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Paraiso Escondido

Sao Teotonio, Alentejo
Hotel
+351 912 470206
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Per night
€250 - €350

10 rooms

Rooms sleep 2

Immerse yourself in nature, wildlife, sustainability and slow food high up on the edge of a National Park

Per night
€250 - €350

Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.

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The Experience

Take the steeply winding road up and up, through Eucalyptus and Cork Oak forest, to emerge at this traditional-style, modern Alentejo house fronted by a sparkling swimming pool with amazing views. Whether you choose to stay in the house, a suite in the beautiful grounds or a bungalow on stilts high in the trees you’ll unbend nicely.

Connecting with nature, and yourself, is the aim. Find quiet spots outdoors for doing yoga or meditating, take a stroll around the grounds or strike out for wonderful walks and spot rare birds. Return to cosy wood fires, an honesty bar and farm-to-table food, including veg and fruit from the owners’ garden in season. A passion for sustainability is apparent in design and food.

The closest beaches are 15-25 minutes by car and include Zambujeira do Mar – Western Alentejo has one of the wildest and least developed coastlines in Europe and the Rota Vicentina coast path runs nearby. You’re close to lovely, unspoilt villages where you’ll find some of the best food in Portugal.

We think you'll love

Being so high up for wonderful views
Feeling completely surrounded by nature
The total peace and quiet

You should know

Once you're here it's an effort to go anywhere else - the nearest restaurant is a 20-minute drive
You need a car to get to beaches and restaurants
It's not for those seeking nightlife

Essentials

EV charger
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: from €250

5 Suites for 2: From €270
3 Doubles: From €250
2 Cabins for 2: From €300

Information

Booking information

Check in: From 2.30pm
Check out: 12pm
Other details: Children over 11 welcome.
Closed: Rarely.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property
Meals: Breakfast included. Dinner available on request €35 per person. Wine and drinks available at extra cost. Restaurants nearby.

Reviews

Very hospitable, very well maintained, a balanced situation in which you quickly feel spoiled. Eco-friendly food is prepared, which mainly comes from their own garden. It feels like a small private resort.

Wim Sawday's Inspector

Ros, Weare, Axbridge Sep 2023

We spent a wonderful week here in September/October. Berny and Glenn were the consummate hosts and it was a real treat to stay in their beautiful home and enjoy their warm hospitality, superb breakfasts and evening meals. Perfect for a relaxing ‘do nothing’ holiday or a fabulous base for getting out and exploring the local area, with a wealth of walking opportunities on the nearby attractive wild Atlantic coast. This very special place is on our list for an essential return visit.

Sally, Exeter Jun 2023

This place is absolute heaven. Warm and helpful hosts, Berny and Glen have created a tranquil retreat that is a balm to every sense - the rooms are exquisite and the food delicious and super nutritious . Set on a hilltop with glorious views, Paraiso is within easy driving distance of the wild and beautiful west coast beaches. Berny and Glen are an invaluable source of local information and recommendations and we enjoyed several really memorable seafood suppers overlooking the Atlantic. Our third visit in 2 years , and we’ll be back !!

Avril, London Jun 2023

My husband and I had a much needed restorative holiday at Paraiso Escondido! It really is a hidden paradise. The area is a little known part of southern Portugal with a wild and stunningly beautiful coast great for walking. Its beaches are mainly deserted apart from surfers. The hotel is lovely with tasteful furnishings and comfortable accommodation. It is set on hills so the approach is steep and quite rough in a Eucalyptus forest, but is very peaceful. Our hosts looked after all our needs and were extremely knowledgeable about the area with good advice. You definitely need a car!

Benedict, Exeter May 2022

We are looking forward to our imminent third visit to this unique retreat having discovered Paraiso Escondido just over a year ago. Berny and Glen are warm and generous hosts and have created a stylish and tranquil haven in which to relax and unwind. Set on a hilltop affording spectacular views of Alentejo countryside it is also within easy driving distance of the most beautiful Wild West coast beaches and charming seafood restaurants. Berny and Glen are extremely helpful and happy to make informed and excellent suggestions for places to visit/see/eat. The breakfasts and evening meals are fab!

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Location

The neighbourhood

The house is high on a plateau on the edge of the Costa Vicentina National Park, one of Europe's most protected coastal areas. You can head for beaches which are popular with surfers, like Carvalhal, Odeceixe and Villa Nova de Milfontes or explore further and discover unspoilt beaches nestling among the cliffs and rocks. The almost total absence of high-rise hotels is a joy. Inland is even sleepier so explore the Alentejo countryside with its cork trees, olive groves and quiet villages. Stop for Porco Alentejano, Secretos de Porco Preto, fresh fish and shellfish from the unpolluted coastline, the freshest vegetables and some very fine world-class wines.

Local points of interest from Berny Serrão & Glenn Cullen

The South West Alentejo and the Costa Vicentina National Park is one of the finest preserved stretches of European coastline, from Porto Covo in the Alentejo, to Burgau in the Algarve. The Park can be visited by walks along the famous Rota Vicentina.
The Rota Vicentina comprises 400km of Fisherman’s Trails and Historical Routes.The beautiful River Mira is nearby and has been acknowledged as the cleanest river in Europe. Canoeing and boat trips can be arranged.
Many bird species can be seen, such as rare fish eagles. The rarest species is the white stork, given that this is the only place in the world where they build their nests in the seashore rocks.
The beaches are highly popular amongst surfers, and are some of the finest in the country. There are a tremendous variety of natural and unspoiled beaches, including long stretches of sand and small beaches nestled between the cliffs and rocks
The Alentejo is still relatively undiscovered and is often referred to as the Tuscany of Portugal with its beautiful sun drenched rolling landscapes dotted with sleepy villages surrounded with cork trees and olive groves and its wonderful gastronomy.
Food lovers will enjoy some of the best seafood and shellfish from the unpolluted waters of the Costa Vicentina.The wines from this region are a hidden gem, with many wonderful Wineries producing world-class wines.

Introducing

Berny Serrão & Glenn Cullen

Berny (an artist) grew up in Mozambique and South Africa and her paintings, many inspired by her Asian travels, are dotted about the house. Glen (born in Australia) has also worked and travelled in many different countries. They're both passionate about sustainability and have installed solar panels to provide hot water and collect rain water which is channeled into a lake for irrigating the lawns and vegetable garden. Berny and Glen's inspiration and driving passion is to share with their guests this very special part of the world and to allow them to utterly relax here.