Quinta da Palmeira is a country house retreat and spa in Cerdeira, Arganil, in Portugal’s Serra do Açor. Set amid mountain scenery, it offers a peaceful stay focused on comfort, relaxation and personal service. Accommodation includes Junior Suite Premium, Junior Suite, Superior and Standard rooms, with refined furnishings, spacious beds and mountain views; Superior rooms also have private terraces.

Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, which serves a changing three-course menu prepared with fresh ingredients from the property’s garden, alongside regional and national wines. Leisure and wellness facilities include an outdoor saltwater pool, a private spa with a jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath and fireplace lounge, as well as body and facial treatments and relaxing or therapeutic massages. Spa access, treatments and massages require advance booking.

The property also offers electric-bike hire, with suggested routes and local support, and free private parking. Nearby attractions include the village of Piódão, Fraga da Pena and Baloiço da Rapa, making the retreat a base for exploring the region’s trails, rivers and viewpoints.