Farm to Table by Cucumbi 25 - 29 March 2026
Parenting Retreat by Patricia Díaz-Kismarton with Branch Out Coaching 8 - 10 May 2026
Yoga & Movement Retreat by FORM Amsterdam 12 - 17 May 2026
"The Big Exhale" Retreat by Inspiro Yoga 19 - 24 May 2026
Yoga Retreat By Julee Yew-Crijns 13 - 19 June 2026
Portugal Retreat By the yoga group 19 - 25 June 2026
"The Big Exhale" Retreat by Inspiro Yoga 13 - 18 October 2026
descobrimos o refúgio perfeito no alentejo para aproveitar os feriados de verão Quando partimos à descoberta do Melhor de Portugal, o Cucumbi saltou logo para o primeiro lugar da nossa lista. É sem dúvida a sugestão ideal e o refúgio perfeito para aproveitar os feriados de junho. Há algum tempo que andava à procura de um pretexto para passar uns dias neste paraíso alentejano, na aldeia do Barrancão, a 20 minutos de Alcácer do Sal. Por um lado, a decoração é incrível, por outro lado, tinha a maior curiosidade em conhecer esta herdade onde tudo é biológico e sustentável e há uma preocupação genuína pelo ambiente e pela saúde do nosso planeta.
Cucumbi Santa Susana hotels / Alentejo / Portugal Anseia por um ritmo mais simples, um lugar onde o sussurro da natureza dita o tempo? Não procure mais – Cucumbi é um paraíso escondido em 118 acres de terras agrícolas orgânicas no coração do Alentejo. Esta antiga casa de campo, agora um pequeno e cuidadosamente decorado B&B de estilo minimalista, oferece deliciosos gin tónicas ao pôr do sol e pratos da autêntica gastronomia tradicional portuguesa.
Today we want to talk and tell you about one of the discoveries of our founder, Estefanía Grandío. Cucumbi Farm, a place where she went to enjoy with her family, where she found comfort, peace, and sustainability all in one place. Cucumbi is designed with a rustic and soft environment. How did the idea of creating a 100% sustainable space as a guest house come about? This property belonged to my father and his wife, and for a long time they struggled to keep it organic as their professions consumed most of their time. Isabel, my father's wife, is a musician, a lover of plant-based food, and as a fervent advocate of conscious consumption, she passed on her passion to us. In her time they started selling organic eggs and vegetables next to a Bed and Breakfast with only 5 rooms. After 16 years in Barrancão they decided to move to the Alentejo coast and it was then that my husband Tozé and I decided to buy their property. He always wanted to be a farmer and in 2018 he was able to fulfil his dream and from that moment on he convinced me to embark on this project together with our friend Fernando Oliveira and with the incredible aesthetics and work of Sofia Albuquerque Cucumbi was born...and from there we knew where we were headed.
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Cucumbi: Guesthouse in Santa Susana
Today, we are excited to share with you our recent visit to Cucumbi – one of our all-time favorite projects.
Cucumbi is an eco-rural guesthouse set on an organic farm in the Alentejo, where the pace of life is slow, and the rhythms of nature dictate the days.
Cucumbi GUEST HOUSE / ALENTEJO / WATCHLIST Across the vast fields of the Alentejo, about an hour from the hustle & bustle of Lisbon, Cucumbi offers a retreat for those craving a taste of the simple life. This four-room & three-apartment guesthouse is found at the edge of a small village called Barrancão on an organic farm and run by husband & wife Catarina & ToZé. Motivated by regeneration, and with 118 acres of land to fund, the couple decided to restore the farmhouse at the centre of the property and transform it into a stylish seven-bedroom abode with natural and minimalist style. Textures of wood, rattan & linen complement carefully chosen vintage furniture to create a soft & intimate mood. Ceramics, often produced by some of Cucumbi’s artists in residence, sit upon driftwood tables and atop kitchen counters. Breakfasts are served with organic products from the house’s vegetable garden & eggs from chickens who are raised in the open air while solar energy panels & a water filtration system help to make this one of the best examples of Portugal’s sustainable stays. There’s not much to do here other than lean back into the slow life of the countryside, so pack plenty of books and settle into Alentejo living. Room Service Location: Barrancão , Alentejo. Price: Double rooms start at around 210€ per night. Highlights: The rusticly chic style & soft atmosphere are soothing, while the organic vegetable garden & sustainable vision of the property makes for a thoughtful, fulfilling stay. Our favourite room: All of the seven rooms are heavenly, but choose an apartment if you prefer to be self-sustaining. Services: Breakfast is served daily & turndown is offered. Designed by owners Catarina & ToZé along with Lisbon-based designer Sofia Albuquerque . Photography by Sanda Vuckovic . The Neighbourhood: Isolated between two towns, counting barely 50 inhabitants, this is a stay for those wanting to leave behind the metropolis for a quiet existence. Jump on one of the guest house bicycles to explore the countryside, or in a canoe on the lake to soak in some elemental energy. Things to know: Rural isolation calls for preparation & the right equipment to ensure comfort & serenity. If you’re staying in an apartment make sure you bring as much as you need for your stay so you don’t have to leave to hunt for supplies.