Quinta da Luz

Our vision is that all who visit leave with an inner peace and calm. Our mission is to ensure all who visit or enjoy a retreat depart feeling a sense of connection with themselves, Nature and the Quinta. We created our beautiful home from the ruin of a granite house with the large windows of its original forester watch tower. It is idyllic for creative and artistic people seeking tranquillity and inspiration or to explore the area. We also operate a retreat centre for those seeking to recharge their batteries, to escape from city life and also for those who are on their spiritual journey. Many of our visitors have come seeking to learn more about the Beira Alta and perhaps to find a property for themselves. Our recommendation is first complete some searches on a site such as Pure Portugal (www.pureportugal.co.uk), make a list of what you are seeking (ideally separately if a couple) then arrange some visits to gain an idea of what is available. Enjoy wandering in the serenity of our garden, sitting by its seven ponds and taking in the breathtaking, ever changing mountain scenery. The Quinta da Luz has an unique presence where visitors often stay for longer than planned due to its calm, peaceful energy of wellbeing. Various therapies such as craniosacral, energy work and massage, including shiatsu are available to book to help clear away any debris. There is also a house guitar should you feel the need to strum or drum. Interaction with Guests - We will be on site during your stay, to help guide you around the hectare (2.5 acres) of the Quinta and point out local sites and places of interest. We operate a very non-intrusive and empathetic home, respecting the privacy of all visitors.

Quinta da Luz is vegetarian and non-smoking. You are welcome to bring your own wine to enjoy an evening drink on our terrace, at the stone picnic table, under the pergola or one the other 16 seats around the garden. We offer a vegan choice as well as allergy free meals. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking and we will do our best to accommodate you. We offer half and full board, or you can use our kitchen for a charge to cover costs. It is also possible to purchase fruit and vegetables from our horta. The chefs who have visited have all commented on the fullness of flavour compared to what they are used to – must be the sunshine! Guests have a choice of four rooms - the Oliveira and Serra have en-suite bedrooms with extra large beds; the Estrela has two single beds; and the Zen, one single bed. The Oliveira, Estrela and Zen bedrooms and separate bathroom on the ground floor are along a private corridor. There is a Garden room used for therapy work, yoga, meditation and events, or perhaps even your sketching and photography. It is a converted agricultural building heated by a wood burner. Our visitors are welcome to use this space. Quest access - You will be able to access the living room where we enjoy breakfast when not taken outside. In the tower we have our library where guests may sit and read books during their stay. There is a seating area leading to three of the guest bedrooms and kitchen, used more in winter when its wood burner is alight! The granite walls keep an equable temperature through the year, so allowing all to just sit and enjoy the ever changing Serra da Estrela mountain range. Whether you wish to be inside or sit on the terrace listening to the evening noises of the crickets and frogs, watching the twinkling lights of Seia, or find one of the 17 benches in the garden where you can just be a peace with Nature. All is available.

We welcome guests on arrival. We take pleasure in settling them into our home and showing them around the Quinta. There are maps and local information on places to visit. Every Wednesday there is an open market in Seia, about 20 minutes away, which also hosts many social and cultural activities.

The Quinta is 500m down a rural track and is car and tractor accessible. If you wish to swim there are various river beaches nearby and a lake in the mountain about 45 minutes drive away. There is also the ski resort on the Torré! The nearest sea beach is Aveiro which is about 1.5 hours drive.

We have a Quinta cat who spends most of her time outside especially in summer - the bedrooms are off limit to her! If you have cat allergies please mention them to us. We request that no dogs are invited. Guests / Sleeps up to: 7 Rooms: 2 en-suite bedrooms with extra large beds; 1 room with two single beds; 1 with a single bed Prices (Charge, including breakfast and wi-fi access): €99 per person for three nights; €199 per person for seven nights; For longer stays without meals: Double Room for 2 people: €465 per four weeks.