The Hidden Algarve

Located on the outskirts of Lagos, the Quinta Bonita was once a private retreat for family and friends. Today it has been transformed into a charming boutique hotel managed by Fraser and Chantelle, who extend a warm welcome and homely stay for all guests. Each bedroom within the hotel is named after a local beach and individually decorated and tastefully adorned. The property offers views towards the Algarve coast whilst the mature, well maintained garden is a perfect place in which to relax and pass the day.

Accommodation

• 8 air-conditioned rooms including classic rooms and a master suite and one two-bedroom cottage
• All rooms have super king size beds which can be converted into twin beds if required, bathroom (shower or bath) with under floor heating, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV and DVD player, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, tea/coffee making facilities, minibar and balcony or terrace with table and chairs and garden view
• The master suite has a four poster bed, separate lounge and spa bath
• The two-bedroom cottage (sleeps 2+1), detached from the main building, has one double and one single bedroom, outdoor terrace and private parking
• Rooms will accommodate a fold up bed for a child (10-11yrs). Children under 10 years accepted only during Easter period and October half term

Amenities/Leisure

• Buffet breakfast (serving freshly squeezed fruit juice, home-made jams and fresh baked bread). During the summer, breakfast is taken outside
• Daily light lunch snacks available (payable locally)
• Evening meals are offered once a week on Wednesday's (3-course meal c. 32 Euros per person excluding drinks - payable locally)
• Picnic hampers can be arranged on request (payable locally)
• Lounge with large open fireplace (winter months only)
• Honesty Bar
• Daily complimentary tea, coffee and cake available in the afternoon (self service)
• Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel
• Library with books, DVDs and board games
• Outdoor heated swimming pool (12 x 4m) and terrace with sun loungers (pool towels provided), tables and chairs
• Private gardens with fountains, ponds, cobbled pathways, orchard (apples, pears, oranges, lemons, apricots, peaches, pomegranates, grapefruit, figs, mulberry and plums), herb garden and a giant chess set
• In-room massage and beauty treatments including facials, pedicures and manicures available and payable locally
• Free parking
• Nearest beach is Praia da Luz (5 minutes’ drive)
• Bravura Dam located 15km away

Closed: 18Nov16 - 10Feb17

Activities that can be pre-booked and paid for locally (cash only)

• Bicycle hire – 20 Euros per bike per day (performance bikes such as Carbon road bikes can be hired through an external provider for the more serious athlete at an additional cost).
• The Essential Spa at Boa Vista Golf Resort (5 minutes’ drive from Quinta Bonita) offers a sauna, Jacuzzi, indoor pool and fitness room – Day pass is 12 Euros per person. Guests receive a 20% discount when staying at Quinta Bonita on presentation of the voucher at Boa Vista.
• Big game fishing – 70 Euros per person
• Bird watching – 55 Euros per person
• Dolphin watching trips – from 40 Euros per person (prices vary depending on time of year)
• Golf club hire and golf bookings - Can be arranged locally
• Horse riding – from 30 Euros per person for one hour
• Scuba diving – rates vary depending on what equipment is required, their experience and how long they dive for
• Surfing – 55 Euros per person (full day)
• Walking itineraries (coastal and inland) - provided free of charge to guests staying at Quinta Bonita
• Wine tasting – from 15 Euros per person (prices vary depending on the winery visited). The local winery which is within walking distance will sometimes offer wine tastings just for guests staying at the Quinta Bonita.
• Yoga – A session for 1 person is 60 Euros and for 2 people 40 Euros each. The price will differ depending on the number of people and if it is an individual or group session.    

This is an enormous, family run, 45 acre estate with 11,000 orange trees, not to mention the carob, olive, avocado, fig and pomegranate trees. Clients can help themselves to any fruits in season. Nature is all around you and the hotel is focused on its relationship with the surrounding environment. The views are wonderful - panoramic to the distant sea and to the mountains with both the coastal town of Olhão and Tavira de Luz visible from the Quinta. Tavira itself is a 15 minute drive. We consider this property to have the best views of any of our Algarve hotels.

Refurbished in February 2016 and under new management, the property is made up of three buildings: one houses the reception (which also sells traditional and local products), bar and public areas; the second houses the bedrooms and the restaurant; and the third has a Turkish bath, sauna, massage room and summer bar.

Lush gardens afford plenty of space for privacy and peace and hammocks are a feature. Walking and cycling trails criss-cross the estate and nearby horse riding is available. Excursions can be arranged to a nearby brandy distillery and also to an olive oil mill. The hotel’s vegetable patch is used to supply the restaurant which serves a variety of very reasonable priced Portuguese regional meat and fish dishes and the wine cellar, featuring wines from all over Portugal is extensive. The hotel even has a small farm with goats, geese, chickens and two dogs - well away from the hotel of course.

Accommodation

• 24 air-conditioned, spacious rooms including standard rooms, triple rooms and family rooms.

Amenities/Leisure

• Buffet breakfast
• Bar
• Restaurant with terrace serving traditional Portuguese cuisine
• Lounge area with fireplace
• Sun terrace
• Outdoor swimming pool (1.10 – 1.70m depth) open all year
• Children’s pool (0.60m depth) open all year
• Pool bar in summer months (May-Sept)
• Steam room, Turkish bath and massage treatments on request
• Mountain bike hire – c.6 Euros for half day and 12 Euros per day
• Walking trails on the estate
• Horse riding nearby
• 16km from Benamor Golf course (18 holes)
• 4km drive to the closest public restaurant ‘Luis do Prego’