The Guest House - Alentejo
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Herdade da Matinha
This countryside getaway can be found in the mountain valleys of Cercal do Alentejo, approximately 10 kms from the sea, and is set in 120 hectacres of breathtaking nature. The buildings themsleves are restored shepherds cottages, barns and cattlesheds, all extended into 2 separate bulidings. These buildings are an original mixture of wood, stone and masonry. On most walls hang the canvasses painted by Alfredo, as much an artist as he is chef. These paintings help make H d M truly unique.
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The upper house
These rooms are chill at their best. More quiet and secluded, there are fireplaces and a library, comfortable chairs and sofas for those who wish to truly unwind and get away from it all.
During the hot months, and Portugal has 300 days of sun a year, there is a 15m pool just outside. And you are surrounded by the cool of valley and the ubiquitous cypress trees. But the chioce is difficult to make; beach or relaxing by the swimming pool?
You can choose from 2 suites for couple + 2 children;, or 4 double rooms.
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The lower house
This is where it all happens. The lower house has a wonderful family feel , and it is here where everybody meets up at the end of the dqy for good music and great food. Also a good opportunity to try some of Portugal’s finest wines.
You can choose from 3 suites and 7 double rooms.
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The romantic side
There is something magical about mAtinha. In the summer when you lie out on a hammock at night, you can see the sky light up with billions of stars and far off planets.Funnily enough, it is the same thing on those very hot summer nights in the swimming pool! This is a great place to fire up your passionate side...
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Horse riding
There are 5 horses in the Matinha stable, who know the surrounding countryside almost as well as the local shepherds. Kids can ride with or without their parents, but always with supervision. Alternatively, adults can take a ride together, wherever their imagination leads them. The beach? Into the hills? Into the village?
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| Cuisine, food. The kitchen
Dinner is always a momentous occasion. You sit down to a candle lit table; cool jazz plays in the background. Lovers speak lovingly across the table in whispers. Families raise their wine glasses and toast the chef. Up to half a dozen people will be in the kitchen, preparing the 3, 4 or 5 courses; fresh squid , carpaccio of roast beef, a roasted lamb, hand delievered by Sr José the local shepherd;, a seafood stew with lime; blends and fusion of Portuguese, Mediterranean, Oriental and Indian dishes that are mentioned in Stephen Snow’s “BYRON, cooking and living”. mAtinha does not have a Michelin Recommendation rating for nothing. The food is simply divine. And dinners at Matinha have been known to go on into the early morning hours....
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| Herdade da Matinha Bookings |
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reservas@herdadedamatinha.com
+351933739245
+351932944285
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