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My favourites
Alentejo Hotel - AT40SM
Guest House and Cottage, Central Portugal - NC9MSC
Guest House and Cottages, North Portugal - PN115CL
Mafra Holiday House, Lisbon - LC27CH
Self-catering Watermill, Sintra - LC122AZ
Sintra Holiday Cottage, Lisbon - LC123CB
My favourites Historic Buildings
Most of the properties we have chosen for this section are large, classic historic buildings which have been transformed into hotels, guesthouses and other holiday accommodation. We have also included a selection of more humble, rural dwellings which offer a taste of a time gone by due to the building's previous use or the sympathetic way the building has been restored.
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Alentejo Hotel - AT40SM
Vila Viçosa, Alentejo
- Hotel
- Capacity: 18 doubles, 4 suites
- Prices from: €85 per night
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Description: Located in the heart of the Alentejo town of Vila Viçosa with its famous royal palace, the hotel is a skilful fusion of tradition and modern design, with a very warm welcome - a great place to stay to explore this part of Portugal. More...
- Guest House
- Capacity: 10 rooms
- Prices from: €150 per night
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Description: Built in the 17th Century to guard the entrance to the port of Tavira from “pirates and marauding English”, the Fort is a truly unique place to stay overlooking the sea, offering visitors a safe haven from the bustle of the Algarve in a location of outstanding natural beauty. More...
- Manor House/Guest House
- Capacity: 8 double rooms
- Prices from: €100 per night
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Description: A jewel of a property in the middle of the picturesque cosmopolitan town of Cascais on the Estoril Coast. An elegant 19th century Mediterranean mansion with a façade richly ornamented with traditional Portuguese tiles and set in an immaculately colourful garden; a charming place to stay. More...
- Manor House + 2 self-catering cottages
- Capacity: Sleeps ***
- Prices from: €68 per night
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Description: An impressive 17th century manor house offering quality accommodation surrounded by beautiful countryside in the heart of one of Portugal's fruit and wine growing regions. Relax and unwind in this traditional country house set in a rural village only 30 minutes from Lisbon. More...
- Guest House and apartment
- Capacity: 6 doubles, 1 apartment for 4
- Prices from: €70 per night
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Description: This splendid reconstruction of a group of three derelict watermills offers modern comforts in a traditional and picturesque environment. In addition, the complex is completely self-sufficient in terms of energy production. A very eco-friendly place to stay. More...
Guest House and Cottage, Central Portugal - NC9MSC
São Pedro do Sul, North Central
- Converted Monastery
- Capacity: 7 doubles, 1 suite, 1 apartment
- Prices from: €80 per night
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Description: Located in a beautiful setting in the lushly wooded hills of the Dão-Lafões area, this former Cistercian monastery has been carefully and tastefully restored to offer guests peace and tranquility in a sophisticated atmosphere with all modern comforts - a truly remarkable place to stay. More...
Guest House and Cottages, North Portugal - PN115CL
Cabeçeiras de Basto, Porto and the North
- Estate with Guest House/ Self-Catering cottages
- Capacity: 4 double rooms, 4 independent cottages
- Prices from: €80 per night
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Description: This historic family home is a fine example of the aristocratic manors or ‘solares’ typical of the north of Portugal. Built in local
granite and surrounded by gardens, Casa de Lamas is a place to stay which offers history, elegance and comfort in a beautiful rural setting. More...
- Hotel
- Capacity: 29 Double rooms
- Prices from: €135 per night
Description: Located in one of Lisbon’s traditional quarters and enjoying magnificent views over the rooftops to the river, this boutique hotel transports you back in time to an era of classic elegance, whilst offering the best in contemporary service. A romantic and memorable place to stay. More...
- Self-catering cottage
- Capacity: Sleeps 7 guests
- Prices from: €695 per week
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Description: Set within the grounds of a beautiful Wine Estate, this renovated cottage, once the estate's riding stables, offers tasteful, self-contained holiday facilities, ideal for a family with young children. The perfect holiday accommodation for a peaceful, rural family holiday. More...
- Self-catering cottage
- Capacity: sleeps up to 4 guests
- Prices from: €516 per week - see Special Golf Rates!
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Description: Once the wine distillery and located next to the old 'Adega' (wine cellar), this quaint cottage is set within the grounds of a beautiful Wine Estate near the historic town of Mafra. It is surrounded by vineyards and orchards and was once owned by royalty. A really charming place to stay. More...
- Wine Quinta with 4 self-catering houses
- Capacity: Sleeps 4, 6 and 8 guests
- Prices from: €516 per week - see Special Golf Rates!
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Description: Set against a backdrop of vineyards, orchards and pine and eucalyptus forests, this beautiful Quinta was once owned by royalty. It is now an impressive family home and working farm producing its own wine, fruit and honey. A charming place to stay in an authentic, rural Portuguese village. More...
- Village with self-catering holiday cottages
- Capacity: 10 cottages sleep 2-6 guests
- Prices from: €60 per night - see Special Offer!
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Description: Experience life in a Portuguese village as it would have been 50 or more years ago. With careful, well researched restoration, and to the delight of the local inhabitants, new life has been brought to a village that was on its way to becoming abandoned. An authentic Portuguese holiday! More...
Mafra Holiday House, Lisbon - LC27CH
Gradil, Mafra, Lisbon and Central Portugal
- Self-catering 1st floor house
- Capacity: Sleeps up to 6 guests
- Prices from: €562 per week - see Special Golf Rates!
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Description: This charming first floor house is located next to a little 17th Century chapel and is set within the grounds of A beautiful Wine Estate in the village of Gradil and near the historic town of Mafra. The estate is surrounded by vineyards and orchards and was once owned by royalty. More...
- Guest house
- Capacity: 6 double rooms and 3 apartments
- Prices from: €90 per night
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Description: This beautifully restored 19th century Manor House offers guests a comfortable and elegant setting. With privileged views to the ancient citadel of Óbidos, it is the perfect place to stop and relax when discovering this historic corner of Portugal. A really special place to stay. More...
- Self-catering watermill and cottage
- Capacity: Sleeps 2 in each cottage
- Prices from: €130 per night
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Description: A beautiful, hidden away secret - a truly romantic retreat; this tastefully restored XV111 century watermill and barn set in their own woodland provide the exquisite setting for an 'away from it all' holiday for two and are only 5 mins from beaches and local amenities. A real treasure of a place to stay. More...
Self-catering Watermill, Sintra - LC122AZ
Colares, Sintra, Lisbon and Central Portugal
- Self-catering converted watermill
- Capacity: Sleeps 2 guests
- Prices from: €130 per night
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Description: A beautiful, hidden away secret - a truly romantic retreat; this tastefully restored XV111 century watermill, set in its own woodland, provides the exquisite setting for an 'away from it all' holiday for two and is only 5 mins from beaches and local amenities. A real treasure of a place to stay. More...
- Manor House/Guest House
- Capacity: 8 double rooms
- Prices from: €95 per night
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Description: Close to Sintra's historic centre and enjoying views upwards to the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace in the wooded hillsides and downwards to the Atlantic coast, this Guest House, with its chalet style architecture peculiar to Sintra, offers a touch of sophistication in this romantic Portuguese location. More...
- Restored Convent/Guest House
- Capacity: 6 double rooms, 3 suites, one cottage
- Prices from: €120 per night
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Description: Here you will find the mood of a monastic dwelling, the atmosphere of a family home, an intriguing history, a wild, beautiful landscape, rich, warm interiors, a charming reception and a calming serenity. A truly romantic, soul searching place to stay. More...
Sintra Holiday Cottage, Lisbon - LC123CB
Colares, Sintra, Lisbon and Central Portugal
- Self-catering cottage
- Capacity: Sleeps 2 guests
- Prices from: €150 per night
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Description: A beautiful, hidden away secret - a truly romantic retreat; this tastefully restored XV111 century barn set in its own woodland provides the exquisite setting for an 'away from it all' holiday for two and is only 5 mins from beaches and local amenities. A real treasure of a place to stay. More...
- Self-catering and B&B windmill and suites
- Capacity: Sleeps 2 guests in each
- Prices from: €65 per night
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Description: Experience a touch of authentic Portuguese rustic charm in the heart of the Arrábida Nature Reserve. This unique property is set against a backdrop of lush green hills and offers spectacular views of the River Sado Estuary and Setúbal bay. A very special, picturesque place to stay. More...
