Nature house in Famalicão | Serra Da Estrela *

Central, Portugal

Detached | On an estate | Cottage

2 persons
1 bedroom
WiFi
Swimming pool
Pets not allowed

9.7/10

5/5

Welcome to our rustic cottage, your home on vacation in the mountains. Built on a century-old granite farmhouse in the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, central Portugal. Inside you will find natural materials, a cozy wood stove and views of the rock face behind the bed. Outside, a sunny terrace with panoramic views, silence and mountains awaits. Perfect for nature lovers, hikers and dreamers. You are surrounded by hiking trails, herbs, stars and silence and only a 5-minute drive away from several small villages and several river beaches where you can swim. Here you live to the rhythm of the mountains. (1 dog possibly allowed, but only by agreement! There are cats and a dog living on the farm).

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Nature and surroundings

The cottage and farm is located in the middle of the protected natural park Serra da Estrela, above the village of Famalicão da Serra. From the grounds you have an unobstructed view of a huge part of the park as well as Torre, the highest point in Portugal. Walk directly into the mountains, discover deserted paths, rivers and wild flowers. In spring everything turns green and you can smell the wild mint. In autumn chestnut trees hang full and in summer it is perfect for a dip in the various rivers in the area and in the evening cool off atop the mountain. This is the pure nature of Portugal, away from mass and hurry, a place to catch your breath.

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Facilities

Bedroom 1

2-pers. bed (1x)

Accessibility

Parking (1x)

Utilities

Internet access (WiFi)
Wood stove
Drinking water
Hot water
Electricity

Outdoor

Garden
BBQ
Garden furniture
Terrace

Entertainment

Swimming pool (shared) 25m2 m2

Kitchen

Kitchen
Oven

Bathroom

Bathroom (1x)
Shower
Toilet

Laundry

Washing machine (shared)

Location

Reviews

9.7/10

5/5

Erwin

August 3, 2026

General rating: 10 /10

Fantastic!

Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

Pica Pau is a fantastic place to unwind and enjoy nature. The cottage is incredibly charming and cozy, more than spacious enough for two people, and—despite its mountain cabin-like atmosphere—fully equipped with all modern conveniences. What’s more, the view of the Serra Estrela is unparalleled. Thanks to the French doors in the kitchen, you’ll want to spend the whole day just making coffee, cooking, and gazing outside. And then, in the evening, watch the sunset from the (even) higher rock terrace in the backyard. Pippijn is a wonderful and attentive host, and during your stay, you’ll get the cheerful company of Maui the dog for free (she even managed to charm us—not exactly dog people—in no time). There’s plenty to see and do in the area, and Pippijn gives great tips for beautiful spots where you’ll hardly run into anyone else. This place has everything you could want in a nature house—highly recommended!

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Anne

May 1, 2026

General rating: 9 /10

Had a very nice week! Pippin is very welcoming and helpful. Every morning the dog Maui is ready to wish you good morning, that really misses it! In the area you can hike, but also nice to take the car for a larger walk. Super nice surroundings!

Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

Very nice place for a nice walk and rest!

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Frank

April 16, 2026

General rating: 10 /10

We had a fantastic time. So beautiful and so relaxing. It took us sometimes to get out every day and tear ourselves away from this beautiful place. The originally several hundred year old cottage itself is somewhat austere, but well equipped. It is clever how Pippijn has refurbished it almost single-handedly. Superhost Pippijn can also give you all kinds of tips about the area.

Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

The cottage is located in a beautiful setting. Peace and quiet and a more than expansive view. Except for owner Pipijn you really meet no one. You rarely, if ever, find something like this.

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Good to know

Stay details

Check-in: 2:30 PM- 9:00 PM
Check-out: 8:00 AM- 10:30 AM
Contactless stay possible

Free cancellation within 7 days

Free cancellation within 7 days of your booking confirmation, provided the booking request was made more than 28 days before the start date. For bookings starting within 28 days, free cancellation applies within 24 hours. If you cancel within the specified period, you are entitled to a full refund of the booking amount.

After that, you will receive a partial refund of the trip cost and a 100% refund of the deposit:

• Up to 42 days before arrival: 70% refund
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refund
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refund
• On the day of arrival or later: no refund

House rules

Minimum age of main booker: 20 years.
Smoking is not allowed in this nature house.
No fireworks are allowed at this Nature House.
No parties or events are allowed.
Waste separation is mandatory in this nature house.

Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.

Nature house-ID

84156

Registration number

166362/AL

Sustainability

Off grid or supplied with 100% renewable Energy
Built with natural building materials
Food waste is minimized

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