Quinta dos Poetas

The stay at the Quinta dos Poetas Hotel starts well before arriving there. When driving to the hotel you can find the signs to get there well beforehand. Checking in went smoothly and the very friendly staff provided extra information to make the stay more pleasant. The room was comfortable and clean. It provided a small fridge and a safe. The bathroom was clean and foreseen with a more than complete set of towels. The hotel is small (15 rooms) and has some apartments in a separate building in the garden. When walking through the garden we noticed how quiet it is. Although this place is fairly close to the airport we didn't hear any plane. For hikers the hotel's location comes handy as two hiking trails in Pesao pass by the rear of the hotel. The maps of these and other trails are available at the reception. The restaurant provides a fairly good choice for continental breakfast. We sometimes ate in the restaurant for dinner. The choice of dishes is good and the dishes we had were excellent. Although the hotel is located inland most places can be easily reached. We have put another stay at this hotel on our wish list.

A lovely stay in a quiet and rural location, yet still easily accessible by car. The staff were very friendly and the room was wonderfully quiet-couldn’t hear any other guests. The views are nice too. The reason for the lack of a 5th star is the mattress was incredibly firm (and I wild camp sometimes!)

Quinta dos Poetas is a charming hotel nestled in nature, providing a serene and quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The highlight of our stay was undoubtedly the lovely pool, perfect for relaxing and soaking up the peaceful surroundings. The rooms were decent and provided all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. However, the dining experience left something to be desired. I tried the gambas curry, which had an overwhelming amount of turmeric, making it less enjoyable. Breakfast was average, with a modest selection of items. Despite the food, the overall experience at Quinta dos Poetas was pleasant. The tranquility and beautiful setting more than made up for the culinary shortcomings. If you're looking for a peaceful getaway with a great pool, this place is worth considering.