A stay at Cerdeira begins in one of its traditional schist houses, restored sustainably with local building traditions and longer visits in mind. Each house has its own character, with artwork made by Portuguese and international artists; balconies and terraces look out towards the Lousã mountains and the village. Breakfast can be ordered to the house, with no fixed serving time. Around the village, a small library lends books and games, while a shop stocks artists’ work, homemade jams, honey from Serra da Lousã and other regional products. Creative activities and mountain walks, including outings to watch deer, can shape the days before guests leave the quiet mountain setting.