Monte da Estrela Country House and Spa

Experience the heart of Alentejo at Monte da Estrela Country House & SPA, the perfect getaway for families and groups of friends seeking relaxation and exploration within this beautiful region of Portugal. Situated in the countryside, surrounded by historical villages and towns, yet close to the Great Lake Alqueva, the location provides easy access to the beautiful river beaches and leisure activities that the lake offers.

The rooms and suites are adorned with soothing colours to create a peaceful atmosphere. Each room has its own entrance from the main house and connects to the garden and pool area via a cosy terrace complete with garden furniture, a shaded area, and a hammock. The suites feature a separate entrance and an outdoor patio with garden furniture and a shaded area for your comfort.

At Monte da Estrela, they value the concept of "from the vegetable garden to the table" in their kitchen, ensuring guests indulge in the rich Alentejo gastronomy by tasting the homemade breakfast at the beginning of each day. The breakfast includes a selection of breads, cheeses, juices, coffee, yoghurt, fresh fruit, and jams made with fruit from their orchard.

The SPA "of Body and Soul" provides guests with a relaxing and rejuvenating experience, using products and treatments that promote the pleasure of the senses and the liberation of the spirit.

There are a range of rural activities for guests to participate in, including collecting eggs from the hen house, feeding the dwarf goat named "Estrela," picking seasonal fruit from the orchard, exploring the organic vegetable garden, and even joining in on the famous olive harvest.

For those interested in history, we recommend visiting the tapir and menhir located just 5 minutes away.

Accommodation

• There are 8 rooms including standard rooms and a deluxe suite and a family suite

Amenities/Leisure

• À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available daily
• Restaurant - open at lunchtime only
• Coffee shop
• Bar and lounges
• Wine cellar
• Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel
• Games room with billiard table, dart board, draughts and TV
• Outdoor fireplace, vegetable garden, small orchard and chickens - the owners have friendly dogs
• Small shop selling local products including wine, olive oil and honey
• Outdoor pool (7x11m / depth 1-2m) with sun loungers
• Spa and Wellness centre with Jacuzzi, Sauna, Turkish bath, mini gym and massage room
• Free parking - including an electric vehicle charging station
• Olives harvested between Nov-Jan
• Various activities can be booked nearby locally including horse-riding, hot air ballooning, boat trips on Alqueva Lake, cycling, walking, canoeing and wine tasting
• The property is surrounded by the riverside villages of Luz and Estrela, located on the shores of Lake Alqueva. Towns and cities, such as Mourão, Monsaraz, Moura, all historic, have castles that are worth visiting and known also for their good local cuisine.
• 23km (c. 24-minutes’ drive) to the lake shore beach at Mourão, with lots of nautical sports on offer São Pedro do Corval, between Mourão and Reguengos, has the largest pottery centre in the Iberian Peninsula, where visitors can have the opportunity to create their own pieces
• Closest restaurant 15-minutes’ drive
• 25km from Moura Castle and 28km from Alqueva Dam
• 211km (c.2-hours 30-minutes’ drive) from Lisbon Airport
• 222km (c.2-hours 50-minutes’ drive) from Faro Airport

Note: The drive to the property is slow along an unmade road with lots of potholes - but well worth the effort once you arrive at the property.

SUSTAINABILITY Mantra

‘’It is everyone's responsibility to take care of the planet we share. Let's think about the future generations. The best support we can give them is today. Let's plant a tree, change our behaviour, moderate our consumption, pay attention to the origin of the resources we consume, choose what is local and managed with sustainable practices. Support initiatives in your local community. The time to act is now. Visit and support our project and contribute to a place and a region with conscious attitudes.’’ 

The hotel has the Green Key award and a Biosphere certificate.

Standard Room

Standard Rooms (20 sqm) with air-conditioning, double or twin beds, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), TV, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a small terrace with table and chairs, Brazilian hammock and garden view. Some rooms will accommodate an extra bed.

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite (25 sqm) with air-conditioning, double queen size bed, open bathroom (glass frosted door to shower and bath located in the room by the bed), hairdryer, TV, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a small terrace with table and chairs, Brazilian hammock and garden view. This unit is just for 2 people.

Family Suite

Family Suite (35 sqm) with air-conditioning, double king size bed, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), separate living room with two single beds, TV, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a small terrace with table and chairs, Brazilian hammock and garden view. This unit will accommodate 4 people.