Welcome to Quinta da Encavalada, your oasis of peace, privacy and freedom in central Portugal. Located on the edge of the breathtaking Serra da Estrela National Park, our 2 vacation rentals offer panoramic views of the majestic Serra do Caramulo.
Enjoy your stay while relaxing in our comfortable and tastefully decorated accommodations. Discover the enchanting beauty of central Portugal from our unique base. Whether you're looking to explore the quaint villages in the area, sample local delicacies, or simply take in the stunning scenery, the options are endless. Are you looking for a relaxing holiday experience or an inspiring location for work, training or team building, Quinta da Encavalada has everything you need.
Our 2 accommodations are equipped for 1-5 people and are therefore also suitable for groups of up to 10 people (2x5), ideal for families, groups of friends or multi-day meetings. On the extensive grounds and in our surroundings, our quinta offers plenty of opportunities for all kinds of outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, photography or workshops. Make your next holiday or meeting an unforgettable experience at Quinta da Encavalada. Contact us today to plan your stay and discover the magic of this special part of Portugal.
Casa Palmeira & Casa Agave
Casa Palmeira are located at Quinta da Encavalada. It is located on the outskirts of the village of Senhor das Almas near Oliveira do Hospital. On this very beautiful authentic Portuguese farmhouse of 3.5 hectares of greenery, two beautiful granite holiday homes (next to each other) are available for a stay throughout the year. There is a communal swimming pool available on the lower ground for some cooling. Come and enjoy!
The Palmeira and Agave are cosily furnished and detached holiday homes, restored from the original granite walls. From the veranda and balcony of the house you have a beautiful view over the grounds and in the distance the mountain ridge Caramulo. Palmeira has 2 bedrooms with a total of 5 permanent beds and Agave has 3 bedrooms with a total of 5 permanent beds.
The rental of Casa Palmeira and Casa Agave includes:
- Linen package for bed/bath and kitchen (changed weekly for longer stays)
- Costs of final cleaning
- WiFi/TV in every house
- Heating by means of wood stove / firewood
- Water, gas and electricity (up to 8kWh per day) included
- Cozy sitting and dining area for 5 people (2x)
- Spacious, open kitchen with good facilities (such as 4-burner gas stove, microwave, fridge / freezer)
- Spacious bedroom in Palmeira with a double bed and a room with a 1 and 2 bed and in the Agave 2 bedrooms with a single bed and 1 bedroom with a double bed and a single bed.
- Palmeira : Bathroom with sink, toilet and shower. Drying rack available
- Agave : Bathroom with sink, toilet, shower/bath and bidet.
- Veranda with outdoor furniture, parasol and outdoor kitchen (charcoal BBQ not allowed due to the risk of wildfires)
- Smoking only on the veranda
- Parking on site near the cottage or the general parking lot
- Max 2 dogs allowed per cottage, for an additional cleaning fee
Extras:
- Infant (up to 2 years) free
- Baby kit to be booked separately (+2.5 euros/night). Baby package consists of;
- Baby chair
- camping baby cot incl mattress (60x120cm)
- Small round inflatable pool (61x15cm) for outdoor use
- Baby box (88x88cm).
- Baby bath
- Linen not provided.
- Dogs are welcome, max 2 per cottage. There are extra costs for the final cleaning (+20 euros/house)
- Electricity above 8 kWh/day = 0.40/kWh
