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Casa das Penhas Douradas

Casa das Penhas Douradas — part of Burel Mountain Hotels — is a design spa retreat perched in the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, surrounded by crisp mountain air and ancient landscapes. The hotel embraces its heritage through local architecture, cork elements, and a celebration of the region's centuries-old wool tradition. Rooms range from intimate suites with panoramic views to cosy doubles with mountain-facing balconies — all thoughtfully designed with birch wood accents and floor-to-ceiling windows that invite the outdoors in. Public living spaces boast an extensive library and a private movie theatre for quiet evenings. Indulge in spa treatments and the heated indoor pool and sauna, or lace up for one of the area's stunning hiking trails. Casa das Penhas Douradas is an eco-conscious retreat where nature, design, and comfort coexist without compromise.

Casa das Penhas Douradas — part of Burel Mountain Hotels — is a design spa retreat perched in the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, surrounded by crisp mountain air and ancient landscapes. The hotel embraces its heritage through local architecture, cork elements, and a celebration of the region's centuries-old wool tradition. Rooms range from intimate suites with panoramic views to cosy doubles with mountain-facing balconies — all thoughtfully designed with birch wood accents and floor-to-ceiling windows that invite the outdoors in. Public living spaces boast an extensive library and a private movie theatre for quiet evenings. Indulge in spa treatments and the heated indoor pool and sauna, or lace up for one of the area's stunning hiking trails. Casa das Penhas Douradas is an eco-conscious retreat where nature, design, and comfort coexist without compromise.

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Stay details

Info & Amenities

Lovely View

Serra da Estrela summit views

Nature

Natural Park surroundings

Restaurant

Mountain cuisine & Dão wines

Swimming Pool

Heated outdoor pool

Spa

Full spa with mountain views

Family-Friendly

Family rooms available

Pet Friendly

Pets welcome in select rooms

Arrival

How to get there

  • Nearest airportPorto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)199.8 km / 124 mi · 2 hr 36 min by car
  • Nearest cityManteigas5 km / 3 mi · 10 minutes by car
  • From LisbonLisbon321.1 km / 200 mi · 3 hr 48 min by car
  • From PortoPorto188.1 km / 117 mi · 2 hr 22 min by car
Questions

FAQ

Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00. The mountain roads can be slower in winter — we are flexible if you let us know in advance.

Basic spa access (sauna, steam room) is included for guests. Massage treatments and body therapies are available at an additional cost and require advance booking.

Yes. We have family rooms with interconnecting doors and a children's menu. The outdoor pool area is supervised during summer.

Pets are welcome in selected rooms. Please inform us at booking — a cleaning fee of €20 per stay applies.

Torre ski resort in Serra da Estrela is 12 km away. We can arrange ski equipment rental and transfers during the season (typically January–March).