Cheleiros · Mafra · Portugal · 40 min from Lisbon
Our Story
Tucked between Sintra's mystical hills and Ericeira's Atlantic coast, Casas do Rio Verde is a pair of handcrafted cottages wrapped in oak, olive and fig trees — with a river babbling just below.
Whether you're waking to birdsong, picking figs for breakfast, or soaking under a star-lit sky in the wood-fired hot tub — this is the kind of slow that restores you completely.
The Cottages
Natural Chalet in the Forest Valley
"The Nest" sits nestled among ancient oaks, draped in climbing vines with its own private hot tub. Wake to the sound of the river, fall asleep to nothing but owls and stars. A cosy retreat for couples craving deep nature.
The Little Stone House by the Mill
"A Casinha da Azenha" is a beautifully restored stone cottage with a sun-drenched terrace, wicker seating and instant access to the shared pool and gardens. History, comfort and wild nature in perfect balance.
Life Here
Sink into the wood-fired hot tub as dusk settles over the valley. Steam rising, stars appearing one by one — this is the memory you'll carry home.
A net hammock suspended over the stream — the most unexpected and wonderful afternoon you'll ever spend horizontal, with river sounds and dappled light.
Old-growth butterflies, salamanders in mossy streams, swallowtails on wildflowers. Nature documentaries happen outside your door here.
Pick figs, loquats and pomegranates. Gather wildflowers. The garden is yours — unstructured and abundant, the way good gardens should be.
A turquoise pool glimpsed through rustling oak leaves. Wooden loungers, a parasol, a cold drink — summer in Portugal in its purest form.
Sintra's palaces, Ericeira's surf, Mafra's monastery, Lisbon's tiles. Everything is 20–45 minutes away, yet here feels completely apart from it all.
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What Guests Say
Consistently awarded to the highest-rated, most-loved homes — based on reviews, reliability and host care.
"An absolutely magical place. We arrived tired from the city and left feeling completely restored. The hot tub under the stars, the sound of the river, the butterflies at breakfast... we didn't want to leave."
"Exactly what the photos promise — and more. The owners are warm and thoughtful. The valley is stunning. We brought our dog who absolutely loved it. Already planning our return."
"The most beautiful place I've stayed in Portugal, and I've been many times. 40 minutes from Lisbon but feels like another world. The net hammock over the stream is something you won't find anywhere else."
"Perfect getaway between Sintra and Ericeira. The pool, the fruit trees, the wildflowers — we had everything we needed and nothing we didn't. Pure bliss."
"We lit the hot tub on our first evening and didn't really leave the valley for three days. That says everything. An extraordinary place, run by extraordinary people."
"The stone cottage is charming, the terrace is sun-soaked all day, and the breakfast spread left by the hosts was a lovely surprise. We saw swallowtail butterflies and a salamander. Nature magic."
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The valley is easy to reach, yet impossible to stumble upon by accident — which is exactly how we like it. Coordinates shared on booking confirmation.
📍 Cheleiros Valley, Mafra · Exact coordinates shared on booking
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