Enchanting, Wild, and Peaceful Portuguese Home

Frederick W.

On Flatio since October 2026

Casa Sabarigo is a one-of-a-kind escape in the middle of the rustic Portuguese countryside, tucked away in its own little valley surrounded by forest.

Colourful, characterful and bohemian throughout (one of the owners is an artist), Casa Sabarigo invites you to slow down, get back to nature and enjoy a little space from the rest of the world.

The house is surrounded by wild gardens designed with bees in mind, with walks straight from the doorstep and wild swimming just a short drive away. It isn't unusual to spot deer or wild boar wandering nearby, and the whole place feels wonderfully removed from everyday life.

The house:
Casa Sabarigo sleeps up to six people.
The principal bedroom has a comfortable queen-size bed, air conditioning and its own WC and shower. There is a second double bedroom with air conditioning, plus a double bed on the mezzanine above the family room.
The mezzanine has a lovely treehouse feel, overlooking the family room, with a skylight that fills the space with light.
Please note: the mezzanine is accessed by steep stairs and is not suitable for young children or less able-bodied adults.

The house is rustic, charming and bohemian rather than polished or overly “done”. It has plenty of character, but also everything you need for a comfortable longer stay — including WiFi, and 4G/5G coverage across most of the property.


There is a bathroom downstairs with a bath heated by solar power, while the principal bedroom has its own shower and WC.

And the drinking water? Delicious. It comes from an underground spring at the base of the valley.

Kitchen & living
The kitchen has a gas hob and oven, hot plates for quick meals, toaster oven, toaster and dishwasher.
There's also a wood-fired Aga-style stove in the dining room. It works, although these days it's more of a novelty for high days and holidays than the main cooking appliance.
Downstairs has underfloor heating, making the house wonderfully cosy whatever the weather.
The spacious family room boasts two sofas, a wood burning fireplace and large smart TV.

There is a washing machine and dryer in the annex.

Outside
The large walled courtyard has a covered outdoor dining area, complete with a traditional Portuguese bread oven — perfect for long lunches and dinners outside if the weather is suitable.
At the bottom of the garden is the large swimming pool, with its handmade cabana and plenty of space around it to relax.
Please note: from October to May, the pool is normally hibernating. It can be put into operation during these months for an additional charge.

Completely away from it all:
Casa Sabarigo is the only house in the valley.
There is approximately 1km of bumpy dirt track to reach the house, so a sturdy car is recommended. Once you're here, though, it feels completely removed from civilisation.
And yet you're not really that far from everything you need.
At the end of the dirt road is a charming traditional café/restaurant, while the nearest town (Pedrogao Grande) is around 10 minutes away by car, with two food shops, several restaurants, wild swimming and a wonderfully nostalgic reservoir.
Coimbra and Tomar are both about an hour away, Porto and Lisbon are 2 hours by car.

In summer, the reservoir comes alive with food trucks, a community atmosphere and, occasionally, some seriously good 80s music.

A place to switch off — or get things done
Casa Sabarigo is somewhere to breathe, sleep deeply, work quietly, read, paint, cook, walk, swim and generally remember what really matters.
Whether you're looking for a peaceful base to work remotely for a few months, somewhere to reconnect with nature, or simply a place to escape the noise of everyday life, Casa Sabarigo has a way of getting under your skin.
Everyone who has stayed or visited seems to fall a little under her spell.
Perhaps you will too.