Authentic, small, unique and unusual places to stay.
This sustainable, adults only Hideaway in the Serra da Esperança, outside Lisbon, was created by Marta and her family. Stay in one of 6 comfortable suites, with a pool, relaxation sessions in the spa room and a fire pit for long summer evenings. For complete peace and privacy, choose a secluded shelter with its own hot tub and wood burner. Disconnect to reconnect, surrounded by nature.
Carmen and Paolo breathed new life into a heritage village in Centro de Portugal by turning its houses into charming places to stay. The result is a Hideaway with 13 houses, a pool, a spa and a restaurant. The village is unique for its robust granite Beirã architecture and surrounded by wide open countryside. Perfect for peace seekers, walkers, nature and culture lovers.
Fall head over heels for a Hideaway deep in the Serra da Estrela, where a striking architectural home meets rugged mountain views and star-filled skies. Neuza and her parents have created their own ecological shangri-la, with a garden full of fresh produce, homemade cheese and honey from their own bees. Here you go back to basics without giving up comfort, wrapped in warmth by the kindest hosts. Perfect for nature lovers, walkers and anyone craving peace, but do keep it to your very best friends.
At the foot of the Serra da Estrela lies Covilhã, a lively student town known for its wool industry and creative murals. Here I found a charming boutique hotel with lovely wellness facilities, a great choice of things to do and a fantastic restaurant right next door. The perfect Hideaway for a day in town, with a street art tour I can warmly recommend. It is also the ideal gateway to the beautiful natural landscape of the Serra da Estrela.