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Duas Portas is a family-run eight-bedroom boutique guesthouse in Porto. It's a beautifully renovated 19th-century townhouse with a tranquil garden - it's situated directly in front of the mouth of the river Douro, a stone's throw from the beach. The interiors are minimalist – mixing bespoke builds, vintage Portuguese and sleek designer furniture.
Facing the mouth of the Douro river, a stone’s throw from the sea, this perfectly restored townhouse is an oasis of tranquillity in the city.
Quinta do Vallado, established in 1716, is a boutique wine hotel in the stunning Douro Valley. It is one of Portugal's oldest and most famous Quinta wine estates. The original 18th-century manor house houses five charming rooms, while the new wing offers an additional eight rooms, some with balconies that overlook the stunning vineyards. The living room and restaurant boast impeccable Scandinavian-style decor. The picturesque garden features a lovely sun terrace with an outdoor pool.
A beautiful boutique hotel in one of the oldest and most famous wine estates in Douro Valley.
Areias do Seixo is a striking eco-boutique hotel with 14 rooms and six villas, set on a protected patch of coast near Santa Cruz beach, within an hour's drive from Lisbon. The romantic rooms blend Scandinavian-inspired minimalism with Moroccan styles, featuring log fireplaces, geothermal heating/cooling systems, bathtubs, rainfall showers and private patios.
A striking eco-boutique hotel offering 14 rooms plus six villas, set on a protected patch of coast in Santa Cruz, within an hour’s drive from Lisbon.
Memmo Alfama is considered one of the best hotels in Lisbon, and it was the first boutique hotel to open in the city’s oldest neighbourhood, Alfama. The hotel’s 42 bright and breezy rooms are inspired by a contemporary nordic style with Portuguese touches. Memmo Alfama is still a hidden treasure, tucked away in a maze of cobbled streets, featuring a red infinity plunge pool with a bar and glorious views over Alfama and the Tagus River.
A boutique hotel in Lisbon with a lovely rooftop pool bar in the picturesque and soulful Alfama.
Armazém Luxury Housing is a cool boutique hotel in the heart of Porto. It's set in an old iron warehouse from the 19th century, offering industrial warehouse vibes and cosiness without compromising on either. There are nine suites and three apartments, all uniquely decorated. Definitely one of the best small hotels in Porto.
A 19th-century iron warehouse lovingly converted into a boutique hotel in the heart of Porto.
Opened in 2015, this eight-suite boutique hotel is surrounded by organic vineyards and wildflowers, and impeccably designed with Scandinavian style rooms and decor. Casa do Rio is one of the best boutique hotels in Portugal, and the sister hotel of Quinta do Vallado, one of the oldest and most famous estates in the Douro Valley.
It’s located deep in the Douro wine region, more specifically, in Vila Nova de Foz Coa. Casa do Rio is slightly farther than most of the hotels in the Douro region so we recommend that you stay for at least two nights. It’s truly beautiful here.
A boutique hotel in the Douro with beautiful vineyards, stylish Scandi decor and a dreamy infinity pool.
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort offers modern, eco-villas on the north coast of São Miguel Island. Each carefully decorated villa offers direct access to the beach, a complete kitchenette, living room, balcony, and bathroom. Guests can enjoy the beach bar, swimming pool, and wellness centre, surrounded by breathtaking island views and tropical vibes.
Modern and exotic eco-villas in São Miguel, with direct access to the beach, a beach bar, a swimming pool and a wellness centre.
Five-star Six Senses Douro Valley hotel is set in eight hectares of woodland in Portugal's Douro Valley. Its beautifully renovated 19th-century manor house offers guests 41 guest bedrooms, nine suites, seven villas, a spectacular breakfast, an excellent spa with an indoor pool, an outdoor infinity pool, top-notch wine tastings and workshops. The region's Unesco-heritage-listed Douro Valley was perfect for Six Senses' first European venture.
A five-star spa hotel nestled in a 19th-century manor house overlooking the vine-covered hills of the Douro Valley.
Casa de São Lourenço is a sustainable five-star hotel perched within Serra da Estrela, Portugal's highest mountain range. Emphasizing sustainability, local heritage, and tradition, its 17 rooms and four suites pay tribute to the area's burel wool production. Large windows and spacious terraces provide guests with stunning mountain views. Indulge in panoramic views, locally-inspired cuisine, indoor/outdoor heated pools, a sauna, a Turkish bath, and daily guided walking tours of the mountains.
A five-star boutique spa hotel set among Portugal’s highest mountains, with panoramic views and Portuguese design.
Azores Wine Company is a one-of-a-kind winery offering architect-designed serviced apartments, on the stunningly scenic Pico Island, in the Azores. This winery pays homage to Azorean wine, capturing the tradition of old Pico wineries where people would drink, eat, and sleep. There’s a tasting room, a restaurant, plus five stunning apartments, including four studios and a two-bedroom apartment. Wine lovers rejoice - the mini-bars have been transformed into climate-controlled mini-wineries for you to savour rare wines in your own room.
A one-of-a-kind winery offering architect-designed serviced apartments, on the stunningly scenic Pico Island in the Azores.
A Casa das Janelas com Vista is a cosy B&B tucked away on a peaceful street in the heart of Bairro Alto. The house is artistically decorated, offering the perfect mix of contemporary and classic elements where modern and designer furniture meets retro decor. A Casa das Janelas com Vista translates to ‘The House of the Windows with a View’, and some of the rooms offer gorgeous views over a grid of steep cobblestoned streets, red-roofed townhouses, and the Tagus River in the distance. With only 12 rooms, six can be combined to make family suites.
A beautiful B&B with superb views in a peaceful street in the hip Bairro Alto.
Experience tranquillity at the design spa mountain hotel, Casa das Penhas Douradas, tucked away in Serra da Estrela's beauty at 1,500m altitude. Enjoy spa treatments, a heated indoor pool, a sauna, stunning hikes, and a movie theatre. Thoughtfully designed rooms inspired by local architecture offer breathtaking views and immersion in nature.
Escape to Casa das Penhas Douradas, a design spa mountain hotel immersed in Serra da Estrela's natural beauty.
Cucumbi is a rural guesthouse on an organic farm in Portugal's Alentejo region, run by Catarina and ToZé. They offer six rooms and a two-bedroom cottage with rustic design, a saltwater pool, bikes, and an organic breakfast featuring fresh-laid eggs. Rooms are named after animals on the estate.
Cucumbi is a rural guest house set on an organic farm in the Alentejo, where the pace of life is slow, and the rhythms of nature dictate the days.
Quinta da Côrte is a boutique hotel in the Douro offering eight carefully designed rooms, including four in the Casa and four in the surrounding buildings, all offering views of the pretty valley. The rooms are adorned with embroidered metis bed linen, designer rugs, and walls hung with paintings, lithographs and pastels, while the bathrooms are entirely lined with delicately-toned Portuguese artisanal earthenware tiles. There's a seasonal outdoor pool and an onsite restaurant.
This eight-bedroom boutique hotel is set in a gorgeous wine estate that combines tradition, modernity and luxury with simplicity.
B28 Apartments are set in an authentic 17th-century Porto bourgeois building which has been renovated with extreme care to bring back its original splendour. The seven fully equipped apartments are flooded with light and are beautifully decorated. We love the minimalist decoration, intricate ornate ceilings and hardwood custom doors. These are among some of the best serviced apartments in the centre of Porto, and we highly recommend them.
Seven beautiful and spacious boutique apartments tucked away on a lovely street in the historic centre of Porto.
Pa.te.os is a collection of four stunning holiday homes in Melides designed by the well-known Portuguese architect Manuel Aires Mateus. Be surrounded by the gorgeous landscape of Alentejo at one of these four stunning architect-designed houses, available to rent individually or as a complete set. There’s a shared infinity swimming pool, serene courtyards, on-demand massages, and private yoga classes. Wake up to a delicious breakfast prepared in the comfort of your own house.
A collection of four stunning holiday homes in Melides designed by the well-known Portuguese architect Manuel Aires Mateus.
SENSI is an absolute delight of a boutique hotel, comprising a villa and rooms with privileged views of the garden, countryside and/or sea. There’s a restaurant, a bar, an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor pool, a hammam and a beautiful garden. This spa hotel provides the perfect base to discover all the natural wonders of São Miguel.
A delight of a boutique hotel in São Miguel, comprising a villa and rooms with privileged views of the garden, countryside and sea.
Mo House is a restored 17th-century townhouse turned boutique guesthouse in the heart of Porto. With nine generously sized rooms, each with a kitchenette and a small living area, this guesthouse offers good value for couples and families. Breakfast is served in a communal dining room overlooking a courtyard. Some rooms offer stunning views of the Douro River. Art books are scattered throughout the property, and the location in central Porto is hard to beat. Note that the house is full of character and charm, so expect creaky floorboards and unique architectural details.
This pretty boutique guesthouse is located in the historical centre of Porto with a stunning view of the Douro River.
Casas Caiadas presents a trio of lovingly restored water mills converted into charming whitewashed cottages near Sabugueiro in Alentejo. Seamlessly blending rustic charm with minimalism, these cottages can be rented individually or together. Featuring a swimming pool, daily breakfast, and housekeeping, the retreat is surrounded by ancient olive trees, making it an ideal choice for stargazing and nature lovers.
This trio of old water mills has been lovingly converted into gorgeous whitewashed cottages, with a beautiful natural pool.
Quinta de São Bernardo is a boutique farmhouse hotel in the Douro with a rich history dating back to 1912 when it served as a family farmhouse. There are seven rooms, two villas with a small private pool, a farm-to-table restaurant with an organic garden, an infinity pool overlooking the Douro River, and a winery. All the rooms feature luxury amenities; some have private terraces, river views, and vintage clawfoot bathtubs.
A gorgeous Winery & Farmhouse in the Douro offering luxury suites and villas with private pools.
The charming Casa Céu is a four-bedroom guesthouse located in Olhão, a quirky fishing town near Faro. This beautifully decorated house features high ceilings, white walls, and plenty of natural light. The stunning rooftop terrace, where breakfast is served, boasts incredible sunset views and wooden board games for guests to enjoy. Other highlights include the goat paintings by local artist Meinke Flesseman and the guesthouse's central location in the heart of Olhão. Plus, Faro's airport is just a 15-minute drive away.
A four-bedroom guesthouse located in Olhão, a quirky and authentic fishing town near Faro.
Quinta Nova Winery House, the first wine estate in the Douro to open wine tourism facilities, is set in a gorgeous traditional manor house. The estate offers 11 elegantly appointed rooms with picturesque vineyards and Douro River views. There's a swimming pool, a restaurant and a wine bar where you can savour the estate's exquisite wines.
Sitting in 120 beautiful hectares of vineyards, this estate in the Douro was the first hotel in the region to offer wine tourism facilities.
Terra Rosa Country House & Vineyards is a peaceful agritourism in Ponte Lima surrounded by beautiful vineyards. It was borne out of several father-daughter conversations, who dreamed of transforming the family estate dating back to 1758 into a one-of-a-kind experience. There are seven beautifully designed rooms, a garden with a heated outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant and a curated shop.
Terra Rosa Country House & Vineyards is a peaceful agritourism in Ponte Lima surrounded by beautiful vineyards.
Flattered to be in Porto offers beautifully designed serviced apartments located by the beach in the seaside district of Foz do Douro. The five uniquely decorated apartments were renovated by local architects Barbosa & Guimarães. Design lovers will admire the bespoke bookcases, vintage furniture, designer lighting, and sumptuous fabrics. Some of the apartments enjoy lots of natural light and sea views.
Beautifully designed serviced apartments situated by the beach in Porto.
Quinta da Comporta is a luxury five-star wellness boutique resort located in the idyllic nature of Comporta, Portugal. Choose from different types of accommodation, including three-bedroom Pool Villas, Townhouses, Rooms & Suites. Highlights include a 40-meter-long infinity pool, an organic restaurant (Mar D'Arrozal), a spa with an indoor/outdoor heated pool, hammam, sauna, interior gym, and a well-equipped gym. Carvalhal Beach is a five-minute drive from Quinta da Comporta.
This wellness boutique resort is idyllically located in the heart of Comporta’s natural reserve, near the white sandy beach of Carvalhal.
A boutique hotel perched on a clifftop, overlooking the ocean on the Azores island of São Miguel.
Ventozelo Hotel & Quinta is a restored 18th-century Douro farm turned into a gorgeous boutique wine hotel with 29 rooms. The houses have been restored to maintain their original structure, with a mix of traditional and modern architecture. The seasonal infinity pool boasts stunning views. The hotel's restaurant offers sustainable, local ingredients, and guests can enjoy walking circuits, wine tastings, and nature observation.
This authentic Douro farm has been given a new lease of life as a 29-bedroom boutique wine hotel surrounded by incredible scenery.
The Lemon Lodge, nestled between Monchique's hills and Costa Vicentina's wild beaches, is an off-grid farmstead in rural Algarve. Founded by eco-conscious friends, it offers unique, eco-friendly accommodations near Aljezur, with its stunning beaches, surf spots, and historic trails.
An off-grid farmstead tucked away between the hills of Monchique and the wild beaches of Costa Vicentina, in the rural Algarve.
The Lumiares is a five-star boutique hotel and spa in Bairro Alto, designed in collaboration with local artists and designers to offer a "local" design approach. The hotel features six self-contained studios, spacious suites, charming mezzanines, stylish two-bedroom suites, a Glória Suite, and corner penthouses. All rooms have fully fitted kitchens, and the spa offers high-quality treatments, a sauna, and a steam room.
A stylish boutique hotel and spa located in the buzzing Bairro Alto neighbourhood, in the heart of Lisbon.
Dá Licença is a boutique hotel in Estremoz amidst Alentejo's hills. It offers five opulent suites blending art and nature. Discover an art gallery, unwind by the round pool, and enjoy 360º views of the Serra d'Ossa forest and medieval castles. A sanctuary of marble, cork, and local craftsmanship awaits you.
A peaceful boutique hotel and art gallery with an impressive round pool set in a breathtaking location in the Alentejo countryside.
This glamping eco-retreat is set among a tropical scene, offering comfortable and spacious yurts and wooden cabins.
The Pinta Guest House in Douro Valley features beautifully decorated en-suite rooms with touches of vibrant colours, joyful patterns, balconies, and mountain views. Explore the region with this stylish yet budget-friendly guest house in Armamar.
A seven-bedroom guesthouse in Armamar in the Douro Valley, with cosy rooms, joyful decor, a terrace and picturesque views.
Vidago Palace is a five-star spa hotel in the north of Portugal. A majestic palace surrounded by the natural beauty of green parklands.
Designed last century, during the reign of King Carlos I, the Vidago Palace Hotel opened for the first time in 1910. The hotel closed in 2006 and reopened in 2010, a hundred years after its original inauguration, with a mission to offer guests an authentic journey back in time.
At Vidago Palace you will experience the charm and romanticism of the Belle Époque. There are 70 Rooms & Suites, a 18-hole golf course and a modern Thermal Spa, where the mineral water of Vidago, known for its curative properties, is used in treatments.
A majestic palace surrounded by the natural beauty of green parklands.
Bairro Alto Hotel is a luxurious five-star boutique hotel in the heart of Lisbon, surrounded by the bohemian Bairro Alto and Chiado neighbourhoods. The hotel offers comfortable rooms and suites, carefully designed with modern touches and traditional Portuguese features. The hotel's location is perfect for exploring Lisbon's historic centre, and there are several dining options available on-site, including BAHR & Terrace - a rooftop bar with some of the best views of the city.
A five-star hotel set in an 18th-century building in the heart of the iconic Chiado neighbourhood and the lively Bairro Alto.
A luxurious farmhouse with an infinity swimming pool, a spa and a winery. All surrounded by the estate’s gorgeous vineyards.
Aethos Ericeira is a 50-room boutique hotel nestled on the scenic surf coast of Portugal, less than an hour's drive north of Lisbon. Its design is inspired by the stunning hues and textures of the local beaches, dunes, and cliffs. Surrounded by nature, gazing over the Atlantic from a cliff, the hotel is a mere two-minute walk to the beach. There's a spa, a heated swimming pool, a gym and yoga classes - while the restaurant offers a locally sourced healthy menu.
Aethos Ericeira is a 50-room boutique hotel nestled on the scenic surf coast of Portugal, less than an hour's drive north of Lisbon.
Surrounded by vineyards and orchards, this two-bedroom holiday home has eclectic decor and a lovely swimming pool.
With surfing at its heart, Immerso is a chilled five-star boutique hotel in Ericeira, one of Portugal’s coolest surf towns. There are 37 rooms, an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a relaxing spa, a gym, yoga and lots of surf! Immerse yourself in nature's beauty as the hotel is surrounded by breathtaking ocean views, the scent of pine and citrus trees, and the refreshing sea breeze. It's located in Ericeira, Europe's only World Surfing Reserve. And here is the best part, Immerso is less than an hour’s drive from Lisbon.
With surfing at its heart, Immerso is a chilled five-star boutique hotel in Ericeira, one of Portugal’s coolest surf towns.
Discover the charming A Padaria Farmhouse, a cosy rural B&B in the Douro countryside. Adorned with simple décor, Padaria's rooms provide a tranquil base for hiking and other nature-based adventures. Breakfast is prepared with love by Jacinta, using fresh produce from her garden.
A stylish and cosy B&B farmhouse in the rural Douro countryside with a lovely homely vibe.
Campo de Arroz is a holiday villa with an inviting swimming pool located in Comporta’s magnificent rice fields near the beaches of Carvalhal and Pego. With the capacity to accommodate up to 10 people, the house comprises a main house and an independent cabin set in a beautifully landscaped garden. You can rent the home and the cabin together or separately, and in the latter case, the swimming pool area is exclusively reserved for the main house guests.
A beach house with an inviting swimming pool located in Comporta’s magnificent rice fields near the beaches of Carvalhal and Pego.
Casas de Arroz offers a peaceful refuge in the village of Possanco, just a few minutes from Comporta's famous beach and picturesque port. Casas de Arroz consists of four independent cabins that overlook the rice fields and meadows, with an infinity pool and a white sand garden. The cabins are made of traditional masonry, thatch, and local wood, paying tribute to the fishing huts of Comporta. The rooms are sunny, comfortable, and open to the outside, with individual terraces.
Accommodating between two and four people, these cabins can be rented together or separately, making them perfect for a family or friends' holiday.
Four architect-designed ‘huts’ in Comporta that can be rented independently or all together.
Five apartments on a clifftop in beautiful Sintra, with an incredible sea view and a swimming pool.
Set in lush subtropical gardens, this luxury five-star hotel overlooks and offers direct access to the beautiful deep blue sea of Funchal.
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