Portugal Active is where luxury meets the horizon, created to disconnect and designed for escape. We transform exclusive homes into private retreats with high-end hotel service, combining the privacy of a home with the precision and care of refined hospitality. Each property is selected for its location, design, and comfort, and prepared in detail so everything feels effortless and seamless from the very first moment. We apply 5-star service standards to every stay, with premium amenities, an attentive team, and discreet support that anticipates what truly matters. Experiences are tailored, private chefs, massages, special moments, and authentic local connections, always delivered with elegance and without noise. Here, time slows down, quality rises, and every detail counts, so your escape feels light, personal, and truly memorable.

Carcavelos Manor House was built in the last quarter of the 18th century. The façade features an impressive coat of arms and an attached chapel, with a Baroque portal and pediment opening directly onto the street, reflecting the property's long-standing role in serving the local community. Completed in 2025, the restoration fully respected the original structure: no load-bearing walls were removed, the stonework and exterior openings were preserved, and the magnificent coffered wooden ceilings—some adorned with gilded woodcarving—were carefully restored and reinterpreted in the newly created spaces. The ground floor includes several inviting living areas, such as the sitting room (formerly a grain store), featuring whitewashed stone walls, blue-gray wooden ceilings, and a fireplace insert; the dining room, with exposed beams, a crystal chandelier, and seating for fourteen guests; and the garden room, which opens directly onto the outdoor areas. This floor also includes a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. The fully equipped kitchen features a marble island, terracotta-colored cabinetry, and a handcrafted brass pendant light. On the main floor, five suites preserve the original coffered wooden ceilings, remarkable examples of 18th-century craftsmanship with geometric detailing and gilded accents. Each bedroom has its own distinctive character: sage-green tones with an antique display cabinet, lavender-blue hues with a classic writing desk, antique rose with a chandelier and floral tapestry, or straw-yellow complemented by carved headboards. All suites include private bathrooms with black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring, spacious walk-in showers, and classic-style sanitary ware. In the attic, beneath the century-old beams of the original roof structure, there is an additional twin suite—a warm and inviting space with rustic charm and natural light provided by a skylight. The balconies, framed by granite columns and wrought-iron railings, offer open views over the

Carcavelos Manor House is located in Coucieiro, a rural parish in the municipality of Vila Verde. It is a peaceful area of farmland and traditional granite houses, protected by agricultural reserve status, which ensures the landscape remains unspoiled. A few meters away stands the Romanesque Church of Coucieiro (12th century). The quiet is punctuated by birdsong and, in summer, the distant sounds of local festivals and processions. Vila Verde is a 10-minute drive, with supermarkets, restaurants and all kinds of shops. Braga, the district capital, is 15 minutes away, the historic center, Bom Jesus and Sameiro are well worth a visit. Peneda-Geres National Park begins 20 minutes away. Ponte de Lima and Guimaraes are about 30 minutes. Porto Airport is approximately 70 km away. Nearby: the river beach "As Garrafas" in Coucieiro, Caldelas thermal baths, padel in Sabariz, and several hiking trails (Sapo Trail, Sao Juliao Trail, Citania de Sao Juliao). The Sao Vicente Bridge, Rendufe Monastery and the Pousada de Santa Maria do Bouro are must-sees.