Casas dos Caseiros
+ Tipology
Tipology
2 Country Houses
Segment
Temporary Housing
Ambience
Rustic
Investiment
Stylish
Tipology
2 Country Houses
Segment
Temporary Housing
Ambience
Rustic
Investiment
Stylish
Country House 1
Country House 2
The Space
The Rebirth of the Homemakers’ Houses
At the foot of the historic town of Marvão, in the heart of Portagem, two old caretakers’ houses belonging to a palatial rural estate have been given a new lease of life. After five years of planning, approvals, licensing and execution – and a strategic investment in interior design and decoration – the space gave way to two country houses for tourist rental.
The result is a haven full of authenticity and comfort, where traditional architecture meets contemporary charm.
The Challenge
The major challenge of the intervention was to reconfigure the existing architectural plan to meet the current standards of comfort required in the tourism sector: large, bright rooms with private bathrooms, functional and integrated communal areas and an open kitchen with separate areas for cooking, eating and lounging – all without losing the original rural character of the property.
The Work / Moodboard
Rustic Comfort with Memory
The entire decorative concept was geared towards creating a cosy and genuinely Alentejo atmosphere, with special attention paid to the colour palette, the selection of materials and the integration of historical pieces.
The houses are equipped with air conditioning and a fireplace with a wood burning stove. The wooden ceilings recapture the typical design of the old timbers used in Portuguese wine cellars. The kitchen is inspired by traditional oven houses, with concrete worktops and wooden doors – a fusion of rusticity and contemporary organisation.
Pieces with a Past, Houses with History
Most of the decorative elements and furniture are restored antique pieces from the owner’s family estate. Some have been reinvented: an old mill board has become a console, a cork trough has become a decorative object.
Amphorae, bushels of grain, Alentejo chairs – everything evokes the region’s agricultural past and reinforces guests’ emotional attachment to the place.
An example of how recovery is investment
The Casas dos Caseiros project is proof that restoring rural properties can generate tourist value, preserve memories and provide authentic experiences for travellers. An investment that transformed two vacant houses into accommodation units full of soul – prepared to offer comfort, aesthetics and a sense of place.
The Value
After being furnished and decorated by Staging Factory, Casa dos Caseiros was listed on AirBnb, and, in just four months, became one of guests’ favorite stays.
