A chalet with stories to tell

The Casa das Estórias owes its name to the rich oral traditions of the villages in this area of rural Portugal. On long winter nights, old stories were told by the fireplace, frequently with supernatural or fantastic elements. These stories were passed down from generation to generation and can still be read in regional anthologies today.

The entrance door on the ground floor leads directly into a welcoming social space with a kitchen, a dining table, and a cozy living area, with a wood burner, an armchair, and a sofa bed.

On the first floor, you can find a bedroom with a double bed, a bathroom and a common area with a comfortable sofa bed. This floor also leads to a large balcony, with a view of the village’s natural pool. An ideal spot for family meals, to read a book, to relax to the sound of the brook or to count stars at night.

In this house, the artistic work of ceramists Carmina Anastácio and Martim Santa Rita have many stories to tell.

Like all the other houses in Cerdeira Village, the Casa das Estórias 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. To guarantee that you make the most out of the village’s quietness, we have chosen not to install TVs, radio or internet access in any of the houses.