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