Book direct
The advantages of booking direct
The booking apps take a cut and add a markup. Book with us directly and that value comes back to you — a better price, more flexibility, and a warmer welcome.
The same apartment, three ways to book
OTA prices include the commission and markup they add. Our direct price doesn’t — so it’s simply lower. (Illustrative example for a typical night.)
- Booking.com€147
- Airbnb€143
Direct price
€130
Direct vs the apps
What you get when you book direct
| Directcheese-wine.com | Booking.com | Airbnb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | |||
| Free flexible cancellation | |||
| Welcome cheese & wine | |||
| Talk to the team directly | |||
| No booking fees | |||
| Web-exclusive perks |
Every direct booking includes
More than a better price
Best rate, guaranteed
Our direct rate is always lower than the OTAs — find it cheaper and we’ll match it.
Free, flexible cancellation
Choose a flexible rate to keep the freedom to change or cancel your stay.
A welcome cheese & wine
Arrive to a bottle of Portuguese wine and a local cheese board, on us.
Talk to a real person
No call centres — you deal directly with the team who runs your stay.
Web-exclusive perks
Discounts and extras you won’t find on Booking.com or Airbnb.
No booking fees
What you see is what you pay — no surprise service charges at checkout.
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