the Nest ~ Your Best Rest

Unique place for a forest retreat in a remote and secluded location. Enjoy isolation, privacy and quietude whilst surrounded by nature. Sleep to the sound of our waterfalls and the water stream that crosses the property, and wake up to crickets and birds. During the warmer months it is great out, under the sun or the soothing shadow of one of our 70 species of trees, whereas in the colder months you’ll enjoy being inside looking at the alluring landscape that keeps changing throughout the year.

The accommodation area is 160 square metres, while the whole property is around 2 acres. We have two bedrooms, one with a King-size bed and one with a double bed, a full bathroom with a bathtub for two, a toilet, a very cozy space for reading and relaxing, a dining and living room, and 2 balconies.
All rooms have windows or french windows facing outdoors, including the kitchen and both bathrooms (which are fitted with mirrored glasses). Outside you will find 4 sun loungers, 6 chairs, two tables and two sun umbrellas.
Our kitchen if fitted with sink, dishwasher, refrigerator, top-stove, electrical oven, microwave oven, toaster, Nespresso coffee maker, electrical boiler, blender, and a hand blender (you will also find salt, sugar, oil, olive oil, vinegar, napkins, and kitchen paper — in case you are an espresso lover do not forget to bring Nespresso pods).

The house has two floors: the one above is entirely at the disposal of one group of guests at a time and the lower one is reserved for the hosts. Not all forest area is easily accessible and as such the property is not suited for people with mobility needs or children under 12 years-old. No animals are allowed in the property.

House rules & guidelines:
~ Capacity is 4 registered guests.
~ All non-Portuguese guests must provide their ID under Portuguese law.
~ No unregistered guests are allowed.
~ No events, parties or functions allowed.
~ We are not equipped to host babies under 2 years-old.
~ Naturists are welcome — we are a naturist-friendly property.
~ There is Wi-Fi available inside and around the house, as well as cell signal and 4G. Wi-fi speed is typically 47 Mb.
~ Please bear in mind there may be bees, mosquitoes or spiders around.
~ Fire is not allowed outdoors due to forest fire hazard.
~ The TV set is not connected to the Internet or streaming services but you may connect it to your devices.
~ There will be no cleaning, linen or towel swopping during your stay.
~ Please be aware that from time to time agricultural or forest work related noises may be heard in the vicinity.

The property is 80 km (60 min) by car away from Porto's airport, 45 km (40 min) from Aveiro's railway station, and 20 km (30 min) from Albergaria-a-Velha's bus terminal.
Around the property there are no shops or services, but at Sever do Vouga village (5 km away) — «the home of the blueberry» — you will find bakers, supermarkets, restaurants, and coffee-shops. A bit further you will come across a 11 km-long cycling and jogging trail as well as walking trails, river beaches, monuments and other points of interest such as Cabreia's Waterfall (4 km from 'the nest').