House Hunters International: Holistic Retreat in Portugal

When Londoner Cressida decided that her job in finance wasn't fulfilling, she sold her apartment and booked a one-way ticket to Portugal to find her dream home in the countryside of the Coimbra District. Realizing that her true passions are gardening, sustainable living and cooking for people, Cressida wants to make her home a holistic retreat where guests can get a feel for country living in Portugal. But finding a property that has the traditional features she loves and is ready for her to start her business right away may prove to be a challenge, and she considers taking on a massive renovation and draining her savings from the start.