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Herdade da Matinha Country House, Alentejo

Ann Abel — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 10:54:32 +0000

The Alentejo country house hotel Herdade da Matinha doesn’t fit the traditional definitions of luxury. It doesn’t have manicured gardens or gleaming surfaces. Rather, it has the realest of all luxuries: deep nature and silence. The family-owned property extends over 110 hectares of cork oak and umbrella fine—much of which the owner regenerated himself when he began the hospitality project, back in the 1990s—which are filled with wildflowers and birdsong. The centerpiece, is the original family house, which dates from […]

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Quinta da Palmeira Country House & Spa, Central Portugal

Greg Boegner — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 11:13:49 +0000

To the east of Coimbra, and to the south of Viseu, in central Portugal, there is a charming hillside hotel set among the lush backdrop of Serra do Açor. Quinta da Palmeira Country House & Spa is a late 19th century former residence, lovingly-renovated, to provide guests with modern amenities while maintaining the engaging character of Portuguese tradition. It is an ideal retreat for weekend getaways or much-needed long stays. Much of the inherent appeal of Quinta da Palmeira, no […]

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