Alem do Vale - Let your gaze lift you Beyond the Vale in our quiet mountain home
About this space
Mountain views from the forests of Central Portugal, a quiet space to relax and reconnect with nature and soul.
The space
We offer a carefully restored Xisto Cottage that sleeps up to 4 people on a king sized bunk bed. The hand built stone cottage offers cool summer days and cosy winter nights by the wood burning stove. A sitting area and dining area are part of the open plan space, a short walk away is a luxury outdoor shower and bathroom experience. Breakfast is included and we offer catering options for your stay also - please just ask for more details on catering, workshops, trips and treatments.
The kitchen
Our kitchen space is our vegan sourdough bakery - guests are welcome to store vegan food here and use some appliances. We do not offer a fully self-catered option for guests unless we have explicitly agreed on this - our site is totally vegan. Please ask us about your food needs or if you would like to use our fully equipped kitchen. Phen is a vegan chef with 20 years experience in fine dining, retreat catering, patisserie and sourdough baking.
Other things to note
Our companion dog Maxi lives here with us - he is a rescue dog who has some curious behaviours - we ask guests not to interact with him, mostly he stays indoors while we have visitors.
Parking is onsite.
We offer connection to our unlimited 'hot spot' but we also encourage guests to switch-off while enjoying our space.
Our land is situated in a 'ghost village' - we are the only residents other than the foxes, mongoose, deer, snakes, wild boar, eagles and hoopoos!!
We have an off grid water supply so we ask guests to be mindful of water usage.
The space
Accommodates: 2
Bathrooms: 1 Shared Bath
Bedrooms: 1
Check In: 12PM - 9PM
Property type: Cottage
Room Type: Private Room
The Kitchen
Kitchen Type: Vegan
Beds
King: 1
Bunk bed: 1
Features
Living room
Garden
Meditation / yoga space
Private entrance
Free parking on premises
Scenic views
Hiking trails
Mountain views
Amenities
Heat
Blender
Coffee / tea
Juicer
Vegan breakfast
Food processor
Vegan snacks
Dehydrator
Closet / drawers
Desk / workspace
Water filter
Essentials (towels, sheets, soap, toilet paper and pillows)
House Rules
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Suitable for infants (Under 2 years)
Not suitable for companion animals
Parties and events allowed
No smoking
Long-term stays allowed
Additional Services
Meal Preparation
Cooking Classes
Yoga
Transportation
Tour Guide
Other
We offer workshops in: sourdough baking, retreat chef training, vegan patisserie, 24hr water fast in the tee pee, shamanic drum journey, holistic massage, painting and dye making as well as seasonal foraging and guided hikes.
Cancellations
Flexible
Cancel up to 24 hours before your trip and get a full refund minus service fees back.
Availability
2 nights minimum stay
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Hosted by Victoria
Oleiros, Portugal . Joined in January 2024
I am a soul traveller and life long learner with a passion for reconnecting with wildness and an open hearted life. I love the land I call home, the garden, the forest and the changing sky each new day brings. Together with my partner and daughter we host Alem do Vale, a vegan homestay in central Portugal where we aim to host and enliven the lives of others with high vitality food and experiences. I am also an educational facilitator working mostly with young adults as they transition through adolescence.
Neighbourhood
Victoria's property is located in Oleiros, Castelo Branco, PT
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