The Nest By Cooking And Nature - Alvados
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Boutique eco-friendly hotel with unique cooking spaces in Alvados, nestled in the Serra de Aires e Candeeiros Natural Park
Dining & Culinary Experiences
The Nest By Cooking And Nature offers a breakfast basket delivered to the room each morning, featuring local ingredients from the region. The on-site Terruja restaurant serves dinner, though availability is limited and must be booked 48 hours in advance-the kitchen is closed on Sundays. Guests can book cooking classes as part of their stay, adding a hands-on culinary experience to the trip.
Accommodations
Rooms at the hotel cooking and nature include air-conditioned superior doubles and one-bedroom apartments, each with a private bathroom, kitchenette, and mountain views. Some rooms feature a bird theme with wooden construction and large windows overlooking a fig tree. The parquet floors and work desk add to the practical layout, while the bath is located in the room itself in certain configurations.
Wellness & Activities
The property has an infinity pool with mountain views, a salt-water seasonal outdoor pool, and a sun terrace with loungers. Yoga classes, massages, and bike rentals are available, with walking tours and hiking trails directly from the hotel. The three pools can be booked for 30-minute private sessions at no extra cost, ensuring uninterrupted relaxation.
Location & Surroundings
alvados cooking and nature sits 3 km from the Grutas de Alvados caves and 16 km from the Our Lady of Fatima Basilica, within the Serra de Aires e Candeeiros Natural Park. Humberto Delgado Airport is 100 km away, while free bicycle rentals allow guests to explore the nearby hiking and cycling routes. Horse riding and visits to Mira de Aire Caves are also accessible from the hotel.
Family & Pet Amenities
cooking and nature portugal provides babysitting and child services, an indoor play area, board games, and kids' meals for families traveling with children. Pets are welcome, with pet bowls and baskets available, and the hotel also has a shared lounge and TV area. The outdoor fireplace and picnic area offer additional spaces for group activities.
- Activities: Complimentary bike rentals, hiking trails, horse riding, and private pool sessions
- Dining: Breakfast basket delivered to room, Terruja restaurant (limited availability), cooking classes
- Rooms: Superior doubles and one-bedroom apartments with kitchenette and mountain views
- Location: Within Serra de Aires e Candeeiros Natural Park, 3 km from Grutas de Alvados
- Wellness: Infinity pool, salt-water pool, massages, and yoga classes
- Family: Babysitting service, indoor play area, kids' meals, and board games
- Pet Policy: Pets allowed with pet bowls and baskets
Licence number: 9489
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
40 m²
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
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Room size:
30 m²
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Off-site car park
Bar/ Lounge area
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Picnic area/ Tables
Seasonal outdoor pool
Saltwater pool
Infinity pool
Massage
Leisure/ TV room
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Yoga class
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Saltwater pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Dryer
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about The Nest By Cooking And Nature
| 💵 Lowest room price | 126 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 500 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 116.2 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Humberto Delgado, LIS |
Location
- City landmarks
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