Putting words into practice, we have experienced our own transformation at the Quinta do Marmeleiro, 2 hours north-east of Lisbon right in the heart of the beautiful 'Zona Pinhal' and close to the gorges and lakes of the Rio Zezere.

A stunning setting overlooking the Serra dos Alvelos provides the landscape within which we have been privileged to work and live.

We invite you to come and experience a small part of life at our Quinta - in the hope that you, like us, will find both relaxation and inspiration.

A few views of the house follow:  

Large downstairs rustic kitchen overlooking grounds, pond and distant hills of the Serra.

Bedrooms 1 and 2: Simple limewashed walls; restored parquet flooring; natural light from west-facing window over the courtyard and garden. Attic bedroom upstairs: vast, cork-floored and naturally lit and ventilated.

Master bedroom: double windows facing the morning sun... Woodburning stove of the sitting room heats this room in winter.

 Large downstairs sitting room with corner stove and views to the south and to the courtyard. Cork flooring and wood panels. Stone base work of the original farmhouse. Staircase to first floor.

First floor office / study space and kitchen with open fireplace and marble worktops.

Courtyard garden, loose boxes, woodstore.

Barn, stabling. Rabbits and chickens!

Outdoor rustic workshop.

Garaging and workshops.

Beautiful 360 degree views: Balcony, terrace, sundeck for outdoor dining.

The grounds - olives, oranges, lemons, grapes, quince, figs, cherries, almonds, loquat, strawberry trees, plums, peaches, raspberries, vegetable garden, water mine, stone seating, pine woods, lavender heath. Peace...