Family mountain house - Escada

The ideal house for families or travellers looking for a space in harmony with nature. Enjoy the stunning views of this cozy two-story house with a terrace overlooking the valley. Accommodation - Sleeps 2 + 3 extra guest Located at one of the village's highest points, the Casa da Escada is a welcoming two-floor house with a stunning view of the Cerdeira’s Brook Valley and the village itself. On the ground floor, you will find a kitchen, a dining table, and a living area with a comfortable sofa bed. The bathroom is on the first floor, which also features a double and a single bed. The terrace in front of the house is ideal for playing or reading and enjoying meals and a glass of wine at the end of the day. This house is also perfect for those who cannot imagine a true holiday without the company of their pets. Like all the other houses in Cerdeira, the Casa da Escada has been restored using ecological and regional materials and favoring the use of local contractors. All houses have central heating and offer great comfort, both in winter and summer. In the kitchen, you will find basic staples such as salt, sugar, spices, olive oil, and vinegar. To guarantee that you make the most out of the village’s quietness, we have chosen not to install TVs in any of the houses. Wifi is available. You can make your stay even more special by booking your meals with us, planning a creative experience, or joining one of the workshops and courses that we host at our Arts and Crafts School throughout the year. Located in the beautiful mountains of Serra da Lousã, 15 min away by car from the city center of Lousã, Cerdeira is a mountain retreat perfect for your next holiday escape. The main concept combines sustainability, art, and leisure to create a place that calls for creativity, wellbeing, and direct contact with nature. Cerdeira's accommodations are certified by the European Ecolabel. Cerdeira provides accommodation in 10 schist houses, fully equipped for a self-catering stay with all the comfort and convenience of a modern house. All enjoy magnificent views overlooking the valley or mountain. The houses were intervened by prestigious national and international artists, who created unique pieces giving each house its own character. The village also has other facilities to improve your stay Café da Videira (where breakfast is served), Gallery (gift art shop, and reception), Taberna das Artes (a small restaurant which has a terrace with a breathtaking view), Casa das Broas (community oven to bake bread), Library (where you can borrow books and games to enjoy during your stay), an Art and Craft School (with a year-round program of workshops and courses with national and international artists), and a small natural dam on the stream, perfect for cooling off on summer afternoons. This is an isolated spot where you can discover nature in its purest state. Hiking trails and streams combine to provide excellent moments of reflection, relaxation, and creative inspiration. Think, paint, write, compose and create! For art and creativity lovers, you can book a creative experience such as an introduction to the potter's wheel or making a miniature schist house, at the Cerdeira Arts and Crafts School. Car is mandatory as there is no public transportation in the area. Airport, Lisbon: 213 Km Airport, OPorto: 180 Km Train, Coimbra: 42 Km Restaurant "Burgo": 10 Km Bank / ATM, Lousã: 10 Km Supermarkets Lidl and Continente: 15 Km Mini market, Lousã: 10 Km Commercial area, Lousã: 10 Km Wi-Fi access point, Candal: 3 Km These distances are an estimate. Almost all services are within 10km, in Lousã. We provide bed linen, towels, shampoo, soap, salt, pepper, spices, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, and a basket of firewood.