Elegant, wooden furniture in this farm bedroom at the São Lourenço do Barrocal, with a beige rug over the red tiled floor, leading out to the open doors of the balcony, in Portugal.

A luxurious bath in the centre of the bathroom, beside the two sinks under the mirror, exposed by the open blue doors behind it, at the São Lourenço do Barrocal, in Portugal.

An elegant pool, lined with sun loungers, calmly sat in the vibrant garden of the luxurious São Lourenço do Barrocal, in Portugal, surrounded by well kept grass, overlooked by a large boulder at the end of the pool.

Cosy wooden furniture of the São Lourenço do Barrocal Restaurant, in Portugal, decorated with numerous ornaments and memorabilia, placed around the stunning antlers of the deer head, over the fireplace.

A sole horse being ridden through the vibrant vineyards of São Lourenço do Barrocal, as the sun sets beyond the distant hilltop town of Monsazar, in Portugal.

A large wooden table, prepared for wine tasting with ten glasses lined up, before the wall housing hundreds of wine bottles stacked on top of each other, at the São Lourenço do Barrocal wine tasting room, in Portugal.

São Lourenço do Barrocal

Alentejo

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Sat within a sprawling 780-hectare estate in the heart of Portugal’s Alentejo region, São Lourenço do Barrocal is a 19th-century farming village turned luxury boutique hotel.

Surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and ancient holm oaks, this beautifully restored estate offers an authentic slice of rural Portuguese life – with a distinctly modern edge.

LOCATION

Set at the foothills of the medieval village of Monsaraz and minutes from the glistening Alqueva Lake, São Lourenço do Barrocal feels wonderfully remote yet effortlessly accessible. You’re perfectly placed to explore Alentejo’s rolling landscapes, with hiking trails, stargazing spots and historic sites right on your doorstep. And when you return? Expect pure tranquility, with the estate’s vast grounds ensuring a peaceful getaway from the outside world.

YOUR ROOM

Think: rustic charm meets understated luxury. Rooms are airy and serene, with whitewashed walls, terracotta floors and handcrafted wooden furniture that nod to the estate’s agricultural heritage. The ‘Winery Rooms’ overlook the surrounding vineyards (ideal for wine lovers!) while the ‘Courtyard Rooms’ open directly onto leafy courtyards perfect for a morning coffee or evening wine. For more space, the ‘Barn Cottages’ offer private terraces overlooking the meadows, complete with cosy living areas and kitchenettes. Thoughtful details, from underfloor bathroom heating to locally-made wool blankets, invite you to curl up after a day exploring.

WHY WE LIKE IT

If you’re into food, wine or just the art of slow living, this place delivers. Spend your days sampling estate-produced wines, dining on farm-to-table dishes made with ingredients from the on-site organic garden, or unwinding at the Susanne Kaufmann spa. Feeling active? Go horseback riding through the olive groves, cycle along quiet country lanes or take a dip in the striking outdoor pool framed by wildflowers. And at night? The Alentejo skies put on a show, with some of the best stargazing in Europe.