Piódão Hotels

Located in Travancinha, a picturesque village set at the foot of Serra da Estrela, Villa Travancinha offers a landscaped garden with an outdoor swimming pool. This country house also has free WiFi access throughout. Each air-conditioned room here comes with a TV and a private bathroom fitted with a bidet. Some rooms feature a seating area or a balcony. A continental breakfast is served daily. There is a bar on site as well as barbecue facilities. Guests can also relax in the houses’ shared lounge. Free bicycles are at guests’ disposal as well as a children’s playground. A35 motorway is a 20-minute drive from the property, which offers free parking.

Nestled in the Serra da Estrela mountain range at an altitude of 770 metres, O Vicente is a traditional-style B&B with views of the valley and Loriga village. It features a restaurant, bar and an outdoor terrace. The country-style rooms come with a mountain view and a small seating area with a sofa. Each is equipped with wooden furnishings, a TV, heating and a modern private bathroom with a bath or shower. O Vicente serves a breakfast with a selection of cheeses, cold meats and homemade cakes, breads and spreads. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner with regional and national Portuguese dishes and dessert. Guests can enjoy a day trip of sightseeing in the picturesque Serra da Estrela National Park. Activities include hiking, swimming, skiing and trail walking. Free private parking is possible on site.

This guesthouse is located less than 12.4 miles from Covilhã, in a tranquil location in Paul Village near hiking trails and river streams. Featuring scenic Ribeira de Caia views, it offers guestrooms with free WiFi and has an on-site restaurant. Rooms at the Casal Ribeira Caia are heated and feature wooden antique furnishings and rustic décor. They come equipped with a private bathroom, an armoire, a work desk, and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms include a seating area. Each morning the Casal serves a breakfast with regional ingredients. The Ribeira Caia has a restaurant that serves traditional Portuguese cuisine. There is also a communal living area with sofas. The Casal Ribeira Caia is situated 3.1 miles from Barco, 3.7 miles from Unhais da Serra and is a 25-minute drive from Fundão. It has a 24-hour front desk and free public parking is possible next to the property.

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Albergaria Senhora do Espinheiro. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a garden, and rooms offer balconies and 24-hour room service.

When visiting Oliveira do Hospital, Hotel Rural Quinta da Geia is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with Swedish massages or body treatments. There's an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge, and rooms at this upscale hotel get the details right with deep soaking tubs and hydromassage showerheads.

A great choice for a stay in Seia, Solar da Casa das Tílias offers an airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing are nearby. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Located in the quiet countryside town of Oliveira do Hospital, Best choice Lodging offers rooms 12.4 miles away from the Serra da Estrela Natural Park. Free parking is available. The rooms feature views of the Serra da Estrela mountain range from windows which let in plenty of natural light. The double room comes with a large balcony. The twin room contains a shared bathroom and private balcony. Guests can use the shared kitchen area to prepare meals and dine in the common room or garden. Local restaurants and bars are available in the town centre, 2,133 feet away. There is an air-conditioned meeting room available with free Internet connection and a warm fireplace. Oliveira do Hospital also contains 3 parks and a swimming pool. The larger towns of Coimbra and Viseu are 70 minutes away.

The Alojamentos Leitão is situated in Seia, at the foot of the Serra da Estrela. It features a gaming saloon and reading room. In summer or winter, Alojamentos Leitão is the ideal place for spending a quiet weekend or holiday. It is surrounded by one of the prettiest natural and cultural areas of mainland Portugal. The Leitão can receive you in either summer or winter, in accommodation which offers you your own living space. The area thoroughly deserves exploring. Visit some of the village's landmarks including the 18th century palace and parish church.