, tourism, holidays in Portugal, Christian RonaldoComment

Walking in our Quinta Wonderland

photographs showing the incredible winter weather we have been enjoying this year

Ishbel RamsayJanuary 8, 2017Comment

The Strawberry Tree and the Two Tailed Pasha

Gorgeous butterflies that populate our wonderful Strawberry Trees.

Ishbel RamsayJanuary 2, 2017Comment

5 Top Experiences in the Portugal Beiras

A few of the best places to visit when coming to Central Portugal and the Beiras, all very close to our Casa da Bezerra

Ishbel RamsayDecember 6, 2016 Comment

A great way to spend a glorious Sunday afternoon

Out and aboutIshbel RamsayDecember 1, 2016Meruge pork festival, family days outComment

Bonfires and Brilliantly Bright mornings

Events at the QuintaIshbel RamsayNovember 8, 2016frost, frosty morning, bonfire nightComment

Autumn is here

Beautiful Autumn weather in sunny Portugal

Ishbel RamsayOctober 31, 2016Comment

Dr Dave and the table

Ishbel RamsayOctober 25, 2016 Comment

Wikiloc - Walking trails to inspire you!

Ishbel RamsayOctober 7, 2016Comment

The best way to cool off in Central Portugal

Fed up with sandy beaches and freezing cold, crashing waves? Well no of course..... But there are other ways to stay cool inland in Portugal. Read more.......

Out and aboutIshbel RamsaySeptember 12, 2016Cool water, clear water, river beaches, family funComment

Good wine for under €2 a bottle.... Really?

Is it really possible to buy a half decent bottle of red wine for under €2 in Portugal? Wine tasting Quinta do Cobral style.......

Food and DrinkIshbel RamsaySeptember 8, 2016food and drink, wine Comment

Welcome to our new Blog!

Ishbel RamsayAugust 29, 2016Comment