Countryside & coast · Central Portugal
A future B&B near Figueira da Foz, taking shape in the Portuguese countryside
Quinta dos Cozinheiros is a historic Portuguese Quinta in Matas, near Marinha das Ondas and within reach of Figueira da Foz and the Atlantic coast. We are restoring the property slowly and carefully, with future B&B houses, the Pool House and a small number of possible holiday homes forming part of the longer story.
Between countryside and coast
Close to the coast. Rooted in Matas.
Quinta dos Cozinheiros is in Matas, close to Marinha das Ondas, in Central Portugal. Figueira da Foz and the Atlantic coast are part of the wider area, but the Quinta itself is not a city-centre property.
That distinction matters. Someone searching for accommodation near Figueira da Foz may want access to the coast without staying in the middle of an urban hotel area. Others may be travelling through Central Portugal and looking for somewhere with more land, local character and a slower atmosphere.
The Quinta is being shaped around that idea: a rural base with its own history, while the coast and Figueira da Foz remain part of the surrounding region.
We will publish detailed arrival information once the first accommodation is ready. Until then, we prefer not to promise exact journey times or distances that can depend on route and destination.
A future B&B taking shape
One Quinta. Six planned B&B houses. One first stay taking shape.
The plan for Quinta dos Cozinheiros begins with six future B&B houses and the Pool House.
The six B&B houses are still plans. Their final layouts, individual facilities, capacity, prices and opening dates have not yet been confirmed. They are being developed as part of the wider restoration rather than as a finished hotel complex.
The Pool House is further ahead. It is being prepared as the first independent holiday home at the Quinta, beside the swimming pool whose construction is already complete.
First stays are currently aimed for 2027, but this is a target rather than a guaranteed opening date.
A small number of additional independent holiday homes may follow in later phases. These are future possibilities, not accommodation that can be booked today.
This is a real property being restored one part at a time. Confirmed details will be published when the spaces themselves are ready.
Why stay near Figueira da Foz?
For the people who want both.
There is no single right answer to where to stay near Figueira da Foz. For some visitors, being directly in town is the priority. For others, the appeal lies in combining the Figueira da Foz coast with a quieter piece of rural Portugal.
Quinta dos Cozinheiros is being developed for the second kind of stay.
The setting is part of the experience: old buildings, open land, vines already growing on the property, tiled roofs and the traces of a Portuguese Quinta that existed long before the idea of guest accommodation began.
For people planning a Central Portugal road trip, looking for countryside accommodation near Figueira da Foz, or simply preferring a peaceful rural setting near the Atlantic coast, that difference may eventually be the reason to stay here.
But “eventually” matters. The Quinta is not open for overnight stays yet.
Clear today. Clear about tomorrow.
What already exists — and what is still planned.
Here today
The main house, old walls, tiled roofs, land, vines and original architectural details form the existing setting.
Work on the roof, veranda and other parts of the property is documented in the restoration journal.
The pool and surrounding terrace are finished. It is not currently an open public or guest facility because accommodation has not opened.
Our gallery shows the Quinta, restoration work and completed pool as they actually look today.
Still taking shape
Planned, but not yet finished or available to reserve.
Currently being prepared as the first future independent holiday home.
A small number may follow in later phases.
Restaurant, bar, yoga, strength and movement, events and our own wine belong to the longer-term vision, not current facilities.
Not open. There are no confirmed nightly prices, availability calendars or reservation payments.
“A place like this does not begin with a hotel floor plan. It begins with what is already here.”
Old walls, roof tiles worth saving, a veranda changing the face of the house, land, vines and buildings that have acquired their character over time.
The character of Quinta dos Cozinheiros
Old walls. New chapters. No generic hotel story.
The restoration journal shows the process without skipping to the finished result. In the latest veranda chapter, the new cover is already changing the façade while scaffolding and unfinished work remain visible.
That honesty is important to the identity of the Quinta. We want future accommodation to belong to the property rather than feel dropped into it. That means allowing the project to develop slowly enough for old and new to sit comfortably together.
The longer-term vision extends beyond places to sleep. The existing vines are part of the land, and making our own wine is a future ambition. A restaurant, bar, yoga and retreat space, a strength and movement area and places for gatherings are also ideas within the broader project.
None of those are currently bookable experiences. We describe them because they explain where the property may be heading, not because we want to present future ideas as finished amenities.
Read the journal
Roof work, saved tiles, veranda progress and the buildings as they change.
Follow the restoration ↗See the real Quinta
Real photography first, with future visualisations clearly separated where they appear elsewhere on the site.
Open the photo gallery ↗Stay informed
The restoration journal includes the email subscription for new updates and future opening announcements.
Subscribe through the journal ↗Ask a question
Curious about a future stay or the restoration? Contact the Quinta without creating a reservation.
FAQ & contact ↗Answers before you plan
Frequently asked questions.
Is Quinta dos Cozinheiros already open?
No. Quinta dos Cozinheiros is still being restored and is not operating as guest accommodation yet.
Can I book a stay now?
No. Reservations, payments and deposits are not being accepted. There are currently no bookable dates or confirmed nightly rates.
Where is Quinta dos Cozinheiros?
The Quinta is in Matas, near Marinha das Ondas, in Central Portugal. Figueira da Foz and the Atlantic coast are part of the surrounding area.
Is the Quinta in Figueira da Foz itself?
No. It is not a city-centre property in Figueira da Foz. It is a countryside Quinta in Matas, within the wider area around Figueira da Foz and the coast.
What accommodation is planned?
The current plan begins with six future B&B houses and the Pool House. The Pool House is being prepared as the first independent holiday home. A small number of additional holiday homes may follow later.
Will there be a swimming pool?
The swimming pool construction is already complete. It is not currently open as a guest facility because the Quinta has not opened for accommodation. Once stays begin, the current plan is for the pool to be shared by staying guests at agreed times.
When will bookings open?
There is no confirmed date. First stays are aimed for 2027, but this remains a target rather than a guaranteed opening date. Booking will only open after the relevant accommodation, facilities, prices and policies have been confirmed.
How can I receive updates?
Follow the restoration journal and subscribe to its email updates. You can also revisit the booking information page for confirmed changes.
Is this going to be a hotel?
The current vision is a small-scale Quinta with individual B&B houses, the Pool House and possibly a limited number of independent holiday homes. It is not being presented as a conventional city hotel.
Will there be holiday homes?
The Pool House is the first independent holiday home currently taking shape. A small number of other holiday homes may follow in later phases, but details are not yet final.
A place worth following before it is ready
The best things take shape slowly.
For now, the best way to get to know this future countryside stay near Figueira da Foz is through the real restoration: old materials being saved, spaces taking shape and plans becoming clearer one step at a time.
Bookings are not open yet. When that changes, we will say so clearly.
English 
Português