We welcomed our time in the "middle of nowhere" after a few busy days in Lisbon. Perhaps it is best to sum up our stay at this hotel with pros and cons.
Pros:
The staff, hardworking and pleasant.
The general hotel grounds are pretty with mountains, trees and places to lounge.
Our room had a spacious deck with table and chairs and a lovely view. (not all did)
The room was quiet and the bed good.
The shower was good.
Cons:
The room was small for a non-city hotel. At first I was aghast at the bold colors and odd decor, but after we re-watched our movie that corresponded with the unique decor, we had a better appreciation for what the room was supposed to achieve. The lighting in the room could be improved. The tub did not drain quickly. The pillows were a bit flat. The pool in September was too cool to enjoy.

The personnel was so friendly!
We enjoyed the breakfast very much, as well as the cooking experience.
Although we found the wheather to cold to swim, it was amazing to just enjoy the sun outside while reading a book.

Not to forget the nature surrounded by the place which is perfect for walkings on/off road :)

Finally, you cannot leave without having a massage, and please take the Ayurvedic one!

Thanks for making our stay so nice!

Anneleen

This is a fantastic hotel. You must experience it to fully understand. We came from Lisbon and went deeper and deeper into the mountainside - then it is amazing to find something like this. We stayed for two nights in a new small self-catering complex next to the hotel called “The Nest”. We slept there only and had all our meals and services at the hotel. Went bicycling every day in great surroundings, very hilly, but no problem with e-bikes. We can truly recommend the hotel, and the service was great from the moment we came till we left.