Self-catering cottage, sleeps up to 4 guests from €516/wk: Once the wine distillery and located next to the old 'Adega' (wine cellar), this quaint cottage is set within the grounds of the beautiful Quinta de Sant'Ana estate near the historic town of Mafra. It is surrounded by vineyards and orchards and was once owned by royalty.

Village with 7 self-catering houses sleeping 2-6 guests from €60/night: 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, the owners, Diogo and Ana, have brought new life to a village that was on its way to becoming abandoned.

Self-catering cottage, sleeps up to 4 guests from €98/night: This charming cottage is located in the grounds of the idyllic Quinta da Saimeira estate and nestles beneath the medieval village of Marvão. Guests can enjoy spectacular views of the Serra da Estrela mountains and of the Rodão Valley below from the beautiful poolside terrace.

Guest House with 8 double rooms from €87/night: A jewel of a property located in the middle of the picturesque cosmopolitan town of Cascais on the Estoril Coast. An elegant 19th century Mediterrranean mansion, with a façade richly ornamented with traditional Portuguese tiles and set in an immaculately colourful garden, Casa da Pérgola is an oasis of charm.

Self-catering cottage, sleeps up to 6 guests from €119/night: This charming cottage is located in its own private grounds within the idyllic Quinta da Saimeira estate which nestles beneath the medieval village of Marvão. Guests can enjoy spectacular views of the Serra da Estrela mountains and of the Rodão Valley from the beautiful poolside terrace.

Self-catering cottage, sleeps up to 2 guests from €64/night: This charming ground floor cottage is located in the grounds of the idyllic Quinta da Saimeira estate which nestles beneath the medieval village of Marvão. Guests can enjoy spectacular views of the Serra da Estrela mountains and of the Rodão Valley from the beautiful poolside terrace.

Guest House with 8 double rooms from €75/night: Nestled in the green valley of Alvados, surrounded by the imposing limestone massifs of the Serra d'Aires, Casa dos Matos is a modern restoration which blends in harmoniously with the surrounding village, and which provides a base from which to explore a region of outstanding natural beauty.

Guest House with 6 double bedrooms and 3 self-catering apartments sleeping 2-6 guests from €80/night: 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 special corner of Portugal.

3 Self-catering cottages sleeping 2-4 guests from €200/wk: These delightful self-catering cottages have been designed to provide a focal point in the tiny hamlet of Silveira. Life here is slow, simple and steeped in tradition. Little has changed in hundreds of years. The property boasts fantastic views of rolling countryside and of the River Tagus

Guest house with 6 double bedrooms from €93/night: 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, Casa Miradouro, with its chalet style architecture peculiar to Sintra, offers a touch of sophistication in this most romantic of Portuguese locations.

Self-catering apartment, sleeps up to 6 guests from €562/wk: This charming first floor house is located next to a little 17th Century chapel and is set within the grounds of the beautiful Quinta de Sant'Ana 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.

Self-catering apartment, sleeps up to 4 guests from €65/night: Set in the heart of the old romantic town of Sintra, Cinco benefits from spectacular views across villages and countryside to the Atlantic. It is private, yet only a short stroll from the town. It offers guests a comfortable apartment on the ground floor of a delightful family home.

Guest house offering 7 double rooms and 3 suites from €150/night: Built in the 17th Century to guard the entrance to the port of Tavira from “pirates and marauding English”, the Fort overlooks the sea and offers visitors a safe haven from the bustle of the Algarve in a location of outstanding natural beauty.

Self-catering Windmill, 2 apartments and one double room, each sleeps 2 guests from €50/night: 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.

Guest House with 8 double rooms, some for families of up to 4 people from €70/night:This converted Alentejo farmhouse is characterised by its relaxed and away-from-it-all atmosphere which endows it with a special charm. Located deep in the countryside near the wild Alentejo coast, this property is a perfect base for exploring the region.

Self-catering villa, sleeps up to 8 guests from €1052/wk: This impressive Portuguese-style villa is set within its own grounds on the beautiful Quinta de Sant'Ana estate. The house and grounds offer complete privacy and uninterrupted views across rolling fields, vineyards, orchards and pine and eucalyptus forests.

Guest House with 6 double rooms and 1 apartment for up to 4 people from €70/night: 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.

Guest House with 2 double bedrooms and a family room which sleeps 4 guests from €140/night:This tastefully restored 500 year old Alentejo-style ‘Monte' exudes peace, tranquility and relaxation and yet is only 3km from the magnificent beaches of Zambujeira do Mar. It offers 3 charming guest rooms in idyllic, stylish surroundings.

Guest House with 4 doubles, 1 suite from €65/night: Just 1 km outside the picturesque Algarve town of Tavira, on a hill with magnificent views over the town and the coast, Monte do Álamo recreates the atmosphere of a typical Algarve farm while providing all modern comforts and the genuine hospitality of a Portuguese family home.

Estate offering self-catering cottages and suites for up to 7 guests from €75/night:This property consists of a cluster of low whitewashed buildings more than 200 years old. It offers visitors a taste of a typical Alentejo farming estate, surrounded as it is by olive groves and pastures. The property has been beautifully restored and is set within lush gardens.

Guest house offering 7 double rooms, 1 suite for 4 people and 1 T2 apt for 6 from €70/night: 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.

Guest house offering 9 double rooms from €75/night: Located on a bend in the river Arade mid way between Silves and Portimão, this former farm enjoys a spectacular setting with uninterrupted views across the river and surrounding countryside. where guests can enjoy the peace and beauty of the natural surroundings.

Guest house with 3 double rooms and 4 independent cottages sleeping from 2-7 people from €49.50/night: Outros Tempos’ provides visitors with an experience of living in a traditional Portuguese village in the Douro area, whilst being wonderfully looked after in a truly Portuguese fashion. A perfect base for exploring this fascinating corner of Portugal.

Self-catering house, sleeps up to 8 guests from €938/wk: A beautiful country retreat in one of the most untouched, peaceful corners of Portugal. This idyllic rustic house is very well appointed and nestles on the mountain valley within the protected nature reserve of São Mamede. The ideal destination for nature lovers, walkers, artists and birdwatchers.

Guest house with 4 double rooms from €80/night: Located at an altitude of nearly 1000m in the Monchique mountains, from its setting on a south facing terraced contour, surrounded by pine trees and cork oaks, Quinta da Corte offers a breathtaking view across the undulating hills of the interior Algarve to the coast beyond.

Hotel with 12 double rooms, 3 suites and 1 family room from €65/night and 2 apts for 4 and 1 for 6 from €650/wk: Breathtaking views of wooded valleys, hillsides and snow-capped mountains can be enjoyed from this former agricultural property converted into a charming rural hotel with a popular restaurant, bringing new life to an old mountain village.

Estate with 3 self-catering cottages sleeping 2-6 guests from €64/night : This idyllic Quinta nestles on a hillside below the medieval village of Marvão. It boasts spectacular views of the Serra da Estrela mountains to the North and of the Rodão Valley below.

Estate with a self-catering cottage, apartment and villa sleeping 4-8 guests from €516/wk: Set against a backdrop of vineyards, orchards and pine and eucalyptus forests, this beautiful Quinta was once owned by royalty and is now an impressive family home.

4 Self-catering apartments, each sleeps 4 guests from €79/night: This simple, yet stylish Quinta sits discreetly at the top of a valley which slopes down through acres of pine, palm, orchard and woodland to the deep blue of the Atlantic. A surfer’s paradise. The perfect place to relax.

Hotel with 18 doubles, 4 suites, from €75 Euros/night. Located in the heart of the Alentejo town of Vila Viçosa with its famous royal palace, Solar dos Mascarenhas is a skilful fusion of tradition and modern design, with a very warm welcome.

Guest House with 7 double rooms and 3 self-catering cottages from €70/night: Off the beaten track in the heart of the Alentejo where the stresses of life seem a million miles away, this little oasis of peace and tranquillity is set in a rural hamlet and provides guests with the ideal base from which to relax, reflect and discover this beautiful region