Olive Meadow Cottage - with splendid views

Olive Meadow Cottage lies at the edge of the charming village of Madeirã, Oleiros, high on a hillside in central Portugal, with breathtaking views over spectacular countryside, a lake and the distant Serra da Estrela. This recently renovated cottage is part of a smallholding where the owners grow their own vegetables, fruit and olives – it is a beautiful space for a peaceful, relaxed break in natural surroundings. Olive Meadow Cottage is conveniently close to the owners’ main house and is totally self-contained and private. The cottage and its own outdoor areas offer exceptional views over the valleys and surrounding mountains – this is rural Central Portugal at its finest, a region of water, forests and farms. Long lunches and relaxed evening meals, in the outdoor seating area, under the chestnut and cherry trees, often causes guests to doze off in the shade on one of the sun-loungers. The family dog loves newcomers, especially if they allow her to lead the way on walks down to the lake and along local forests tracks. Neither cat nor dog are allowed in the cottage, as it is deep cleaned before every arrival. The cottage has two bedrooms, one with double bed and the second with two singles. The open-plan kitchen is well equipped and the lounge area is comfortable after a hard day’s relaxation. The shower area in the bathroom has especially magnificent views of the distant mountains. Outside the long summer season, then woodburning stove quickly warms the cottage – a contribution towards the cost of the wood is asked for. There is a washing machine that visitors can use. It is at the main house and a contribution towards energy costs is asked for. In light of Covid we have blocked off the cottage for two days in between rentals which allows for deep cleaning and a safe time period between guests.