In the most Portuguese village in all of Portugal, where houses blend into massive granite boulders, and goats reign supreme. Right at the foot of Monsanto. You’ll find BODE Country House—a bit of modern architecture, a bit of countryside charm.

The interiors? Wabi-sabi—a philosophy that embraces the beauty of the natural and imperfect (not to be confused with wasabi, because nothing here will make your eyes water). On the terrace, pergolas cast a cooling shade, the pool invites you to soak up the views, and the best possible soundtrack plays in the background—birds singing and the gentle rustle of the wind. You can set up a picnic under a cork oak, head out for a trek, hop on a mountain bike, or simply sit back and watch the day slowly fade into evening. And if you feel like a little cross-border adventure—Spain is just a stone’s throw away. You can even see it from the hotel.

Photos: bodecountryhouse.pt