
by Sarah Owen
Casa das Penhas Douradas
A charming, unassumingly splendid, and tranquil get away nestled in the Serra da Estrela mountains.
Absolute Highlight
Although our stay was a sum of memorable touches and remarkable moments, their incredible dinners and our time spent on the hotel grounds surrounded by mountainous views, stand out as remarkable.
In a nutshell
No. of rooms
17 rooms, including 1 suite and several mansards.
The design aesthetic is...
a contemporary adaptation of local architecture, the hotel's overall minimal, cozy, and functional style echoes Scandinavian design and Japanese lines.
The typical guest is...
seeking pampered tranquility away from it all; an enthusiast of the great outdoors, open to other cultures and an admirer of details.
The sustainability features (ie. plastic free, recycling, green wall, garden) are...
reflected in the hotel's very architecture and management. From the use of refurbished, insulating, natural construction materials to daily meals prepared solely using seasonal and available ingredients, sustainability is a defining element throughout.
The location is...
at 1500m of altitude, surrounded by forest and mountains. The closest village, Manteigas, is 20 minutes away and the municipality of Seia is a 30 minute drive. The two nearest international airports - situated in Lisbon and Porto - are respectively 3.5 and 2.5 hours away.
Interaction is encouraged by....
an intimate bar in the dining area, the friendly and knowledgeable staff, and the communal spaces - namely the comfy reading room, a secluded movie space, and the scenic outside terrace.
You should stay here because
tucked in the valleys of the most iconic mountain range in Portugal, the homely accommodations, impeccable service, and wondrous location inspire a sensorial escape from modern routine.