Casa de São Lourenço

The old pousada above the valley

The Casa de São Lourenço is on the EN232, on the slope above Manteigas, on the way to Penhas Douradas. It was one of the first pousadas in Portugal: it was designed in 1940 by the architect Rogério de Azevedo and Maria Keil drew its interiors. It reopened in 2018 as the first five-star hotel in the Serra da Estrela, from the same group as the Burel wool factory and the Casa das Penhas Douradas.

Rooms and suites

There are 15 rooms and 5 suites, all different, with picture windows over the mountain and the Zêzere glacial valley, Portuguese design furniture and burel wool blankets. The largest is the Suite Panorama Plus, of 47 m², with two bathrooms and two balconies. According to the website, a stay includes a buffet breakfast, an afternoon snack from 16:00 to 18:00, a daily guided walk if the weather allows, a soak in the outdoor ofurô and a visit to the Burel factory; confirm what is included in your rate when you book.

Eating and resting

The Fatiga restaurant cooks recipes from the Beiras with seasonal produce, with a view of the valley and a ceiling of golden burel stars. There is a panoramic spa with treatments and a pool. The website displays the Michelin Guide One Key distinction for 2025.