A black cabin with a deck overlooking a river, with outdoor furniture including chairs, a table, an umbrella, and a small seating area on the riverbank with three wooden stools around a white gravel square.
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Interior of a tiny wooden cabin with a bed near large windows overlooking a river, a wood stove, and an outdoor deck with a chair.
A small black tiny house with solar panels on the roof, situated on a raised wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a large umbrella, and a small table and chairs, surrounded by desert bushes and a dog resting nearby.
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Interior of a small living space with a wood-paneled wall, a window with greenery outside, a corner kitchen with a stove and kettle, a wall shelf with books, a table with a small blue lamp, a book titled 'HIDE,' a speaker, and two cushions on the sea
A minimalist bathroom with a green wall, a rectangular black countertop with a white vessel sink, a black faucet, a wooden cabinet, a small round mirror, a window above the sink, and a glass-enclosed shower with a handheld showerhead.
Kitchen with a black window overlooking trees, black countertop, sink, stovetop, microwave below, and wooden shelves with dishes and glassware.
A deck of Bicycle standard playing cards, a box of YATZY game, and a pink container with the text "Connect on a deeper level" are arranged on top of a large wooden stump outdoors. White pebbles surround the stump, and dry earth is visible in the back
A bedroom with wooden walls and ceiling, featuring large windows showing a view of a lake and greenery outside, with an unmade bed covered in beige bedding.
A man and a woman sitting on tree stumps by a river, facing away, during sunset.
A brown horse with a white stripe on its face standing behind a wire fence, with another horse partially visible nearby in a rural setting.

Trot

Travel information for Valada, Portugal, indicating a one-hour drive from Lisbon, that it sleeps two people, and is pet friendly.

Trot is tucked away on the banks of the Tagus river. Wake up to wide open views across the water and a private island where horses roam and birds skim. Space to chill out, take a deep breath and disconnect.

Trot highlights

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Perched on the banks of the Tejo, Portugal’s longest river, you won’t find a better view to sit and watch the world float by.

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Grab the binoculars to see ospreys dive for fish, herons stalk the banks and wild horses swim to the island.

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Best BBQ view in Portugal? Maybe. We’re biased. Morning or evening, it’s always a good time to fire up the gas BBQ.

A tiny black house or cabin with solar panels on the roof, situated on a grassy cliff overlooking a body of water, with three people sitting on outdoor furniture on the deck, and a small white umbrella with chairs nearby.

Remoteness level

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1 hour drive from Lisbon with the final 10 minutes on a dirt road. Your car might get dusty, but your reward? A private riverside cabin with nobody around.

What’s included?

Checklist of amenities preferred in a home, including bed with view, air conditioning, kitchen equipment, bar fridge, hot shower, towels, gas hobs, coffee and tea, wood burner stove, polaroid camera, board games, Bluetooth speaker, yoga mats, BBQ tools, outdoor table and chairs, eco-toilet, parking, and trolley.
Interior of a cozy wooden cabin bedroom with a large window, bed with pillows and blanket, small side table, and a wood stove.

Location

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1 hour from Lisbon

10 minutes down a dirt road

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37 minutes from Oriente (Lisbon) to Reguendo - Vale da Pedra - Pontevel

15 minute taxi from the station

 

FAQ

  • We do self check-in. There is a key ready for you in the lockbox at your cabin. We will send you the code before you arrive.

    • Check-in is at 15:00

    • Check-out is at 11:00

  • 1hr drive from Lisbon and then a 10 minute drive down a dirt road. Be prepared for your car to get a little dusty, this is all part of getting off-grid. If you are arriving by train, catch the 37 minute train from Oritente station (Lisbon) to Reguendo - Vale da Pedra - Pontevel. And from the station take a 15 minute taxi to the cabin’s exact location. Which will be sent to you before you arrive.

  • We provide linen, towels and toiletries such as shampoo, body wash and loo roll. We also provide essentials such as drinking water, olive oil, salt, pepper, coffee, tea and dish soap. So all you need to bring is the food and drink needed for your stay. And maybe a good book.

  • Absolutely, just add the ‘Pet fee’ in checkout. It is an additional €30 for the whole stay. We’ll make sure there is a water bowl for your four legged companion.

  • The cabins are suitable for families with one small child if they are able to stay in the bed with you. We do not charge extra for children. However, we are not able to provide extra beds or baby cots.

  • Yes both, the cabins are fully equipped with everything you will need for your stay. But remember, our cabins are off-grid so please be mindful of water consumption during your stay.

  • Whatever you want. The cabins are the perfect places to slow life down. So we have filled it with analog activities to give you a head start. Such as board games, books, binoculars, yoga mats and a polaroid camera. There’s also a lot you can do in the surrounding area, which we lay out for you in our detailed area guide upon arrival.

See the full list of FAQs here

Trot is a tribute to the ex-Olympic show horses that roam the Herdade and swim to the island