Casa da Eira

Beautifully restored hemp lined house in Chumbaria with a permaculture based garden and 3 hectares of land. Chumbaria is a small and ancient village on a hilltop in the Leiria district. It is a peaceful place immersed in nature, but also close to village amenities. Casa da Eira is next door to Casa da Rosária, also available for rental.

Fully furnished with stylish decor. One bedroom with a king size bed, interconnected to a lounge with one double sofa bed on the ground floor. On the upper floor there is an open plan lounge diner with a fully equipped kitchen. Fridge, freezer, oven, microwave, induction hob, dishwasher. Private terrace. Exterior furniture and umbrellas. Wood burner and free logs for chilly evenings and winter days. Up to 1Gbps fibre Wifi. Weber BBQ, Self-catering. Smart LG TV. Cable television. Plants and herbs from the garden outside for tea and cooking. 2 bicycles and helmets available for use. Casa da Eira is unique, architecturally and environmentally, in that it is the first exposed hempcrete house in Portugal, showcasing this revolutionary carbon negative material, which ensures a comfortable temperature, along with soothing acoustics. Featured on UK tv, architectural magazines and national press, Eira is a pretty cool spot!

The house is located on a quiet unmade road, easy parking, with its own garden space that has 270 degrees of views! A ten minute walk takes you to Serra do Branco village, with a store, and friendly café/bar. There are many nature trails to explore, on foot and by bike, right outside the door. The historic city of Leiria is just a 20 minute drive away.

Chumbaria is in the heart of the countryside and there are many more places to visit within easy driving distance. From stunning river beaches, medieval towns and beautiful beaches to charming hiking trails through forests and countryside. Everything is on your doorstep.

Chumbaria is a small village situated in the rolling hills of Central Portugal, dating back many hundreds of years. We offer two unique and luxurious houses ready to welcome guests. They were originally used to store olive oil and house the oxen employed to work the land. Now they are fully renovated using hemp block insulation to provide a climate controlled, quiet and comfortable living space. In fact they are the first exposed hempcrete houses in Portugal, offering a taste of sustainable eco-building. Surrounded by stunning views and scenery, they are definitely one of a kind. Steve and Sarah are the couple responsible for this restoration project and live at Chumbaria full time. Their story has featured in all 3 seasons of the popular television series ‘Help! We Bought a Village’ on Channel 4 UK TV. They moved to Portugal in 2020 to develop a life of regeneration and are bringing the village back to life, since it was abandoned in 1975. Using the ethics of permaculture to help them regenerate the land and learn to live a more simple way of life. They are delighted to be able to now share this amazing place with guests. They run regular workshops from pottery painting and permaculture to therapy groups, guests are welcome to join in if there is one during their stay. They are also welcome to have a personal tour of our garden and learn a little about the principles of permaculture.

Price range from €80 - €150 low to peak. 2 - 4 persons. Two night minimum. No pets.