Bode Country House

Direct Impact

• Efficient and carbon-reduced resource management: with the acquisition of restaurant appliances with the highest energy efficiency level, A+++, and with the installation of an electric car charging station for guests, powered by the photovoltaic system already installed, the hotel will be able to gain efficiency in its energy system and promote reduced consumption of fossil fuels. At the same time, part of the decoration and furnishing will come from the owner’s collection, around 25% of the furniture and 80% of the decoration, and part will be sourced from responsible suppliers and sustainable materials. 

Indirect impact

• Sustainable construction: the lodging entrepreneurs have chosen to renovate as much as possible the existing building rather than building new, and reutilizing materials from the demolition. Also, they minimized the use of concrete to the minimum, and have opted for sustainable sources for the wood, for both interior and exterior.
• Sustainable resource management: regarding waste management, the sewage will be deposited into a green septic tank, filtered and released into the land free of contamination, and other fresh food waste will be used to feed the farm animals. Also, single-use plastic is banned in the lodging and reusable plastic will be reduced to the minimum.
• Renewable energy generation: Bode’s total energy consumption comes from renewable sources – their own photovoltaic system for consumption will produce for part of their needs and generates around 16 MWh per year, which means with that they avoid yearly over 2 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
• Promotion of organic agriculture and food: all meals offered at the hotel will be sourced from organic production, either in their own organic garden and from local organic producers.
• Promotion of local economy and jobs creation: in the first year of operation, the founders will hire 4 people in full-time, prioritizing local talent. Also, their goal is to purchase most of the food supply and services from the local businesses, to engage and promote the local community.

Kapitulaudaz LDA, the company behind Bode Country House, was created in 2020 by Stefano Pizzuti and Catarina Santos, husband and wife, who, after living and working for over 20 years in different parts of the world, decided to fulfil their dream and create a sanctuary where they could offer their guests a "home away from home" a place surrounded by nature, where each visitor could create unique memories.

The company's long-term goal is to create a collection of unique Country Houses in the most picturesque and soulful villages in Portugal, where the charm of the past naturally blends with the contemporary design and modern comforts with the least impact and in harmony with the environment.

Within the first year of operation, the company hopes to employ 4 full-time staff, recruited locally and supported with onsite and offsite training. More positions will be created in the second year as the business grows.