Sharing a beautiful country setting with a 17th-century former manor house, this collection of five vacation home rentals in Portugal duplicates the charm and colorful restoration of the main house with a simple modernism that incorporates the best of contemporary design and the rural beauty of Portugal.

Located in the Fundão municipality between the Natural Park of Serra da Estrela and the regional protected area of Serra da Gardunha, this collection of five complete apartments sits directly adjacent to a 17th-century manor house that once belonged, for several generations, to a prominent noble family. 

In ruins for decades, the property was restored and completely transformed into a contemporary design hotel and bed and breakfast by the current owners. Carrying over the fresh simple aesthetic to the apartments, each combines a chic and cheerful fusion of unique contemporary design with vibrant colors and modern comforts for a contemporary take on traditional hospitality. 

Each of the apartments includes a sitting room with a cozy wood stove and views of the mountains and countryside along with a dining area and a well equipped kitchenette. There is a double bedroom for two and a sofa bed that can accommodate two more that is ideal when traveling with kids. The grounds are nicely manicured with a pool that is shared with the companion apartments and a jacuzzi for guests use at the hotel.

Intimate and quiet, the property allows you to appreciate the rustic charm and tranquility of the region in a private and stylish hideaway. 

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Breakfast included. Wifi throughout, satellite cable TV, climate control, well equipped kitchenettes, personal care products and bathrobes in each room. 

In addition to the main house with ten bedrooms, there are five villas with living rooms. The space contains two pools, one for the main house and another exclusively for the five villas.

AROUND

Located in the Beira Baixa region, next Serra da Gardunha and very near Serra da Estrela, this area features well preserved ancient villages and the highest mountain ranges in the country. The nearby district of Castelo Branco features vast plains, beautiful medieval monuments and charming gardens dating back to the 12th century. 

Don’t miss the Historic Village of Castelo Novo and the village of Alpedrinha, the museum of Moagem-Cidade do Engenho e das Artes, the Archeologic Museum of Fundão and the Gardunha Forest Park. The deep Zêzere Valley and the Cova da Beira are also within a short drive.    

In the list of activities to be found, of course, is the discovery of the region, with its historic schist villages, the historical, cultural, Judeo-Christian heritage, walking tours or the Serra da Estrela that can be seen in the background.

LOCATION

Fundao, Portugal. Nearest Airport: Badajoz Airport, Spain (150 Km)

BEST TIME TO VISIT: If you wish to explore nature and the traditions of the area the best time is between March and June. If you wish to relax and let all your stress disappear, the best times are during the July and September months.