Quinta dos Machados Countryside Hotel & Spa

The setting was beautiful, the facilities were good (especially the swimming pool), the food was nice and the staff were exceptional. Because our flight was cancelled, we had many problems which were solved effectively and with great kindness. These included: extending our stay, booking a hotel close to the airport for our last night, arranging transport to the hospital to get necessary medication (mine ran out during our extended stay) and contacting the airline to make sure that the promised flight booking was in place. All done with great competence and a smile. We were delighted.

I cannot say enough about this gorgeous haven of a location. It was easily accessible from Lisbon (we traveled by ride share and the cost was very reasonable) but felt like we were tucked away in a remote location. The grounds were beautiful and clearly well-maintained. I felt completely at peace in the thoughtfully curated outdoor spaces. The staff was friendly and kind, always making sure that we felt comfortable and well-cared for. We felt like we were amongst friends. The continental breakfast was generous and tasty and the dinner options were delicious and prepared by an amazing chef we were happy to see at several meals throughout our stay. We enjoyed the spa, including massages, that left us feeling relaxed. Our room was well-appointed (and smelled amazing!) and we agree that the bed was the most comfortable we had throughout our entire trip to Portugal. We enjoyed leisurely walking the grounds and lounging by the pool and just felt so lucky to get to spend time here. I would absolutely recommend this location to anyone traveling to Portugal and cannot wait to return at some point in the future.

Our room was romantic, relaxing and beautiful. The staff were exceptionally warm and welcoming. The restaurant offered lunch and snacks as well as evening meal and breakfast. The pool area was a lovely space to relax. Lovely sauna & spa. As you can see, I a convert to this hotel and would love to visit again!

Relaxing place, wonderful staff (including the happy dog called "Café", coffee in Portuguese). Breakfast was nice and the restaurant dinner was spectacular. Perfect place to spend your jetlag days.