Cooking and Nature | Emotional Hotel

What Cooking and Nature | Emotional Hotel does

Cooking and Nature | Emotional Hotel is a privately held boutique hospitality operation based in Alvados, Porto de Mós, Portugal, owned by Letras e Borboletas - Ecoturismo, Lda. The company runs two adjacent properties inside the Serra D'Aire and Candeeiros Natural Park: the Emotional Hotel, with 12 uniquely themed rooms inspired by cinematic emotions, and The Nest, located 200 meters away, with 8 superior double rooms and 3 apartments (including a pet-friendly unit). The business serves primarily couples and romance seekers, nature and wellness travelers, and a smaller base of corporate groups, event clients, and pet owners. Guest experience is anchored on culinary engagement (a seasonal restaurant, cooking lessons where guests prepare their own dinner, and food-foraging activities), wellness (Baths of Aire, outdoor pools, massages), and outdoor activities such as e-bike routes, guided walks, horse riding, and pottery workshops. The business is supported by approximately 7 employees and is recognized through Biosphere Sustainable Lifestyle Certification (since 2023), the AHRESP 2024 Environmental Sustainability Award, and integration into the Turismo de Portugal Empresas Turismo 360 Program (2025).

The revenue model is multi-stream and transaction-led rather than subscription-based. Direct-to-consumer accommodation is sold through the company's own booking engine (book.cookinghotel.com), phone reservations, and email, with the website and digital marketing managed by Social Mente, Lda. and the booking platform operated by Guestcentric Systems S.A. Ancillary revenue comes from restaurant dining (seasonal menu at €28/person, cooking lessons at €42/person, group cooking-space rental at €20/person with a 20-person minimum), massages priced €50–€155, gift vouchers (€195–€350), event hosting with a minimum 8 people for external reservations, and add-on services such as flower bouquets, birthday cakes, and picnic baskets. Distribution is intentionally direct; no third-party OTA presence is explicitly disclosed, and the company uses its free "Cooking and Nature Trails" mobile app and a Google Play / App Store presence as engagement touchpoints.

Underlying technology is light and outsource-led: Guestcentric provides the booking and website CMS, and a third-party-developed iOS/Android app delivers trail maps and route suggestions. Proprietary operational investments center on sustainability infrastructure rather than software — solar panels, photovoltaic generation, heat pumps for water heating, electric vehicle charging points, and a documented zero-plastic environmental policy. There are no patents, trademarks, AI/ML capabilities, public APIs, or third-party developer integrations on record. The company is privately held with no public listing, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no funding rounds; all investment to date appears to be internally financed by the operating entity.

Name

Cooking and Nature | Emotional Hotel

Legal name

Letras e Borboletas - Ecoturismo, Lda.

Website

https://cookinghotel.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cooking and Nature | Emotional Hotel is a privately held Portuguese boutique hospitality group operating the 12-room Emotional Hotel and The Nest (8 doubles, 3 apartments) in Alvados within the Serra D'Aire and Candeeiros Natural Park, serving couples, nature and wellness travelers, and event guests with themed rooms, cooking lessons, spa services, and outdoor activities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Wellness-Lifestyle Boutique Hotels (THAGADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Boutique Resorts (Small-Scale Resorts) (THAGADAJ), Luxury Eco-Resorts (THAGACAK), Nature Lodges & Eco-Resorts (THAAAAAI)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel hospitality
• Culinary tourism experiences
• Sustainable eco-tourism
• Wellness spa retreats
• Nature-based lodging

Headquarters

HQ city

Alvados, Porto de Mós

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Room rentals across 12 rooms at Emotional Hotel and 8 double superior rooms plus 3 apartments at The Nest. Includes buffet breakfast at Emotional Hotel and in-room/apartment breakfast at The Nest.
2. Restaurant and Dining: On-site restaurant at Emotional Hotel serving seasonal menu, cooking lesson dinners, and light meals. Restaurant at The Nest (Terruja - Nature Based Restaurant) for lunch and dinner.
3. Cooking Experiences: Cooking Lesson mode where guests prepare their own dinner (€42 per person), with minimum 2 people. Includes use of cooking space for groups (€20 per person, minimum 20 people).
4. Spa and Wellness Services: Massage services ranging from €50-€155, Baths of Aire (free with reservation), outdoor pools. Couples massage base price €155.
5. Gift Vouchers: Romance voucher (€195), Cooking voucher (€279), Relax voucher (€350). Sold through website for gifting occasions.
6. Event Hosting: Multipurpose rooms for events, meetings, and intimate gatherings. Exclusive regime available for special occasions.
7. Outdoor Activities: E-bike rentals, guided walking routes, horse riding excursions, pottery workshops, sensory walks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cooking and Nature Hotels operates two boutique properties in Alvados, Portugal: the Emotional Hotel (12 themed rooms inspired by cinematic emotions) and The Nest (8 double rooms and 3 apartments with minimalist wood décor). Core offerings include accommodation, on-site restaurant dining with signature Cooking Lesson experiences, wellness facilities such as Baths of Aire and massage services, outdoor activities (hiking, e-biking, horse riding), event hosting, gift vouchers, and a free mobile Trails App for guests exploring the surrounding natural park.

Product overview

Cooking and Nature Hotels operates two boutique properties in Alvados, Portugal: the Emotional Hotel (12 themed rooms inspired by cinematic emotions) and The Nest (8 double rooms and 2 apartments with wood décor). Core offerings include restaurant dining with unique Cooking Lesson experiences, wellness facilities (Baths of Aire, outdoor pools, massage services), outdoor activities (hiking, e-biking, horse riding), and event hosting. Additional services include gift vouchers, special treats packages, and a sustainable tourism program. The company also offers a free mobile Trails App for guests exploring the Natural Park.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emotional Hotel Accommodation

Quantifiable outcome

• Biosphere Sustainable Lifestyle Certification achieved and renewed annually since 2023
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Guestcentric Systems S.A.coreTechnology or IntegrationResponsible for managing the booking platform and website. Processes personal data exclusively on behalf of the hotel, contractually obligated for GDPR compliance.
• Positive Impact TourismcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 2-night sustainable tourism experiences including garbage collection in protected areas, edible flower collection, e-bike tours, and local artisan support.
• ANP | WWF PortugalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplements 'Check Out for Nature' program supporting nature conservation.
• Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for protection of endangered Red-billed Rook species in Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park.
• MONTIS Nature ConservationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonations to land funds for sustainable forest management.
• Turismo de PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration into Empresas Turismo 360º Program under Reactivate Tourism Plan for sustainable tourism development.
• Equestrian Centre of AlcariaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHorse riding excursions available for guests, including options for children.
• Local Pottery ArtistminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for local artisan as part of Positive Impact Tourism experiences.
• Trilho do Castelejo - Alvados Adventure AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual donation for implementation and promotion of adventure trail.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cookinghotel
• Instagraminstagram.com/cookingandnaturehotels
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cooking-and-nature-emotional-hotel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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