Oak Hill Gerês, Portugal is a private nature estate set within a one-hectare property in the heart of Gerês, designed for guests who value exclusivity, authenticity and meaningful time in nature. The estate is always reserved to one single party, ensuring complete privacy and an uninterrupted connection with the landscape. At present, Oak Hill operates with the Alvarinho Oak Villa, a four-bedroom villa with open-plan living spaces and full access to the surrounding grounds. The Negral Oak Villa, the Oak Lake Suite, and the dedicated wine experience space will be completed progressively until the end of 2026, as part of the project’s natural evolution. The toponymy of the villas reflects the identity of the place. Each unit is named after native Portuguese oak species — Alvarinho and Negral — reinforcing the deep relationship between architecture, land and the oak trees that define the property’s landscape. The one-hectare estate includes: – A natural lake with fish – Mature oak trees and mountain views – A fully operational padel court – Outdoor leisure areas immersed in nature Padel is already in operation, and curated cultural and gastronomic routes across the Gerês region are available upon request. The enotourism component — a structural element of the project — is progressively being developed and will soon include a dedicated space for wine experiences, tastings and curated regional producers. Surrounded by mountains, water and open sky, Oak Hill offers immersion without intrusion — no shared spaces, no parallel guests, no imposed schedules. Oak Hill is not defined by seasonality, but by presence, silence and the rare luxury of exclusivity.

Oak Hill is personally managed by its founder, who oversees the project as a single, evolving vision rather than a collection of houses. With a background in entrepreneurship and ongoing academic specialization in enotourism, the host combines strategic vision with a deep commitment to authenticity, regional identity and long-term sustainability. Presence is discreet yet attentive. Guests are welcomed personally and supported whenever needed, while privacy and independence remain central to the experience. Beyond accommodation, the host curates selected cultural, gastronomic and wine experiences, fostering meaningful connections between guests and the Gerês territory. At Oak Hill, hospitality is not transactional, it is intentional, thoughtful and grounded in place.

Oak Hill is located in the heart of the Gerês region, within the Peneda-Gerês mountain landscape, a territory defined by forests, rivers, granite villages and protected natural beauty. Despite its immersion in nature, the estate benefits from a strategic location in northern Portugal: – Approx. 1h15 from Porto Airport – Around 40 minutes from Braga’s historic centre, including the iconic Bom Jesus do Monte and the medieval streets of the old town – About 50 minutes from the historic centre of Guimarães, birthplace of Portugal – Nearly 1 hour from Viana do Castelo, including the hilltop sanctuary of Santuário de Santa Luzia – Around 45 minutes from the Atlantic beaches of Esposende, known for their natural dunes and seaweed-rich coastline – Less than 30 minutes from the Spanish border, with access to the thermal waters of Termas de Lobios – Approximately 1 hour from Rio Alto Golf Course – Around 1h15 from Porto city centre For wine enthusiasts, Oak Hill is positioned between two of Portugal’s most distinctive wine regions: – The Vinho Verde region, including Monção and Melgaço, internationally recognized for Alvarinho wines – The Alto Douro Wine Region, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape, reachable in approximately two hours Gerês itself remains authentic and largely untouched by mass tourism. Traditional villages, mountain trails, waterfalls and regional gastronomy shape the rhythm of the territory. Oak Hill offers a rare balance, secluded and immersed in nature, yet within reach of northern Portugal’s cultural, coastal and wine landmarks.