Cottage

Located in the beautiful shale village of Talasnal, the house offers a unique and genuine experience of a typical schist house, in a comfortable, warm yet rustic atmosphere. The breathtaking views of the mountain, the village and the magnificent swimming pool allow you to enjoy peaceful days where you can hear the birds chirping and the waters of the small stream.

The Talasnal village, all built in schist stone, still preserves the memories of the past, being a magical and genuine place for those who value authenticity.

Secluded on the mountain, the village becomes a perfect place for those seeking tranquility and involvement with nature. Privileged place for mountaineers and hikers or for those who simply want to rest away from the hustle and bustle of cities. The fauna on the mountain is very diverse and rich, and encounters with Deer, Wild Boars, Urchins and other indigenous animals are frequent.

The restoration of the house was completed in 2011 with full respect for the past, using the typical materials of the region, shale and brown wood combined with glass and iron. of today.

The house develops on 3 floors, all with access from the outside, has 3 suites each with toilet giving complete privacy to guests. The ground floor consists of kitchen and dining room with fireplace, on the first floor there is a large living room with open fireplace and a suite. Up to the second floor we have two further suites, one with fireplace. heat and the other in mezzanine and with access to a small balcony. In the decoration were used and recovered some furniture in the house and brought from England and Scotland elements such as fabrics, sofas, chairs.

Outside we have a swimming pool and a large wooden deck where you can enjoy the beautiful landscape around us and the strong, warm sunshine that warms us in summer. There is a beautiful and carefully tended garden with herbs and a dining area with barbecue and a large table sheltered from the sun by a century-old vine.

In the village there is a rustic restaurant where you can taste the delicacies of the region, cafes serving typical cakes and light foods. Nearby we can explore various shale villages, natural pools, and even the place where formerly made the ice that followed in summer for the court in Lisbon. The nearest village Lousã is at 11 km where there are supermarkets, restaurants and general commerce and Coimbra university city is only 40 km. Lisbon is at 2h / 200km and Porto at 1h45 / 165km.

We usually require a minimum stay of 5 nights. If you wish to book fewer nights please contact us, we will endeavor to meet your expectations.