The pool and the sunset
An infinity edge facing west. The end of the day, seen from the garden, the water or a sun lounger.
Pool open from 1 April to 1 November
Villa Sentia — private wellness villa in Serra da Estrela, Portugal
A private villa on the slopes of Serra da Estrela, Portugal, where wellbeing meets nature. Jacuzzi, sauna, cold plunge and a saltwater infinity pool, with sunset as the backdrop. A retreat for body and mind.
First dates from 1 December 2026
We built this house slowly, while living in it. Now we are opening the door.
13 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · 470 m altitude
In São Romão, near Seia, Villa Sentia is yours alone: mountains in the morning, your private spa in the late afternoon and sunset over the pool's edge. Check your dates and request a stay directly with Gabriel and Ana; we confirm availability and payment details by WhatsApp or email.
Gabriel & Ana
Heat, cold and silence. All year.
Outdoor sauna, a chilled cold plunge and a 38 °C jacuzzi, only for those staying at the house — even when snow covers the mountains.
2–12 °CCold plunge
38 °CJacuzzi
Sauna
The house, inside and out
Where you sleep
Full kitchen with a peninsula, oven, hob, coffee machine and tableware for 13. Air conditioning in every bedroom, a fireplace in the living room with firewood included, fast Wi-Fi, a 65" TV, a hydromassage bath and a barbecue. Bed linen, towels and toiletries included.
Suite
King bed 180×200 + sofa bed for up to 2 people · sleeps 4 · private bathroom
Double room
1 double bed · sleeps 2
Bunk room
Double bed below + 1 single bed above · sleeps 3
Ground-floor room
2 single beds 90×200 · sleeps 2
Living room
Extra beds · sleeps 2
Padel at the door
Three Blitz Padel Club courts, right opposite. Games are included in your stay, and so are the rackets.
Book a court
The mountains start at the door
Snow at Torre in winter, river beaches in summer and trails between lakes and granite villages all year.
- Seia5 min
- Sabugueiro, Portugal's highest village15 min
- Lagoa Comprida25 min
- Torre and the ski resort25 min
On the slopes of Seia
In São Romão, on the slopes near the well-known town of Seia, Villa Sentia is approximately 25 minutes by car from the summit of Torre in Serra da Estrela. A starting point for mountain outings and days by the water.
River beaches of the Serra
These are some of the loveliest river beaches to discover around Seia. Journey times vary with the route and traffic.
Lapa dos Dinheiros
On the Caniça stream, surrounded by mountain scenery and granite outcrops.
Vila Cova à Coelheira
On the banks of the River Alva, with clear, cool water.
Senhora do Desterro
Also known as Praia Dr. Pedro, beside the River Alva in São Romão.
Loriga
Mountain-spring waters in Loriga's glacial valley, within Serra da Estrela Natural Park.
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- Times
- Check-in from 16:00, check-out by 11:00
- Minimum stay
- Varies by arrival date — the calendar shows the minimum for each day
- Cancellation
- Full refund up to 14 days before, 50% up to 7 days before
- Pets
- Welcome, with a pet fee shown in the quote
Questions
Is the kitchen equipped for groups?
Yes. A full kitchen with a peninsula, oven, hob, coffee machine and tableware for 13, with a dining table facing the pool and the valley.
Is there parking?
Yes, private parking for 3 cars inside the property.
How do the included padel games work?
Book your slot on the Blitz Padel Club website (blitzpadelclub.com/reserva) and mention you are staying at Villa Sentia. Games and rackets are on us.
Is the house suitable for small children?
Yes. Up to 2 cots are available free of charge — just add them to your booking. The garden and pool are not separately fenced, so children should always be supervised.
How do I get to the house?
The address is Calçada Ladeira de Maceiro 4, São Romão, 6270-280 Seia. We send arrival and access instructions before check-in.
Is there a fireplace?
Yes — the living room has a fireplace and the firewood is on us, waiting at the house.
Another question about the villa?
Automatic answers based on the house information. To confirm, get in touch.
We are Gabriel and Ana. Villa Sentia wasn't born as an investment project — it was born from our life. We built it while living in it, finishing each space slowly over the past few years.
This is where we made memories and a home: mornings on the padel court, afternoons in the mountains, the sauna when the cold sets in, the plunge into icy water, and that sunset that still makes us stop, day after day.
Every choice in the house was made with wellbeing in mind — the light, the materials, the silence, the ritual of heat and cold. It isn't a hotel: it's our home, and now we're opening the door so you can live it the way we do.
We hope you'll find here what we found: time, rest and good memories.