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.
Peter
United Kingdom
Incredibly elegant reception rooms along the first floor - like staying in a royal palace. Modern bedrooms are so comfortable and equipped with tea and coffee making facilities and a fridge! A Terra restaurant served a delicious meal but the vegetarian options are rather limited. The spa was amazing - only accommodates 8 people but if you’re one of them you will be completely relaxed. This is a great find.
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.
csofiasantos86
Portugal
Everything was perfect.
The house has AC, is very well equipped, the windows have great isolation, the hosts were very respectful of our privacy and at the same time available to address our needs.
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, Casa da Urze 2 Casa de Campo 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.
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).
Set within 22 km of Coimbra Football Stadium and 23 km of S. Sebastião Aqueduct in Lousã, Quinta de Vale Escuro provides accommodation with seating area.
OH Studios Lousã, a property with a terrace, is located in Lousã, 31 km from University of Coimbra, 31 km from Coimbra-A Train Station, as well as 31 km from Portugal dos Pequenitos.
Shirley
United Kingdom
Modern interior, well cared for and studio room well equipped with nice kitchenette. Good location. Easy, independent check-in with clear instructions from Nelo. He was always available on Whatsapp to answer our queries.
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.
Oh what an experience .
apparently most of Talasnal isnt full at this time of year (hotels and restaurants) are not open. So it seemed that the only running place was this place. Moreover, lovely Marisa is living in Lousa and wasn't there at night. So me and my fellow were the only people IN THE ENTIRE VILLAGE!
Since no restaurants were open, MArisa managed for us to have basic staff for dinner and breakfast. The place is כfully equipt
rooms are beautifully designed and painted.
loved the place!
We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful hostel. It feels more like a bed and breakfast than a hostel if you reserve a private room. The room was impeccably clean, very comfortable, and breakfast was quite satisfying! The owners were also so thoughtful and kind, and take amazing care of the property! Even though it was a little rainy, the hiking nearby was really pretty, and it’s easy to hike or drive to explore a few of the schist villages from Lousã. We’d be thrilled to return!!
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.
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 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
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.
Nice friendly staff. I had stayed in this hotel 30 yrs previously so wanted to return for old times sake , Totally tranformed . Very clean and all fine. It's lost a bit of the old 'character' but much brighter and cleaner now. Nice view from our window
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.
Great breakfast, comfortable, nice living rooms, very good for families. The palace has a lot of flair and very good used. A few things didn't work fully but the hotel team knows generally about their métier.
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.
Warm reception, fresh grapes to pick from the vines. A short drive to Lousa and other small cities. Very quiet place, with stunning stars and night skies. Very blissful breakfast and peaceful atmosphere.
Waking up in this village revives your soul! This is not the typical experience you will have in a typical hotel accommodations! But if you like this type of getaway.. this you will definitely like!
Like 5 Star hotel!!! You have everything you need in the room, and everything is well organised and super clean. We didn't want to leave (:
Beautiful place, and very good breakfast 😊
Everything beautifully hotel , wonderful restaurant lovely staff .. extremely comfortable big rooms , best sleep we’ve had in ages , fantastic shower the water is amazing.
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