Lava Homes

This small village resort which has a fabulous cluster of fourteen cottages on Pico Island is ideal for families and couples alike. Located on the north coast of the island, the cottages have superb views towards São Jorge island and are set in a unique landscape with an abundance of cultural heritage, where calm and tranquillity predominates.

Over the centuries this parish was the main naval shipyard of the Azores.  Today there is a regional handicraft school, natural swimming pools at Portinho and Caisinho and a picnic area in Furada.  The grounds were chosen for their natural beauty, flora and the existence of several ruins.  The resort is crossed by a natural rural trail that belongs to the listed walking trails of the Island.

The conservation of nature, environmental quality and the safeguarding of the historical-cultural heritage and local identity is key here.  Each cottage is equipped with photovoltaic panels (solar power) and the heating is achieved through pellet stoves (burns compressed wood or biomass pellets).  The cooling is done through natural ventilation and the ancient water-capture tanks are used to water the gardens.  Drinking water is supplied from local reservoirs filtered by active coal.
 
Accommodation

• 14 cottages including one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom cottages

One Bedroom Cottage

1-bedroom cottages (sleeps 2): Double bedroom, bathroom (shower), lounge-diner with kitchenette (electric oven and hobs, small fridge freezer, microwave, blender, kettle, coffee maker, kitchen utensils and equipment and dishwasher) and ocean view. Each cottage is heated with a pellet stove in the living room and oil heaters in the bedrooms and has a washer/dryer and iron/ironing board. Towels changed every 3 days and bed linen every 7 days. Complimentary WiFi included.

Two Bedroom Cottage

2-bedroom cottages (sleeps 5): One double and one twin bedroom, bathroom (shower), bathroom (shower), lounge-diner with kitchenette (electric oven and hobs, fridge freezer, microwave, blender, kettle, coffee maker, kitchen utensils and equipment and dishwasher) and ocean view. Each cottage is heated with a pellet stove in the living room and oil heaters in the bedrooms and has a washer/dryer and iron/ironing board. Towels changed every 3 days and bed linen every 7 days. An extra bed can be added in the double bedroom for a child. Complimentary WiFi included.

Three Bedroom Cottage

3-bedroom cottages (sleeps 7): Two twin bedrooms (one with an ensuite shower room) and one double bedroom, separate bathroom (shower), lounge-diner with kitchenette (electric oven and hobs, fridge freezer, microwave, blender, kettle, coffee maker, kitchen utensils and equipment and dishwasher) and ocean view. Each cottage is heated with a pellet stove in the living room and oil heaters in the bedrooms and has a washer/dryer and iron/ironing board. Towels changed every 3 days and bed linen every 7 days. An extra bed can be added in the double bedroom for a child. Complimentary WiFi included.