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Portugal – Central Region – Alvados – Cooking and Nature Emotional Hotel
Cooking and Nature Emotional hotel
Cooking and Nature: A sustainable, boutique atmosphere in peaceful Alvados
What a sight! I stayed here on my way from Porto to Lisbon. Such peace and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. The Cooking & Nature Emotional Hotel is nestled in the heart of the Serra d’Aire and Candeeiros. The 12 rooms are all unique and inspired by classic movies. You’ll enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding olive groves. The sleepy village of Alvados has a friendly vibe and offers a single restaurant. Other amenities are about 10 km away. Hotel “The Nest” is a 200-meter walk from the Cooking & Nature hotel and features a fine-dining restaurant that uses natural ingredients. Here, you’re in the heart of Portugal with countless options for hiking, biking, or horseback riding trips. We enjoyed a fantastic e-bike trip using GPX routes.
The philosophy of the Cooking and Nature hotel is to foster environmental, cultural, and social awareness with the goal of creating a more sustainable world. The hotel earned its Biosphere – Sustainable Lifestyle certification in September 2023!
When you make a reservation, we’ll do our best to accommodate your room preference. You can also participate in seasonal cooking classes (reservation required) and pottery workshops led by José Siphioni (check Instagram). A unique hotel with a focus on sustainability in a fantastic location surrounded by nature!
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About the accommodation
Cookinghotel, 12 rooms
The Nest: 8 rooms and 3 apartments
Budget category €€–€€€€
- In the heart of the Serra d’Aire and Candeeiros Nature Park
- 1 hour from Lisbon and 2 hours from Porto
- 12 unique rooms with a special atmosphere
- Restaurant and Cooking Classes
- Pottery Workshop with José Siphioni
- Alcobaça Monastery, a half-hour drive away
- Hiking and Biking Excursions
- Wellness, yoga, and massages
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Sustainability
- Built with sustainable materials and architectural design
- Cork Cladding at Cooking Hotel, Wooden Construction at the Nest
- Natural Heating and Temperature Control
- Preserve all flora and fauna during construction
- Solar panels, heat pumps, and photovoltaic panels for electrical energy
- Zero-Plastic Policy
- Water Reuse
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- Zero-Waste Policy in the Kitchen
- Supports the local economy by purchasing local and regional products and services from the Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Nature Park
- Co-development of ecosystem projects in Serra de Aire e Candeeiros to conserve the forest and the red-billed jackdaw, which served as inspiration for the construction and design of one of the apartments in the Nest
Service
- Swimming Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Cooking Workshops
- Wellness
- Massages and yoga classes available upon request
- Pottery Workshop (by request)
- Airport transfers are available upon request
- E-bike rentals with GPX routes
- 6 hiking trails, with a guide upon request
Accessibility
By car: 2117 km
By plane: Lisbon or Porto