The perfect mountain retreat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 461 sq m

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Mountain view

Enjoy the area

Lousã, Coimbra District

Swing of Lousã13 min drive
Senhora da Piedade River Beach33 min drive
Coimbra University39 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

With a large balcony and a stunning view over the Cerdeira’s Brook valley, the Casa da Árvore is ideal for those who want nature’s colors dictate their inspiration.

The entrance door on the ground floor leads directly into a social area with a kitchen, a dining table, and a welcoming living area with a wood burner, an armchair, and a sofa bed.

Through the stairs, you reach the second floor with a double bed, a bathroom, and another balcony, from where you can see the natural pool.

With the artistic creations of António Fernandes and Vanda Vilela, nature is present in this house in a unique way.

Like all the other houses in Cerdeira, the Casa da Árvore has been restored using ecological and regional materials and favoring the use of local contractors. All houses have central heating and offer great comfort both in winter and summer. In the kitchen, you will find basic staples such as salt, sugar, spices, olive oil, and vinegar. To guarantee that you make the most out of the village’s quietness, we have chosen not to install TVs or radio in any of the houses.

You can make your stay even more special by booking one of our creative experiences or joining one of the workshops we host throughout the year.

Property manager

Reservations

Languages

English, Portuguese

Amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Mountain view

Dryer

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 5160

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lousa

Located in Lousa, this vacation home is in a rural area. Sister Lucia's Memorial and Seminário Maior de Coimbra are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Castle of Lousã and Church of San Miguel. Biological Park of Serra da Lousa and O Pioneiro do Mondego are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lousã, Coimbra District

What's nearby

Castle of Lousã - 12 min drive
Swing of Lousã - 13 min drive
Senhora da Piedade River Beach - 33 min drive
Portugal dos Pequenitos - 39 min drive
Coimbra University - 39 min drive

Getting around

Coimbra Station - 57 min drive

Restaurants

Salty Louzan - 10 min drive
Restaurante O Burgo - 12 min drive
Restaurante Casa Velha - 11 min drive
Taberna - 17 min drive
Muzza Café - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The perfect mountain retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

john and rebecca W.

23 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High in the hills

Just beautiful, remote but accessible. Historic and quaint. Perfect getaway with the basic comforts of home. Bonus breakfast included.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Reservations

Why they chose this property

CERDEIRA - HOME FOR CREATIVITY
THE REBIRTH OF A VILLAGE

Hidden away in a small valley at 700m above sea level, Cerdeira was a village of schist houses at risk of disappearing after agricultural activity was abandoned in the middle of the 20th Century. Almost 300 years old, the village was built by courageous people, farmers who lived off the land and who, even if they left in search of a better life for their families, would always come back and visit their home.

Today, Cerdeira has new stories to tell, of new inhabitants who have, will their persistence and will power, breathed life and purpose back into this place, of men and women who have knowledgeably restored the houses and made them comfortable, as a 21st-century house should be, of guests who choose the village to spend their holidays, and of artists from all over the world who come in search of inspiration. Cerdeira is now one of 27 villages that make up the network of Aldeias do Xisto.

In 2000, two families that had been friends for years decided to unite in the recovery of some houses of the village. Gradually, the Cerdeira Village project started to gain form and meaning. In 2006, the Arts festival "Elementos à Solta" was held, idealized by one of the project co-founders. In 2012, the Cerdeira Village project started, which in 2018 became Cerdeira - Home for Creativity.