Hotels with a fireplace in the room
There's something about a cosy room, a beautiful view and a fireplace that makes a weekend away feel instantly more special.
Portugal has plenty of places where you can escape for a couple of days, from mountain villages and countryside estates to vineyard hotels and remote island retreats. And during the off-season, you can often find them at much better prices.
Here are 5 of our favourite stays in Portugal where you can cosy up by the fire and make the most of a slower weekend.
1. Salvaterra Country House & Spa
- From Lisbon:
- 40 minutes by car
- Nearby:
- Falcoaria Real
- Website:
- Salvaterra Country House & Spa
For a slower and more indulgent weekend, Salvaterra Country House & Spa is a beautiful countryside escape.
The property offers that "Bali vibe": contemporary interiors, a tropical garden and a spa. The suites have wood-burning fireplaces and bathtubs, perfect for a romantic weekend close to the city!
2. Cerdeira – Home for Creativity, Lousã
- From Lisbon:
- 2.5 hours by car
- Nearby:
- Schist Villages, Lousã
- Website:
- Cerdeira – Home for Creativity
Hidden in the Serra da Lousã, Cerdeira is one of those places that feels like a proper escape from everyday life.
The accommodation is spread throughout a beautifully restored schist village, with small houses surrounded by forest and mountain views. Some houses can be found for less than €100 per night, making this one of the most charming and affordable options on the list.
3. L'AND Vineyards, Alentejo
- From Lisbon:
- 1 hour by car
- Nearby:
- Évora
- Website:
- L'AND Vineyards
Just around an hour from Lisbon, L'AND Vineyards is one of the easiest luxury escapes from Lisbon. This 5-star wine retreat sits among the vineyards of the Alentejo and is particularly famous for its Sky View suites, where you can sleep beneath the stars through an opening in the bedroom ceiling. The property also has fantastic spa facilities and a Michelin restaurant.
Prices can be considerably higher during the warmer months, so the quieter season is a great time to experience the hotel and the peaceful Alentejo landscape.
4. TheVagar Countryhouse, Belmonte
- From Lisbon:
- 3.5 hours by car
- Nearby:
- Belmonte, Serra da Estrela
- Website:
- TheVagar Countryhouse
TheVagar is a minimalist country house has suites with fireplaces, panoramic balconies, an infinity pool, hot tub and sensory trails, all surrounded by the mountains of central Portugal. And its name says it all: "vagar" means to take your time, slow down and move without rushing in Portuguese.
The interiors are simple and beautifully designed, with large windows framing the landscape and creating a strong connection with the outdoors.
5. Lava Homes, Pico Island
- From Lisbon:
- 2 hours 30 minutes by direct flight to Pico Island
- Nearby:
- Mount Pico
- Website:
- Lava Homes
If you're heading to Pico island in the Azores, Lava Homes must be on your list.
Located in Terralta on Pico, Lava Homes is a small collection of modern houses surrounded by the island's volcanic landscape, with views stretching towards the Atlantic. Besides truly breathtaking views, each house has a fireplace.
You don't always need to leave Portugal to feel like you've gone somewhere completely different. From a tiny schist house in the mountains to a luxury vineyard hotel or a minimalist retreat overlooking the Serra da Esperança, these are the kind of places that make the off-season travels especially tempting: fewer crowds, slower days, and, often, much better prices.