Gerês, Portugal
The mountain to yourself
A timber cabin with three bedrooms, two fires and a meadow of pines above Gerês, in the mountains of northern Portugal.
The cabin
Built by hand, kept simple
Pine Hollow was built from local pine and granite by the family who farmed this hillside, and we have changed as little as we could. The walls are timber, the floors are worn smooth, and a cast-iron stove in the living room heats the whole cabin on a frosty night.
There are three bedrooms. One has a stone wall that holds the warmth of the day, one has its own brick fireplace, and the smallest opens through a stable door straight onto the garden. The kitchen is small but complete, with a table by the window where breakfast tends to last an hour.
Outside there is a meadow, a hammock strung between two pines, and trails that start at the gate and climb to granite lookouts over the valley.
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Around the cabin
— Comforts —
Warm, dry and well stocked
- Wood stove and firewood
- Heating
- WiFi
- Kitchen
- Coffee maker
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows & blankets
- Books & reading
- Board games
- Garden
- BBQ grill
- Outdoor furniture
- Free parking on premises
- Pets allowed
— Getting here —
In the Gerês mountains
Gerês, Peneda-Gerês, Portugal
Pine Hollow is on a quiet hillside above Gerês, the old spa village inside Portugal’s only national park. From Porto it is about an hour and forty minutes by car. The last few kilometres are a narrow mountain road, so take it slowly after dark.
The village has a grocer, cafés and the old thermal baths. River pools, waterfalls and the Roman road through the forest are all a short drive away.
- Hiking trails— From the gate
- Village centre and grocer— 8 min drive
- River pools and waterfalls— 15 min drive
- Braga— 1 hr drive
- Porto airport— 1 hr 40 min drive
Availability
When can you come?
From€145/ night · 2-night minimum
Weekends €165 / night
Plus €60 cleaning fee
November 2026 – December 2026
November 2026
December 2026
Two nights minimum, three on holiday weekends. Firewood for your stay is included.
Questions
Things people ask
If your question isn’t here, send it with your dates.
Is the cabin warm in winter?
Very. The stove heats the whole cabin and every bedroom has an electric heater as well. We leave a full basket of dry firewood and kindling.
Do we need a four-wheel drive?
No. The last stretch is a steep paved lane that any normal car manages. On the few snowy days each year, we will let you know before you set off.
Can we bring our dog?
Yes, dogs are welcome. The meadow is fenced on three sides. We add €20 per stay for the extra cleaning.
Is there Wi-Fi and phone signal?
The Wi-Fi is good enough for video calls and streaming. Mobile signal is patchy indoors, which most guests end up enjoying.
What time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 16:00 and check-out is by 11:00. We light the stove before you arrive on cold days.
How do we book?
Send us your dates with the form below. We reply within a day with the total, and you book directly with us, with no platform fees.
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