Quinta de São Thiago

Frommer's Review

Quinta de São Thiago is smaller and more intimate than Tivoli Palace, and certainly not as grand as Lawrence's Hotel, but like those two hotels, it too was visited by Byron years ago. In many ways, it also offers a more authentic experience of what a quinta looked like in another century. Reached on a rough road, it edges up the side of a mountain in a woodland setting. Its origins as a quinta (manor house) go back to the 1500s, but it's now refurbished and decked out with antiques. The midsize guest rooms are comfortably furnished and attractively decorated, with neatly kept bathrooms with modern plumbing and tub/shower combinations. Many of the units open onto views of the Valley of Colares and the water beyond. The pool offers views of Monserrate and the Atlantic coastline.

In the finest British tradition, tea is offered in the parlor, which was transformed from the original kitchen. Dances are held in summer in the music room, as well as summertime buffets.

Facilities:
Dining room; bar; tennis court; outdoor pool; laundry service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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