2 Bedroom Detached house, Ferreira do Zêzere

Operating Rural Tourism Business | Off-Market Opportunity in Ferreira do Zêzere

Exclusive off-market opportunity to acquire a fully operational rural tourism business located in Ferreira do Zêzere, one of the most sought-after tourist areas in central Portugal.

The property is currently operating through Booking.com, ranking among the Top 10 in the region and consistently maintaining the highest rating. The business benefits from an excellent online reputation, proven demand and strong growth potential.

Prime location

The property is situated in a peaceful area of significant tourist interest, just:

5 minutes from the centre of Ferreira do Zêzere;

10 minutes from Castelo de Bode and Lagoa Azul;

Close to river beaches, restaurants, shops and services;

Within easy reach of Tomar, Abrantes, Coimbra and Lisbon.

The Castelo de Bode region is renowned for its natural landscapes, river beaches and wide range of outdoor activities, particularly water sports such as wakeboarding, water skiing, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, sailing and boat trips.

Lagoa Azul regularly hosts water sports events and competitions. One of the events held in the area is the National Wakeboard Championship, a discipline that has helped increase the destination’s visibility among national and international visitors. The calendar and official names of competitions should be confirmed with the relevant local organising bodies.

Property composition

The property occupies a plot of approximately 5,600 m² and comprises:

A two-storey main house;

An independent bungalow;

Outdoor areas with significant development potential;

An approved project for the construction of two additional bungalows.

The sale also includes an adjoining plot of approximately 430 m², with an approved gross construction area of around 300 m², allowing for a significant increase in accommodation capacity or the development of a complementary project.

Investment potential

Ferreira do Zêzere and the surrounding Castelo de Bode area are experiencing growing demand for high-quality tourist accommodation, particularly from visitors seeking nature, tranquillity, privacy and water-based and outdoor experiences.

Despite this growing demand, there remains a limited supply of accommodation units offering quality, a good location, a distinctive identity and consistent service. This creates a particularly attractive opportunity for investors seeking to acquire an established business with a consolidated reputation and expansion potential.

The business combines several features that are difficult to find in the market:

Fully operational business;

Excellent online reputation;

Highest rating and Top 10 regional ranking;

Location close to Castelo de Bode and Lagoa Azul;

Approved expansion project;

Additional land included;

Strong potential to increase capacity and turnover;

Tourism market with growing demand and limited quality supply.

Feasibility study and investment recovery

An economic and financial feasibility study is available regarding investment recovery. The study was prepared based on the business’s operating history, occupancy rate, revenue generated through Booking.com and planned expansion potential.

The study considers:

The historical performance of the business;

Recorded bookings and occupancy rates;

The evolution of revenue and operating costs;

The potential increase in capacity through the construction of the two new bungalows;

The development potential of the additional plot, measuring approximately 430 m² and with around 300 m² of approved gross construction area;

Existing tourism demand in the region;

Different operating and growth scenarios;

The estimated payback period;

The expected impact of the expansion on turnover and overall profitability.

The existence of an already operating business enables investors to analyse real operating data rather than relying solely on projections. The construction of the two additional bungalows could increase accommodation capacity, boost annual turnover, spread fixed costs across a larger operation and strengthen overall profitability.

The study may be made available to interested investors upon request and subject to the signing of a confidentiality agreement, where applicable. Final figures regarding profitability, return on investment and payback period should be confirmed through an analysis of the accounting and tax documentation, licences, future bookings, operating costs and definitive transaction terms.

A unique opportunity to acquire an established tourism business with proven operations, a prime location, an approved development project and significant growth potential.