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a conceptual hotel where you can sample the simplest things life has to offer… the rooms are themed, each different from the next but all inspirational, the intention being to create emotions: meditation (simplicity), sensuality (oriental), discovery (adventure), pleasure (luxury), glamour (romance)…
cooking and nature because the intention is for everyone to be involved in cooking chef Nuno Barros’s dishes made with seasonal, local produce, to use herbs picked from the garden, to try the wines, cheeses and olive oils, in a kitchen that can simultaneously be romantic and intimate (for lovers) and cheerful and fun (for friends)
with the mountains as backdrop, embracing the enchanting valley where this extra special hotel nestles
cooking and nature has been designed to work…
rooms overlooking the mountains, restaurant and market kitchen (seasonal produce), cooking lessons, lounge with fireplace for the adults and playroom (with games) for the youngsters, bicycles for outings and adaptable baby seats, tons of activities and a strong bond with nature (moonlit outings, discovering orchids, picking mushrooms) and some truly outstanding sites such as the magnificent natural amphitheatre of fórnea, where ammonite fossils can be seen in the limestone terraces that date back to the jurassic period, or the serra d’aire caves which you can visit on an exclusive organised tour
and then there is the added attraction of the banhos d’aire – or aire baths – not intended as a spa but nevertheless featuring a range of facilities such as the al-bayt al-barid (frigidarium), al-bayt al-wastani (tepidarium) and al-bayt al-sajun (caldarium), with the mountains marking the horizon, and massages
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2019-11-01 | 2020-06-30
2020-09-01 | 2020-12-31
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| SPECIAL OFFER -15% | double room | minimum 2 nights |
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2020-07-01 | 2020-08-31
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| SPECIAL OFFER -15% | double room | minimum 2 nights |
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159€ |
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159€ |
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Activities
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Kitchen
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 breakfast is served between 9am and 11am and consists of variety of bread, croissants, cold and warm milk, coffee, different kinds of tea / infusions, two varieties of cereal, special fruit juice, homemade cake, cookies and crackers, fresh cheese and regional cheese, ham, chourição, homemade jam, honey from the region, seasonal fruit basket
on request or "do it yourself": scrambled eggs with herbs from the garden, boiled or fried eggs
it is possible to choose another time to have breakfast or to be served in your room
from monday to saturday in our menu we prepare for you a starter, main course and dessert
in the summertime there is a fixed menu, from monday to saturday
there is also a tasty appetizer and a bottle of wine to enjoy while you cook
reservations should be made with at least 48 hours notice
available from monday to saturday from 19:00 to 20:00 and 20:30 to 21:30
cooking lesson
you cook your own meal but we prepare the ingredients, give all the support and advice and wash the dishes!
in the summer months there is a fixed menu which changes everyday
appetizer
starter from the season menu
main course from the season menu
dessert from the season menu
drinks not included
price: €32 per person (minimum 2 people)
children's menu (up to 12 years)
cream of vegetable soup
main course (the same as the parents' choice)
fruit or ice cream
drinks not included
price: €10 per person
note: for groups, the chosen menu must be the same for the whole group
menu of the season - dinner
starters
1. pumpkin cream, with toast of pesto and ricotta
2. crumble of roasted vegetable with goat’s cheese
3. tart of alcobaça apple, onion caramelized and rice blood pudding
4. pear salad, ricotta and tost almond
main courses
5. swordfish fillets, mussels and crushed potatoes
6. duck pie, berries and orange salad
7. veal loins with sautéed vegetables
8. housemade pasta with mushrooms, courgette, leek and lemon
9. roasted vegetables pie
desserts
10. chocolate lava cake with raspberry sorbet
11. red wine pears, vanilla mousse and almond snaps
12. pancakes, sorbet and natural fruits
13. cup of yogurt with fruit and nuts
our petiscos to share
a special set of portuguese inspiration, proposed by chef Nuno Barros, delicacies to share and taste in a very informal homey ambience
timetable: available monday to saturday from 19:00 to 21:00, every 30 minutes.
price: 27€/person - included 3 petiscos, 1 basket homemade bread and 1 dessert. drinks not included.
extras: petisco - 7€/person; basket homemade bread - 1,5€
kids menu (up to 12 years old): 10€/child - included soup, 1 petisco (same as the parents) and desert (fruit or ice cream). drinks not included
reservations: should be made with at least 48 hours notice
choose 3 out of the daily petiscos menu to be shared by all the persons at the table
menu petiscos to share:
monday and thursday
1. mushrooms cappuccino with caramelized walnuts
2. local black pudding omelet and apple chutney
3. roasted octopus "à lagareiro"
4. duck magret sandwich with orange mustard and red onion compote
5. courgette and carrot pancake with mint and lime mayonnaise
tuesday and friday
1. codfish broth, poached egg, coriander and fried bread
2. roast beef salad, orange mayonnaise and bittersweet sauce
3. swordfish fillets with tartar sauce
4. chicken escabeche (sweet and sour chicken)
5. fresh mushrooms, cheese and herbs tart
wednesday and saturday
1. mussels and leek soup
2. spinach, mushrooms and egg crepe
3. squid and sweet potatoes stew
4. steak skewers with its sauce
5. vegetables brás (vegetables, potatoes and eggs)
desserts:
1. chocolate lava cake with raspberry sorbet
2. red wine pears, vanilla mousse and almond snaps
3. pancakes, sorbet and natural fruits
4. cup of yogurt with fruit and nuts
dinner "use cooking"
bring your own ingredients, we will provide the space and wash the dishes
price: €15 per person (minimum 25 people, maximum 50 people)
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Location
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cooking and nature is located 100 meters from casa dos matos, from the same owners
it is inserted in the natural park of serra d'aire and serra dos candeeiros, in the village of alvados, near porto de mós
porto de mós: 10km
alcobaça: 30km
peniche: 95km
lisbon: 124km
lisbon airport: 116km
oporto: 218 km |
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Rooms
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12 rooms
against a backdrop of mountains enfolding an enchanted valley nestles a truly special hotel where emotions flow freely both inside and out, where colours and textures mingle, and the sounds of birdsong and the caress of the breeze invites us to be at one with nature
enjoy the freedom to explore a menu of 12 emotions, savouring them slowly one by one
simplicity | meditation
clean uncluttered lines encourage us to focus on the simple things in life
the calming view, the use of natural materials, an area for meditation invite us to reflect on the essence of what is important in life and forget about habits of consumerism in favour of a state of inner peace and self-knowledge
 
future | destiny
inspired by a future with less focus on technology, where man is at one with nature, pure, unblemished white contrasting with the green of foliage and the blue of the sky
the luxury of being able to bathe outside in natural surroundings
a future based on mutual respect and a harmonious sharing of this world with other beings
capacity for 2 extra-beds
 
exotism | sensuousness
the warm, sensuous colours of the orient, a parasol dancing on the ceiling leading our imagination on an exotic journey to japan in this special place full of positive energy
 
sensuality | passion
inspired by the cabarets of paris, where the scarlet of passion mingles with tones of gold and the play of mirrors provides an atmosphere of intimacy
 
shelter | protection
a sea of white dotted with black, with the sound of water in the background, the dedication of the penguin providing shelter and protection for the egg that holds the miracle of life
 
curiosity | surprise
curiosity to know what lies behind the keyhole and the surprise of finding a world of fantasy
 
saudade | melancholy
this most portuguese of sentiments, of longing allied with melancholy, in subtle shades of black, recalls memories and invites us to yearn for experiences not yet lived
 
adventure | discovery
africa is forever linked with adventure
the palette of greens and khakis, the scent of wood, the immense landscapes invite us to discover a world of excitement, shared freely by men and animals, where we can bathe in a relaxing green shell and feel and admire the wonderful surrounding landscape
capacity for 2 extra-beds
 
happiness | fun
welcome to a world where everything is different, a world of fun and the illusion of a parallel reality, inhabited by blue flowers and giant mushrooms, where water flows over chocolate and where we feel again the happiness of childhood
capacity for 2 extra-beds
 
past times | nostalgia
a journey back in time, the nostalgia for a time when images were in black and white, the clocks said tick-tock, and gentlemen used waistcoats and bowlers
the before without the after, the colour without colour, the fleeting sensation of a presence which is felt but not seen
 
magic | fantasy
a magic fairytale world rising up from the candy-coloured chequered floor to the birds perched on the paneling waiting to fly into our imagination
let yourself be transported back to a time of childhood memories and fairytales
capacity for 2 extra-beds
 
romance | glamour
rose pinks and pale blues, immaculate white, classic chandeliers and mirrors, dressing tables and a stand-alone bath recreate the glamour and romance of the french court
 
equipment
air conditioning, lcd tv, bathrobs, telefone, free wifi internet
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Services
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swimmingpool for adults and pool for children
honesty bar where guests serve themselves and take note of their consumptions
playroom (with games) for kids
free wifi internet in common areas and rooms
access to the aires baths
imagine yourself immersed in a pool in the oak forest with the hills on the horizon and the water temperature alternating between cold (frigidarium), tepid (tepidarium) and warm (caldarium)
it isn't a spa, there are no jets, waterfalls, bubbles or sophisticated treatments, just a tranquil cocoon in a special place for a maximum of 6 people
available from october to may
massages and yoga
note: advance booking necessary (24 hrs)
nature massage (60 min.) - 60€ per person
(traditional ayurvedic massage)
ayurveda is the art of living in harmony with the laws of nature
coming from india, ayurvedic is known as the mother of all massages and of modern medicine
in essence it is a relaxation therapy, restoring the natural balance between body, mind and spirit. using natural oils, this therapy massages the internal organs and is therefore considered to be very thorough
“i am not able to show you anything other than your own soul”
emotional massage (60 min.) - 60€ per person
(thai yoga massage)
a thai yoga massage is based on the application of pressure on the sen lines, on stretching different muscle groups and on yoga stretches and postures
the sessions involve choreography which results in a relaxed, meditative state of mind and body, both for the person receiving the treatment and for the therapist
“allowing the wind inside the body to flow freely”
aire massage (60 min.) - 60€ per person
(relaxation massage)
enjoy a unique relaxation massage with lavender, basil, sage, fennel...
surrender yourself, body and soul, to the aromas of the hillside
this relaxation massage restores the balance of body, mind and soul using various techniques, like gentle pressure, to improve blood circulation, remove toxins, relieve stress and restore the emotional and physical well-being of each individual
“a conversation with the unconscious in it's bodily dimension”
if you wish to enjoy two massages at the same time the rate will be 130€
yoga (60 min.) - minimum 8 people
in the relaxation room or outside, be at one with nature and let time stand still
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