São Lourenço do Barrocal
São Lourenço do Barrocal is a 19th-century farm estate retreat in Alentejo, set amidst ancient oaks, olive groves, and vineyards.
The entire interior design project has been undertaken by the architecture, interior and furniture design studio Anahory Almeida, who are also responsible for chef José Avillez's restaurants, yet the majority of the objects on display come from the family house in Reguengos de Monsaraz.
Local artisans contributed to the interior design in the guest rooms where antique objects and furniture from the estate were used, alongside contemporary portuguese pieces.
São Lourenço do Barrocal’s spa offers a wide range of signature treatments and organic treats by Susanne Kaufmann. It was awarded best hotel spa 2016/17 by monocle travel top 50 awards.
A delicious organic farm breakfast, with artisanal bread from Alentejo and local delicacies.
The restaurant offers local cuisine, infused with alentejo flavours and subtle contemporary twists.
São Lourenço do Barrocal provides bikes for all sizes and fun activities such as treasure hunts for the kids.
São Lourenço do Barrocal is a farmhouse luxury hotel in the Alentejo region of Portugal. The estate has been in the same family for over 200 years, and was once an ancient farming village.
The estate has been brought carefully back to life as a luxury hotel with the help of Pritzker prize-winning architect Eduardo Souto de Moura and interior designer studio Anahory Almeida.
Spread over a vast 7.8 million square meters, São Lourenço do Barrocal offers 40 types of accommodation: 22 rooms, 2 suites, a cottage with one bedroom, 13 cottages with two bedrooms and 2 cabins with three bedrooms, all of which have private terraces.
There's also a restaurant, a spa, two swimming pools (one for adults and another for children), a winery, and stables, among other experiences.
Awesomeness
Local gems include Neolithic dolmens.
275 days of sunshine per year and 75 different bird species on the property.
São Lourenço do Barrocal produce its own wine, and it's excellent.
The nearby Alqueva Lake is Europe's biggest man-made water reservoir.
Kids will love it here.
Bear in Mind
The hotel is quite family-orientated, especially during school holidays.
The Susanne Kaufmann Spa offers a wide range of treatments and a sauna. There's no jacuzzi/steam room.
We found the pool bar prices a little bit steep.
The service felt overly formal and a bit slow at times, but we visited it shortly after opening. We look forward to visiting again.
São Lourenço do Barrocal is a farmhouse luxury hotel in the Alentejo region of Portugal. The estate has been in the same family for over 200 years, and was once an ancient farming village.
The estate has been brought carefully back to life as a luxury hotel with the help of Pritzker prize-winning architect Eduardo Souto de Moura and interior designer studio Anahory Almeida.
Spread over a vast 7.8 million square meters, São Lourenço do Barrocal offers 40 types of accommodation: 22 rooms, 2 suites, a cottage with one bedroom, 13 cottages with two bedrooms and 2 cabins with three bedrooms, all of which have private terraces.
There's also a restaurant, a spa, two swimming pools (one for adults and another for children), a winery, and stables, among other experiences.
São Lourenço do Barrocal is luxury hotel located in the beautiful lands of Monsaraz in Alentejo.
Alentejo's sense of beauty is found almost everywhere, from whitewashed villages and craggy outcrops to undulating plains peppered with cork oak and olive groves.
Visit the nearby village Monsaraz (4 km), with its hilltop castle with stunning lake views.
Relax on the shores of the biggest man-made lake in Europe, Alqueva (43 km), where water sports and boat rides are available all year round. Discover it by walking along its shores and hiking the gentle hills that border it. The hotel can provide you with the best routes, so you uncover its hidden corners.
Dark Sky Alqueva (20 km) is the first starlight tourism destination in the world. The excellent atmospheric conditions and clarity make it one of the best to watch the sky and the stars at night.
Go horse-riding around the beautiful estate.
You'll be charmed by the tiny village of Monsaraz, one of the oldest settlements in southern Portugal. Climb up and be in awe of the view.
"Sabores de Monsaraz" is a traditional restaurant with incredible views over Alqueva's lake and a very charming owner, Isabel. Its stunning views extend beyond the Spanish border as well as to Mourão village and the new Aldeia da Luz.
The watercress and cheese salad is her speciality and it's divine. Other special dishes from the region include a hearty savoury bread pudding – containing asparagus or fish – called migas (we love it).
Visit Évora, a lovely small town and a Unesco world heritage site.
Visited by tourists and the Portuguese alike, Restaurant Fialho in Évora has become a world reference for the Alentejana cuisine.
Q&A with José António Uva about São Lourenço do Barrocal
São Lourenço do Barrocal
7200-177 Monsaraz
Portugal
Airports
Lisbon (LIS) – 180km
Faro (FAO) – 235km
Porto (OPO) – 468km
By Car
It’s a 2h drive from Lisbon to São Lourenço do Barrocal. Hiring a car is recommended if you want to explore the region. Otherwise, São Lourenço do Barrocal can arrange a transfer from the airport.
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