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.
Deborah
United Kingdom
Beautiful hote, room's were very clean and comfortable fantastic helpful staff nothing was to much trouble.
Well we're there for our daughter's wedding with a party of 16 people we would all like to say thank you we would recommend the hotel to anyone 🙂
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.
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.
Debbi
United Kingdom
Well what can I say. The village is wonderful. Such a unique experience to stay there. I stayed in Casa do Sol and it was perfect. Loved having the upstairs balcony. Had everything you needed for self catering but they do have a lovely cafe and Carole and Lily were so friendly. They were the two staff I saw every day I was there but everyone was so friendly. Breakfast was perfect every morning and Lily made the most amazing cakes each day I was there. The is also a small, gallery/shop (albeit quite limited) so if like me you used public transport to get there you do need to pick up provisions before you get there. Easy enough to do by public transport (I came from Porto so train, bus and taxi) so don't let not having a car put you off going!! The staff are happy to call the taxi company to arrange pick up as unless you speak Portuguese it can be a bit tricky to get a taxi. I was lucky enough to do the minature schist house building course with Rita and it was a perfect way to end my holiday .. and the house survived the trip back in my suitcase. Many thanks to you all.
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.
Ana Catarina
Portugal
The property is well equipped and renovated, we also loved the decoration.
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.
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.
Simply awesome. We found a cozy house, complete and well decorated. We really liked the space rehabilitation!
The air conditioning throughout the house is very efficient and silent, we didn't feel the negative temperatures that were in the city!
Pedro and Marina are very friendly and helped a lot with several recommendations.
The house is right in the center next to a large garden and swimming pool, very quiet area. It's easy on foot, reaching all restaurants and supermarkets! We will return here to explore Lousã.
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!
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.
Hard to describe in words such an amazing place , amazing houses - amazing staff . One of the best and more magical places I’ve been in this world . I can only recommend - GO - GO - GO and stay here at least once in life and experience all that this team and place have put together. Just a big hands up to everyone that put this project / hotel / village together and being keeping this space immaculately perfect .
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.
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.
A great place to stay just 5 mins walk from the gorge. The hosts were super friendly with lots of advice about where to visit and eat. Breakfast served in the room each morning was excellent. Would highly recommend to stay here if you are looking to be completely immersed in the Serre da Lousa.
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.
Staff were excellent, very helpful. Facilities were very good and the hotel is centrally located. Beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was outstanding. Probably the best I have had in Portugal.
Highly recommended.
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!
The most helpful and nice staff I have met ate a hotel. The fact that this is a family run business shows why they put their heart and soul into the business and helping their visitors feel at home.
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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