Nearly after 20 years of living and working in hospitality in London, we decided to make our dreams come true and moved to Portugal. We found the enchanting and wonderful Casa do Cabeço after a long search house hunting and converted it into a cosy and welcoming bed and breakfast. At the feet of Cabeço do Neve in the Caramulo Mountain Range, Casa do Cabeço was built around 1900 by a wealthy local
family as a country house where to relax and spend their free time. Recently refurbished, it has maintained much of the old world charm and all its character whilst catering to modern comforts. Set amidst a flat top hill or Cabeço and surrounded by a lovely mature tree garden with beautiful granite walls, the views from the house are splendid. At Casa do Cabeço we offer the following rooms to our guests: Os Sobreiros Room, A Camelia Room, A Tilia Room and O Carvalho Room.There is a charming shared lounge for all the guest to enjoy and relax. The lounge contains a large flat screen TV and DVD player, many books and lots of board games. The tree garden around the house offers multiple levels which are limited by old granite walls creating dozens of hide ways and secret seating spaces to simply just contemplate nature, relax and unwind or read a good book.We have an outside terraced area where guests can have their breakfast and enjoy the sunshine and views.We offer a delicious continental breakfast included in the price. There is central heating and free wi-fi throughout the whole house. The concept behind Casa do Cabeço is deceptively simple: Tranquillity, authenticity and quality of life are in effect the basic pillars. The surrounding region deserves to be explored for its landscapes, historical sites, food products and a variety of curiosities. In fact, the small villages around the area maintain a close relationship with nature and the past. Enjoy the numerous walking trails that can be found just outside our front door and surrounding areas! The marked 7.5km "Orange Tree Route" proves to be very popular amongst walkers and mountain bikers. The longer 9km "Linen Route" is also great to relax, enjoy nature and explore traditional villages and ways of life. Caramulo Art and Classic Vintage Car Museum is just a short scenic drive away, you can appreciate a Picasso and a Rolls Royce there! Its wonderful mountain range also offers some of the most typical Portuguese villages and stunning views of Central North Portugal. Ecopista do Dão is 10 minutes from us. The old railway between Santa Comba Dão and Viseu is now a 49km path perfect for cycling, walking and admiring nature. Vineyards, old railway station, tunnels, bridges and a beautiful scenery awaits you at the heart of the Dão wine region.
20 mins drive from the house is the city of Viseu with its beautiful cathedral, churches and museums. Do not skip a well worthy visit to the Grão Vasco Museum and loose yourself in the medieval historic centre with its narrow streets and traditional shops! The historical Coimbra and its ancient university (one of the oldest in Europe) is less than an hour away. The beautiful 18th century Joanina Library is a must. Feel the buzzing university life around the city and experience the Coimbra Fado in the enchanting old town. Known as the “Portuguese Venice” Aveiro is an hour drive from Casa do Cabeço. There is plenty to discover there: The old picturesque town with its water canals and painted gondola styled boats; the long sandy coastline and unspoilt beaches of Costa Nova; delicious seafood and fish restaurants; food markets, etc. Amazing day trips from Casa do Cabeço to the city of Porto and the Douro region, the templar castle of Tomar or the wonderful Serra da Estrela and its ski resort will definitely not disappoint anyone. Escape daily routine and enjoy the magic of nature in our amazing surroundings!!! Casa do Cabeço currently holds the internationally recognized sustainability certification from Biosphere (https://www.biospheretourism.com/en). Alojamento Local 58967/AL
