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.
Located at 7.5 mi from Lousã, this rustic property is surrounded by nature and overlooks the mountain. The nearest bus stop is 8.7 mi from Talasnal Montanhas de Amor.
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 a bar selling drinks and snacks, Pousada de Juventude da Lousa is located in Lousã, a 13-minute walk from the Lousã-A Train Station. This youth hostel is 19 mi from Coimbra.
Casa da Eira is a refurbished century-old house located 3.1 mi from Lousã village, surrounded by the natural landscape of Lousã Mountains. Stone fireplaces add to the rustic style of this property.
Located 1640 feet above sea level, on the slopes of Serra da Lousã mountain, Casa da Urze AL is part of the Talasnal schist village. This stone-built house is 3.7 mi from Lousã Castle.
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 of America
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.
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 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.
The hotel was absolutely lovely, and it is perfectly situated for exploring the nearby Schist villages.
All the staff we met were very helpful, and the morning using the electric bikes available at the hotel was very good fun.
Thoroughly recommend.
Gorgeous hotel, built in a restored palace. It is tastefully renovated, has a pool and a sauna, great breakfast and a really nice restaurant ( we had dinner there after a long day when we did not have time to go anywhere else).
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.
This hotel is stunning. Clean and well cared for, the staff clearly care about the hotel and it's reputation. Breakfast was delicious and had great variety. I would recommend Octant Lousa to any and all travellers. Wow.
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.
This place is a little gem in the heart of Lousã! From facilities, staff, location, rooms…to the incredible breakfast, I absolutely LOVED my stay at Casa das Condessinhas and for sure I will be back!
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!
Delightful little hideaway in a romantic old stone village. Best to drive from the direction of Lousã as the road from the south is unpaved for several kilometres.
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