Casa da Ladeira, Turismo Rural is a recovered country house with a modern interior design in Ameixoeira, 28 mi from Castelo Branco. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi access. Each air-conditioned room features a LCD TV and parquet floors. Overlooking the swimming pool, garden and mountain from the balcony, rooms are based on a color which extends to the bathroom. They include free toiletries and a modern walk-in shower. The elegant living room features an exposed stone wall, a warm fireplace and plush sofas. The sun loungers surrounding the swimming pool offer the ideal setting to enjoy the sun and the panoramic views of the landscape. Guests wishing to explore further this natural scenery can take one of the free bicycles and explore the Aldeias do Xisto Route (slate built villages). Upon returning, there is a Zen area for moments of relaxation. Baby-sitting services are available on request. The ski slopes of Serra da Estrela are 50 mi away from the Casa da Ladeira, Turismo Rural. Álvaro, located 16 mi away, offers the opportunity to enjoy boating and canoeing in Zêzere River and a river beach.