Quinta Vale da Roca

The hotel is situated in a secluded area with a wonderful view. We came as part of a hiking tour, so we didn’t stop to try any of the wines. The area is pretty remote, so if you’re looking to get away from it all, it’s a good spot for that. Their WiFi did not reach our room and the cell signal was extremely weak, so you really are quite cut off. The staff is very friendly, but only speaks Portuguese - though they generally communicate with you via text message so translating is easier. We were disappointed that their details has laundry service listed as an amenity - but when we asked to have some laundry washed they said their person who did that was not there that week

We booked this place for a slice of the peace and quiet life and we weren't disappointed. We had the Pinot Noir room, and the views from the room were just stunning. It was close to the pool but not so close that any noise was annoying. The room was nicely furnished and it was silent at night. The little terrace was great for enjoying a drink. Breakfast was lovely each day - mostly pastries, cheese, ham, cereals and bread, but also some amazing eggs! The pool is nice with a great view and it's a nice touch to have the inside room with the hot tub for when the clouds come down. My wife booked a massage and we also went on a tour of the wine estate with the winemaker which was booked via phone. Both were nice experiences, you just need to be organised a few days in advance. It wasn't hard to find, if you do a bit of research with Google before setting off, and the handful of restaurants in the village make it walkable to other things. HOWEVER, my wife did find the gravel tracks between the village and Quinta to be a little dark and dingy. It seems unfair to give this place a 4* review, but there is room for improvement. The staff who run and operate it are nice, and know what they are doing, but are not able to sort any problems, you have to scan a QR code on the desk in the communal area to speak to someone. Do not expect any "service" here - it's not a B&B with a host. The information provided in the room was scant and didn't cover the basics, let alone other useful information. Plus there are maintenance issues; the TV didn't work in our room the whole time, despite us reporting this twice, there were also damp patches on the walls which had been painted over (badly). Things are starting to be in need of repair. But ultimately these things did not spoil the peace and tranquility and we had a great time.

The location of this hotel is amazing, with fantastic views out to sea. Unfortunately it was spoiled for us by the mosquitoes that ate us alive for the two nights we were there. It's probably a combination of the time of year and the wet weather, but it was a real problem: after the first night we both had more than 20 bites each on our faces, and more on our hands and arms. We mentioned it to the person serving breakfast in the morning (I think the owners were away) but she was just dismissive, no offer of help (even a citronella candle would have been something). The breakfast itself was excellent, however.

Gostámos de tudo ! O sítio, o quarto, o jardim, a piscina, o pequeno almoço, a paisagem... O acolhimento e a atenção da Margarida. A cama é muito confortável. Recomendo sem dúvida e espero voltar !!

L'endroit est merveilleux. Mais il n'y a pas de service : une lampe de chevet cassée non remplacée, des bouteilles de savon de toilette non rechargés, un service petit déjeuner sans service, et je passe sur les erreurs de facturation. A croire que la propriétaire, très gentille d'ailleurs, se fiche des milles petits détails qui font qu'un séjour est réussit!