To stop. Soften.
In Cerrado das Fontainhas we invite you to decelerate the days, allowing you to feel more intensely all that this place has to offer.

A Meaningful Living

To stop. Slow down, being able to simply stop for a better perception of life, which starts to run. In Cerrado das Fontainhas, we invite you to take a conscious break as the days slow down, allowing you to feel more intensely all that this place has to offer.

We are among the green of Sintra, with meaning on the beaches of Estoril, capital of Lisbon and in the mysticism of the palaces of the town of Sintra or Queluz that contaminate the atmosphere of the Cerrado das Fontainhas. Here you can experience glamor and an aura of relaxation and well-being.

In the main house, with original decoration, with rooms in attic style, we find the living room with the library and the honesty bar. This is the intimate meeting place for a late afternoon by the fireplace to get lost in the pages of a book. In the event room, the space to celebrate the best things (moments) in life, overlooking the garden and the heated infinity outdoor pool. The suites and rooms are found throughout the property, between terraces perfect for an early morning with yoga or afternoons in the solarium. In the SPA space, we find the Reception, which is also a small social space perfect for exclusive meetings.

From the spaces and rooms designed for sophisticated hospitality to the services and staff ready for a cordial service that values ​​comfort, in Cerrado das Fontainhas moments of rediscovery and devotion to Nature are promoted, to promote well-being, whether in a romantic, personal getaway. or ode to life and an attitude of being and living positive and uncomplicated.

For longer stays or families, our Villas are an excellent option. Our Villas in Style loft., they offer a living room with an equipped kitchen and a dining area. The generous areas are highlighted by the huge windows and glass doors that give access to the comfortable private terrace overlooking the green areas and pool.

Cerrado das Fontainhas is aligned with sustainability practices.

Avani Shah was born in India and about two decades ago made Portugal her second home.

Bachelor in Biochemistry with a specialty in Pharmacy, she also has a background in Indian Classical Music.

A connoisseur and lover of the arts, she is an avid painter and sculptor who brings feelings and memories of India into her works.

The admirable trajectory that Avani conquered in Portugal began with her arrival in a new country, without knowing even a word of the language, which she quickly mastered. A mother of two, she considers her family to be her greatest source of inspiration and strength. The delicate and determined figure of her mother-in-law is a permanent reference in all her projects, for having welcomed her as a daughter and for having left her wise teachings that influence her.

Entrepreneur in the field of Tourism and Events, she is part of the Board of Directors of The Lakhani Group, partner at The Lisbon Club, Palácio Verride, at Restaurante Calcutta, President of Isha Artes (since 2020) and founding partner of the contemplative culture association-MYMA.

She founded the Cerrado das Fontainhas, which will be reopened with a larger, more modern and sustainable structure.