November 22 2008

Hotel Details - Quinta do Barranco da Estrada

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Description

The Quinta is a Portuguese Paradise! A small intimate retreat for peace and relaxation it blends traditional hospitality with international home cooking to cordon bleu standard. Situated in a beautiful lakeside location and surrounded by wild, untouched countryside with a wide variety of wildlife & rare birds it provides watersports and a selection of professional speciality courses as well as catering for individual travellers or families wanting a holiday away from the hustle and bustle of the coast.

Facilities:
6 double en suite bedrooms
1 Suite
Drawing room with bar and open fire
Breakfast, lunch, & dinner available
Secluded lawns and terraces
Two acres of terraced fruit and flower gardens

The whole Quinta leads onto the lake with stunning views over one of Europe's largest and cleanest fresh water lakes.

The Quinta provides a flexible personalised service, which enjoys responding to individual needs.

Activities:
Walking -A vast sparsely populated countryside dotted with small Alentejan 'montes' set amidst hillsides of cork trees awaits all walkers.
Wildlife - The local area is a haven for wildlife of all descriptions including many rare species. Guided Nature walks and Birdwatching tours are a speciality.
Boating - Exploring the lake by canoe, rowing boat, sailing dinghy or small out-board.
Swimming - The unpolluted crystal clear waters of the lake are a rare luxury.
Mountain biking - The numerous tracks and absence of traffic provide the ultimate thrill for serious mountain bikers.
Fishing - An excellent sport fishing opportunity.
Cooking - The Quinta is renowned for its cordon bleu cuisine, and there are Cookery courses at various times throughout the year.

Address

Quinta do Barranco da Estrada
7665 880
Santa Clara a Velha
Portugal

Facilities

  • Breakfast Included
  • Car Parking Available
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry
  • Airport Pick Up
  • Linen Included
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Bar
  • Towels
  • Children Friendly
  • No Curfew
  • No Lockout
  • BBQ Area