--- title: Home description: "Tucked away in the wild heart of coastal Alentejo Vale das Estrelas, or the Valley of the Stars, is a rare gem. This sustainable off-grid eco-luxe lodge overlooks a sweeping landscape of rolling hills and forests." keywords: "Alentejo, Beja, Vale das Estrelas, Valley of the Stars, Portugal" seo_title: - Website Oficial url: https://valedasestrelas-hotel.guestcentric.net/en/home language: en is_homepage: true hotel: Vale das Estrelas city: São Teotónio country: Portugal phone: "+351 964 869 305" email: welcome@valleyofthestars.co.uk --- - [Home](/) - [Boutique stays](/rooms) - [Wine & Walking Breaks](/hiking-trail) - [Host with us](/retreats-events) - [Gallery](/gallery) - [Contact Us](/contacts) - [en](/) - [fr](/fr/) - [pt](/pt/) [Brand logo](/) - [en](/) - [fr](/fr/) - [pt](/pt/) - [Home](/) - [Boutique stays](/rooms) - [Wine & Walking Breaks](/hiking-trail) - [Host with us](/retreats-events) - [Gallery](/gallery) - [Contact Us](/contacts) [Brand logo](/) # Home --- #### WELCOME TO THE VALLEY OF THE STARS Tucked away in the wild heart of coastal Alentejo Vale das Estrelas, or the Valley of the Stars, is a rare gem. This sustainable off-grid eco-luxe lodge overlooks a sweeping landscape of rolling hills and forests, just a short drive from some of Europe’s wildest and most beautiful beaches. Fully powered by the sun, it’s the perfect place for people seeking nature and serenity. LINK ## OUR ACCOMMODATION Our range of en suite rooms and spacious luxury apartments cater to adventurous travellers, visitors longing for some quality time unwinding in nature, or nomads wanting to stay awhile to explore this stunning coast. Guests have access to our Polaris Clubhouse lounge and infinity pool with their spectacular view and there's an electric EV car charger available on sunny days. We speak English, Portuguese and Swedish. --- LINK #### The Suites Our three en suite rooms are named after the brightest stars in the dark skies you will see from your private patio. LINK #### The Bungalow Our Bungalow is divided in two apartments with their own open-plan lounge & kitchen and private terrace. LINK #### Villa Apartments The Villa has two spacious and airy open-plan apartments with mezzanine floors and private terraces & dining areas. #### If you would like to book the entire property, #### please contact us. --- [LINK](/about-us) #### ABOUT US The dream of Vale das Estrelas, or the Valley of the Stars, was born out of a passion for storytelling, adventure and sustainability. Ana and Alastair swapped breaking news for breaking ground and building a hospitality experience combining luxury and self-sufficiency. [Discover](/about-us) LINK #### About You You’re a traveller who values meaningful experiences over the mundane, nature over noise, and authenticity over artificiality. Vale das Estrelas is for people seeking something extraordinary. Welcome to your off-grid adventure. [LINK](/eco-luxe) #### Eco-luxe This is ecological sustainability and luxury designed together - woven into everything we do. We don’t talk up our eco-credentials, we live them, with power from the sun and water from the earth and the sky. Every drop is recycled and reused. [Discover](/eco-luxe) [LINK](/experiences) #### Experiences Our curated Wine Story-Tastings tell Portuguese stories through wine. See how we live sustainably, and enjoy in-house yoga, massage or pottery classes. The Polaris poolside Clubhouse is the valley’s north star. Try our fresh local fish and black pork. [Discover](/experiences) [LINK](/retreats-events) #### Retreats & Events Vale das Estrelas is the perfect place for a special celebration, for retreats around writing, art, photography and sound, or for a corporate escape that fosters creativity, collaboration and relaxation. Our remote and luxurious setting will inspire and energize. [Discover](/retreats-events) [LINK](/explore) #### Explore Our region offers the balance of adventure, relaxation, and exceptional cuisine. Whether you want wild ocean beaches, rivers, or rolling hills, there’s something for everyone on foot, by bike, on horseback or by taking to the water. [Discover](/explore) --- [LINK](https://alastairleithead.substack.com/) #### Blog Alastair’s regular despatches on a new life in Alentejo chronicle the couple’s ups and downs from 2020 when they first arrived and learned the true meaning of being “Off-grid and Ignorant in Portugal.” [Discover](https://alastairleithead.substack.com/) [LINK](https://wineportugal.substack.com) #### Wine Podcast Wine is all about the story and Ana & Al’s Big Portuguese Wine Adventure is a documentary-style podcast series. After 25 years at the BBC, Alastair has finally swapped war for wine. [Discover](https://wineportugal.substack.com) --- --- ## REVIEWS #### What guests say about us --- LINK #### This is one of those really special places In our globalized world, it has become rare to find places to stay that truly combine unique privacy and authentic hosts with top comfort and style. LINK #### Portugal’s best kept secret! Do not hesitate to book before everyone finds out. We came to Vale das Estrelas for a group reunion and it could not have been more perfect. LINK #### A perfect weekend in a beautiful location. Great fun at a wine tasting, delicious dinner and exceptional attentive hosting. We really recommend it. LINK #### A truly amazing and very rare kind of a place Ana and Alastair are the perfect hosts and have created a real off-grid paradise, a beautifully and lovingly designed oasis. --- ### Follow Us ## FOLLOW OUR PHOTOGRAPHER LINK LINK [Footer Logo](/) [Valley of the Stars, Lda | Monte Novo da Barreira São Teotónio, Alentejo 7630-579 Portugal](https://maps.google.com?q=Valley+of+the+Stars%2C+Lda++%7C++%0AMonte+Novo+da+Barreira,S%C3%A3o+Teot%C3%B3nio,7630-579) [+351 964 869 305 (Office hours only): National mobile or WhatsApp network call](tel:+351964869305) [tel:](tel:) [welcome@valleyofthestars.co.uk](mailto:welcome@valleyofthestars.co.uk) [![Powered by GuestCentric — Hotel Website & Booking Technology](https://static.guestcentric.net/cdn/wsbdev/wsbdev_bin/powered-gc.svg)](https://www.guestcentric.com/) --- ## Vale das Estrelas **Address:** Valley of the Stars, Lda | Monte Novo da Barreira, São Teotónio, 7630-579, Portugal **Phone:** +351 964 869 305 **Email:** [welcome@valleyofthestars.co.uk](mailto:welcome@valleyofthestars.co.uk)