Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa is a romantic boutique country house retreat nestled in the tranquil Portuguese countryside of the Serra do Açor region, located in Arganil/Cerdeira, between Lisbon and Porto. It offers personalized service and a serene setting. The retreat features 8 air-conditioned rooms, each stylishly decorated to exude peace and quiet. Rooms are equipped with Select Comfort beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, LED or 84-cm Smart TVs with cable programming, and complimentary wired and wireless internet access. Private bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and bidets. Some units offer a balcony with an outdoor dining area and pool views. All units are allergy-free and soundproof, and include a desk, flat-screen TV, bed linen, and towels. Daily housekeeping and room service are available, and the property maintains a smoke-free environment. Guests can savor international and local cuisine at the on-site romantic restaurant, which offers garden views and alfresco dining. Daily menus are prepared with fresh, local produce from the farmer's market and the property's garden. The wine cellar boasts an excellent selection of regional and national wines. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, with breakfast in the room also available. There is a full bar, a poolside bar/waterside lounge, a coffee shop, and self-service vending machines. A complimentary reception is held daily. Indulge in the luxurious full-service spa, featuring a hot tub, sauna, hammam/steam room, and a fireplace. Guests can enjoy massages and wellness packages. The property also boasts an outdoor infinity pool, perfect for a rejuvenating plunge, surrounded by shady gardens and palm trees. Beyond the spa, guests can relax in the shared lounge or on the sun terrace, or explore the area with bicycles available for rent. The region offers opportunities for walking tours, skiing, cycling, and hiking, with ski storage space provided. Additional amenities include a charming lobby with an on-site fireplace. For convenience, the retreat offers complimentary private parking, an electric vehicle charging station, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, a laundromat, dry cleaning, and laundry service. A business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and 40 square feet (4 square meters) of conference and meeting space are available. Wedding services can also be arranged. Quinta da Palmeira is situated near various attractions, including Fraga da Pena Waterfall (7.1 km / 4.4 mi), Avô River Beach (12.8 km / 7.9 mi), and the Olive Oil Museum (21.7 km / 13.5 mi). The preferred airport is Porto Airport (OPO), located 185.5 km (115.2 mi) away, with a 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge. The living room opens onto a charming patio, while the staircase features a modern stained-glass window. The dining room, adorned with warm yellow walls and aubergine upholstery, leads to a veranda overlooking the village.
