Housed in an 18th-century palace, this hotel blends a historical setting with picturesque views of the Lousã Mountains. Set in beautiful gardens, Octant Lousa features an outdoor pool.
Remco van Kampen
Netherlands
breakfast very good/ quality, the whole hotel very good, the room clean and comfotable
very kind staff , location of the hotel very good but only if you are with a car
Located 31 km from University of Coimbra, 31 km from Coimbra-A Train Station and 31 km from Portugal dos Pequenitos, Trevim provides accommodation situated in Lousã.
Set in Lousã, 29 km from Coimbra Football Stadium and 30 km from S. Sebastião Aqueduct, Casa da Rota dos Moinhos offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.
Neil
Australia
The location looking over the mountain & the veggie gardens and chickens at the back. A real sense of village life. The famous walk to the castle stared at the end of the lane. A great location for walkers with restaurants close by at the end of the day.
Casa do Caminheiro is situated in Lousã, within 41 km of S. Sebastião Aqueduct and 41 km of University of Coimbra. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace.
Featuring mountain views, Talasnal Casas da Urze TER provides accommodation with patio, around 40 km from Coimbra Football Stadium.
Henrique
United Kingdom
When we arrived, the host placed us in Casa da Urze 3 as it was just me and my girlfriend and we did not need the extra bed that Casa da Urze 2 had. We were both still very happy with this! The house was incredibly cute and cosy - had a view over the mountains, a lovely fireplace that we lit every night (and which warmed up the house wonderfully and we had a fresh bucket of logs and pine cones to use every evening), we had a TV where we could pair up with my laptop and watch films, the bathroom was pretty and absolutely clean as well, the kitchen had everything we needed, the breakfast that was included was small but filling enough (and we could always ask for an extra bit of bread & etc), the lunch food cooked by the host was delicious, the hosts themselves were very nice and caring and always available, and to finish off, Talasnal is an absolute picturesque gem of a place to come spend a few days in, hiking around through the beautiful natural routes nearby and disconnecting from the busy routine we all feel overwhelmed by from time to time! I will absolutely love to come here again, thank you so much to Casa da Urze and its hosts for this wonderful experience, it was a pleasure!
Cerdeira - Home for Creativity houses an arts and crafts school, is hidden in Serra da Lousã and offers traditional units built in schist surrounded by an undulating landscape.
Naiara
Portugal
Amazing house, delicious food with room service, very beautiful place and kind staff. We spent onl one night, but we want to come back and stay longer!
Featuring pool views, Pera da Serra - Turismo no Espaço Rural features accommodation with pool with a view, a garden and barbecue facilities, around 34 km from Portugal dos Pequenitos.
Eduardo
Spain
The views are outstanding and the sunsets are spectacular. The place is really quiet. The staff is nice and friendly and try to help you in any way they can (although on weekends there is no one there). Everything is extremely clean. The property and apartment are beautifully designed (which regarding the latter does not necessarily mean comfortable). The kitchen has everything you need but a washing machine (although there is one on the property that it seems can be used if required). We did not have any of the issues about electricity mentioned by other comments and power worked seamlessly (providing you do reasonable use of it).
Featuring garden views, Magnolias Cottage features accommodation with patio, around 20 km from Coimbra Football Stadium. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
Anne
Australia
Maria was a lovely host and greeted us with homemade cake and drinks. Breakfast was delicious: cake, homemade jams, bread, coffee, juice, fresh fruits, eggs, cheese and ham. Beautiful property. We didn't realise there was no fridge in the room, but Maria was kind to lend us a bit of space in her fridge.
The main reason to stay here is for walking the national...
The main reason to stay here is for walking the national forest trails and visit the Shicht villages which are a wonderful experience, Be advised reaching them is via a continuous, twisty mountain road that can be exhausting, So we only visited one--Candal--which we thoroughly enjoyed. There is nothing in Lousa itself so consider this area a relaxing stop for outdoor enjoyment that is a great and welcome contrast to busy Lisbon and Porto.
Charles
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
The old parts of Lousa on the hill all 100 to 200 years old...
The old parts of Lousa on the hill all 100 to 200 years old and all just a few minutes from the hotel but there are few actual restaurants mainly cafes. The impressive church Square and the ballet school building are both near the Octant Palacio Hotel
Leonard
8.0
Scored 8.0
Lousa is centrally located to explore the surrounding areas...
Lousa is centrally located to explore the surrounding areas such as the shale stone village Talasnal, or nearby Gois and Arganil. Nature is at the forefront here and offers ample opportunities for hiking and exploring.
Jurg
Malta
8.0
Scored 8.0
This location of the house is off the busy tourist routes...
This location of the house is off the busy tourist routes and is very beautiful. The village and surrounding areas are exceptional. There are very few shops locally - which is great but generally anything you need can be bought in Lousa (12 km from the house) so don't forget anything :-).
Craig
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Lousa in general needs to up its information game.
Lousa in general needs to up its information game. It was hard to find the tourist office in Lousa and when did find it it was closed.
We were able to get more info in Talasnal but not everything we needed. Tried to walk some trails but maps/trail info was incomplete.
Marc
Canada
6.0
Scored 6.0
I only spent one night there, in January.
I only spent one night there, in January. Incredibly heavy frost on the car which took ages to scrape off. I didn't particularly like the feel of the town, but that is always down to personal preference. The people I met were uniformly friendly and helpful.
Warm and welcoming Maria treats you like family. Setting is on peaceful property in the countryside outside Lousa. We stayed in the separate small cottage which was comfortable and would highly recommend. Quiet and a nice change from busy Lisbon. Exceptional breakfast each morning with fresh figs picked by Maria and homemade jams she makes from fruits grown on property along with pastries, fruits, meat and cheese; selection of breads, etc. Great value for the money. Note Maria only accepts cash--no credit cards.
The house is beautiful, rooms are spacious and well equipped. There is a kitchenette for use in each floor with a microwave, sink and a fridge. The common areas are clean, modern and there are dedicated spaces to children (indoors and outdoors).
The staff was exceptional, kind and always willing to help.
I particularly enjoyed the piano in the reception where guests are welcome to play.
The house in Lousã is central to visit aldeias do xisto. There are plenty of good restaurants within 3 min walk from the house.
You would never know from the front facade what a modern, and tastefully renovated property Casa Das Condessinhas is. The hotel was lovely, the owner Julia and her staff went above and beyond. Beds super comfy, breakfast perfect (with homemade cake!), a pool (too cold for us to use end of September), gym, and secure, free, onsite parking. Convenient to explore the Schist villages (we went to Piódão and Foz d’Egua) and hiked the 5k circular Talasnal/Castelo Lousã trail nearby.
The house is perfectly located 10km outside Lousã. The surrounded area is quiet and very beautiful. The view is breathtaking for people wanting to switch off for a couple of days.
We booked last minute, as we had other plans/accomodation but we had to bring our dog. So thanks to our Host for letting us check-in earlier and check-out later, due to work commitments.
The house is very beautiful and cosy.
Perfect location within walking distance to many restaurants, bars, cafes, bakeries, grocery stores and city centre. Large, comfortable, bright and clean apartment with all necessary amenities. Host was extremely helpful with many recommendations for dining and activities. Lousan is a great village for hiking and outdoor adventures and dining. Parking on side, free wifi, smart tv.
Everything about this hotel was amazing, best hotel I have ever stayed at and best hotel breakfast I have had and I travel a lot! and the staff were super attentive. I asked for a crib for our baby and when we got to our room he had a crib and his own little padded tent on the floor and a complimentary toy. I will definitely be back here! Can't recommend this place enough
Everything about this Casa which is less a hotel and more of a home was wonderful. We felt so welcome and each staff member was caring and well informed and seemed genuinely interested is answering any questions we might have had.
Room and bed were very well done and breakfast was very good. The best value for the money one could possibly have.
Historic house perfectly renovated with lots of elements that remind its old days
Perfect location for quick access to Lousa and Aldeias de Xisto
Nearby river beach (5min on foot from the property)
Great outside space, with a well treated garden and a bunch of sheep
Comfortable house with well equipped kitchen and great bathrooms
Very good place. The staff is very friendly and the place have a familiar feel to it. The room was very clean and big ... with a good bathroom. It is located in central Lousa, close to everything and maybe 20mns walk to the river beach and the hiking trails. there are many info about local activities in the hotel. Its a "bike hotel".
Great and comfortable house with outdoor space and a pool for private use. It is in small and quiet village called Foz de Arouce, near Lousã. In the mountains around there are many traditional rehabilitated villages with walking routes linking some of them where you can see spetacular landscapes and taste traditional flavors.
The hotel was absolutely lovely, and it is perfectly situated for exploring the nearby Schist villages.
All the staff we met were very helpful, and the morning using the electric bikes available at the hotel was very good fun.
Thoroughly recommend.
Exceptional experience in this amazing hotel. Calm and peaceful with beautiful facilities, a wonderful breakfast and overall some lovely touches I’ve never seen before. The staff were so lovely and efficient and helpful and happy!
We absolutely loved everything about our stay. Such a unique and beautiful experience. The food and service was unmatched. We have stayed at many resorts and hotel all over the world and this may be my best experience ever.
Lousã is like a second home to me, and Cerdeira has a special place in my heart.
I love the location, the well equipped and cozy houses, the views over the mountains and of course the kindness of everyone there.
Maria João was a wonderful host. She was so sweet provided everything we needed. You can tell alot of love and care was put into her house. She even gave us a parting gift. A book about the history of Lousã.
Location was perfect for my wifes medical appointments. Breakfast was excellent.
If we need to stay overnight again in Lousá we would use them again, very helpful.
Delightful little hideaway in a romantic old stone village. Best to drive from the direction of Lousã as the road from the south is unpaved for several kilometres.
Location! Quiet village very close to beautiful Serra da Lousã. Also, comfortable bed, great homemade breakfast. What a view from the swing in the property!
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