Casa Velha do Palheiro
Hotel and restaurant in the country
A former hunting lodge built around 1800, consisting of 3 houses, the Casa Velha enjoys a quiet location on this subtropical island. A few kilometres from Funchal, between the golf course of Palheiro (preferential access to guests) and the gardens of the same name offering superb views, the fine residence displays classicism, elegance and discretion amidst the surrounding legendary luxuriance of Madeira. ...Read more
Portugal, Funchal

Vintage House Hotel
Hotel and restaurant on a big river
In Pinhão, in this unspoiled valley in the Douro region, where man has transformed the schist mountains into stone terraces to plant vines, stands a XVIIIth century residence, built on the river banks. This elegant, extremely comfortable house is welcoming guests in search of something special; it has a mineral substance, a sense of austerity and light. Superb list of Ports. ...Read more
Portugal, Pinhão

Casa da Calçada
Hotel and restaurant in town
Housed in a splendid XVIth century palace, in the historical heart of the quaint town of Amarante, only 40 minutes from Porto city, by freeway, and 1 hour from the Douro Valley (the Land of Port Wine), Casa da Calçada offers the guest, further to courteous service and exquisite cuisine, charm, character in a calm and discreetly luxurious ambiance of distinctively unique antiques in harmony with the architecture of a listed building. The upscale facilities giving the guest the feeling of total escape are completed by an 18-hole golf course, located 15 minutes from the property. ...Read more
Portugal, Amarante

Hotel Quinta das Lagrimas
Hotel and restaurant in town
Surrounded by a magnificent 12-hectare garden, this XVIIIth century palace is imbued with memories of the medieval romance between Prince Pedro and Inès de Castro. Today, it is a hotel beautifully decorated in traditional Portuguese style – frescos, inlaid work and art de vivre. It offers its guests comfort and relaxation – rural flair in the heart of a historic town. Spa, golf and culinary delights in harmony with the seasons. ...Read more
Portugal, Coimbra

Fortaleza do Guincho
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront
Perched on a hilltop overlooking the ocean, this fully renovated XVIIth century fortress is bound to astound and enchant you with its myriad charms. The guest rooms with their terraces open onto a breathtaking view. The cuisine draws its inspiration from regional French and Portuguese culinary traditions. A truly exceptional setting in a main tourist region. ...Read more
Portugal, Cascais

Vila Monte Resort
Hotel and restaurant in the country
10 minutes from the coast, a tastefully renovated rural manor has been converted into 4 residences with Andalusian or Moorish touches: a spacious riad with an interior courtyard, villa Indigo with its private swimming pool, the Orangerie with its own terraces and the exoticism of the kasbah. Well-being in all its dimensions is very much at home here: scented garden, golf, beauty centre. Cuisine based on local and some home-grown produce. ...Read more
Portugal, Moncarapacho

Restaurante Atrio
Restaurant 'Relais Gourmand' in town
In the beautiful town of Cáceres, in the XIIth century Almohade quarter with numerous period palaces, Toño Pérez welcomes his guests to an interior of a rare elegance enhanced with a wonderful collection of objets d’art. A cosy setting to savour truly delicious cuisine: the best regional products reveal their full flavours in dishes like «chevreau rôti au thym et pommes de terre “al tenedor“» that make the mouth water. ...Read more
Spain, Cáceres

Valdepalacios
Hotel and restaurant in the country
Situated at the foot of the Sierra de Gredos mountains, this magnificent, faithfully restored residence is located in the heart of a huge property spanning some 600 hectares. The elegant interior decor pairs stylish furniture with floral fabrics, which blend to create a charming and inviting atmosphere. Everything here is on a grand scale: the spacious rooms look onto extensive gardens with a canal and eternally blue skies filtered by the tall cypress trees. The cuisine pays tribute to regional traditions with the emphasis on fresh produce. ...Read more
Spain, Oropesa

Hotel Orfila
Hotel and restaurant in town
This impressive house, built in 1886, is situated in a residential part of Madrid. The renovation work has preserved its elegant façade and noble lines whilst, at the same time, imbuing it with the intimacy and comfort of an upscale hotel. Period furniture, marble floors and marbled wood combine to create a harmonious, light-filled décor. The restaurant looks onto a lush, green courtyard with clever trompe-l’œil effects, the ideal setting for summer dining under the stars. ...Read more
Spain, Madrid

Restaurante Santceloni
Restaurant 'Relais Gourmand' in town
Under the watchful eye of Santi Santamaria, the Catalan chef at Can Fabes, Óscar Velasco and his team conjure up, in the heart of Madrid, innovative, seasonal cuisine that is both aesthetic and masterly in its use of the delicious ingredients. A contemporary setting of a rare elegance, a warm, minimalist atmosphere to savour «saint-pierre accompagné de purée de chou-fleur, marinade d’ananas et menthe», «jarret de veau de lait avec purée de pommes de terre» or «galette de chocolat aux cacahuètes, caramel au beurre et crème glacée nature». ...Read more
Spain, Madrid