Perfectly situated on a hill in a picturesque nature reserve, this large, ecologically-built house grants its occupants sensational views across the valley below through which flows the famous Seixe river, The guest house villa is specially designed and built with eco bricks, eco paint, and rammed-earth or taipa — an ancient, sustainable building technique. Together with the lake next to it, the great outside area and proximity to Odeceixe and its beach, it ensures the right ingredients for a great holiday or retreat.
The Rooms
Serenity Guest House Room
This large room features a king size bed of 160×200 cm with en-suite bathroom, with bath, shower and toilet. It has own private outdoor wooden terrace area , facing a big pond where you can see the sun rising and enjoy a nice breakfast whilst listening to the symphony of frogs. It also has another outdoor terrace with a view over the valley and you can enjoy the sunset over the hills. . It’s a great space to enjoy a nice meal, relax in the hammock, read a book or do yoga.
Inspiration Room
This small but cosy room features a comfortable king size double bed 160cm x 200 cm that can be turned into 2 single beds if needed. It has a wardrobe and a private outside area. The bathroom has a toilet, shower and sink and is shared with just one other room. The large windows from the bedroom can be fully opened and provide access to a south terrace where you can enjoy the sun rising. It’s a great space to enjoy a nice meal, relax in the hammock, read a book or do yoga.
Contemplation Room
This small but cosy room features a comfortable king size double bed 160cm x 200cm that can be turned into 2 single beds if needed. It has a wardrobe and private outside area. The bathroom has a toilet, shower and sink and is shared with just one other room. The large windows from the bedroom can be fully opened and provide access to a south terrace where you can enjoy the sun rising, It’s a great space to enjoy a nice meal, relax in the hammock, read a book or do yoga.
Shared facilities for all guest house rooms
- kitchen; oven, stove, fridge, double sink, utensils
- shared big open space living/dining
- fireplace/wood burner
- washing machine
- guest toilet
- heating
- 200m2 of outside space complete with furniture
- hammocks
- barbecue available
- parking
- drinking water
- use of work-out deck
- Wifi
The Building
The building has a floor space of more than 200m2 and features one master bedroom with en suite (bath, toilet, sink), two smaller bedrooms, a bathroom (toilet, shower, sink, and wheelchair accessible if necessary), plus kitchen, living and dining areas. The spacious kitchen comes equipped with a sink, utensils, oven, fridge/freezer and gas cooker, and will please any cook happy with its spacious feel — as will the herb garden in front of the house! Meanwhile, the open plan living and dining area measures a generous 80m2 and contains a large dining table with 10 seats, a big couch, a TV with 80 satellite channels and DVD player. Large windows throughout ensure that, even while relaxing indoors, guests can still appreciate the beauty of their natural surroundings. Furthermore, large glass doors allow you access the large front decking area.
The Outside space
Equipped with a dining table and chill-out furniture, the wave-shaped decking measures more than 100m2 and is the perfect for relaxing of an evening, gazing up into the vivid night sky and listening to the frogs of the nearby pond treat you to an evening concert. A further 80m2 terrace of Santa Catarina tiles store solar energy throughout the day and release it at night, providing the perfect solar heater for guests outside after sunset.
Price per person based on two people sharing
Serenity Room
Early bird €850 before 31st March
after €990
Inspiration or Contemplation Room
Early bird €810
after €950
Supplement applies for private single occupancy
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