Description
Trancoso is a picturesque, hilltop fishing village on Brazil’s verdant Bahian coast. Here Uxua offers nine unique and individually styled casas designed by Diesel's Wilbert Das in collaboration with local Bahian artisans and set in tropical gardens. The hotel is complemented by a spa and the nearby Uxua beach lounge. The Quadrado is a grassy village green overlooking the sea and surrounded by colourful fishermen's houses.
The hotel's casas are each totally unique in design and décor. These include historic one to three bedroom Quadrado-facing houses, an extravagant treehouse constructed entirely from recycled wood, two poolside studios, one with drafting tables for visiting artists or designers, and one or two bedroom fisherman-style bungalows secreted among mature trees, coconut palms, and flowering plants. Some of the casas have their own private gardens, plunge pools, Jacuzzis and terraces, and all bar one have a kitchen or kitchenette. All have private bathrooms with locally crafted fixtures, luxurious king size beds, and locally sourced furnishings.
Uxua Casa Hotel has a real emphasis on relaxation. Unwind in the spa, which has indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, before taking a relaxing dip in the Jacuzzi. Yoga and pilates classes are held in the spa and there are a variety of massages and acupuncture treatments to choose from. Guests can take a refreshing swim in the Uxua garden pool, which is lined with aventurine, a shimmering green stone famous for its healing properties. There is an open-air gym, beach-volley area and a platform for capoeira training for more active guests. Overlooking the pool, the open-air restaurant and bar serves delicious Bahian cuisine and homemade delicacies.
Accommodation
Uxua Casa Hotel has 9 individual casas, each with between one and three bedrooms. The casas are all uniquely designed, blending maximum comfort with rustic design cleverly using recycled, vintage and local materials. All are equipped with the latest technology including flatscreen television, cd/dvd polayer, WiFi access and air conditioning. All have indoor/outdoor living rooms and with the exception of Casa do Arvore all have kitchens or kitchenettes.
Childcare
Children over 12 are welcome all year round at Uxua Casa Hotel and children under 12 are also welcome in the months of July, October and December. Baby cots, extra beds and baby monitors are available on request and babysitting/baby listening can be arranged.
Facilities
There are a variety of facilities at Uxua Casa Hotel including a restaurant and bar, spa treatment rooms, gym, library, an attractive outdoor pool with loungers and chill out lounge. There is also a cool beach bar 10 minutes walk from the hotel, with a funky, relaxed ambience and a capoiera platform for local performers.
Activities
Uxua is a perfect place for simply relaxing and enjoying the glorious beaches. For those looking for something more active there are numerous sports on offer in the area including cycling, fishing, golf, hiking, mountain biking, snorkelling, scuba diving and canoeing.
Services
A personal chef service is offered, whereby guests can order meals of their choice to enjoy in the comfort and privacy of their own room.
When to travel
Temperatures in Bahia vary little from month to month and it's warm all year round, with average highs hovering around 30°C. April to July is the wettest season (though it can rain at any time) and June to September bring slightly cooler evenings. Salvador goes mad during Carnival (February or March depending on the year) - more than 2 million party-goers hit the streets for a colourful riot of dancing and drinking - expect prices to hike and availability to fall dramatically.
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Location and directions
Trancoso, Brazil
UXUA is set on the Quadrado Historico in the hippy-chic village of Trancoso, south of Porto Seguro in the Brazilian state of Bahia.
How to get there
UXUA Casa Hotel is reached by a 17-hour overnight flight from London to Porto Seguro, via Sao Paulo, followed by a 1-hour road transfer.
