Quinta da Cerdeira

Élio is an amazing, warm, funny and welcoming host who charmed us during our three night stay. Quinta da Cerdeira is a working quinta with cheesemaking facilities onsite. It is beautifully decorated, comfortable and located very near the Serra da Estrella national park. Élio´s sister, Gina, is an amazing cook who uses foods that are grown on the quinta or from local producers. Gina´s DELICIOUS meals are offered for an small additional price and are a MUST during your stay. Meals are served family style and the generous portions from starter to dessert and coffee will fill you to the brink with deliciousness! Breakfast was included in the room price, with daily servings of freshly baked bread, cakes, meat, homemade cheeses, jams, juice and coffee. Very generous portions are served at all meals! The rooms are lovely and comfortable with some located downstairs (these have larger bathrooms and showers) and others are situated upstairs with smaller shower units. Élio welcomed us with open arms and treated us like royalty while at the same time making us feel like family. We look forward to returning and I highly recommend Quinta da Cerdira for a multiple night while visiting the area.