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About this property
Cerdeira - Home for Creativity houses an arts and crafts school, is hidden in Serra da Lousã and offers traditional units built in schist surrounded by an undulating landscape. These houses have been restored with ecological and regional materials. All houses have central heating and provide great comfort in winter and summer. The property is 10 km from Lousã. All 2-storey houses at Cerdeira - Home for Creativity are self-sufficient and combine typical architecture with modern interiors. The houses include electric heating, a wood stove and a basket of firewood upon arrival. Shared accommodation in a dormitory is also available. Guests can watch the deer as they roam the village at night. This house is ideal for enjoying nature in the comfort of a rustic village. Breakfast is prepared daily by Café da Videira and can be enjoyed on the terrace or in the covered area next to the café overlooking the valley. If you want to taste regional cuisine, it is possible to pre-order meals, which will be delivered in the comfort of the house. A selection of regional products is available at an extra cost. Dinner is available upon request. You will enjoy Wi-Fi access in all areas and rooms. Outdoor activities such as river descents, guided hikes, jeep tours and creative experiences can be arranged. Cerdeira - Home for Creativity is located about 40 km from the university city of Coimbra.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Cot available on request
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Donna
Israel“this is our second visit at Cerdeira, such a wonderful place to stay, as a couple or with kids. would love to visit again!”- Gerhardus
South Africa“Wow. What a nice place. Well done to the Artist that created a place like this in the forest. We loved the stay. Wow wow wow” - Sarah
United Arab Emirates“We loved our stay at Cerdeira — it was one of the absolute highlights of our 4 weeks on the road. We stayed in the Vale Cottage and enjoyed every minute of it. The views are simply unbeatable, and waking up to the fresh scent of the forest was...” - Mohammed
Switzerland“Fantastic place. Just be aware that it’s a mountain retreat. It’s ~18 minutes drive up the mountains from Losau” - Natallia
Portugal“Absolutely everything! The most magical place that we've been to in Portugal. And we have been across all country. This is definitely one of the best stays we had so far. Very unique experience. Loved every single detail about it. So much...” - Fischer Portugal“I loved the location, a tiny village in the middle of the mountains, the air was fantastic, complete quietness and peace, wonderful views, a spacious and cozy house. I really loved it and want to go back there soon!!”
- Mo
Netherlands“A beautiful little cosy place in the mountains, perfect place to get away from it all. Staff were really friendly. Breakfasts fantastic with lots of choice. We managed to get to see some deer when hiking in the area and a little fox came...” - Debra
United States“Perfect location in the hills, so stunningly beautiful. We toured around some other schist villages before heading to Cedeira to stay for the night and we just hing out there and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings” - Sandra Portugal“Loved the village, the location and the feeling of being part of nature. The house had everything we needed. It had an amazing view, it was very comfortable and warm. Loved, loved, loved!”
- Jen
United Kingdom“Beautiful location and spaces. Very warm and comfortable. Very nice staff”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note: We accept animals in the following houses: Casa do Forno, Casa da Janela, Casa da Escada, Casa do Sol, Casa das Estórias and Casa do Vale.
We only accept cats in Casa do Forno, Casa da Janela and Casa da Escada. Charges may apply.
Please note that check-in takes place from 15:00 to 21:00. After 21:00 it will be charged a tax of EUR 10 per each extra hour.
Bed linen, towels, shampoo, soap, salt, pepper, spices, olive oil, vinegar, sugar and one basket of firewood is provided.
One pet is allowed upon request and an additional cost.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Cerdeira - Home for Creativity in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A damage deposit of € 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
License number: 7404/AL,5160,5161,5162,7381/AL,99710/AL
