The ideal house for families or travellers looking for a space in harmony with nature. Enjoy the stunning view of this cozy two-story house with a terrace overlooking the valley and the village. Accommodation - Sleeps 2 + 4 extra guests The Casa das Estórias owes its name to the rich oral traditions of the villages in this area of rural Portugal. On long winter nights, old stories were told by the fireplace, frequently with supernatural or fantastic elements. These stories were passed down from generation to generation and can still be read in regional anthologies today. The entrance door on the ground floor leads directly into a welcoming social space with a kitchen, a dining table, and a cozy living area, with a wood burner, an armchair, and a sofa bed. On the first floor, you can find a bedroom with a double bed, a bathroom and a common area with a comfortable sofa bed. This floor also leads to a large balcony, with a view of the village’s natural pool. An ideal spot for family meals, to read a book, to relax to the sound of the brook, or to count stars at night. In this house, the artistic work of ceramists Carmina Anastácio and Martim Santa Rita has many stories to tell. Like all the other houses in Cerdeira, the Casa das Estórias has been restored using ecological and regional materials and favoring the use of local contractors. All houses have central heating and offer great comfort, both in winter and summer. In the kitchen, you will find basic staples such as salt, sugar, spices, olive oil, and vinegar. To guarantee that you make the most out of the village’s quietness, we have chosen not to install TVs in any of the houses. Wifi is available. You can make your stay even more special by booking your meals with us, planning a creative experience, or joining one of the workshops and courses that we host at our Arts and Crafts School throughout the year. Artistic Intervention Carmina Anastácio is a ceramist working in Sintra at the «Oficina de Rakú». For the Casa das Estórias, she created a large panel composed of contemporary figures who remind us of a tribal imaginary, the writings of ancient civilization, and allow us to make up our own stories based on the interaction of its components. On the first floor, Martim Santa Rita’s raku pieces speak to us with the great simplicity of life’s great subjects, senses, intellect, introspection, and reflection.