This delightful smaller hotel typifies the ambience of the “real” Algarve

Just a couple of kilometres from the 13th century market town of Estoi, and 15 minutes by car from the Sea. The hotel offers privacy with the emphasis on comfort, service and relaxation.

There are 18 air-conditioned rooms, compromising very comfortable standard twin rooms with private bathroom, deluxe rooms with a sitting area (photo) and very spacious well appointed suites. All rooms have DVD/CD player, air-conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes and a private terrace where breakfast is served each morning. Some rooms are located in the second building in the delightful grounds and have superb views and a second pool and sitting room. Guests with walking difficulties should request the main building.

Dining is very important at Monte do Casal! The restaurant and bar were converted from an old coach house and lead on to a secluded terrace with wicker furniture. The British owner Bill Hawkins, offers superb French cuisine including gourmet house specialities. The daily degustation tasting menus with the option of tasting wines with each course, à la carte and vegetarian menus are all very varied and dishes are prepared to a very high standard.

The main freshwater pool is surrounded by sun terraces with ample sun beds and umbrellas.The gardens are quite lovely and well tended and there are two whirlpools for hydro-massage.

Wellness Spa and beauty treatments are available in the beautiful gardens or can be taken in your room. Cool drinks and light lunches are served everyday.

The “country house” dating from the 18th century is really a home from home and is ideally located to explore the local area by car.

We recommend this superb hideaway hotel which is a member of The Small Luxury Hotels of the World for those seeking good personal service and first class food in a very special atmosphere of total relaxation.

Driving time from the airport - approx 20 minutes